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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.
Which famous social reformer launched the Satyashodhak Samaj?
He founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to fight caste discrimination and promote education.
Which Maharashtrian leader is known as the ‘Father of Indian Unrest’?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called the 'Father of Indian Unrest' by the British.
How many revenue divisions are there in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has six revenue divisions: Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, and Nagpur.
Which post handles criminal investigation at the initial police level?
PSI investigates cases and supervises police stations.
Which post requires passing the 'Shuddha Marathi' typing test?
For clerical posts in ZP and other departments, Marathi typing is often mandatory.
Which scheme provides employment to rural youth in Maharashtra?
MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) offers 100 days of work to rural households.
Who is the head of a Zilla Parishad?
The President of Zilla Parishad is an elected representative overseeing rural development.
Which city is the winter capital of Maharashtra?
Which river does not flow through Maharashtra?
The Narmada River flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, not Maharashtra.
Which fruit is famous from Ratnagiri district?
Alphonso mango, known for its aroma and sweetness, is primarily grown in Ratnagiri.
. Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj?
Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade started the Prarthana Samaj in 1867 to promote social reforms and equality.
Which tribal group is mainly found in Nandurbar district?
: Bhil is the dominant tribal group in Nandurbar and parts of north-western Maharashtra.
Which lake in Maharashtra is a Ramsar Wetland Site?
Lonar Lake, formed by a meteor impact, was declared a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2020.
. Which city in Maharashtra is famous for Paithani sarees?
Paithan, near Aurangabad, is the birthplace of the Paithani saree – a royal silk saree with zari work.
Which sector contributes the most to Maharashtra’s GDP?
The services sector (banking, IT, transport, etc.) contributes the most to Maharashtra’s state GDP.
Which dam is the largest in Maharashtra by storage capacity?
Jayakwadi Dam on Godavari River in Aurangabad district has the largest water storage in the state.
Which famous saint is associated with the Warkari movement?
All these saints were associated with the Bhakti movement and contributed to the Warkari tradition.
. 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.
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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