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1.

Where is the capital of Maharshtra?
(a)Nagpur
(b)Pune
(c)Nashik
(d)Mumbai
Comment
Answer is: DMumbai (also known as Bombay, the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India and the ninth most populous agglomeration in the world, with an estimated city population of 18.4 million. Along with the neighbouring regions of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world and the seсond most populous metropolitan area in India, with a population of 20.7 million as of 2011. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2009, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West, or Central Asia. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires and millionaires among all cities in India.

Bombay in the 19th century was characterized by economic and educational development. During the early 20th century it became a strong base for the Indian independence

2.

Which day is celebrated as the Maharashtra day ?
(a)3rd June
(b)1st May
(c)16th August
(d)3rd September
Comment
Answer is: B

3.

The Maharashtra state formed by the Bombay Reorganization act in the year ?
(a)1956
(b)1958
(c)1960
(d)1964
Comment
Answer is: C

4.

In which year, Elephanta Caves designated as UNESCO world heritage site ?
(a)1972
(b)1978
(c)1982
(d)1987
Comment
Answer is: D

5.

Which one is the highest point in Maharashtra ?
(a)Kalsubai
(b)Raigad
(c)Lohagad
(d)Mahabaleshwar
Comment
Answer is: A

6.

Approximately how many forts are there in Maharashtra ?
(a)150
(b)200
(c)270
(d)350
Comment
Answer is: D

7.

Who was the first chief minister of Maharashtra ?
(a)Yashwant Rao Chavan
(b)P. K. Sawant
(c)Vasant Rao Naik
(d)Shankar Rao Chavan
Comment
Answer is: A

8.

Which fort is birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ?
(a)Raigad
(b)Daulatabad
(c)Shivneri
(d)Sinhgad
Comment
Answer is: C

9.

Total number of districts in Maharashtra ?
(a)23
(b)32
(c)36
(d)42
Comment
Answer is: C

10.

In which year Bombay High Court was established ?
(a)1856
(b)1862
(c)1896
(d)1906
Comment
Answer is: B

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