Q.11
Medium
The Khandesh region of Maharashtra is known for which agricultural characteristic?
A Tea gardens
B Sugarcane cultivation
C Spice farming
D Fruit orchards
Correct Answer:
B. Sugarcane cultivation Explanation:
Khandesh is famous for sugarcane cultivation and processing, with numerous sugar factories in the region.
Q.12
Medium
Which of the following lakes in Maharashtra is the largest artificial lake?
A Lonar Lake
B Ujani Lake
C Powai Lake
D Wular Lake
Correct Answer:
B. Ujani Lake Explanation:
Ujani Lake, created by the Ujani Dam on the Bhima River, is the largest artificial lake in Maharashtra.
Q.13
Medium
Which fort in Maharashtra served as the capital of the Maratha Empire under Balaji Bajirao?
A Raigad Fort
B Pratapgad Fort
C Sindhudurg Fort
D Daulatabad Fort
Correct Answer:
A. Raigad Fort Explanation:
Raigad Fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire and is strategically located in the Sahyadri range.
Q.14
Medium
The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is famous for being a meteorite impact crater. In which district is it located?
A Buldhana
B Yavatmal
C Jalna
D Parbhani
Correct Answer:
A. Buldhana Explanation:
Lonar Lake in Buldhana district is the only known meteorite impact crater in basaltic rock, a unique geological feature.
Q.15
Medium
Which tribe in Maharashtra primarily engages in honey collection and forest-based livelihoods?
A Warli
B Kolhati
C Bhil
D Madia
Explanation:
The Bhil tribe, primarily residing in the forested areas of Maharashtra, traditionally engaged in honey collection and hunting.
Q.16
Medium
Which water project in Maharashtra was completed in 1962 and provides irrigation to multiple districts?
A Bhakra-Nangal
B Godavari Barrage
C Koyna Dam
D Hirakud Dam
Correct Answer:
C. Koyna Dam Explanation:
Koyna Dam on the Koyna River was completed in 1962 and is Maharashtra's oldest dam, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power.
Q.17
Medium
Which wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra is known for its population of Indian bison (Gaur)?
A Melghat Tiger Reserve
B Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
C Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
D Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer:
A. Melghat Tiger Reserve Explanation:
Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district is known for its significant population of Indian bison and is a IUCN protected area.
Q.18
Medium
The phenomenon of 'Sahyadri Monsoon' primarily affects which part of Maharashtra?
A Eastern plains
B Western Ghats region
C Central plateau
D Northern region
Correct Answer:
B. Western Ghats region Explanation:
The Western Ghats region receives heavy monsoon rainfall due to orographic precipitation caused by the mountain range.
Q.19
Medium
Which district in Maharashtra has the highest number of sugar factories as of 2024-25?
A Pune
B Jalgaon
C Nashik
D Kolhapur
Correct Answer:
B. Jalgaon Explanation:
Jalgaon district in Khandesh region is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India' with the highest concentration of sugar mills in Maharashtra.
Q.20
Medium
Which Mughal emperor's administration directly led to the establishment of the Deccan Sultanates that later ruled Maharashtra?
A Akbar
B Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C Aurangzeb
D Shah Jahan
Correct Answer:
B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq Explanation:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq's policies and the eventual fragmentation of Delhi Sultanate led to the rise of independent Deccan Sultanates including Bahmani, which controlled parts of Maharashtra.
