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.
21. Which Marathi Vaishnava saint’s hymns are found in Guru Granth Sahib?
[A] Tukaram
[B] Eknath
[C] Namdev
[D] Dnyaneshwar
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Correct Answer: C [Namdev]
Notes:
Namdev (1270–1350), a renowned Marathi Vaishnava saint, composed devotional hymns that are included in the Sikh Guru Granth Sahib. His works greatly influenced the Varkari tradition and North Indian Bhakti movements, making him an iconic figure in both Marathi and Sikh spiritual literature.
22. Which ancient temple is in Nandgaon Khandeshwar, Maharashtra?
[A] Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple
[B] Ambadevi Temple
[C] Khandeshwar Temple
[D] Shiv Mandir, Murtijapur
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Correct Answer: C [Khandeshwar Temple]
Notes:
Khandeshwar Temple in Nandgaon Khandeshwar, Amravati district, Maharashtra, was built by Hemadpantis and hosts a significant 7-day fair during Maha Shivaratri. The temple is an important pilgrimage site. The town is located near Samruddhi Highway in Maharashtra.
23. Which body managed sick textile mills under the 1974 Nationalization Act?
[A] Gujarat State Textile Corporation
[B] National Textile Corporation
[C] Maharashtra State Textile Corporation
[D] Textile Committee of India
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Correct Answer: B [National Textile Corporation]
Notes:
National Textile Corporation (NTC) was created under the 1974 Act to take over and manage 103 sick textile mills, aiming to revive them, improve production, and ensure fair price distribution of cloth and yarn. NTC later gained asset management and disposal rights via a 1995 amendment.
24. Which significant historical event is associated with August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai?
[A] The first session of the Indian National Congress was held here
[B] The Simon Commission was boycotted at this location
[C] The Dandi March began from here
[D] The Quit India Movement was launched here in 1942
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Correct Answer: D [The Quit India Movement was launched here in 1942]
Notes:
August Kranti Maidan, formerly Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai, is renowned as the site where Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on 8 August 1942, demanding an end to British rule. The maidan remains a prominent symbol of India’s freedom struggle.
25. Who among the following were instrumental in founding the Deccan Education Society in Pune in 1884?
[A] Mahatma Phule and Pandita Ramabai
[B] Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
[C] Jyotirao Phule and Gopal Hari Deshmukh
[D] Vinoba Bhave and Vishnushastri Chiplunkar
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Correct Answer: B [Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar]
Notes:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar co-founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884 in Pune to promote higher education in Maharashtra. Their initiative led to institutions like Fergusson College and Willingdon College, shaping the educational landscape of the region.
26. Yerphal Caves, located near Umbraj in Maharashtra, are associated with the architecture of which religion?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] Islam
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Correct Answer: A [Buddhism]
Notes:
Yerphal Caves, discovered in 1979 in Maharashtra, date to the 2nd century CE and feature a chaitya hall with a stupa, highlighting early Buddhist architecture and indicating Buddhism’s spread in Western India.
27. During Ganesh Chaturthi, to which deity is the traditional dish Varan Bhaat offered as naivedhya?
[A] Lord Shiva
[B] Goddess Parvati
[C] Lord Vishnu
[D] Lord Ganapati
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Ganapati]
Notes:
Varan Bhaat is a traditional Marathi and Goan dish offered as naivedhya to Lord Ganapati during Ganesh Chaturthi, symbolizing simplicity and purity. It is especially prepared for this festival, reflecting its significance in Maharashtrian culture and rituals.
28. Who authored the pioneering feminist work “Stri Purush Tulana” in India?
[A] Savitribai Phule
[B] Pandita Ramabai
[C] Rukhmabai
[D] Tarabai Shinde
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Correct Answer: D [Tarabai Shinde]
Notes:
“Stri Purush Tulana,” written by Tarabai Shinde in 1882, is regarded as the first modern feminist text in India. She was associated with the Satyashodhak Samaj, critiquing gender, caste, and social discrimination prevalent in 19th-century Maharashtra.
29. Which city is called the birthplace of modern badminton?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Bangalore
[C] Pune
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Pune]
Notes:
Pune is recognized as the birthplace of modern badminton, where the first rules were formalized by the British in 1873. The sport was initially called “Poona” after the city, before gaining its current name and worldwide popularity.
30. Which tribe performs the traditional Pavri Nach dance?
[A] Bhils
[B] Kokna
[C] Warli
[D] Katkari
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Correct Answer: B [Kokna]
Notes:
Pavri Nach, or Tarpha Nach, is a folk dance of the Kokna tribe of northwest Maharashtra and Gujarat. The dance features the Tarpha (wind instrument made from gourds) and reflects the cultural heritage of the Kokna community in these regions.
