Maharashtra
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Which country’s area is most comparable to Maharashtra?
Maharashtra’s area (~307,713 km²) is roughly the same as Oman (~309,500 km²)
Who launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme?
A recent initiative offering financial aid to women
Which is the newest tiger reserve in Maharashtra?
Bor Tiger Reserve (declared in July 2014)
When was gender budgeting adopted by the Maharashtra government?
Introduced in 2013
Which wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra is famous for the Indian giant squirrel?
Bhimashankar is home to the Indian giant squirrel, a species native to the Western Ghats.
Who founded the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Smarak in Maharashtra?
Savarkar was a freedom fighter and social reformer from Maharashtra; the memorial was established to honor him.
Which city in Maharashtra is known as the “Detroit of India” for its automobile industry?
Pune has a large number of automobile manufacturing plants, earning it the nickname “Detroit of India.”
Which festival in Maharashtra is associated with the worship of the tiger goddess?
Nag Panchami involves worship of snakes and tiger goddess.
Which Maharashtra city is famous for the Film Industry known as ‘Marathi Cinema’ hub?
Pune is known as the hub of Marathi film industry, often called ‘Marathi cinema.’
Which bird sanctuary in Maharashtra is famous for flamingos?
It is well known for the large number of flamingos visiting annually.
Which city in Maharashtra is known as the "Oxford of the East"?
Pune has many reputed educational institutions, earning this nickname.
Who composed the Marathi devotional song ‘Abhanga’?
: All these saints contributed to the Abhanga devotional song tradition in Maharashtra.
Which dam is the largest in Maharashtra by volume of water stored?
Jayakwadi Dam on Godavari river is the largest by capacity in Maharashtra.
Who was the famous Maratha admiral who fought against the Portuguese and British?
Kanhoji Angre was the notable Maratha naval chief who defended the western coast in the 18th century.
Which sport is considered Maharashtra’s state sport?
: Wrestling (Kushti) has deep roots and traditional importance in Maharashtra.
What is the traditional attire of women in Maharashtra called?
Nauvari is the traditional nine-yard saree worn by Maharashtrian women.
Which dance form is traditional to the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra?
Gondhal is a ritualistic dance performed to please deities.
What is the term length of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly?
Assembly tenure is 5 years unless dissolved sooner.
Which Marathi freedom fighter is known for the ‘Rinmukti Andolan’ (Debt Relief Movement) in Maharashtra?
He led the Debt Relief Movement in the early 20th century to help farmers free from debts.
Which district in Maharashtra is known as the "Soyabean Bowl" of the state?
Jalgaon is a major producer of soyabean in Maharashtra.
Which is the first planned industrial city in Maharashtra?
Developed in the 1970s as a planned township to decongest Mumbai.
Who founded the Indian National Congress session held in Bombay in 1885?
He was a British civil servant who played a key role in the formation of INC.
Which hill station in Maharashtra is famous for its ‘Table Land’, one of the largest flat plateaus in Asia?
Panchgani’s Table Land is a popular tourist spot.
Which is the largest bird sanctuary in Maharashtra?
It is also called ‘Bharatpur of Maharashtra’ for migratory birds.
Which is the main agricultural crop of the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra?
Vidarbha is known as the cotton belt of Maharashtra.
Which tribal community in Maharashtra is known for their unique ‘Gond’ art?
Gond art is a famous tribal painting style from the Gond community.
Which is the first steel plant established in Maharashtra?
The steel plant was set up in Chandrapur district.
Which temple in Maharashtra is famous for its Hemadpanthi architecture?
It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and built in Hemadpanthi style.
Maharashtra
11 State of IndiaMaharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and the second-most populous country subdivision globally. It was formed on 1 May 1960 by splitting the bilingual Bombay State, which had existed since 1956, into majority Marathi-speaking Maharashtra and Gujarati-speaking Gujarat. Maharashtra is home to the Marathi people, the predominant ethno-linguistic group, who speak the Marathi language, the official language of the state.
- 307,713 km²
- Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- Eknath Shinde
- 11.42 crores
- Mumbai

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