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 company was leased Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport for 95 years?
[A] GMR Group
[B] GVK Power & Infrastructure
[C] Reliance Airport Developers
[D] Adani Airports
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Correct Answer: C [Reliance Airport Developers]
Notes:
Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport in Maharashtra was leased to Reliance Airport Developers for 95 years in 2009. The company also manages Latur and Nanded airports. The airport supports MIHAN as an alternative aircraft parking site. It currently hosts only private and government flights, with no regular commercial service.
22. Who gave Azad Bilgrami the title “Hassan Al-Hind”?
[A] Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I
[B] Nawab Saadat Ali Khan
[C] King Husayin II of Yemen
[D] Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II
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Correct Answer: C [King Husayin II of Yemen]
Notes:
King Husayin II of Yemen honored Azad Bilgrami, noted Indian scholar and poet, with the title “Hassan Al-Hind” for his poetic brilliance in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu literature. Azad was celebrated for his scholarship and literary works during the 18th century across India, Arabia, and Egypt.
23. Who inaugurated Sanskriti School in Pune?
[A] A. Pratibha Patil
[B] B. Sharad Pawar
[C] C. Sushilkumar Shinde
[D] D. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Correct Answer: D [D. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]
Notes:
Sanskriti School, Pune, was inaugurated by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in 2005. It is affiliated to CBSE and was shifted to its current campus in 2008. Founders are Devyani Mungali and Girija Shankar Mungali. The school emphasizes holistic education and modern facilities.
24. Mastani, the second wife of Bajirao I, is believed to have been a descendant of which historical figure?
[A] Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna
[B] Shivaji Maharaj
[C] Maharana Pratap
[D] Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
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Correct Answer: A [Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna]
Notes:
Mastani was the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna, a Bundela Rajput king from present-day Madhya Pradesh. Her heritage blended Rajput and Muslim origins, and her marriage to Bajirao I remains prominent in Maratha and Indian history.
25. The terms ‘Lezim’ and ‘Reedh’ are associated with which traditional folk form of Maharashtra?
[A] Pinga
[B] Lavani
[C] Koli
[D] Lezim
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Correct Answer: D [Lezim]
Notes:
Lezim is a vigorous folk dance of Maharashtra, often used for fitness in schools and militias. It features calisthenic routines, rhythmic Dholki drum accompaniment, and is recognized for its dynamic movements and group formations.
26. In which year did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj establish the Ashta Pradhan, or ‘Council of Eight’, pivotal in the governance of the Maratha Confederacy?
[A] 1680
[B] 1674
[C] 1665
[D] 1659
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Correct Answer: B [1674]
Notes:
The Ashta Pradhan was instituted by Shivaji Maharaj in 1674 at his coronation. This council comprised eight ministers, each handling key administrative areas, forming the backbone of Maratha governance and contributing to efficient administration and military organization in Maharashtra.
27. Which fruit from Ratnagiri has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
[A] Kokum
[B] Alphonso Mango
[C] Karvand
[D] Jamun
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Correct Answer: A [Kokum]
Notes:
Kokum from Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts got the GI tag in 2016, recognized for its unique characteristics. It was the 13th product from Maharashtra with GI status and is the first Kokum variety in India to receive this certification, denoting traditional regional significance and quality.
28. Who led the Maharashtra Rajya Loksahitya Samiti for over 30 years?
[A] Vinda Karandikar
[B] Sarojini Babar
[C] P. L. Deshpande
[D] Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar
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Correct Answer: B [Sarojini Babar]
Notes:
Sarojini Babar (1920-2008), noted Marathi writer, chaired Maharashtra Rajya Loksahitya Samiti for 32 years from 1961, focusing on Marathi folklore and cultural enrichment. Also an MLA, Rajya Sabha member, and editor, she played a pioneering role in nurturing Maharashtra’s literature and cultural heritage through various institutions.
29. Who was the first Chief Minister of Bombay State?
[A] B. G. Kher
[B] Morarji Desai
[C] Yashwantrao Chavan
[D] Vasantrao Naik
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Correct Answer: A [B. G. Kher]
Notes:
B. G. Kher was Bombay State’s first Chief Minister (1947-1952), having earlier served as Prime Minister of Bombay Presidency. The state included areas now part of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Kher played a key role in post-Independence administration and reforms.
30. Who won the first edition of the Bombay International snooker tournament?
[A] Steve Davis
[B] Terry Griffiths
[C] John Spencer
[D] Cliff Thorburn
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Correct Answer: C [John Spencer]
Notes:
John Spencer won the inaugural Bombay International snooker tournament, the first professional snooker event in India and Asia, held in 1979. The event featured a round-robin format with six players. Spencer received a winner’s prize of £2,000.
