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. Who is the current President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association?
[A] Amol Kale
[B] Rohit Pawar
[C] Rakesh Kumar
[D] Mukesh Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Rohit Pawar]
Notes:
Rohit Pawar has been President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association since 2022, and is an MLA from Karjat-Jamkhed. He is noted for launching the Maharashtra Premier League and promoting grassroots cricket development. He is also the grandson of Dinkarrao Pawar and CEO of Baramati Agro Ltd.
12. Which department manages Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Film?
[A] Department of Tourism
[B] Home Department
[C] Department of Cultural Affairs
[D] Department of Education
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Correct Answer: C [Department of Cultural Affairs]
Notes:
The Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, organizes and manages the Maharashtra State Film Awards, including the Best Film award for Marathi cinema, annually recognizing excellence in the industry.
13. On which tributary of the Tapi River is the Manikpuri Dam constructed?
[A] Waki River
[B] Purna River
[C] Girna River
[D] Bori River
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Correct Answer: A [Waki River]
Notes:
Manikpuri Dam is built on the Waki River, a tributary of the Tapi River in Maharashtra. The Tapi flows westward into the Arabian Sea and is significant for supporting ancient civilizations and being mentioned in historical texts.
14. On which river is the Ujni Dam located in Maharashtra?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Godavari River
[C] Bhima River
[D] Purna River
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Correct Answer: C [Bhima River]
Notes:
Ujni Dam is built on the Bhima River in Solapur district, Maharashtra. Completed in 1978, it has a storage capacity of 4.5 TMC and is essential for irrigation, flood control, and agriculture in the region, contributing significantly to local food security.
15. Which social reformer is credited with introducing the Puneri Pagadi, a traditional turban from Pune, in the 19th century?
[A] Lal Bahadur Shastri
[B] Mahadev Govind Ranade
[C] Mahatma Phule
[D] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Correct Answer: B [Mahadev Govind Ranade]
Notes:
The Puneri Pagadi was introduced in the 19th century by Mahadev Govind Ranade, a prominent social reformer from Maharashtra. It became a cultural symbol in Pune and was popularized by figures like Lokmanya Tilak, representing pride and honor in Marathi society.
16. Which temple in Madha is situated near the Mankarna river?
[A] Vitthal Mandir, Pandharpur
[B] Siddheshwar Temple, Solapur
[C] Shree Tulja Bhavani Mandir, Tuljapur
[D] Madheshawari Temple, Madha
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Correct Answer: D [Madheshawari Temple, Madha]
Notes:
Madheshawari Temple, near the Mankarna river in Madha, Solapur district, Maharashtra, is a significant religious site. Madha also features Madha Fort and is near other major temples like Lord Vitthal Mandir in Pandharpur, but Madheshawari Temple is the one on the Mankarna riverbank.
17. Who founded the Berar Sultanate?
[A] Quli Qutb Shah
[B] Muhammad Adil Shah
[C] Mahmud Gawan
[D] Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk
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Correct Answer: D [Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk]
Notes:
Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk established the Berar Sultanate in 1490 after the breakup of the Bahmani Sultanate. Its capital was Ellichpur. He was originally a governor of Berar under Bahmani rule. The dynasty ruled until its annexation by Ahmadnagar in 1574.
18. Which congregation runs Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education?
[A] Jesuits
[B] Franciscans
[C] Carmelites
[D] Salesians of Don Bosco
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Correct Answer: D [Salesians of Don Bosco]
Notes:
Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education is published by Divyadaan: Salesian Institute of Philosophy, Nashik. The journal is run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, a Catholic congregation known for their educational initiatives, particularly for youth. It was established in 1996 and is indexed in The Philosopher’s Index.
19. Which body is building the Panvel-Karjat Railway Corridor in Maharashtra?
[A] Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation
[B] Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
[C] Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation
[D] Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Ltd
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation]
Notes:
Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is developing the 29.6 km Panvel-Karjat Railway Corridor under MUTP-III, featuring five stations, tunnels, bridges, and aiming to cut travel time between CSMT and Karjat by 30 minutes. Project completion is targeted for December 2025.
20. Darya Imad Shah was the third Sultan of which Sultanate in medieval India?
[A] Bijapur Sultanate
[B] Nizam Shahi Sultanate (Ahmadnagar)
[C] Berar Sultanate
[D] Golconda Sultanate
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Correct Answer: C [Berar Sultanate]
Notes:
Darya Imad Shah was the third Sultan of Berar (1530–1561). The Berar Sultanate was one of the Deccan Sultanates, alongside Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda, and played a key diplomatic role in 16th-century Maharashtra.
