States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations

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Persian historian Firishta noted Thane as the capital of the Marhatta region. The Marhatta (Maharatta or Marhat Des) was a historical Marathi-speaking area, referenced in ancient inscriptions, Ashoka’s edicts, and Jain literature, and was a significant cultural province mentioned by several medieval historians.

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Mithuben Petit, a Parsi from Bombay, participated in Gandhi’s Dandi March and Bardoli Satyagraha. She founded Kasturba Sevashram in 1942 for mental health. Petit led women’s Gandhian groups and anti-liquor campaigns, and was honored with the Padma Shri in 1961 for her social contributions.

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The Shahanoor River flows through Anjangaon, Amravati district, Maharashtra. Anjangaon is historically important and renowned for banana production. The Shahanoor Dam provides water to 156 villages and 2 cities. The river is also referenced as Sharneera in historical records.

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Lok Biradari Prakalp, founded by Baba Amte in 1973 at Hemalkasa, mainly benefits the Madia Gond tribe by providing healthcare, education, and wildlife rehabilitation services in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.

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Nana Patekar stars as the lead in “Ole Aale” (2024), a Marathi comedy-drama directed by Vipul Mehta. It is a Marathi remake of the Gujarati film “Chaal Jeevi Laiye!” and explores a father-son journey. The film received critical praise for Nana Patekar’s performance.

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Malik Ambar, prime minister of Ahmadnagar Sultanate, implemented a revenue system inspired by Raja Todarmal’s model, abolished revenue farming, and established efficient land assessment, greatly improving the Deccan region’s economy and administration.

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Muslim Marathas in Maharashtra mainly speak Marathi as their first language. They are a distinct community along the north-western coast of Maharashtra, with unique customs, and also use Urdu. As per the 2001 census, Muslims form 10.60% of Maharashtra’s population.

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Jafrabad is known for the Battle of Asseye (1803) fought between the Marathas and British during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, marking a key British victory. Colonel Stevenson is commemorated here for his role. It significantly contributed to British supremacy in India.

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Dulari Qureshi, born in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, is known for discovering inscriptions at Pitalkhora. She is a noted art historian, author, and retired professor. She has contributed significantly to research on Maharashtra’s cave sites, especially Aurangabad and Ajanta.

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B. G. Kher was the first Prime Minister of Bombay Presidency, appointed in July 1937. His ministry included seven members and resigned in 1939 over India’s unconsulted entry into World War II. Kher was a prominent Congress leader from the Bombay State.