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[#156] The famous Uran Project In Maharashtra is a-
Correct Answer

(B) Thermal

Explanation

Solution: Uran Gas Turbine Power Station is a gas based thermal power plant located at Uran in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The power plant is operated by the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (Mahagenco).

[#157] The Maharashtra in soil is very rich in which of the following said nutrient element?
Correct Answer

(D) Both A and B

[#158] Which of the following region has an un-parallel work in the making of fine jewellery in Maharashtra state?
Correct Answer

(A) Sawantwadi

Explanation

Solution: Sawantwadi region has an un-parallel work in the making of fine jewellery in Maharashtra state. Sawantwadi is known for its wooden handicrafts, hand-made cards colourfully painted. It is also becoming a major tourist attraction. The focus of the town is a lake in the center of Sawantwadi called as "Moti Talav".

[#159] The extreme Southern district of Maharashtra is which one of the following?
Correct Answer

(A) Sindhudurg

Explanation

Solution: The extreme Southern district of Maharashtra is Sindhudurg. On 1 st May, 1981 a separate new District Sindhudurg came to be established after carving of six Talukas i.e. Kudal, Vengurla, Sawantwadi, Malvan, Kankavli & Devgad from the original District, Ratnagiri. Later on two Talukas viz. Vaibhavwadi and Dodamarg came to be attached to District Sindhudurg.

[#160] Which of the following birds is the state bird of Maharashtra State?
Correct Answer

(B) Yellow Footed Green Pigeon

Explanation

Solution: A yellow Footed Green Pigeon bird is the state bird of Maharashtra. The yellow footed green pigeon, also known as yellow legged green pigeon, is a common species of green pigeon found in the Indian subcontinent. In Marathi, it is called Haroli or Hariyal.