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 National Museum of Indian Cinema was inaugurated in which of the following places of India?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Kanpur
[C] Mumbai
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
India’s first National Museum of Indian Cinema was inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It will depict the journey of Indian Movies from the very beginning. Two committees were developed (One is headed by Shyam Benegal and another is headed by Prasoon Joshi) for the up-gradation of the Museum.
2. The executive board of the International Olympic Committee decided that Mumbai will host the International Olympic Committee session in which of the following year?
[A] 2021
[B] 2023
[C] 2025
[D] 2027
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Correct Answer: B [2023]
Notes:
The executive board of the International Olympic Committee decided that Mumbai will host the International Olympic Committee session in 2023. It’s been 40 years since the IOC session was held in New Delhi, India.
3. Who became Chairman of Maharashtra SC-ST Commission in October 2024?
[A] Dharmapal Meshram
[B] Anandrao Adsul
[C] Gaurakshak Lokhande
[D] Vaidehi Vadhan
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Correct Answer: B [Anandrao Adsul]
Notes:
Anandrao Adsul, former Lok Sabha MP, assumed the post of Chairman of Maharashtra State Scheduled Castes-Scheduled Tribes Commission in October 2024. The post is notified under the Maharashtra State Legislature. Dharmapal Meshram was appointed as Vice-Chairman in the same notification. Gaurakshak Lokhande and Vaidehi Vadhan were made Commission members.
4. Which statement about the Tembhu Extension Irrigation Project is correct?
[A] This project benefits farmers in 240 villages in 3 districts with irrigation.
[B] The revised administrative report of the Tembhu Irrigation Project has approved works worth Rs 7,370.03 crore.
[C] The Tembhu Extension Irrigation Project includes works worth Rs 3,124.50 crore.
[D] Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the fifth phase will be named after late MLA Anil Babar.
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Correct Answer: A [This project benefits farmers in 240 villages in 3 districts with irrigation.]
Notes:
The Tembhu Irrigation Project covers 80,472 hectares across 240 villages in Satara, Sangli, and Solapur districts. The project provides irrigation and benefits farmers in these areas. The project’s administrative details, phases, and naming after late MLA Anil Babar pertain to later updates not directly related to the original benefit claim.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha:
- It was established in 1867.
- Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi was its founder.
- The Sabha played an important role in advocating for peasants’ rights in colonial India.
- It was set up as a link between the British government and Indian citizens in Maharashtra.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:All four statements are correct.
- The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was indeed established in 1867.
- Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, known for his dedication to public causes, was its founder.
- The Sabha advocated for peasants’ rights.
- It also served as a vital bridge between Indians and the British authorities in Maharashtra’s sociopolitical sphere.
6. In which taluka of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, are both the Pimpalgaon Joga Dam and the Nandur Madhyameshwar Dam located?
[A] Shrirampur
[B] Akole
[C] Parner
[D] Sangamner
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Correct Answer: C [Parner]
Notes:
Pimpalgaon Joga Dam and Nandur Madhyameshwar Dam are two of seven prominent dams in Parner taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. These dams are integral for irrigation, agriculture, and water supply in the region, significantly contributing to the livelihoods of local farmers.
7. Purandar Fort near Saswad is renowned as the birthplace of which prominent Maratha historical figure?
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
[B] Peshwa Bajirao I
[C] Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
[D] Madhavrao I
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Correct Answer: C [Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj]
Notes:
Purandar Fort near Saswad in Maharashtra is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. The fort was significant in the Maratha struggle against Mughal forces and holds historical importance in Maharashtra’s cultural heritage.
8. The Battle of Adgaon Bk was fought during which Anglo-Maratha War?
[A] First Anglo-Maratha War
[B] Third Anglo-Maratha War
[C] Second Anglo-Maratha War
[D] Fourth Anglo-Maratha War
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Correct Answer: C [Second Anglo-Maratha War]
Notes:
The Battle of Adgaon Bk, fought on November 28, 1803, near Telhara, was a significant confrontation of the Second Anglo-Maratha War, involving British forces under Arthur Wellesley and the Maratha army of Bhonsle of Nagpur.
9. What makes Bahrot Caves near Dahanu, Maharashtra, unique among Indian cave temples?
[A] They are the oldest Buddhist caves in Maharashtra
[B] They served as a fort during the Maratha Empire
[C] They are the only Parsi/Zoroastrian cave temple in India and offered refuge to Zoroastrians in the 14th century
[D] They are famous for ancient Hindu rock carvings
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Correct Answer: C [They are the only Parsi/Zoroastrian cave temple in India and offered refuge to Zoroastrians in the 14th century]
Notes:
Bahrot Caves, also known as Barad, are the only Parsi/Zoroastrian cave temple in India. Located near Dahanu, Maharashtra, they provided refuge to Zoroastrians escaping persecution in the 14th century, symbolizing the community’s resilience and historical legacy.
10. The Bori River is a tributary of which river in Maharashtra?
[A] Godavari
[B] Tapti
[C] Purna
[D] Bhima
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Correct Answer: D [Bhima]
Notes:
The Bori River is a tributary of the Bhima River, which itself is a major tributary of the Krishna River. Bori flows through Maharashtra, passing near Tuljapur and Naldurg Fort, and joins the Bhima near Afzalpur on the Maharashtra-Karnataka border.
