Maharashtra State

Q. Who is also known as Father of Marathi journalism

A
Gopal Hari Deshmukh
B
Govind Vithal Kunte
C
Balshastri Jambhekar
D
Jagannath Shankarseth

Correct Answer

Balshastri Jambhekar

More Questions on Maharashtra

  • Q. Who was the founder of the Balwadi, an Indian pre-school run for economically weaker sections
    A)Tarabai Modak
    B)Irawati Karve
    C)Shalini Moghe
    D)Malati Shendge
    Answer: Tarabai Modak
  • Q. Which is the folk dance of Maharashtra?
    A)Lavani
    B)Koodiyattam
    C)Chanlam
    D)Kuchipudi
    Answer: Lavani
  • Q. What is the State Song of Maharashtra?
    A)Sana Leibak Maharashtra
    B)Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza
    C)Maharashtra Devabhumi Matribhumi
    D)Bande Utkala Janani
    Answer: Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza
  • Q. Which one is recognised as state tree in Maharashtra
    A)Jackfruit Tree
    B)Neem Tree
    C)Banyan Tree
    D)Mango Tree
    Answer: Mango Tree
  • Q. The periodical “Mooknayak” was started by ___________
    A)Gopalbaba Walangkar
    B)Balshastri Jambhekar
    C)Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
    D)Chhatrapati Shahu
    Answer: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
  • Q. Which is the highest award in Indian cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution?
    A)Academy Awards
    B)Filmfare Awards
    C)Dadasaheb Phalke Award
    D)Indian Television Academy Awards
    Answer: Dadasaheb Phalke Award
  • Q. In which year the construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was completed
    A)1892
    B)1898
    C)1888
    D)1903
    Answer: 1888
  • 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. When was Maharashtra Chess Association formed?
    A)1953
    B)1963
    C)1943
    D)1973
    Answer: 1963
  • Q. How was Lonar Lake created?
    A)Landslide
    B)Earthquake
    C)Meteorite
    D)Rainfall
    Answer: Meteorite
  • Q. Which country is comparable to the size of Maharashtra?
    A)Oman
    B)Tunisia
    C)Uganda
    D)Hungary
    Answer: Oman
  • Q. What is the Motto of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)?
    A)Knowledge Is One That Liberates
    B)Inventions And Innovations
    C)Knowledge Is The Supreme Goal
    D)Arise, Awake, Strive For The Highest And Be In The Light
    Answer: Knowledge Is The Supreme Goal
  • Q. What was the original name of Aurangabad?
    A)Ambarapur
    B)Ambanagari
    C)Khadki
    D)Devagiri
    Answer: Khadki
  • Q. Where was the first underwater festival of India held?
    A)Raigad
    B)Ratnagiri
    C)Mumbai
    D)Pune
    Answer: Pune
  • Q. How many major ports are in Maharashtra?
    A)Two Ports
    B)Seven Ports
    C)One Port
    D)Nine Ports
    Answer: Two Ports
  • Q. Who established Mukti Mission in Pune
    A)Savitribai Phule
    B)Jyotiba Phule
    C)Pandita Ramabai
    D)Swami Dyanand Saraswati
    Answer: Pandita Ramabai
  • Q. Who established the first cotton mill in Bombay
    A)Jamshedji Tata
    B)Cowasjee Nanabhoy
    C)Dadabhai Naoroji
    D)Mafatlal
    Answer: Cowasjee Nanabhoy
  • Q. When President’s rule has been imposed for the first time in Maharashtra
    A)1980
    B)1982
    C)1974
    D)1986
    Answer: 1980
  • Q. Which of the following is a form of painting native to Maharashtra?
    A)Kalamkari
    B)Warli
    C)Pattachitra
    D)Madhubani
    Answer: Warli
  • Q. Who was known as Lokhitwadi?
    A)Gopal Krishna Gokhale
    B)Gopal Baba Walangkar
    C)Gopal Hari Deshmukh
    D)Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
    Answer: Gopal Hari Deshmukh

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