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. Which ancient university existed in Maharashtra during the Satavahana period?
Pratishthana (modern Paithan) was a major learning and cultural center during the Satavahana
Which river is known as the lifeline of Maharashtra?
Godavari, the second-longest river in India, flows through major parts of Maharashtra and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water.
Which airport is named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
Mumbai’s international airport is named Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
What is the name of Maharashtra’s state bird?
Known locally as Hariyal, it is Maharashtra’s official state bird.
. Which region in Maharashtra is known as the “Sugar Bowl”?
Districts like Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli in Western Maharashtra are known for high sugarcane production.
Which place in Maharashtra is known for hot water springs?
Unkeshwar in Nanded district is known for its natural hot water sulfur springs.
Which is the easternmost district of Maharashtra?
Gondia is the easternmost district, bordering Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Which soil type is most common in Vidarbha?
Vidarbha has deep black (Regur) soil, ideal for cotton cultivation.
Which fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj in the famous "Turban Episode"?
Kondana Fort (later named Sinhagad) was captured by Tanaji Malusare, Shivaji’s commander, in a daring night attack.
Which district in Maharashtra has the highest literacy rate (as per 2011 Census)?
Mumbai Suburban district had the highest literacy rate, followed closely by Pune and Nagpur.
Who founded the Maratha Empire?
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.
What is the full form of MPSC?
MPSC conducts civil services exams in the state of Maharashtra.
Where is the National Defence Academy (NDA) located?
The NDA is located in Khadakwasla near Pune.
What is the name of the tiger reserve in Chandrapur district?
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the oldest and largest tiger reserves in Maharashtra.
Which of the following festivals is related to Pandharpur?
Ashadhi Ekadashi is a major festival in Pandharpur where the Varkari tradition flourishes.
In which year did the Peshwa rule end in Maharashtra?
The Peshwa rule ended after the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818 when the British defeated Bajirao II.
Who is known as 'Lokshahir' of Maharashtra?
Annabhau Sathe is honored as the ‘Lokshahir’ (people’s poet) for his contributions to literature and social reform.
What is 'Jeevan Shikshan' in Maharashtra?
'Jeevan Shikshan' is aimed at providing literacy and education to adults in rural Maharashtra.
Ganeshotsav’ was popularized by which freedom fighter?
Tilak started public Ganesh festivals to unite people during the freedom movement.
Which industry is the city of Kolhapur famous for?
Kolhapur is known for its textile mills and famous Kolhapuri chappals.
The Ajanta caves are located in which district?
The Ajanta caves are located near the city of Jalgaon and are famous for Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments.
Maharashtra shares its border with how many Indian states?
Maharashtra borders Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
What is the famous hill station located in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra?
Lonavala is a popular weekend destination and hill station in the Western Ghats.
Who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur?
RSS was founded by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925 in Nagpur.
‘Panchavati’, an important site in the Ramayana, is located in which city?
Panchavati in Nashik is believed to be the place where Lord Rama stayed during exile.
The ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’ summit is related to which sector?
The Magnetic Maharashtra summit is organized to attract domestic and foreign investments.
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), under construction, connects Mumbai to which area?
MTHL is a sea bridge project connecting South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai.
What is the minimum age to contest for a Gram Panchayat election in Maharashtra?
As per Maharashtra Panchayati Raj Act, a person must be 21 to contest elections.
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.
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- Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- Eknath Shinde
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