Maharashtra General Knowledge Questions 1) As A

Maharashtra General Knowledge Questions

1) As a independent state Maharashtra came into existence on– (A) 1st May, 1960 (B) 1st June, 1959 (C) 1st May, 1987 (D) 1st May, 1988 (Ans : A)

2. Which of the following is the state capital of the Maharashtra state? (A) Nagpur (B) Kolhapur (C) Mumbai (D) Pune (Ans : C)

3. Number of districts in Maharashtra is– (A) 35 (B) 37 (C) 21 (D) 28 (Ans : A)

4. Sub capital of the Maharashtra State is– (A) Aurangabad (B) Nagpur (C) Mumbai (D) Pune (Ans : B)

5. Which of the following is the state animal of the Maharashtra State? (A) Lion (B) Elephant (C) Tiger (D) Indian Giant Squirrel (Ans : D)

6. Which of the following birds is the state bird of Maharashtra State? (A) Yellow Footed Green Pigeon (B) Owl (C) Eagle (D) Vulture (Ans : A)

7. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education, Pune came in existence in the year of? (A) 1st January, 1955 (B) 1st January, 1966 (C) 1st January, 1977 (D) 1st January, 1988 (Ans : B)

8. The rivers of Maharashtra can be divided into how many groups as given below? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four (Ans : C)

9. In which district of Maharashtra the first cooperative sugar factory was established? (A) Kolhapur (B) Sangli (C) Ahmednagar (D) Pune (Ans : C)

10. The extreme Southern district of Maharashtra is which one of the following? (A) Ratnagiri (B) Sindhudurg (C) Kolhapur (D) Miraj (Ans : B)

11. Which of the following soils of Maharashtra are devoid of calcium carbonate and have acidic reaction? (A) Black soil (B) Medium soil (C) Lateritic soil (D) None of the above (Ans : C)

12. Maharashtra Film Company was founded in 1919 by which of the following personalities? (A) Dada Saheb Torne (B) Dada Saheb Phalke (C) Baburao Painter (D) None of the above (Ans : C)

13. Which of the following place is known as centre for cotton textile in Maharashtra State? (A) Pune (B) Mumbai (C) Kolhapur (D) Ichalkaranji (Ans : B)

14. Which of the following tribes is related in the Maharashtra State? (A) Bhils (B) Gonds (C) Kalis (D) All of these (Ans : D)

15. What is coal in Maharashtra prominently used for? (A) Thermal (B) Atomic (C) Hydro (D) None of these (Ans : A)

16. The most celebrated festival in Maharashtra as well as all over India, with a great faith and enthusiasm is– (A) Ganesh Chaturthi (B) Diwali (C) Dusshera (D) Poornima (Ans : A)

17. The famous saint of Maharashtra Saint Tukaram belonged to which of the following Bhakti sects in the state? (A) Varkari (B) Kamgar (C) Lipik (D) None of these (Ans : A)

18. The Dhampur lake is situated in which of the following districts of the Maharashtra State? (A) Ratnagiri (B) Pawas (C) Sangli (D) Kolhapur (Ans : A)

19. The famous Uran Project In Maharashtra is a– (A) Hydro (B) Thermal (C) Nuclear (D) Solar (Ans : B)

20. Which of the following is the major port in the capital of Maharashtra State? (A) Ratnagiri Port (B) Jaigad Port (C) Mumbai Port (D) JNPT (Ans : C)

21. The most important river of Maharashtra which is a lifeline of the whole South Maharashtra is– (A) Koyna (B) Krishna (C) Warna (D) Wardha (Ans : B)

23. Maharashtra State Mining Corporation Limited (MSMC) was incorporated under Companies Act, 1956 on– (A) 14th November, 1973 (B) 15th November, 1970 (C) 15th August, 1960 (D) 1st May, 1960 (Ans : A)

24. Which of the following region has an un-parallel work in the making of fine jewellery in Maharashtra state? (A) Sawantwadi (B) Kolhapur (C) Rajapur (D) Sangli (Ans : A)

25. The Maharashtra in soil is very rich in which of the following said nutrient element? (A) Nitrogen (B) Organic Carbon (C) Phosphorus (D) Both A and B (Ans : D)

GK Questions:

1.Number of parliamentary Constituencies in Maharashtra ? a)42 b)48 c)36 d)50 Ans:B

2.Which city is the Second capital of Maharashtra ? a)Pune b)Nasik c)Thane d)Amravati e)Nagpur Ans:E

3.Which of the following is State tree of Maharashtra ? a)Neem Tree b)Pipal tree c)Khejri d)Mango tree Ans:D

4.Which of the following is Maharashtra Formation day ? a)01,November b)01,May c)01,April d)01,September Ans:B

5.Total Number of Districts in MahaRashtra ? a)36 b)34 c)23 d)28 Ans:A

6.Which of the following river is not associated with Maharashtra ? a)Kaveri b)Godavari c)Bhima d)Krishna Ans:A

7.Which of the following sport Regional name is Hu tu tu ? a)Volley ball b)Basket ball c)Kabaddi d)Kho kho Ans:C

8.Armed forces medical College is located in which Maharashtra city ? a)Pune b)Thane c)Mumbai d)Nagpur Ans:A

9.Which of the following Newspaper is associated with Maharashtra ? a)Anand bazar Patrika b)Lokmat c)eenadu d)Mathrubhumi Ans:B

10.Which of the following Dance form is Popular in Maharashtra state ? a)Lavani b)Kuchipudi c)MOhiniattam d)None of these Ans:A

