Quiz  /  Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations

  • 1. 
    Under which national scheme, the central Government has recently sanctioned 670 electric buses to Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh?

  • Surya Mitra
  • PM Ujjawala Yojana
  • FAME
  • National Solar Mission

  • 2. 
    Which among the following is NOT in Maharashtra?

  • Bhaja Caves
  • Bagh Caves
  • Bedsa Caves
  • Ellora Caves

  • 3. 
    Which automobile company has signed a MoU with Maharashtra government to promote e-Mobility in the State?

  • Tata Motors Ltd
  • Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
  • Hero MotoCorp Ltd

  • 4. 
    The Government of India (GoI) has given ‘In-Principle’ approval for construction and operation of LIGO-India Laboratory in which district of Maharashtra?

  • Hingoli
  • Nagpur
  • Aurangabad
  • Kolhapur

  • 5. 
    Which of the following states are involved in the Mahadayi Water Dispute?

  • 1 & 2
  • 1 & 3
  • 2 & 3
  • 1, 2 & 3

  • 6. 
    The "Indirasagar Polavaram" on river Godavari has been conceived as a part of recommendations of Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT). In this context, consider the following states:

  • Only 1 & 2
  • Only 2 & 3
  • Only 1, 2 & 3
  • Only 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 7. 
    Consider the following pairs of Waterfalls with States where they are located:

  • 2 & 3 Only
  • 3 Only
  • 2 Only
  • 1, 2 & 3

  • 8. 
    Which of the following states are involved in the dispute over the sharing of the water of the Mahadayi River?

  • 2, 3 & 4 Only
  • 1 & 2 Only
  • 3 & 4 Only
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 9. 
    Identify a tribe of India with the following information:

  • Bheel
  • Gond
  • Garasia
  • Baiga

  • 10. 
    Consider the following folk music with their associated states:

  • 3 Only
  • 1 & 2 Only
  • 1 Only
  • 1, 2 & 3

  • 11. 
    Consider the following pairs of caves with their states:

  • 2 Only
  • 1 & 3 Only
  • 1, 2 & 3
  • None

  • 12. 
    Which among the following statements in context with Krishna River is / are correct?

  • Only 1 & 2
  • Only 2 & 3
  • Only 1 & 3
  • 1, 2 & 3

  • 13. 
    Consider the following statements about Kumbh Mela. Which one is true regarding the Mela? 1.It is celebrated at Haridwar on the Ganges, Ujjain on the Shipra, Nashik on the Godavari in Maharashtra, Prayagraj at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati in Uttar Pradesh. 2.The Mela was included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2017. 3.Kumbh Mela is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years. Select the correct option from the codes given below:

  • 1 only
  • 1,2,3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3

  • 14. 
    What is Berar district in Maharashtra famous for which of the following?

  • Mangoes
  • Cotton
  • Paper
  • Forests

  • 15. 
    Match the following. Festival State 1. Gangaur a.West Bengal 2.Ganesh Chaturthi b.Rajasthan 3. Durga Puja c.Maharashtra

  • 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
  • 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
  • 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
  • 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

  • 16. 
    Consider the following States with respect to their representation to the Lok Sabha:

  • IV > III > II > I
  • I > II > III > IV
  • IV > III > II > I
  • II > I > III > IV

  • 17. 
    President’s rule is in action in the state of Maharashtra. Which article of the constitution has the provision of President’s rule?

  • Article 355
  • Article 360
  • Article 356
  • Article 352

  • 18. 
    With respect to Maharashtra’s plan to develop an eco-tourism circuit, consider the following statements:

  • Only 1 and 2 are correct
  • Only 2 and 3 are correct
  • All are incorrect
  • All are correct

  • 19. 
    Maharashtra government is in talks to install a 140 crore INR worth disaster management tool with the help of US Trade and Development Agency. In that context, consider the following statements:

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct

  • 20. 
    With reference to the plans to unveil a memorial for Polish refugees in Maharashtra, consider the following statements:

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct

  • 21. 
    The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary has been in news recently. In this context, consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustards:

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct

  • 22. 
    How many times the President’s rule has been imposed in Maharashtra?

