Maharashtra
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Wari’ pilgrimage of Pandharpur begins mainly from which place?
Devotees from Alandi (Dnyaneshwar) and Dehu (Tukaram) begin the Wari to Pandharpur.
Chandrapur district is famous for which mineral?
Chandrapur is known for large reserves of coal and is a major industrial area.
The ‘Jijamata Udyan’ is located in which city?
Jijamata Udyan (formerly Victoria Gardens) is a famous zoo and botanical garden in Mumbai.
Which inscription mentions the name of "Maharashtra" for the first time in history?
The Aihole inscription of Pulakeshin II (7th century CE) mentions "Maharashtra" as a region.
Which social reformer is known for education of girls in Maharashtra?
Which is the highest peak in Maharashtra?
Kalsubai (1,646 m) is located in the Western Ghats.
Which temple is famous in Jejuri?
Jejuri is known for the temple of Lord Khandoba.
Which city houses the headquarters of the Western Naval Command?
It is the most important naval base on the western coast.
Which district in Maharashtra is called the "Grape Capital of India"?
Nashik is a major producer of grapes and wine.
What is the traditional folk dance of Maharashtra?
Lavani is known for its powerful rhythm and expressive movements.
Who was the first woman IPS officer from Maharashtra?
A distinguished officer known for her anti-corruption work.
The famous Paithani sarees belong to which district?
Paithani sarees are traditionally woven in Paithan town.
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has 288 elected members.
It played a significant role in rural development post-independence.
What is the legislative strength of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha?
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has 288 elected members.
Who is known as the "Lokshahir" of Maharashtra?
He was a popular people's poet and writer.
Which river is known as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’?
It is the second-longest river in India and the longest in peninsular India.
What is the state animal of Maharashtra?
Also called Shekru, it is endemic to the Western Ghats.
Which industrial city is known as the “Detroit of India”?
Pune is a major hub for automobile manufacturing, like Detroit.
Which wildlife sanctuary is famous for Indian bison (gaur)?
This sanctuary in Kolhapur is famous for Indian bison.
The Warkari movement is associated with which deity?
It is a devotional movement focused on Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur.
Who was the first woman Governor of Maharashtra?
She served as the Governor of Maharashtra from 1977 to 1980.
Which dam is built on the Koyna River?
It is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra and provides hydroelectric power.
Who was the social reformer associated with "Satyashodhak Samaj"?
He founded Satyashodhak Samaj to fight caste discrimination.
Which fort is known as the "Gibraltar of the East"?
This island fort is known for being unconquered and strong like Gibraltar.
Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is famous because it was formed by —
It is one of the few impact craters formed in basalt rock.
The "Samyukta Maharashtra Movement" was related to —
The movement aimed at creating Maharashtra for Marathi-speaking people.
Which examination is conducted for recruitment to the post of Forest Guard in Maharashtra?
Vanrakshak Bharti is the state-level exam specifically for Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) posts under the Forest Department.
. Which Maharashtrian personality was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Though born in Gujarat, he is often linked to the region’s political roots and became the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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