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Which national park is shared by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra?

Pench National Park spans across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, rich in biodiversity.

Which river flows through Pune city?

Pune is located at the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers.

Which place in Maharashtra is known for hot water springs?

Unkeshwar in Nanded district is famous for natural hot water springs.

Which wildlife sanctuary is located in the Nashik district?

Nandur Madhmeshwar is a wetland bird sanctuary near Nashik.

What type of rocks dominate the Deccan Plateau of Maharashtra?

The plateau is mainly formed by volcanic basalt rock layers.

Which hill station is located in the Western Ghats and known for strawberries?

Mahabaleshwar’s cool climate supports strawberry farming.

Which plateau is located between the Western Ghats and the Satpuras?

The Deccan Plateau covers most of central Maharashtra.

Which major city lies near the source of the Godavari River?

The Godavari originates at Trimbakeshwar, Nashik.

Which is the only marine sanctuary in Maharashtra?

Malvan Marine Sanctuary protects coral reefs and marine life.

Which of the following is a major irrigation project in Vidarbha?

Upper Wardha Dam serves Amravati and nearby regions.

Which river originates in the Satpura range and flows through northern Maharashtra?

Tapi originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows westward through Maharashtra.

Which dam supplies water to Mumbai city?

Bhatsa Dam in Thane district is a major water source for Mumbai.

Jayakwadi Dam is built on which river?

*Located in Aurangabad, Jay

Where does the Krishna River enter Maharashtra?

It originates in Mahabaleshwar and flows eastward.

Torna Fort is located in which mountain range?

It lies in the Sahyadri range and has historical importance from Shivaji’s reign.

Chandoli Dam is constructed on which river?

Chandoli Dam supports irrigation and hydroelectricity in Sangli district.

Western Ghats in Maharashtra are locally called:

Sahyadri is the regional name for the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.

Which is the highest peak in Maharashtra?

Kalsubai in Ahmednagar district is 1,646 meters tall—called the 'Everest of Maharashtra'.

Which city is known as the ‘City of Gates’?

Aurangabad is historically known for its 52 gates, built during the Mughal era.

Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj in Maharashtra?

Prarthana Samaj promoted social reforms like widow remarriage and education for women.

Which Maharashtra-based social reformer was known as "Anna Bhau Sathe"?

Anna Bhau Sathe was a prominent Dalit writer, folk poet, and social reformer from Maharashtra who used literature to raise awareness on caste and labor issues. He wrote in Marathi and helped popularize the Lokshahir (people's poet) tradition.

Which university in Maharashtra is among the oldest in India (established in 1857)?

Established along with Calcutta and Madras universities in 1857.

Which sportsperson from Maharashtra won an Olympic medal in wrestling?

Won bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics, first individual Olympic medal for independent India.

Which famous saint from Maharashtra was associated with the Varkari sect?

A key Bhakti saint who contributed to Marathi and Punjabi literature.

Which fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj in the famous 'Purandar Treaty'?

The treaty was signed with the Mughals in 1665.

Which Maharashtra leader was known as the ‘Lion of Vidarbha’?

He was a prominent leader advocating for Vidarbha statehood.

Which Maharashtra city is a major hub for sugar production?

Western Maharashtra is called the sugar belt due to high production.

Who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur?

He founded the RSS in 1925 in Nagpur.

Maharashtra

11 State of India

Maharashtra 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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