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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.