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Which historical personality founded the Maratha Empire?
A Aurangzeb
B Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
C Bajirao I
D Malhar Rao Holkar
Correct Answer:  B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
EXPLANATION

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627-1680) founded the Maratha Empire and is considered a legendary warrior king of Maharashtra.

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Which coastal city in Maharashtra is known as the 'Hollywood of India'?
A Mumbai
B Pune
C Nashik
D Kolhapur
Correct Answer:  A. Mumbai
EXPLANATION

Mumbai is the center of the Indian film industry (Bollywood) and is often referred to as the 'Hollywood of India'.

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What is the approximate total area of Maharashtra?
A 307,713 square kilometers
B 427,413 sq km
C 507,413 sq km
D 607,413 sq km
Correct Answer:  A. 307,713 square kilometers
EXPLANATION

# Total Area of Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of India's largest states, and its total area is a fundamental geographical fact important for MPSC aspirants.

Step 1: Understanding Maharashtra's Geographical Area

Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and covers a significant portion of the Deccan Plateau region in western India. The state's total area has been officially measured and documented by the Survey of India.

\[\text{Total Area of Maharashtra} = 307,713 \text{ square kilometers}\]

Step 2: Verification with Given Options

Comparing the actual area with the provided options confirms that option (A) exactly matches the official measurement recorded in government records and geographical surveys.

\[\text{Official Area} = 307,713 \text{ sq km} \approx 3.08 \times 10^5 \text{ sq km}\]

The approximate total area of Maharashtra is 307,713 square kilometers (Option A).

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What is the capital of Maharashtra?
A Nagpur
B Mumbai
C Pune
D Aurangabad
Correct Answer:  B. Mumbai
EXPLANATION

Mumbai is the capital and largest city of Maharashtra, located on the western coast of India.

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Which Marathi saint was known for the 'Bhakti Movement' in Maharashtra?
A Dnyaneshwar
B Ramdas
C Tukaram
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Dnyaneshwar, Ramdas, and Tukaram were all prominent Marathi saints who contributed significantly to the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra.

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Which river is known as the 'Dakshan Ganga' (South Ganga)?
A Godavari
B Krishna
C Tungabhadra
D Mahanadi
Correct Answer:  A. Godavari
EXPLANATION

The Godavari River is called the 'Dakshan Ganga' due to its length and significance in South India. It is the second-longest river in India.

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