Maharashtra State

Q. For which novel Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar wins the Jnanpith Award in the year 1974

A
Don Dhruwa
B
Pahile Prem
C
Yayati
D
Amrutawel

Correct Answer

Yayati

More Questions on Maharashtra

  • Q. When was the University of Mumbai established?
    A)1857
    B)1957
    C)1757
    D)1975
    Answer: 1857
  • Q. During Quit India movement, in which of the following districts a parallel government was formed
    A)Ahmed Nagar
    B)Pune
    C)Sangli
    D)Satara
    Answer: Satara
  • Q. Which of the following is the largest Hydro Power Project in Maharashtra
    A)Vaitarana
    B)Koyna
    C)Khopoli
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Koyna
  • Q. What is the nickname of Khamgaon?
    A)Silver City
    B)Cotton City
    C)City Of Lakes
    D)Queen Of The Deccan
    Answer: Silver City
  • Q. Which district does the Koyna River originate from?
    A)Satara District
    B)Solapur District
    C)Palaghar District
    D)Ahmadnagar District
    Answer: Satara District
  • Q. Who staged the first Marathi-language play “Sita Swayamvar” in 1843?
    A)Bhalji Pendharkar
    B)Vishnudas Bhave
    C)V. Shantaram
    D)Dadasaheb Phalke
    Answer: Vishnudas Bhave
  • Q. Which one was honoured with the first president’s Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Marathi
    A)Vaijayanta
    B)Pathlaag
    C)Mahatma Phule
    D)Shevagyachya Shenga
    Answer: Mahatma Phule
  • Q. How many states do Maharashtra share its border?
    A)6 States
    B)5 States
    C)7 States
    D)4 States
    Answer: 6 States
  • Q. Which Union Territory is on the northwest side of Maharashtra?
    A)Lakshadweep
    B)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    C)Puducherry
    D)Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
    Answer: Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
  • Q. Who was the first Prime Minister of Bombay before Independence?
    A)Morarji Ranchhodji Desai
    B)Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan
    C)Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
    D)Marotrao Shambshio Kannamwar
    Answer: Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
  • Q. Maharashtra in soil is very rich in which of the following said nutrient element?
    A)Organic Carbon
    B)Phosphorus
    C)Nitrogen
    D)Both B and C
    Answer: Both B and C
  • Q. Which is the largest dam in Maharashtra?
    A)Koyna Dam
    B)Mula Dam
    C)Ujjani Dam
    D)Mulshi Dam
    Answer: Koyna Dam
  • Q. Lasalgaon is a famous market place in Maharashtra for the trading of
    A)Onions
    B)Gold
    C)Shares
    D)Cattle
    Answer: Onions
  • Q. Which is the Winter Capital of Maharashtra?
    A)Pune
    B)Nagpur
    C)Nagpur
    D)Nashik
    Answer: Nagpur
  • Q. How many members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly?
    A)24 Members
    B)30 Members
    C)20 Members
    D)32 Members
    Answer: 30 Members
  • Q. Which one city is the seat of the annual winter session of the Maharashtra state assembly
    A)Amravati
    B)Nagpur
    C)Nashik
    D)Aurangabad
    Answer: Nagpur
  • Q. What is capital of Maharashtra
    A)Nagpur
    B)Both A and B
    C)Mumbai
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mumbai
  • Q. What is the new name of Aurangabad Airport?
    A)Chhatrapati Satara Maharaj Airport
    B)Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport
    C)Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport
    D)Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Airport
    Answer: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport
  • Q. Who of the following is the author of the well-known book ‘History of Dharmasastra’?
    A)Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    B)Pandurang Sadashiv Sane
    C)Pandurang Vaman Kane
    D)R. G. Bhandarkar
    Answer: Pandurang Vaman Kane
  • Q. Which of the following soils of Maharashtra are devoid of calcium carbonate and have acidic reaction?
    A)Black soil
    B)Medium soil
    C)Lateritic soil
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Lateritic soil

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