Maharashtra - Study Mode

[#56] Who was the father of the Trade Union Movement in India?
Correct Answer

(C) Narayan Meghaji Lokhande

Explanation

Solution: Narayan Meghaji Lokhande was the father of trade union movement in India. He is remembered not only for ameliorating the working conditions of textile mill-hands in the 19 th century but also for his courageous initiatives on caste and communal issues.

[#57] Who is the shortest-serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) P. K. Sawant

Explanation

Solution: P. K. Sawant is the shortest-serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 25 th November 1963 to 4 th December 1963, in an interim capacity for nine days following the death of his predecessor, Marotrao Kannamwar. Until Devendra Fadnavis' second government in 2019, this was shortest ministry tenure in Maharashtra.

[#58] Who was the first Non-INC Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) Manohar Gajanan Joshi

Explanation

Solution: Manohar Gajanan Joshi was the first Non-INC Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He became the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Maharashtra when the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition came to power in 1995.

[#59] Which is the Largest District of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(A) Ahmednagar

Explanation

Solution: Ahmednagar is the Largest District of Maharashtra. Ahmednagar district is the largest district of Maharashtra area wise and Ahmednagar district covering an area of 17,413 sq km.

[#60] Which city is known as the Cultural Hub of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(A) Pune

Explanation

Solution: Pune city is known as the Cultural Hub of Maharashtra. Pune city is not only known as the 'Oxford of India' but also known as the 'Cultural Capital of Maharashtra' due to its cultural richness and elan. Punekars are known to create new standards of culture, and we realize that this process needs safe spaces to express creativity.