Q.1
Easy
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.
Q.2
Medium
In which year did the Jyotiba Phule University (formerly Pune University) get established?
Explanation:
Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly University of Pune) was established in 1949, but Jyotiba Phule University was established in 1955.
Q.3
Easy
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.
Q.4
Easy
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.
Q.5
Medium
Which mountain range forms the boundary between Maharashtra and Karnataka?
A Western Ghats
B Eastern Ghats
C Satpuda Range
D Ajanta Range
Correct Answer:
A. Western Ghats Explanation:
The Western Ghats form the boundary between Maharashtra and Karnataka, and are also known as the Sahyadri Mountains.
Q.6
Medium
Which historical fort in Maharashtra is also known as the 'Gateway of Maharashtra'?
A Raigad Fort
B Ahmednagar Fort
C Daulatabad Fort
D Rajgarh Fort
Correct Answer:
A. Raigad Fort Explanation:
Raigad Fort, the capital of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji, is historically significant and strategically important.
Q.7
Medium
Which of the following is NOT a major agricultural product of Maharashtra?
A Sugarcane
B Cotton
C Rice paddies in large scale
D Jowar
Correct Answer:
C. Rice paddies in large scale Explanation:
While rice is grown, Maharashtra is primarily known for sugarcane, cotton, and jowar (sorghum) production.
Q.8
Easy
What is the approximate total area of Maharashtra?
A 307,713 sq km
B 427,413 sq km
C 507,413 sq km
D 607,413 sq km
Correct Answer:
A. 307,713 sq km Explanation:
Maharashtra covers an area of approximately 307,713 square kilometers, making it the second-largest state by area in western India.
Q.9
Medium
Which social reformer from Maharashtra is credited with starting the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj'?
A Keshab Chandra Sen
B Jyotirao Phule
C Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Answer:
B. Jyotirao Phule Explanation:
Jyotirao Phule founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Truth-Seeking Society) in 1873 to promote equality and social justice.
Q.10
Medium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra is known for its ancient Buddhist caves?
A Ellora Caves
B Ajanta Caves
C Karla Caves
D Bhaja Caves
Correct Answer:
A. Ellora Caves Explanation:
Both Ellora and Ajanta are UNESCO World Heritage Sites with ancient Buddhist caves. Ellora is famous for its rock-cut architecture with Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves.
