“Maharashtra State GK: Questions & Answers for Quiz and Exam Preparation”
Maharashtra GK Maharashtra 1. What is the capital of Maharashtra? Answer: Mumbai 2. Which city is the winter capital of Maharashtra? Answer: Pune 3. When was Maharashtra formed as a state? Answer: 1 May 1960 4. Which states were merged to form Maharashtra? Answer: Bombay State (after reorganization), including Marathi-speaking areas 5. Who was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra? Answer: Yashwantrao Chavan 6. Which is the largest city in Maharashtra by population? Answer: Mumbai 7. Which river is considered the lifeline of Maharashtra? Answer: Godavari 8. Which mountain range runs through Maharashtra? Answer: Western Ghats (Sahyadri) 9. Name the famous hill station in Maharashtra near Mumbai. Answer: Lonavala 10. Which is the oldest fort in Maharashtra? Answer: Raigad Fort 11. Which festival is celebrated with grand Ganesh idol processions in Maharashtra? Answer: Ganesh Chaturthi 12. Who founded the Maratha Empire? Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 13. Which is...