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. Maharashtra government organized the third National Workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and Management of Heat Wave in which of the following places?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Nashik
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagpur]
Notes:
Maharashtra government organized the National Workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and Management of Heat Wave in Nagpur. The National Disaster Management Authority was the associate of the Maharashtra government to organize this event. The theme of the event was “Early Warning, Early Action from Heat Wave Management to Risk Reduction”.
2. What was the title of the second edition of the International Bus and Car show which was held in Mumbai?
[A] Parivahan 2.0
[B] Prawaas 2.0
[C] Transport 2.0
[D] Gatiyaan 2.0
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Correct Answer: B [Prawaas 2.0]
Notes:
The title of the second edition of the International Bus and Car show was Prawaas 2.0 which was held in Mumbai. The event was organized by BOCI (Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India).
3. India’s first and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary inaugurated at which of the following zoos of Maharashtra?
[A] Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
[B] Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo
[C] Siddharth Garden And Zoo
[D] Peshwa Udyan Zoo
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Correct Answer: B [Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo]
Notes:
India’s first and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary inaugurated at Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, Mumbai. It is a zoo and garden located at Byculla covering 50 acres of land.
4. The famous journalist Nandu R Kulkarni, who recently passed away, was the bureau chief of which of the following newspapaers?
[A] The Hindu
[B] The Statesman
[C] Times of India
[D] The Telegraph
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Correct Answer: B [The Statesman]
Notes:
The famous journalist Nandu R Kulkarni, who recently passed away, was the bureau chief of The Statesman. He started his journalism journey with The Indian Express in the year 1976.
5. What is the main objective of the “Mee Annapurna” scheme of Maharashtra?
[A] Provide basic food to the poors
[B] Farmers Welfare
[C] Free rationing for 1 year
[D] Fixing of MSP for rice
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Correct Answer: B [Farmers Welfare]
Notes:
The main objective of the “Mee Annapurna” scheme of Maharashtra is the welfare of farmers. The Integrated Risk Insurance Brokers Limited(IRIBL) announced this project. IRIBL is licensed under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
6. The village of Hottal, renowned for its Chalukyan Era Shiva temples, is situated in which district of Maharashtra?
[A] Nanded district
[B] Pune district
[C] Mumbai district
[D] Nagpur district
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Correct Answer: A [Nanded district]
Notes:
The Chalukyan-era Lord Shiva temple, dating roughly back to 1070 AD, was discovered in Hottal village during restoration work in the Nanded district of Maharashtra. The archaeological findings included a Shiva lingam and ancient brickwork, contributing significantly to our understanding of Maharashtra’s medieval temple architecture.
7. Consider the following statements about the Sultanate of Bijapur:
- The Sultanate of Bijapur was established in 1490.
- It is renowned for the Gol Gumbaz, which has the second-largest dome in the world.
- Bijapur was the capital and a cultural hub blending Persian and Indian influences.
- Poet Muhammad Zuhuri contributed to Deccani literature in Bijapur.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] All are correct statements
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [All are correct statements]
Notes:All the statements given are correct:
- Sultanate of Bijapur was founded in 1490.
- Gol Gumbaz is famed for having the world’s second-largest dome.
- Bijapur’s capital was a center for Indo-Persian culture.
- Muhammad Zuhuri contributed significant works to Deccani literature while residing in Bijapur.
These factors contributed to Bijapur’s unique legacy in architecture and culture.
8. The Poona Haggadah, a 137-year-old manuscript discovered in Salford in 2011, is associated with which religion and highlights the cultural heritage of the Bene Israel community in Pune, Maharashtra?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Buddhism
[C] Judaism
[D] Islam
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Correct Answer: C [Judaism]
Notes:
The Poona Haggadah is a Jewish religious manuscript written in Marathi, reflecting the traditions of the Bene Israel Jewish community in Maharashtra. Discovered in Salford, UK, in 2011, it is used during Passover and is a rare example of Jewish texts in an Indian language.
9. What is ‘Pendhā’, notably associated with the Pindari community in Maharashtra during the 18th and 19th centuries?
[A] An intoxicating beverage brewed by the Pindaris
[B] A type of traditional Maharashtrian weapon
[C] A classical folk dance of Maharashtra
[D] An ancient fort in Nashik region
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Correct Answer: A [An intoxicating beverage brewed by the Pindaris]
Notes:
Pendhā was an intoxicating beverage made by the Pindari community, active in Maharashtra and central India in the 18th–19th centuries. The Pindaris were known for their unique brewing techniques and mercenary roles. Nashik, a region with rich brewing traditions, was especially linked to Pendhā.
10. Where does the Welu River originate in Maharashtra?
[A] Satara
[B] Nashik
[C] Ambegaon
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: C [Ambegaon]
Notes:
The Welu River originates at Ambegaon in the Sahyadri mountain range, Maharashtra. This region is renowned for its historical temples and forts, and the Sahyadri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its biodiversity and unique geology.
