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. The government of Maharashtra launched which of the following scheme which provides smokeless kitchens for women?
[A] Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra
[B] Smokeless Maharashtra
[C] No Oven No Smoke Maharashtra
[D] Dhuaan Rahit Rasoee
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Correct Answer: A [Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra launched a scheme for a smokeless kitchen which was named “Chullah free and smoke-free Maharashtra”. The project will help those women who have not benefited under the Ujjwala scheme or do not have an LPG connection.
2. ROPAX services, which was recently inaugurated in Maharashtra, was associated with which of the following?
[A] Electric Bus Service
[B] Water Transport Service
[C] Mobile Ambulance Service
[D] Online e-governance service
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Correct Answer: B [Water Transport Service]
Notes:
ROPAX services, which was recently inaugurated at Alibag, Maharashtra. ROPAX is a water transport service project from Bhaucha Dhakka in Mumbai to Mandwa in Maharashtra. The ROPAX vessel can carry about 200 cars and 1000 passengers at a time.
3. 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.
4. Recently, the Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone of ‘PM MITRA park’ in which region of Maharashtra?
[A] Latur
[B] Nashik
[C] Amravati
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: C [Amravati]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Amravati, Maharashtra, covering 1,000 acres. The park is part of a plan to establish seven PM MITRA Parks to boost the textile industry, developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).
5. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the 22-member committee established by Maharashtra government to devise a new film policy?
[A] Smita Thackeray
[B] Sudhir Mungantiwar
[C] Pravin Tarde
[D] Vishal Bharadwaj
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Correct Answer: A [Smita Thackeray]
Notes:
The Maharashtra government established a 22-member committee led by producer Smita Thackeray to formulate a new film policy. This was announced by Culture minister Sudhir Mungantiwar. The committee’s purpose is to boost the film sector as a “creative economy”, encourage international co-productions, and establish Maharashtra as a premier destination for film production.
6. Who founded the city of Nagpur in 1702?
[A] Bakht Buland Shah
[B] Raghoji Bhonsle
[C] Chimaji Appa
[D] Apa Saheb
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Correct Answer: A [Bakht Buland Shah]
Notes:
Nagpur was founded in 1702 by Gond King Bakht Buland Shah. It later became part of the Maratha Empire and served as the capital of the Central Provinces under British rule. Historic inscriptions and architecture highlight its significance.
7. The Lameta Formation in Maharashtra is part of which geological period, known for significant dinosaur fossils such as Isisaurus and Jainosaurus?
[A] Jurassic Period
[B] Paleogene Period
[C] Triassic Period
[D] Late Cretaceous Period
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Correct Answer: D [Late Cretaceous Period]
Notes:
The Lameta Formation in Maharashtra belongs to the Late Cretaceous period. It is famous for dinosaur fossils, especially sauropods like Isisaurus and Jainosaurus. The site provides crucial evidence about the region’s prehistoric ecosystem and sedimentary history.
8. In which year was the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founded in Nagpur, Maharashtra?
[A] 1925
[B] 1915
[C] 1930
[D] 1947
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Correct Answer: A [1925]
Notes:
The RSS was established in 1925 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and is a major Hindu nationalist organization. Founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, RSS has played a pivotal role in Indian politics and society. Nagpur is also renowned for its orange production.
9. Who founded the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty of Sawantwadi?
[A] Sambhaji Sawant
[B] Khem Sawant
[C] Bapu Sawant
[D] Mang Sawant
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Correct Answer: D [Mang Sawant]
Notes:
Mang Sawant founded the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra. The dynasty ruled over parts of present-day Sindhudurg district and parts of North Goa until the 18th century, before Portuguese conquests. The region’s language is Malvani and literacy rate is over 80% (2011 census).
10. What is featured at the center of the Emblem of Maharashtra?
[A] Samai diya lamp
[B] Tiger
[C] Gateway of India
[D] Sun
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Correct Answer: A [Samai diya lamp]
Notes:
The Emblem of Maharashtra features a Samai diya lamp in the center, encircled by 16 lotus blossoms and a Sanskrit motto inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s royal seal.
