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.
11. After which Indian freedom fighter is the Versova-Bandra Sea Link in Mumbai named?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
[D] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Correct Answer: C [Vinayak Damodar Savarkar]
Notes:
The Versova-Bandra Sea Link, also called Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Sea Link, is named after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a notable Maharashtra-born freedom fighter, revolutionary, and Hindu nationalist, whose activism significantly contributed to India’s independence movement.
12. Which European colonial power built the Castella de Aguada watchtower on the northern side of Mahim Bay in Mumbai to protect against maritime threats?
[A] The French
[B] The Dutch
[C] The Portuguese
[D] The British
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Correct Answer: C [The Portuguese]
Notes:
The Portuguese constructed Castella de Aguada in the 17th century on Mahim Bay’s northern side to protect against sea threats. Later, the British built Worli and Mahim Forts for similar defense, significant in the context of Bombay’s colonial maritime strategy.
13. Which tribal community is traditionally associated with the Pavri Nach dance, known for its vibrant movements and typically performed during festivals in Maharashtra?
[A] Warli
[B] Kokna
[C] Bhilla
[D] Koli
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Correct Answer: B [Kokna]
Notes:
Pavri Nach is a traditional dance of the Kokna tribe, mainly found in Maharashtra’s hilly regions. The dance celebrates their cultural heritage and connection to nature. Kokna are also recognized for their customs, rituals, and festivals reflecting indigenous traditions in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
14. Who led the Great Bombay Textile Strike of 1982?
[A] Dutta Samant
[B] George Fernandes
[C] Sharad Pawar
[D] Raj Thackeray
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Correct Answer: A [Dutta Samant]
Notes:
Dutta Samant, a prominent trade union leader, led around 250,000 workers in the 1982 Great Bombay Textile Strike, which heavily impacted Mumbai’s textile industry. The year-long strike resulted in permanent closure of several mills and unemployment for many workers, marking a major shift in Mumbai’s industrial landscape.
15. Which two cities are separated by Thane Creek in Maharashtra?
[A] Mumbai and Pune
[B] Nashik and Kalyan
[C] Thane and Navi Mumbai
[D] Kolhapur and Aurangabad
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Correct Answer: C [Thane and Navi Mumbai]
Notes:
Thane Creek is a tidal creek in Maharashtra separating Thane and Navi Mumbai, forming a natural boundary. It’s crucial for local ecology, especially birdlife, and adjacent to Thane-Belapur Road, a major industrial zone. The creek also influences regional transport and economic activity.
16. Which National Highway runs through Kashedi Ghat in Maharashtra?
[A] NH 48
[B] NH 66
[C] NH 60
[D] NH 61
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Correct Answer: B [NH 66]
Notes:
Kashedi Ghat is on National Highway 66, which links Mumbai, Goa, and Kanyakumari. This mountain pass is located near Poladpur between Mahad and Khed in Maharashtra and is famed for its sharp, dangerous curve, making it notable among Maharashtra’s ghats.
17. Which community in Mumbai settled in Kamathipura from Hyderabad State?
[A] Kamathis
[B] Pathans
[C] Marwaris
[D] Koli
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Correct Answer: A [Kamathis]
Notes:
Kamathis are migrants from Hyderabad State (now Telangana) who settled in Kamathipura, Mumbai after 1795 as artisans and construction workers, following the Maratha defeat of the Nizam and the development of the city’s infrastructure.
18. Which Indian city hosted the 141st IOC Session?
[A] Chennai
[B] Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: D [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai hosted the 141st IOC Session in October 2023, the second in India after New Delhi (1983). Five new sports were approved for the 2028 Olympics, and new IOC members were elected during this session. Mumbai was confirmed host during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
19. Which guru is honored by the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav?
[A] Pt. D. V. Paluskar
[B] Pt. Kumar Gandharva
[C] Pt. Jasraj
[D] Sawai Gandharva
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Correct Answer: D [Sawai Gandharva]
Notes:
The Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, founded by Bhimsen Joshi in Pune, honors his guru Sawai Gandharva of the Kirana Gharana. The festival is a leading event for Indian classical music and was initially named after Sawai Gandharva before being renamed to include Bhimsen Joshi.
20. Who compiled the trilingual dictionary “Sabdananda”?
[A] Namdev Dhasal
[B] Satvasheela Samant
[C] Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar
[D] P. K. Atre
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Correct Answer: B [Satvasheela Samant]
Notes:
Satvasheela Samant (1945–2013) was an Indian linguist who compiled “Sabdananda,” a trilingual English-Hindi-Marathi dictionary. She worked at the Maharashtra Directorate of Languages and supported the old Devanagari script for Marathi.
