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Maharashtra Static GK: Top 100 Important Questions
1. Basic Facts & State Symbols
- When was Maharashtra formed? - Ans: 1 May 1960.
- Which state was divided to form Maharashtra and Gujarat? - Ans: Bombay State.
- What is the capital of Maharashtra? - Ans: Mumbai.
- What is the Winter Capital of Maharashtra? - Ans: Nagpur.
- Who was the first Chief Minister? - Ans: Yashwantrao Chavan.
- State Animal of Maharashtra? - Ans: Indian Giant Squirrel (Shekru).
- State Bird of Maharashtra? - Ans: Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal).
- State Tree of Maharashtra? - Ans: Mango Tree.
- State Flower of Maharashtra? - Ans: Jarul (Tamhini).
- State Butterfly of Maharashtra? - Ans: Blue Mormon.
- Total number of districts in Maharashtra? - Ans: 36.
- Largest district by area? - Ans: Ahmednagar.
- Smallest district by area? - Ans: Mumbai City.
- Most populated district (as per 2011 Census)? - Ans: Thane.
- Official language of Maharashtra? - Ans: Marathi.
2. Geography & Nature
- Highest peak in Maharashtra? - Ans: Kalsubai (1646 meters).
- Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'? - Ans: Godavari.
- Longest river in Maharashtra? - Ans: Godavari.
- The mountain range that runs parallel to the coast? - Ans: Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
- Which district is known as the 'Grape Capital of India'? - Ans: Nashik.
- Which plateau covers most of Maharashtra? - Ans: Deccan Plateau.
- The famous Lonar Lake (Crater lake) is in which district? - Ans: Buldhana.
- Which river forms the border between Maharashtra and Telangana? - Ans: Pranhita.
- Where is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park located? - Ans: Mumbai.
- Tadoba National Park is in which district? - Ans: Chandrapur.
- Which district is known as the 'Orange City'? - Ans: Nagpur.
- The Konkan coast lies between the Sahyadri and which sea? - Ans: Arabian Sea.
- Which city is known as the 'Wine Capital of India'? - Ans: Nashik.
- Which district has the longest coastline? - Ans: Ratnagiri.
- Largest dam in Maharashtra? - Ans: Koyna Dam.
3. History & Culture
- Who founded the Maratha Empire? - Ans: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Where was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj born? - Ans: Shivneri Fort.
- Where was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation held? - Ans: Raigad Fort (1674).
- Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'? - Ans: Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
- Who started the Ganpati Festival and Shivaji Jayanti publicly? - Ans: Lokmanya Tilak.
- Ajanta and Ellora caves are in which district? - Ans: Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad).
- Which site is known as the 'Kashi of South Maharashtra'? - Ans: Wai (Satara).
- The gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of? - Ans: King George V and Queen Mary.
- Famous folk dance of Maharashtra? - Ans: Lavani.
- The traditional theatre form of Maharashtra? - Ans: Tamasha.
- Who was the social reformer known as 'Lokhitwadi'? - Ans: Gopal Hari Deshmukh.
- Who founded the Satyashodhak Samaj? - Ans: Mahatma Jyotirao Phule.
- First woman teacher in India? - Ans: Savitribai Phule.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism at which place? - Ans: Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur.
- Which fort is known as the 'Gibraltar of the East'? - Ans: Raigad Fort.
4. Administration & Economy
- Total Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra? - Ans: 48.
- Total Rajya Sabha seats? - Ans: 19.
- Total Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) seats? - Ans: 288.
- Which is the first district to become 100% literate in Maharashtra? - Ans: Sindhudurg.
- The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in? - Ans: Mumbai.
- Which city is the 'Financial Capital' of India? - Ans: Mumbai.
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is located in? - Ans: Trombay, Mumbai.
- How many administrative divisions are in Maharashtra? - Ans: 6 (Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, Nagpur).
- The High Court of Maharashtra is located in? - Ans: Mumbai.
- The first railway in India ran between? - Ans: Mumbai (Bori Bunder) to Thane (1853).
5. National Parks & Wildlife
- Total number of National Parks in Maharashtra? - Ans: 6.
- Where is Navegaon National Park? - Ans: Gondia.
- Gugamal National Park is in which district? - Ans: Amravati.
- Pench National Park is shared with which state? - Ans: Madhya Pradesh.
- Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for? - Ans: Bison (Gava).
6. Famous Places & Nicknames
- Manchester of Maharashtra? - Ans: Ichalkaranji.
- City of Wrestlers? - Ans: Kolhapur.
- California of Maharashtra? - Ans: Nashik.
- City of Gates? - Ans: Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad).
- Spiritual Capital of Maharashtra? - Ans: Pandharpur.
- Where is the 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' located? - Ans: Sambhajinagar.
- Which city is known as the 'Oxford of the East'? - Ans: Pune.
- The 'Gateway of Maharashtra' is which district? - Ans: Nandurbar (from North).
- Where is the 'Global Vipassana Pagoda' located? - Ans: Gorai, Mumbai.
- Which hill station is known as the 'Queen of Satpura'? - Ans: Chikhaldara.
7. Miscellaneous
- Which district has the highest forest area? - Ans: Gadchiroli.
- What is the sex ratio of Maharashtra (2011 Census)? - Ans: 929.
- The 'Pandharpur Yatra' is dedicated to which God? - Ans: Lord Vitthal.
- Which river is called the 'Life-line of Konkan'? - Ans: Vashishti.
- The first Sainik School in India was started at? - Ans: Satara.
- Where is the headquarters of South Central Railway in MH? - Ans: Nanded (Division).
- Who wrote the state anthem 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza'? - Ans: Raja Badhe.
- Which city is famous for its 'Paithani' sarees? - Ans: Paithan.
- Highest waterfall in Maharashtra? - Ans: Thoseghar Falls (Satara).
- The first Marathi newspaper? - Ans: Darpan (by Balshastri Jambhekar).
- When is Marathi Bhasha Din celebrated? - Ans: 27 February.
- Which district is known as the 'Salt Land'? - Ans: Raigad/Thane.
- Where is the 'National Defence Academy' (NDA)? - Ans: Khadakwasla, Pune.
- First Marathi talkie film? - Ans: Ayodhyecha Raja (1932).
- Who is known as the 'Grandfather of Indian Cinema'? - Ans: Dadasaheb Phalke.
- Where is the 'Central Water and Power Research Station'? - Ans: Pune.
- Which district is famous for its 'Warli' painting? - Ans: Palghar.
- The thermal power station 'Koradi' is in? - Ans: Nagpur.
- Where is the 'Taraporewala Aquarium'? - Ans: Mumbai.
- Which district is the leading producer of Jowar? - Ans: Solapur.
- The 'Kumbh Mela' in Maharashtra is held at? - Ans: Nashik.
- Which pass connects Mumbai and Pune? - Ans: Bhor Ghat.
- Thul Ghat connects Mumbai with? - Ans: Nashik.
- The first woman Governor of Maharashtra? - Ans: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.
- The highest dam in terms of height? - Ans: Koyna.
- Which district is known as the 'Jewel of Sahyadri'? - Ans: Ratnagiri.
- Where is the 'Film and Television Institute of India' (FTII)? - Ans: Pune.
- Which saint is associated with the 'Dasbodh'? - Ans: Samarth Ramdas Swami.
- The first Marathi literary award 'Jnanpith' winner? - Ans: V.S. Khandekar.
- The official state game of Maharashtra? - Ans: Kabaddi.
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