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Q.21 Easy General Studies I

The Nashik region is primarily known for cultivation of which crop?

ACotton

BSugarcane

CGrapes

DOnions

Correct Answer: C. Grapes

Explanation:

Nashik is famous for grape cultivation and wine production, earning it the status of India's wine capital.

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Q.22 Easy General Studies I

Which river is the lifeline of Maharashtra and originates from the Western Ghats?

AGodavari River

BKrishna River

CTapti River

DNarmada River

Correct Answer: A. Godavari River

Explanation:

The Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar in the Western Ghats, is the longest and most important river system in Maharashtra.

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Q.23 Easy General Studies I

The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra were primarily excavated during which period?

AMauryan Empire

BSatavahana Dynasty

CChalukya Dynasty

DMughal Empire

Correct Answer: B. Satavahana Dynasty

Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves were carved out during the Satavahana Dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE) and later expanded during the Vakataka period.

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Q.24 Easy General Studies I

Which metropolitan area in Maharashtra has emerged as a major IT and financial hub in recent years?

APune

BNagpur

CAurangabad

DKolhapur

Correct Answer: A. Pune

Explanation:

Pune has developed into a significant IT and technology hub, with numerous multinational companies establishing offices, earning it the nickname 'Oxford of the East'.

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Q.25 Easy General Studies I

The Marathi language script is derived from which ancient script?

ABrahmi Script

BDevanagari Script

CTamil Script

DGujarati Script

Correct Answer: B. Devanagari Script

Explanation:

Marathi is written in Devanagari script, which itself evolved from the ancient Brahmi script and is shared with Sanskrit and Hindi.

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Q.26 Easy General Studies I

Which of the following districts in Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugarcane and is often referred to as the 'Sugar Bowl of India'?

AKolhapur

BSangli

CNashik

DSolapur

Correct Answer: B. Sangli

Explanation:

Sangli district is the leading sugarcane producer in Maharashtra and India, earning the title 'Sugar Bowl of India' due to its ideal climatic conditions and irrigation facilities.

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