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[#76] Who is the mayor of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (2022)?
Correct Answer

(A) Kishori Pednekar

Explanation

Solution: Kishori Pednekar is the mayor of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (2022). Kishori Pednekar is an Indian politician served as the Mayor of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

[#77] Which is the Largest District of Maharashtra after Ahmednagar?
Correct Answer

(A) Pune

Explanation

Solution: Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra is the biggest district that covers 17,413 Kilometer square area. And also Pune is the second largest district after Ahmadnagar.

[#78] Which district does the Koyna River originate from?
Correct Answer

(B) Satara District

Explanation

Solution: The Koyna River is a tributary of the Krishna River which originates in Mahabaleshwar, Satara district, Western Maharashtra. It rises near Mahabaleshwar, a famous hill station in the Western Ghats.

[#79] What is the State Insect of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(A) Blue Mormon

Explanation

Solution: Blue Mormon is the State Insect of Maharashtra. It is the "state butterfly" of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With a wingspan of 120 - 150 mm, it is the fourth largest butterfly of India.

[#80] What was the name of Narmada River given by the Britishers?
Correct Answer

(A) Narbada

Explanation

Solution: The Periplus Maris Erythraei calls it the Nammadus, and the British Raj called it the Nerbudda or Narbada. Narmada is a Sanskrit word meaning "The Giver of Pleasure".