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.
21. Indian Railways decided to run the Tejas express of which of the following route by IRCTC?
[A] Mumbai-Ahmedabad
[B] Mumbai-Mangalore
[C] Mumbai-Delhi
[D] Mumbai-Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai-Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Indian Railways decided to run the Tejas express of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). The Delhi-Lucknow route will also be run by IRCTC. Tejas Express is India’s first semi-high speed fully air-conditioned train which was Introduced by Indian Railways.
22. World Youth chess meet 2019 was organized in which of the following cities of India?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Chennai
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: D [Mumbai]
Notes:
World Youth chess meet 2019 was organized in Mumbai. India won 7 medals (1 gold and 3 silver and 3 bronze medals). R Praggnanandhaa of India bagged gold in the Under-18 Open category.
23. What was the theme of the 11th edition of Agrovision exhibition 2019 which was held in Nagpur?
[A] Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development
[B] Boosting Agricultural Sector Through Technological Advancement
[C] Agricultural Technology Eliminating The Hindrance
[D] Use Technology To Achieve SDG
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Correct Answer: A [Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development]
Notes:
The 11th edition of Agrovision exhibition 2019 was organized in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The theme of the event was “Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development”. A booklet titled Agro Vision 2019 was released at that event.
24. What is the name of the bus which was launched in Pune for water conservation initiative?
[A] Jalshakti
[B] Jalyaan
[C] Jaldoot
[D] Jalpaan
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Correct Answer: C [Jaldoot]
Notes:
The bus which was launched in Pune for water conservation initiative is Jaldoot. The project was developed by the Regional Outreach Bureau(ROB) of Pune. Jaldoot is a traveling exhibition on Jalshakti Abhiyan.
25. Who among the following won the “Lata Mangeshkar Award” for the year 2019-20?
[A] Asha Bhosle
[B] Pushpa Pagdhare
[C] Krishna Kalle
[D] Usha Khanna
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Correct Answer: D [Usha Khanna]
Notes:
Usha Khanna won the “Lata Mangeshkar Award” for the year 2019-20. She is an Indian music director in Hindi cinema. Asha Bhosle won this award in 1999. Pushpa Pagdhare and Krishna Kalle won the award in 2017 and 2014 respectively.
26. What is the rank of Maharashtra in the list of ‘India Justice Report 2019’ among the Largest and Mid State?
[A] 1st
[B] 3rd
[C] 4th
[D] 5th
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Correct Answer: A [1st]
Notes:
Maharashtra ranked first in the list of ‘India Justice Report 2019’ with a score of 5.92. Maharashtra is followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu. Goa ranked first in the small states category.
27. Which among the following railway station is the first to receive FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right Station’ certification?
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
[B] Mumbai Central railway station
[C] Thane railway station
[D] Lonavala railway station
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai Central railway station]
Notes:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India facilitated ‘Eat Right Station’ certification with a 4-star rating to Mumbai Central railway station. The objective of the Eat Right India Movement is to improve the health and well-being of Indians by ensuring healthy eating.
28. “MITRA SHAKTI 2019” which was recently organized in Pune, was the joint military & Army exercise of India and which of the following countries?
[A] Nepal
[B] Srilanka
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Srilanka]
Notes:
“MITRA SHAKTI 2019” was recently organized in Pune (Aundh Military Station), Maharashtra. It is the joint military & Army exercise of India and Sri Lanka. The event of 2019 was the 7th edition of this exercise.
29. What is the rank of Mumbai in the list of worst traffic-congested cities of the 9th Tomtom Traffic Index 2019?
[A] 2nd
[B] 4th
[C] 9th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: B [4th]
Notes:
Mumbai ranked 4th and Pune ranked 5th in the list of worst traffic-congested cities of 9th Tomtom Traffic Index 2019. The list is topped by Bengaluru (The worst traffic-congested cities in the world). New Delhi ranked 8th.
30. As per the census 2011, what is the sex ratio in the state of Maharashtra?
[A] 940
[B] 931
[C] 929
[D] 921
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Correct Answer: C [929]
Notes:
As per the census 2011, the sex ratio in the state of Maharashtra is 929. The sex ratio in India is 940.
