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. Who served as the editor of the Socialist weekly ‘Sadhana’ from 1956 to 1982?
[A] Yadunath Dattatray Thatte
[B] Acharya Dada Dharmadhikari
[C] Prabhakar Sanzgiri
[D] Dr. Narendra Dabholkar
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Correct Answer: A [Yadunath Dattatray Thatte]
Notes:
Yadunath Dattatray Thatte, a prominent Marathi journalist and socialist leader from Maharashtra, edited the Socialist weekly Sadhana from 1956 to 1982. He was also a notable freedom fighter, Rashtra Seva Dal activist, and authored biographies of renowned scientists.
32. Which was the first mango variety in Maharashtra to get a GI tag?
[A] Ratnagiri Alphonso
[B] Marathwada Kesar
[C] Paithani
[D] Devgad Mango
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Correct Answer: B [Marathwada Kesar]
Notes:
Marathwada Kesar mango, cultivated mainly in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalna, Beed, and Latur, was the first Maharashtra mango to receive a GI tag on 30 November 2016. The GI rights last until 2034. It was recognized before the well-known Alphonso variety from Ratnagiri and Devgad.
33. Who is honored as Memorial Day by Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh on December 26?
[A] Purushottam Laxman Deshpande
[B] Durga Khote
[C] Daji Bhatawadekar
[D] Vishnudas Bhave
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Correct Answer: C [Daji Bhatawadekar]
Notes:
Daji Bhatawadekar (1921-2006) was a pioneer in reviving Marathi and Sanskrit theatre. Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh marks December 26, his death anniversary, as his Memorial Day to honor his theatrical contributions. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Shri.
34. What was the 10% levy added to chauth called?
[A] Patilpatti
[B] Gaokari
[C] Sardeshmukhi
[D] Nazrana
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Correct Answer: C [Sardeshmukhi]
Notes:
Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% tax over chauth levied by the Marathas. It was imposed for hereditary rights by the Deshmukh (regional chief). Chauth and sardeshmukhi were major Maratha revenue sources, officially recognized by the Mughals in early 18th century treaties over Deccan territories.
35. Who founded the Ahmednagar Fort in Maharashtra?
[A] Chandrarao More
[B] Raja Bhoj
[C] Shivaji Maharaj
[D] Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I
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Correct Answer: D [Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I]
Notes:
Ahmednagar Fort was built in 1427 by Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I, the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmednagar. Located in Maharashtra, this land fort was later used by the British as a prison and is historically significant for detaining Indian freedom leaders.
36. Which language was first officially used by the Yadava dynasty?
[A] Marathi
[B] Kannada
[C] Sanskrit
[D] Telugu
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Correct Answer: B [Kannada]
Notes:
The Yadava dynasty initially used Kannada and Sanskrit officially. Marathi became prominent only in the later period, but early inscriptions show Kannada was officially used first, reflecting their cultural and matrimonial connections with the Kannada region.
37. Who founded the first Warkari Shikshan Sanstha in Alandi?
[A] Dnyaneshwar Maharaj
[B] Namdev Maharaj
[C] Vishnu Narsimha Jog
[D] Eknath Maharaj
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Correct Answer: C [Vishnu Narsimha Jog]
Notes:
Vishnu Narsimha Jog, also known as Jog Maharaj, founded India’s first Warkari Shikshan Sanstha in Alandi in 1917 to propagate Warkari Sampradaya teachings. He popularized works of Sant Tukaram and published several important texts essential to the Warkari tradition.
38. Which community’s fisherman recovered the Blessed Mary statue from the sea?
[A] Koli
[B] Aagri
[C] Pathare Prabhu
[D] East Indian
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Correct Answer: A [Koli]
Notes:
The Koli community, indigenous to Mumbai, is traditionally associated with fishing. According to legend, a Koli fisherman found the Blessed Mary statue from the sea near Bandra, leading to the establishment of Mount Mary Church, a key pilgrimage site in Mumbai.
39. Who founded the Dalit-Muslim Unity Movement?
[A] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
[B] Kanshi Ram
[C] B. Shyam Sunder
[D] Jagjivan Ram
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Correct Answer: C [B. Shyam Sunder]
Notes:
B. Shyam Sunder, a Dalit leader from Aurangabad, founded the Dalit-Muslim Unity Movement in 1937. He was also the founder of the All India Federal Association of Minorities and the Bhim Sena. He advocated for Dalit rights and addressed the UN Security Council on caste oppression in India.
40. The Asvi inscription is linked with which of the following rulers of medieval Deccan India?
[A] Bhilla II of the Chalukya dynasty
[B] Irammadeva of the Yadava dynasty
[C] Someshwara III of Kalyani Chalukyas
[D] Singhana II of the Yadava dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Irammadeva of the Yadava dynasty]
Notes:
The Asvi inscription mentions Irammadeva, a Yadava ruler, briefly controlling Kalyani. Kalyani was a vital center in the Deccan, especially during power struggles between the Chalukyas and Yadavas. The inscription is a key evidence for Yadava influence in Kalyani.
