States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations
For all Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams including Rajyaseva, Group B, PSI, STI, ASO, and other Maharashtra government posts.
1. India’s first Clinic and HIV treatment center for the LGBTQ community was inaugurated in Mumbai by which of the following organization?
[A] Dhairya Foundation
[B] Deepstambh Trust
[C] Daksh Foundation
[D] Humsafar Trust
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Correct Answer: D [Humsafar Trust]
Notes:
India’s first Clinic and HIV treatment center for the LGBTQ community was inaugurated in Mumbai by Humsafar Trust. Apart from that, the center decided to provide free counseling and Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART).
2. Where was the inaugural “Aquafest” water tourism festival organized in Maharashtra in October 2024?
[A] Pune
[B] Nashik
[C] Jalgaon
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: C [Jalgaon]
Notes:
The inaugural “Aquafest” water tourism festival in Maharashtra was held at Mehrun Lake in Jalgaon. It was inaugurated by the state’s Tourism Minister Girish Mahajan as a part of an initiative to promote water sports tourism and appeal to both domestic and international tourists. The Minister also announced financial investments for the development of tourism infrastructure in the region.
3. Dattatray Samant, popularly known as Doctorsaheb, was a prominent leader in which field in Maharashtra?
[A] Political Reforms
[B] Education
[C] Labor Movement
[D] Cooperative Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Labor Movement]
Notes:
Dattatray Samant was a central figure in Maharashtra’s labor movement, leading the massive 1982 Mumbai textile strike. The strike involved over 200,000 workers and played a crucial role in the decline of Mumbai’s textile mills.
4. Which tribal community is traditionally associated with the Pavri Nach dance, known for its vibrant movements and typically performed during festivals in Maharashtra?
[A] Warli
[B] Kokna
[C] Bhilla
[D] Koli
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Correct Answer: B [Kokna]
Notes:
Pavri Nach is a traditional dance of the Kokna tribe, mainly found in Maharashtra’s hilly regions. The dance celebrates their cultural heritage and connection to nature. Kokna are also recognized for their customs, rituals, and festivals reflecting indigenous traditions in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
5. Who established the first women’s university in India?
[A] Savitribai Phule
[B] Mukta Salve
[C] Pandita Ramabai
[D] Dhondo Keshav Karve
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Correct Answer: D [Dhondo Keshav Karve]
Notes:
Dhondo Keshav Karve, a renowned social reformer from Maharashtra, founded Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University in 1916, pioneering women’s higher education in India and advancing women’s rights significantly in Maharashtra.
6. Who was the Brahmin administrator appointed by Shahaji to oversee the Pune jagir and manage Kondana fort?
[A] Krishnaji Bhaskar
[B] Dadoji Kondadeo
[C] Raghunath Pant Hanumante
[D] Pandurang Anant
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Correct Answer: B [Dadoji Kondadeo]
Notes:
Dadoji Kondadeo, a Brahmin administrator, was appointed by Shahaji to manage Pune jagir and Kondana fort. He rebuilt Pune, oversaw its administration, supported Jijabai and Shivaji, and played a key role in reviving the region after earlier destruction.
7. Which Jyotirlinga is situated in Parli Vaijnath, Maharashtra?
[A] Bhimashankar
[B] Trimbakeshwar
[C] Vaidyanath
[D] Grishneshwar
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Correct Answer: C [Vaidyanath]
Notes:
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga is in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district, Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and was renovated by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar in 1706 AD. The site has strong mythological and cultural significance and hosts a major Mahashivratri fair.
8. Which festival of the Meitei diaspora in Maharashtra features “athenpot” gift exchanges?
[A] Ningol Chakouba
[B] Yaoshang
[C] Cheiraoba
[D] Thabal Chongba
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Correct Answer: A [Ningol Chakouba]
Notes:
Ningol Chakouba is celebrated by the Meitei community, with the traditional “athenpot” gift exchange. The festival fosters community bonding; in Maharashtra, it is organized by Meitei associations, preserving culture among the diaspora. Other Meitei festivals include Yaoshang and Cheiraoba, but athenpot is specific to Ningol Chakouba.
9. Who co-designed the Microsoft font Tunga with Vinay Saynekar?
[A] Gita Wolf
[B] Sudha Gopalakrishnan
[C] Ambarish Patnigere
[D] R K Joshi
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Correct Answer: D [R K Joshi]
Notes:
Prof R K Joshi, an eminent Indian type designer, collaborated with Vinay Saynekar to design Tunga, the Kannada font for Microsoft. Other works include Vrinda (Bengali) for Microsoft and significant contributions to Indian script typography and digital font design.
10. What was Kalyan Airstrip mainly used for during World War II?
[A] Military pilot training
[B] Commercial passenger flights
[C] Cargo transport operations
[D] Operational cover for Bombay by Royal Air Force
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Correct Answer: D [Operational cover for Bombay by Royal Air Force]
Notes:
Kalyan Airstrip, called RAF Kalyan, served from 1942–1947 as the Royal Air Force base for protecting Bombay during World War II. It was the region’s primary landing site before Juhu and Santa Cruz, spanning 1,800 acres, later abandoned post-war and transferred to the Ministry of Defence.
