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. Which Maharashtra tribe, a PVTG, practices the Ghotul youth dormitory system?
[A] Katkari
[B] Madia Gond
[C] Kolam
[D] Warli
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Correct Answer: B [Madia Gond]
Notes:
Madia Gond, mainly in Gadchiroli and Chandrapur, are a PVTG in Maharashtra. They follow the unique Ghotul youth dormitory system, speak a Gondi dialect, and rely on shifting agriculture. Tendu leaf collection spans their livelihood. They are also present in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region.
32. Which river mainly feeds Pashan Lake near Pune?
[A] Pawana River
[B] Mula River
[C] Ramnadi River
[D] Mutha River
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Correct Answer: C [Ramnadi River]
Notes:
Pashan Lake near Pune is primarily fed by the Ramnadi River, which originates from Bavdhan in Maharashtra. The lake once served as a major water source for nearby suburbs. Urbanization and pollution have degraded its quality since 1998, ending its use for drinking water.
33. Which fort is considered a sister fort of Irshalgad in Maharashtra?
[A] Lohagad
[B] Sinhagad
[C] Prabalgad
[D] Rajmachi
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Correct Answer: C [Prabalgad]
Notes:
Irshalgad and Prabalgad are twin forts in Raigad district, Maharashtra, located near each other. Both forts historically guarded the mountain passes connecting Panvel and Karjat. Irshalgad features rock-cut cisterns and offers a moderate trek, while Prabalgad is larger and more prominent.
34. Who founded the Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science?
[A] C.V. Raman
[B] Shankar Purushottam Agharkar
[C] Dharampal Singh
[D] Balkrishna Ganesh Madkholkar
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Correct Answer: B [Shankar Purushottam Agharkar]
Notes:
Shankar Purushottam Agharkar was the founder director of the Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science, serving from 1946 to 1960. He was a noted botanist, researcher, and also has the Agharkar Research Institute in Pune named after him.
35. Who introduced electric lighting in Bangalore as Dewan of Mysore?
[A] K. Seshadri Iyer
[B] Sir Mirza Ismail
[C] Vishwanath Patankar Madhava Rao
[D] K. Rangacharlu
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Correct Answer: C [Vishwanath Patankar Madhava Rao]
Notes:
Vishwanath Patankar Madhava Rao, Dewan of Mysore (1906-09), introduced electric lighting in Bangalore in 1908 and implemented several administrative and educational reforms. He also contributed to major irrigation projects and the establishment of the Indian Institute of Science.
36. Which Mughal emperor commissioned Himayat Bagh in Aurangabad?
[A] Aurangzeb
[B] Akbar
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Jahangir
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Correct Answer: A [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb ordered the development of Himayat Bagh in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, a 17th-century Mughal garden known for its unique horticulture, Mughal architecture, and the historic Barra Darri summer palace with an ancient aqueduct and underground water chamber for cooling.
37. In which district of Maharashtra is the famous Gajanan Maharaj temple, a renowned pilgrimage site, located?
[A] Pune
[B] Nashik
[C] Kolhapur
[D] Buldhana
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Correct Answer: D [Buldhana]
Notes:
The Gajanan Maharaj temple is situated in Shegaon, in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra. It is a major spiritual center dedicated to the revered saint Gajanan Maharaj, attracting lakhs of devotees annually, and is known for its architecture and religious significance.
38. Kandhar Fort near Nanded is attributed to which prominent Rashtrakuta king of the 10th century CE?
[A] Amoghavarsha I
[B] Krishna III
[C] Govinda III
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna III]
Notes:
Kandhar Fort in Maharashtra is credited to Rashtrakuta king Krishna III (10th century CE). He strengthened Rashtrakuta military presence. The fort exemplifies Rashtrakuta architecture and served as a strategic site in Deccan conflicts. It remains an important monument reflecting Rashtrakuta legacy.
39. Visapur Fort, located adjacent to Lohagad, was built during the reign of which Peshwa of the Maratha Empire?
[A] Baji Rao I
[B] Madhav Rao I
[C] Balaji Vishwanath
[D] Nana Saheb
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Correct Answer: C [Balaji Vishwanath]
Notes:
Visapur Fort was constructed under Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath of the Maratha Empire. The fort features extensive fortifications and ancient Buddhist caves from the 2nd century BCE, highlighting its historical and architectural significance near Lohagad in Maharashtra.
40. Which city is recognized as the winter capital of Maharashtra?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Nagpur
[C] Pune
[D] Nashik
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Correct Answer: B [Nagpur]
Notes:
Nagpur is Maharashtra’s winter capital. It hosts the legislative assembly’s winter session and is famous for Deekshabhoomi, where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956, a landmark event for the Dalit movement and Buddhist community in India.
