Maharashtra Objective Questions

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Maharashtra Objective Questions

1.

In which among the following years, Bombay transferred to the East India Company by

Charles II ?

[A] 1662 A.D.

[B] 1664 A.D.

[C] 1666 A.D.

[D] 1668 A.D.

Hide Answer 1668 A.D.

Explanation

On 21 September 1668, the Royal Charter of 27 March 1668, led to the transfer of

Bombay from Charles II to the British East India Company for an annual rent of 10.

2.

The most important reason for collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi by Marathaswas __?

[A] To increase the source of income

[B] To expand his territories

[C] To consolidate his political influence

[D] Because of the opposition of Muslim rulers

Hide Answer To increase the source of income

Explanation

Shivaji collected the chauth and sardeshmukhi from the territory which was either under

his enemies or under his own influence. The chauth was one fourth part of the income of

a particular territory while the sardeshmukhi was one tenth. Shivaji collected these taxes

simply by force of his arms. These constituted of the primary sources of income of

Shivaji and helped in the extension of the power and territory of the Marathas.

3.

Who among the following was not included in the Asta Pradhan of Shivaji ?

[A] Sumant

[B] Majmudar

[C] Vakiyanavis

[D] Vakeel

Hide Answer Vakeel

Explanation

Ashta Pradhan

1. Pantpradhan or Peshwa Prime Minister, general administration of the Empire.2. Amatya Finance Minister, managing accounts of the Empire.3. Sacheev Secretary, preparing royal edicts.4. Mantri Interior Minister, managing internal affairs especially intelligence and

espionage.

5. Senapati Commander-in-Chief, managing the forces and defense of the Empire.6. Sumant Foreign Minister, to manage relationships with other sovereigns.7. Nyayadhish Chief Justice, dispensing justice on civil and criminal matters.8. Panditrao High Priest, managing internal religious matters.
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4.

In which among the following years was the institution of Lokayukta established in

Maharashtra ?

[A]1970

[B]1991[C]1971

[D]1981

Hide Answer1971

Explanation

Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The

Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.This was followed by similar

acts being enacted by states of Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya

Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi. Maharashtra Lokayukta is considered as

weak due to lack of powers, adequate staff, funds and no independent investigating

agency. Karnataka Lokayukta is considered as the most powerful Lokayukta in the

country.

5.

Central Bee Research and Training Institute is located at which among the following

places?

[A]Mumbai

[B]Nagpur

[C]Pune

[D]Jabalpur

Hide AnswerPune

6.

Which among the following states is largest producer of Sugar in India?

[A]Bihar

[B]Karnataka

[C]Maharashtra

[D]Uttar Pradesh

Hide AnswerMaharashtra

7.

Which among the following state has maximum number of districts in India?[A]Karnataka

[B] Maharashtra

[C]Tamil Nadu

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Hide Answer[B] Maharashtra

8.

Which of the following is not correct regarding Maharashtra state?

[A]State animal Indian Giant Squirrel

[B]State bird Yellow footed great pigeon

[C]State tree Neem[D]Court jurisdiction Bombay high court
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Hide Answer [C]State tree Neem

9.

As per the 2011 census, what is the sex ratio in Maharashtra?

[A]920

[B]922[C]940

[D]954

Hide Answer [B]922

10.

Which of the following city is called Oxford of the East?

[A]Pune

[B]Nagpur

[C]Mumbai

[D]Udaipur

Hide Answer[A]Pune

11.

Bibi Ka Maqbara or Taj of Deccan is in which district of Maharashtra?

[A]Amaravathi

[B]Dhule

[C]Bhuldana

[D]Aurangabad

Hide Answer [D]Aurangabad

12.

Which National Highway connects Thane to Chennai?

[A]NH-2

[B]NH-3

[C]NH-7

[D]NH-4

Hide Answer [D]NH-4

13.

Where is Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology?

[A]Mumbai

[B]Bangalore

[C]Pune

[D]Chennai

Hide Answer [C]Pune

14.

Which is the largest district in Maharashtra in terms of area?

[A]Nasik

[B]Amaravathi


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[C]Ahmednagar

[D]Warda

Hide Answer[C]Ahmednagar

15.

How many backward classified districts are there in Maharashtra?

[A]10

[B]12

[C]14

[D]15

Hide Answer[B]12

16.

Where is Hazur Sahib Gurudwara in Maharashtra?

[A]Nanded

[B]Pune[C]Nagpur

[D]Mumbai

Hide Answer[A]Nanded

17.

Which of the following is correct decreasing order of population in Maharashtra?

[A]Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Jains

[B]Hindu, Muslims, Jains, Christians

[C]Hindu, Christians, Muslims, Jains

[D]Hindu, Jains, Christians, Muslims

Hide Answer[B]Hindu, Muslims, Jains, Christians

18.

What is the population of Maharashtra as on 2011 census?

[A]96,752,247

[B]112,373,000

[C]124,456,343

[D]10,565,434

Hide Answer [B]112,373,000

19.

Nasik city is located on the banks of which among the following rivers?

[A]Godavari

[B]Krishna

[C]Tapti

[D]Bhima

Hide Answer [A]Godavari

20.

