Maharashtra - Study Mode

[#271] Which of the following place is known as centre for cotton textile in Maharashtra State?
Correct Answer

(B) Mumbai

Explanation

Solution: Mumbai is known as centre for cotton textile in Maharashtra State. Mumbai is called as 'Cotton polis of India'. Mumbai is the largest centre in India having 63 mills out of Maharashtra's total of 122 mills.

[#272] The Dhamapur lake is situated in which of the following districts of the Maharashtra State?
Correct Answer

(B) Sindhudurg

Explanation

Solution: Dhamapur Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra. It was constructed in 1530 by the villagers and Nagesh Desai who was Mandlik of the Vijaynagar dynasty. It is one of four Indian historical structures selected from India to receive the World Heritage Irrigation Structure award for 2020.

[#273] The rivers of Maharashtra can be divided into how many groups as given below?
Correct Answer

(C) Three

Explanation

Solution: The rivers of Maharashtra can be divided into three. They are Godavari, Krishna and Tapi.

[#274] In which among the following years was the institution of Lokayukta established in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(C) 1971

Explanation

Solution: The institution of Lokayukta was established in Maharashtra 1971. It was established through The Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971. Maharashtra Lokayukta is considered as weak due to lack of powers, adequate staff, funds and no independent investigating agency.

[#275] At which among the following places, there is no bench of Bombay High court?
Correct Answer

(A) Nasik

Explanation

Solution: The Bombay High Court does not have a bench in Nasik. The Bombay High Court, the chartered High Court is one of the oldest High Court in the country. It's jurisdiction covers the State of Maharashtra and Goa, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.