Maharashtra - Study Mode

[#206] What is the rank of the Krishna River in terms of water inflows and river basin area in India taking into consideration River Ganga, River Godavari, and River Brahmaputra?
Correct Answer

(D) 4 th

Explanation

Solution: The Krishna River is the fourth biggest river in terms of water inflows and river basin area in India, after the Ganga, Godavari and Brahmaputra. Also was known as Krishnaveni, Krishna River is the fourth largest in India.

[#207] How many members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly?
Correct Answer

(C) 30 Members

Explanation

Solution: 30 members are indirectly elected by the state legislators. 22 members are elected from Local Authorities Constituency, 7 from Graduates Constituency and 7 from Teachers Constituency. The Governor of Maharashtra nominated up to 12 members from eminent people from various fields.

[#208] How many Municipal Councils are in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) 222 Municipal Councils

Explanation

Solution: There are 222 Municipal Councils in Maharashtra.

[#209] What is the total area of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) 3,07,713 km 2

Explanation

Solution: The density of Maharashtra state is 365 per sq km. Maharashtra State is spread over 3,07,713 Km 2 .

[#210] When was Project Tiger launched to increase the numbers of Bengal Tigers?
Correct Answer

(C) 1973

Explanation

Solution: The Government of India launched the Project Tiger with the aim of saving the steadily declining population of tigers in India on 1 th April 1973. The then Union Minister Karan Singh launched India's first Tiger Project from CTR's Dhikala forest range.