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[#161] On which day was Maharashtra formed after separation from Bombay State?
Correct Answer

(A) 1 st May, 1960

Explanation

Solution: On 1 st May 1960, Maharashtra formed after separation from Bombay State. The Bombay Reorganisation Act of 1960, which resulted in the two separate states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, was enacted by the Parliament of India on 25 th April 1960, and thus, on 1 st May 1960, Maharashtra attained its statehood.

[#162] Which one is the significant archaeological sites which throws light on the Chalcolithic culture of Maharashtra
Correct Answer

(B) Inamgaon

Explanation

Solution: Inamgaon is the significant archaeological sites which throws light on the Chalcolithic culture of Maharashtra. Inamgaon is one of the most intensively and extensively excavated and well reconstructed Chalcolithic sites of the Deccan plateau.

[#163] Who was the first peshwa of the Maratha Empire
Correct Answer

(C) Moropant Trimbak Pingle

Explanation

Solution: Moropant Trimbak Pingle was the first peshwa of the Maratha Empire. The first Peshwa was Moropant Pingle, who was appointed as the head of the Ashta Pradhan by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.

[#164] Chand Minar at Daulatabad was built by
Correct Answer

(D) Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah

Explanation

Solution: Chand Minar at Daulatabad was built by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah. It was erected in 1445 CE by King Alauddin Bahmani to commemorate his capture of the fort. Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah whose original name was Zafar Khan, was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate.

[#165] Who had written the book "Paramamrita"
Correct Answer

(C) Mukundaraja

Explanation

Solution: Marathi writer Mukundaraja, was written the Paramamrita. Some earlier scholars dated him to the 12 th century, and considered Vivekasindhu as the first literary book in Marathi, dating it to 1188.