Lonar Lake, formed by a meteor impact, was declared a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2020.

Paithan, near Aurangabad, is the birthplace of the Paithani saree – a royal silk saree with zari work.

The services sector (banking, IT, transport, etc.) contributes the most to Maharashtra’s state GDP.

Jayakwadi Dam on Godavari River in Aurangabad district has the largest water storage in the state.

All these saints were associated with the Bhakti movement and contributed to the Warkari tradition.

Pratishthana (modern Paithan) was a major learning and cultural center during the Satavahana

Godavari, the second-longest river in India, flows through major parts of Maharashtra and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water.

Mumbai’s international airport is named Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Districts like Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli in Western Maharashtra are known for high sugarcane production.

Unkeshwar in Nanded district is known for its natural hot water sulfur springs.

Gondia is the easternmost district, bordering Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

Vidarbha has deep black (Regur) soil, ideal for cotton cultivation.

Kondana Fort (later named Sinhagad) was captured by Tanaji Malusare, Shivaji’s commander, in a daring night attack.

Mumbai Suburban district had the highest literacy rate, followed closely by Pune and Nagpur.

Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha Empire in the 17th century by challenging the Mughal and Adilshahi powers. He was crowned in 1674 at Raigad Fort.

MPSC conducts civil services exams in the state of Maharashtra.

The NDA is located in Khadakwasla near Pune.

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the oldest and largest tiger reserves in Maharashtra.

Ashadhi Ekadashi is a major festival in Pandharpur where the Varkari tradition flourishes.

The Peshwa rule ended after the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818 when the British defeated Bajirao II.

Annabhau Sathe is honored as the ‘Lokshahir’ (people’s poet) for his contributions to literature and social reform.

'Jeevan Shikshan' is aimed at providing literacy and education to adults in rural Maharashtra.

Tilak started public Ganesh festivals to unite people during the freedom movement.

Kolhapur is known for its textile mills and famous Kolhapuri chappals.

The Ajanta caves are located near the city of Jalgaon and are famous for Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments.

The Governor is known as constitutional head of the state. who is appointed by the President of India.

Maharashtra borders Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

Lonavala is a popular weekend destination and hill station in the Western Ghats.