Maharashtra - Study Mode

[#311] How many main Regions does Maharashtra have?
Correct Answer

(B) 5 Regions

Explanation

Solution: If we arrange the five regions of Maharashtra, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Marathwada and Vidarbha, along with 28 remaining states of India, Konkan region would rank fourth in the list. Amaravati and Nagpur regions together form Vidarbha.

[#312] How many Districts are in the Pune Division?
Correct Answer

(A) 5 Districts

Explanation

Solution: Pune District is one of the districts of Pune Division in the state of Maharashtra. The district is surrounded by Thane district on the north-west, Raigad district on the west, Satara district on the south, Solapur district on the south-east and Ahmednagar district on the north and north-east.

[#313] How many Districts share their border with the Arabian Sea?
Correct Answer

(C) 7 Districts

Explanation

Solution: The state of Gujarat shares a border with the state of Maharashtra. The state of Gujarat is bordered by the Arabian Sea on the west, Pakistan, and Rajasthan in the north and north-east respectively. Gujarat is bordered by Madhya Pradesh in the southeast and Maharashtra in the south.

[#314] How many divisions are in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) 6 Divisions

Explanation

Solution: The State has 35 districts which are divided into six revenue division's viz. Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Arnravati and Nagpur for administrative purposes.

[#315] How many Nagar Panchayats are in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(B) 4 Nagar Panchayats

Explanation

Solution: 4 Nagar Panchayats in Maharashtra. A nagar panchayat or Notified Area Council in India is a settlement in transition from rural to urban and therefore a form of an urban political unit comparable to a municipality.