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.
31. As per the census 2011, what is the sex ratio in the state of Maharashtra?
[A] 940
[B] 931
[C] 929
[D] 921
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Correct Answer: C [929]
Notes:
As per the census 2011, the sex ratio in the state of Maharashtra is 929. The sex ratio in India is 940.
32. H9N2 is a subtype of which among the following virus?
[A] Influenza
[B] Swine Flue
[C] Rabies
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Influenza]
Notes:
H9N2 is a subtype of Influenza and causes bird flue too. It is very rare in nature. Recently, India’s first H9N2 case is detected in the state of Maharashtra.
33. Who among the following presented the budget of Maharashtra government for Financial Year 2020-21?
[A] Subhash Desai
[B] Anil Deshmukh
[C] Uddhav Thackeray
[D] Ajit Pawar
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Correct Answer: D [Ajit Pawar]
Notes:
The budget of Maharashtra government for the Financial Year 2020-21 was presented by Ajit Pawar (Deputy Chief Minister and the Minister of Finance & Planning).
34. The first intercity electric bus service was inaugurated between which of the following places?
[A] Mumbai and Pune
[B] Mumbai and Nashik
[C] Mumbai and Nagpur
[D] Mumbai and Aurangabad
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai and Pune]
Notes:
The first intercity electric bus service was inaugurated between Mumbai and Pune. The electric bus was manufactured by Mitra Mobility. It can run 300 kilometers on a single charge.
35. Which among the following states registered the highest number of missing women during 2016, 2017 and 2018?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state of Maharashtra registered the highest number of missing women during 2016, 2017 and 2018. Maharashtra is followed by West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh topped in the category of the highest number of missing children.
36. The highest number of organ donation was performed by which of the following state in the year 2019?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state of Maharashtra performed the highest number of organ donations in 2019. It helped 449 patients. Maharashtra also received the best state award in the field of deceased organ donation by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation.
37. The Marathi language became compulsory across all schools in the academic year 2020-2021 in Maharashtra up to which class?
[A] Class I to Class VIII
[B] Class I to Class III
[C] Class I to Class X
[D] Class I to Class XII
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Correct Answer: C [Class I to Class X]
Notes:
As per the Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill 2020, the Marathi language became compulsory across all schools in the academic year 2020-2021 in Maharashtra from Class I to Class X. a penalty amount of Rs. 1 lakh was declared to be levied for not implementing the rule.
38. “Maha Parwana” which has been announced by the government of Maharashtra is associated with which of the following?
[A] Free food for poor
[B] Industrial Investment
[C] Free essential commodities for migrant workers
[D] Free agriculture insurance scheme
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Correct Answer: B [Industrial Investment]
Notes:
Maha Parwana is associated with Industrial Investment. The system will attract more fresh Industrial Investment. The companies can apply through Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI).
39. What is the name of the explosive detection device which was launched in the National Workshop on Explosive Detection 2020?
[A] RaIDer-X
[B] IEDd-I
[C] RaEd-IV
[D] EdRad-I
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Correct Answer: A [RaIDer-X]
Notes:
The National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED-2020) was organized in Pune, Maharashtra. During the event, an explosive detection device named RaIDer-X was launched. It is capable of detect explosives from a stand-off distance. The device is developed by HEMRL, Pune and IISc, Bangalore.
40. What is ‘MACS 4028’, which has recently developed by the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune?
[A] A new variety of Rice
[B] A new variety of Wheat
[C] A new variety of Brinjal
[D] A new variety of Cotton
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Correct Answer: B [A new variety of Wheat]
Notes:
The scientists of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune, recently developed ‘MACS 4028’ which is a biofortified variety of wheat with high-protein content (zinc 40.3 ppm, and iron content of 40.3ppm and 46.1ppm).
