States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations

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Gulabrao Maharaj had a vision of 12th-century saint Dnyaneshwar, inspiring his first portrait. Dnyaneshwar was a revered Marathi saint, philosopher, and poet, known for the influential Dnyaneshwari commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. He was an early proponent of Bhakti movement in Maharashtra.

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Pioli River, originating near Lava-Dhaba in Nagpur, is a left bank tributary of the Nag River. It is about 16.7 km long and plays a key role in the city’s drainage. The river faces pollution issues and is being rejuvenated by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation.

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Bhillama II (c. 985–1005 CE), son of Dhadiyasa, was a Seuna ruler and Kalyani Chalukya vassal under Tailapa II. He assisted in Chalukya campaigns, held the title Maha-samanta, and built Vijayabharneshvara temple at Sangamner. He was succeeded by Vesugi.

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Pant Pratinidhi built Bhagwantgad Fort in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, to monitor the Sawants after they constructed Bharatgad Fort. The fort later saw conflict with Tulaji Angre and was finally captured by the British in 1818. It is located near the Gad river, with only Siddheshwar temple preserved.

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Indian Airlines Flight 491 crashed on 26 April 1993 shortly after takeoff from Aurangabad Airport due to pilot error and collision with a lorry on a public road near the runway. This accident led to improved airport safety regulations and highlighted the importance of securing runways from vehicular traffic.

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Ratanchand Hirachand Doshi (1902–1981), born in Solapur, managed Indian Hume Pipe, Scindia Steam Navigation, and was noted as a Jain scholar. He was a major figure in the Walchand group, a trustee of group institutions, and authored religious and biographical works.

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Loknatya is a folk theatre form of Maharashtra, blending music, dance, and drama. “Vichha Majhi Puri Kara,” performed over 1500 times, popularized Dada Kondke and highlighted Maharashtra’s deep-rooted tradition of local narrative arts in Marathi culture.

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Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue in Mumbai, built in 1884, exhibits Victorian architectural influence with stained glass windows and ornate interiors. It is the oldest synagogue in Maharashtra and an important cultural hub for the city’s Jewish community.

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The Bahmani Sultanate was the first in India to employ gunpowder artillery, notably at the Battle of Adoni in 1368. This event marked the introduction of cannons in Indian warfare, significantly influencing military technology and strategy in the subcontinent.

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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.