States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations
Maharashtra General Knowledge with Multiple Choice Objective Questions for Maharashtra PSC (MPSC) Examinations of 2021-22. Objective Maharashtra GK Questions on Maharashtra History, Culture, MPSC Geography, MPSC Economy and Polity.
31. Which of the following is true about Tiger Reserves in India
- Melghat in Maharashtra is the smallest Tiger reserve
- Nagarjuna- Sriselam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
Nagarjuna- Sriselam Tiger Reserve in Telangana is the largest tiger reserve in India while Bor tiger reserve of Maharashtra is the smallest Tiger reserve.
32. As per the special Scheme of Maharashtra Government to Curb infant deaths which of the following commodities/ facilities will be provided to the children?
[A] Baby care kits
[B] Free milk product up to the age of 1 year
[C] Free medical checkup
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Baby care kits]
Notes:
As per the special Scheme of Maharashtra Government to Curb infant deaths Baby care kits worth Rs. 2,000 will be provided to the first children born in Primary health centers and Government Hospitals. The kit will contain a blanket, a thermometer, a mattress, a towel, toys, baby oil, shampoo, nail cutter, socks, gloves, etc.
33. Who among the following is the official brand ambassador for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis of the state of Maharashtra?
[A] Ronit Roy
[B] Arun Govil
[C] Swapnil Joshi
[D] Mohit Raina
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Correct Answer: C [Swapnil Joshi]
Notes:
The official brand ambassador for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis of the state of Maharashtra is actor Swapnil Joshi. The parasite is transmitted through mosquitoes.
34. Who among the following won the ATP tour title in men’s doubles event at the Maharashtra Open 2019?
[A] Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan
[B] Philipp Oswald and Tim Pütz
[C] Marcelo Arévalo and James Cerretani
[D] Luke Bambridge and Jonny O’Mara
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Correct Answer: A [Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan]
Notes:
Rohan Bopanna and Divij Shara won the ATP tour title in men’s doubles event at the Maharashtra Open 2019 (Tata Open Maharashtra).
35. Maharashtra was the host of Khelo India Youth Games of which year?
[A] 2018
[B] 2019
[C] 2020
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [2019]
Notes:
Maharashtra was the host of Khelo India Youth Games 2019. It also topped that year with a total number of 228 medals (85 Golds, 62 Silver, 81 Bronze). Khelo India Youth Games 2018 was hosted by Delhi and 2020 edition was hosted by Guwahati, Assam.
36. Who among the following became the first transgender election ambassador of The Election Commission in Maharashtra?
[A] Gauri Sawant
[B] Tarika Banu
[C] Anjali Ameer
[D] Atri Kar
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Correct Answer: A [Gauri Sawant]
Notes:
Gauri Sawant became the first transgender election ambassador of The Election Commission in Maharashtra. She is a transgender activist from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
37. Recently, Shah Rukh Khan has introduced heritage postal stamp of which of the following Railway stations of Maharashtra?
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
[B] Bandra Railway Station
[C] Churchgate railway station
[D] Kurla Railway Station
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Correct Answer: B [Bandra Railway Station]
Notes:
Recently, Shah Rukh Khan has introduced heritage postal stamp of Bandra Railway Station.
38. During his visit to Maharashtra, Prime minister of India announced setting up of a research centre to tackle the Sickle cell disease in which of the following places?
[A] Chandrapur
[B] Thane
[C] Palghar
[D] Wardha
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Correct Answer: A [Chandrapur]
Notes:
During his visit to Maharashtra, Prime minister of India announced setting up a research center to tackle the Sickle cell disease in Chandrapur. Chandrapur is a city and a municipal corporation located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
39. Who among the following was/ were appointed special expenditure observers for Maharashtra by the Election commission?
[A] Shri B Murali Kumar
[B] Ms Madhu Mahajan
[C] Both of them
[D] Sushil Chandra
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them]
Notes:
Shri B Murali Kumar and Ms. Madhu Mahajan were appointed special expenditure observers for Maharashtra by the Election commission. They both served in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
40. The current Governo of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari was the former chief minister of which of the following state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Chattisgarh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
The current Governo of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari was the former chief minister of Uttarakhand. He served as the National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party and 1st State president of the same party in Uttarakhand.
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