In which year was Bombay was renamed as Mumbai?

[A]1998[B]2000


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[C]1995

[D]1997

Hide Answer[C]1995

21.

Which among the following is the highest point in Maharashtra?

[A]Yavatmal

[B]Bhusaval

[C]Mahabaleshawara

[D]Kalsubai

Hide Answer [D]Kalsubai

22.

Which of the following state is to the Southeast of Maharashtra?[A]Andra Pradesh

[B]Karnataka

[C]Chattisgarh

[D]Odisha

Hide Answer [A]Andra Pradesh

23.

In which of the following place of Maharashtra, Suzlon energy is planning to develop

1000MW worlds largest wind farm?

[A]Nanded

[B]Nadurbar

[C]Nashik

[D]Nagpur

Hide Answer [B]Nadurbar

24.

Who among the following became the first citizen of India to get twelve digits unique

identification?

[A]Ajay Patil

[B]Ranjana Sonavane

[C]Bhushan Bibwe[D]None of the above

Hide Answer[B]Ranjana Sonavane

25.

In which year Battle of Assaye was fought between British and Maratha confederacy?

[A]1803

[B]1793

[C]1798

[D]1800

Hide Answer [A]180326.


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Match the following

1.City of sweet limes a. Jalna

2.City of Lakesb. Bhandara

3.City of Orangec. Nagpur

4.Store of Joward. Parbani

[A]1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d[B]1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

[C]1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

[D]1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c

Hide Answer [B]1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

27.

Maharashtra as a separate state was created on which among the following dates?

[A]Nov 1st , 1956

[B]May 1st , 1956

[C]June 1st, 1960

[D]May 1st, 1960

Hide Answer [D]May 1st, 1960

28.

What is the rank of population of Maharashtra among states of India as per Census

2011?

[A]Third

[B]Second

[C]Fourth

[D]Fifth

Hide Answer [B]Second

29.

As per the 2011 census data, what is the literacy rate of Maharashtra?

[A]76.70%

[B]80.12%

[C]82.9%

[D]79.20%

Hide Answer[C]82.9%

30.

Which among the following is the birth place of Lokamanya Tilak?

[A]Raigad

[B]Ratnagiri

[C]Nanded

[D]Pune

Hide Answer [B]Ratnagiri

31.

In which year third Battle of Panipat took place?[A]1761


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[B]1765

[C]1741

[D] 1743

Hide Answer [A]1761

32.

Which of the following district ranks no.1 in Banana production?

[A]Dhule

[B]Jalgaon

[C]Bhuldana

[D]Aurangabad

Hide AnswerB]Jalgaon

33.

Which among the following is the least populous district of Maharashtra?

[A]Yavatmal[B]Sindudurg

[C]Raigarh

[D]Osmanabad

Hide Answer Sindudurga is the smallest district constituting barely 0.8% of

States population

34.

Which among the following is the most populous district of Maharashtra?

[A]Thane

[B]Pune

[C]Nagpur

[D]Aurangabad

Hide Answer Thane (contributing about 9.84% of the total population of the

state)

35.

How many districts are there in Maharashtra?

[A]33

[B]35

[C]30

[D]28

Hide Answer [B]35

36.

The Balaghat Range originate from which among the following?

[A]Kaimur Range

[B]Harishchandra Range

[C]Mandav Hills

[D]Satmala Hills

Hide Answer(b)

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Gondwana University has been established in which district of Maharashtra?

[A]Yavatmal

[B]Chandrapur

[C]Gondia

[D]Gadchiroli

Hide AnswerNaxal affected Gadchiroli district

38.

Neelam Heera off-shore oil field are located near:

[A]Surat

[B]Mumbai

[C]Goa

[D]Kandla

Hide AnswerMumbai

39.

Durgabai Deshmukh Award for womens development is conferred by:

[A]Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs

[B]Self Employed Womens Association

[C]Central Social Welfare Board

[D]National Commission for women

Hide AnswerCentral Social Welfare Board

40.

Who among the following was fondly called Paniwali Bai of Mumbai ?

[A]Rita Bahuguna

[B]Mrinal Gore

[C]Kiran Ghai

[D]Suryakanta Vyas

Hide AnswerMrinal Gore

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1. When was Maharashtra formed?

Answer: 1 May 1960

2. Where is the capital of Maharashtra?

Answer: Mumbai

3. Which is the official language of Maharashtra?

Answer: Marathi

4. Former Indian President Smt Pratibha Patil born in:

Answer: Maharashtra

5. Who is the present Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

Answer: Prithviraj Chavan

6. Who was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

Answer: Yashwantrao Chavan

7. Who remains as the longest serving Chief Minister of

Maharashtra?

Answer: Vasantrao Naik

8. Which city is known as the financial capital of India?


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Answer: Mumbai in Maharashtra

9. Which is the official state tree of Maharashtra?

Answer: Mango

10. Which is the state bird of Maharashtra?

Answer: Green Pigeon

11. Thamasha is the folk dance of which state?

Answer: Maharashtra

12. How many districts are there in Maharashtra?

Answer: Maharashtra has 35 districts.

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