11.Tadoba Andhrai Tiger Reserve is located in Whcih Maharashtra district ? a)Parbhani b)Sangli c)Chandrapur d)Buldana Ans:C

12.Which city is famous as Orange city ? a)Nagpur b)Pune c)Solapur d)Nashik Ans:A Maharashtra GK

Que: According to Maharashtra Water and Irrigation Commission (1999), the irrigation potential of the State could be …………… lakh hactare. (A) 72 (B) 54 (C) 126 (D) 154 Answer:

Que: The most serious pest of cashew nut is ……………… in Maharashtra State. (A) Cashew hopper (B) Cashew borer (C) Tea mosquito (D) Shoot borer Answer:

Que: In order to deal effectively with the problem of suicides of Vidarbha farmers, the State Govt. has established ………………. during 2005-06. (A) Kisan Credit Card Scheme (B) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (C) Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (D) Vasantrao Naik Sheti Swavalamban Mission Answer:

Que: During 2003-04, considering the total geographical area of Maharashtra State, ………………. % area was under forest. (A) 33.20 (B) 25.34 (C) 15.19 (D) 20.13 Answer:

Que: In Maharashtra, the highest area under cotton crop is in …………….. district. (A) Parbhani (B) Yavatmal (C) Amravati (D) Akola Answer:

Que: When income from different forest produce of Maharashtra is considered, the source of highest income is ……………… (A) Bamboo (B) Tendu (C) Timber (D) Grass Answer :

Que: The crop with the highest production in Maharashtra during kharif 2006-07 was ……………….. (A) Rice (B) Soyabean (C) Wheat (D) Jowar Answer:

Que: Name the Research Station doing research on ‘Dangi’ breed in western Maharashtra region : (A) Rahuri (B) Igatpuri (C) Pandharpur (D) Mohol Answer: Que: In Maharashtra during 2004-05, Social Forestry Department carried out plantation on ……………… thousand hectares. (A) 4.85 (B) 3.50 (C) 2.00 (D) 2.65 Answer:

Que: Sea water fishing is done in the ……………… region. (A) Western Maharashtra (B) Khandesh (C) Vidarbha (D) Konkan Answer:

Que: First Family Planning movement started in Maharashtra by …………. (A) R.D. Karve (B) Durga Bhagwati (C) Shakuntala Paranjape (D) Janakka Shinde Answer :

Que: Which social religious reformer from Maharashtra was popularly known as Lokhitwadi ? (A) Jyotiba Phule (B) Mahadev Govind Ranade (C) Gopal Hari Deshmukh (D) Gopal Ganesh Agarakar Answer :

Que: The laterile soil is found in which of the following districts of Maharashtra ? (A) Chandrapur and Gadchiroli (B) Aurangabad and Jalana (C) Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg (D) Ahmadnagar and Nasik Answer :

Que: Which district of Maharashtra got the honour of being first tourism district in India ? (A) Ratnagiri (B) Nagpur (C) Pune (D) Sindhudurg Answer :

Que: Which district of Maharashtra ranks first according to area ? (A) Akola (B) Aurangabad (C) Ahamadnagar (D) Chandrapur Answer :

Que: The highest capacity thermal power station is at ……….. in Maharashtra. (A) Khaparkheda (B) Koradi (C) Ballarpur (D) Durgapur Answer :

Que: Which Act was passed by Maharashtra Government based on report of Vasantrao Naik Committee ? (A) Mumbai Gram Panchayat Act, 1958 (B) Maharashtra State Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Act, 1961 (C) Maharashtra Corporation Act, 1965 (D) Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 Answer :

Que: Which campaign is being implemented by Maharashtra Government in 2005-06 to increase Agricultural productivity ? (A) Krishi Saptak (B) High yielding variety programme (C) Land development campaign (D) MAHA PIC Answer :

Que: National Research Centre for Cold-Water Fisheries is located at …………………….. (A) Kohima (B) Bikaner (C) Mumbai (D) Nainital Answer : Que : The most serious pest of cashew nut is ……………… in Maharashtra State. (A) Cashew hopper (B) Cashew borer (C) Tea mosquito (D) Shoot borer Answer :

Que : During 2003-04, considering the total geographical area of Maharashtra State, ………………. % area was under forest. (A) 33.20 (B) 25.34 (C) 15.19 (D) 20.13 Answer :

Que : In Maharashtra, the highest area under cotton crop is in …………….. district. (A) Parbhani (B) Yavatmal (C) Amravati (D) Akola Answer :

Que : When income from different forest produce of Maharashtra is considered, the source of highest income is ……………… (A) Bamboo (B) Tendu (C) Timber (D) Grass Answer :

Que : The crop with the highest production in Maharashtra during kharif 2006-07 was ……………….. (A) Rice (B) Soyabean (C) Wheat (D) Jowar Answer:

Que : Name the Research Station doing research on ‘Dangi’ breed in western Maharashtra region : (A) Rahuri (B) Igatpuri (C) Pandharpur (D) Mohol Answer:

Que : In Maharashtra during 2004-05, Social Forestry Department carried out plantation on ……………… thousand hectares. (A) 4.85 (B) 3.50 (C) 2.00 (D) 2.65 Answer:

Que : Sea water fishing is done in the ……………… region of Maharashtra (A) Western Maharashtra (B) Khandesh (C) Vidarbha (D) Konkan Answer: Que : Which campaign was formed to capture the sandal smuggler Veerappan ? (A) Operation Cuckoon (B) Incredible India (C) Operation Garud (D) Operation Gentleman Answer:

Que : How many members are of Maharashtra Public Service Commission ? (A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 10