  • 6
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

  • 23. 
    In context with the NCRB releasing the report on accidental deaths and suicides in India, consider the following statements:

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct

  • 24. 
    In light of recent designation of Nandur Madhmeshwar as a Ramsar Site, consider the following statements:

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 are correct

  • 25. 
    Shiv Chhatrapati Award of the Maharashtra government honours the personalities belonging to which field?

  • Literature
  • Sports
  • Politics
  • Women empowerment

  • 26. 
    Which airport of Maharashtra has been renamed as ‘Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport’?

  • Aurangabad Airport
  • Kolhapur Airport
  • Pune International Airport
  • Akola Airport

  • 27. 
    Which among the following atoll is located near the coast of Maharashtra?

  • Minicoy Atoll
  • Ari Atoll
  • Angria Atoll
  • Truk Lagoon

  • 28. 
    Which of the following rulers succeeded the Satavahanas, especially in northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha?

  • Guptas
  • Kushanas
  • Pallavas
  • Vakatakas

  • 29. 
    Telangana State is surrounded by which of the following groups of States?

  • 1 & 2
  • 1, 2 & 3
  • 1, 3 & 4
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 30. 
    Who among the following took part in the revolutionary movement in Maharashtra?

  • 1 & 3
  • 1 & 4
  • 1, 2 & 3
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 31. 
    Which one of the following Hill/ Hill Range does not lie in Maharashtra?

  • Satmala Hills
  • Harishchandra Range
  • Mandav Hills
  • Balaghat Range

  • 32. 
    Which among the following states are the part of the Bundelkhand plateau?

  • 1 & 2
  • 2 & 3
  • 1, 2 & 4
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 33. 
    The Lonar lake of Maharashtra is a type of which of the following?

  • Crater Lakes
  • Tectonic Lakes
  • Landslide Lakes
  • Aeolian Lakes

  • 34. 
    Which among the following matches of the wind park and their corresponding states are correct?

  • 1 & 2
  • 2 & 4
  • 1, 3 & 4
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 35. 
    Maharashtra government organized the third National Workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and Management of Heat Wave in which of the following places?

  • Mumbai
  • Pune
  • Nashik
  • Nagpur

  • 36. 
    Who among the following became the first transgender election ambassador of The Election Commission in Maharashtra?

  • Gauri Sawant
  • Tarika Banu
  • Anjali Ameer
  • Atri Kar

  • 37. 
    During his visit to Maharashtra, Prime minister of India announced setting up of a research centre to tackle the Sickle cell disease in which of the following places?

  • Chandrapur
  • Thane
  • Palghar
  • Wardha

  • 38. 
    Who among the following was appointed as the goodwill ambassador for Maharashtra Assembly polls?

  • Madhuri Dixit
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Amitabh Bachhan

  • 39. 
    The government of Maharashtra decided to rename the Maharashtra:”Smart gram yojana” after the name of who among the following personalities?

  • Raosaheb Ramrao Patil
  • Gopinath Munde
  • Pramod Mahajan
  • Vasantrao Naik

  • 40. 
    What is the rank of Maharashtra in terms of the total death of Tiger during 2012-2019?

  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 4th
  • 7th

  • 41. 
    Recently, RBI cancelled the license of which among the following bank located in the state of Maharashtra?

  • DCB Bank Ltd
  • Vasai Vikash Sahakari Bank Ltd
  • CKP co-operative bank Ltd
  • ING Vysya Bank

  • 42. 
    The first Kisan Rail has been flagged off between Maharashtra and which state?

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Odisha
  • Gujarat

  • 43. 
    Which among the following is/are the leading producers of Manganese in India?

  • Only 1 & 4
  • Only 1, 2 & 3
  • Only 1, 2 & 4
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • 44. 
    The 100th Kisan Rail of India has been flagged off between Maharashtra and which other state?

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • West Bengal
  • Bihar

  • 45. 
    Which state government has recently proposed Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law(Maharashtra Amendment) Act,2020?

  • Maharashtra
  • Punjab
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu

  • 46. 
    In March 2019, which state defeated Maharashtra in the final match of 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?

  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka

  • 47. 
    Which Indian legendary singer won the Maharashtra Bhushan award, the state’s highest honour?

  • S P Bala Subramaniam
  • Asha Bhosle
  • Lata Mangeshkar
  • Mukesh Chand
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