Maharashtra State

Q. Who of the following was the first person from Maharashtra to become a Grandmaster in chess?

A
Swati Ghate
B
Pravin Thipsay
C
Abhijit Kunte
D
Tejas Bakre

Correct Answer

Pravin Thipsay

More Questions on Maharashtra

  • Q. Nagpur city is also known as ______ city?
    A)Orange
    B)Litchi
    C)Mango
    D)Wine
    Answer: Orange
  • Q. Total number of members in Maharashtra Legislative Council is
    A)72
    B)76
    C)70
    D)78
    Answer: 78
  • Q. Who is the first Padma Shri Awardee of Maharashtra?
    A)Zarina Currimbhoy
    B)Manak Jehangir Bhickaji Maneckji
    C)Asha Devi Aryanayakam
    D)Digamber Vasudev Joglekar
    Answer: Asha Devi Aryanayakam
  • Q. In which city is the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute located?
    A)Nagpur
    B)Mumbai
    C)Pune
    D)Aurangabad
    Answer: Pune
  • Q. The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa
    A)Narayan Rao
    B)Madhav-II
    C)Ragunath
    D)Baji Rao - II
    Answer: Baji Rao - II
  • Q. Marathi Language Day is celebrated on
    A)22nd February
    B)27th February
    C)15th February
    D)4th March
    Answer: 27th February
  • Q. How many International Cricket Grounds are in Maharashtra?
    A)4
    B)6
    C)2
    D)8
    Answer: 4
  • Q. First family Planning Movement started in Maharashtra by ……………
    A)Janakka Shinde
    B)Durga Bhagawat
    C)R. D. Karve
    D)Shakuntala Paranjape
    Answer: R. D. Karve
  • Q. Where did the first electric train run its service in India?
    A)Bombay to Kurla
    B)Bombay to Thane
    C)Bombay to Nashik
    D)Bombay to Poona
    Answer: Bombay to Kurla
  • Q. What is total area of Maharashtra?
    A)3,07,003 km2
    B)3,11,713 km2
    C)3,25,713 km2
    D)3,07,713 km2
    Answer: 3,07,713 km2
  • Q. What game did K.D. Jadhav play that led him to win a medal at the Olympics?
    A)Shooting
    B)Weightlifting
    C)Wrestling
    D)Boxing
    Answer: Wrestling
  • Q. The Mahalaxmi Racecourse was opened in
    A)1882
    B)1883
    C)1881
    D)1884
    Answer: 1883
  • Q. What is the rank of Maharashtra in India in terms of Area?
    A)3rd
    B)4th
    C)2nd
    D)5th
    Answer: 3rd
  • Q. Who is affectionately known as the Mother of Orphans because of her work in looking after abandoned children in Maharashtra?
    A)Anasuyabai Kale
    B)Violet Alva
    C)Vimal Mundada
    D)Sindhutai Sapkal
    Answer: Sindhutai Sapkal
  • Q. Which is the second-longest Indian river after the Ganga?
    A)Godavari River
    B)Krishna River
    C)Narmada River
    D)Indravati River
    Answer: Godavari River
  • Q. Hingane Female Educational Institute was founded by ___________
    A)Karmveer Bhaurao Patil
    B)Jyotirao Phule
    C)Raghunath Dhondo Karve
    D)Dhondo Keshav Karve
    Answer: Dhondo Keshav Karve
  • Q. Who ruled Maharashtra in the fourth and third centuries BCE?
    A)Satavahana Dynasty
    B)Mauryan Empire
    C)Western Chalukyas
    D)Rashtrakuta Dynasty
    Answer: Mauryan Empire
  • Q. How many members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council are elected from amongst Graduates and Teachers from 7 divisions of Maharashtra?
    A)12 Members
    B)22 Members
    C)7 Members
    D)25 Members
    Answer: 7 Members
  • Q. Which region of Maharashtra borders the states of Karnataka and Telangana?
    A)Vidarbha
    B)Konkan
    C)Marathwada
    D)Khandesh
    Answer: Marathwada
  • Q. Which one is a right tributaries of Godavari river
    A)Kadva
    B)Kadam
    C)Banganga
    D)Nasardi
    Answer: Nasardi

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