Maharashtra - Study Mode

[#376] Which state is to the east of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(C) Chhattisgarh

Explanation

Solution: Maharashtra is bounded by the Indian states of Gujarat to the northwest, Madhya Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Telangana to the southeast, Karnataka to the south and Goa to the southwest and by the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the Arabian Sea to the west.

[#377] Lasalgaon is a famous market place in Maharashtra for the trading of
Correct Answer

(B) Onions

Explanation

Solution: Lasalgaon is a famous market place in Maharashtra for the trading of Onions. The Lasalgaon 'mandi' is the oldest and largest wholesale market for onions in the country. The pulse of the onion trade is gauged here.

[#378] What is the ambit of Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(A) Pension

Explanation

Solution: Pension is the ambit of Shravan BAL Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana of Maharashtra. The aim of 'Shravanbal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana' is to provide monthly pension to destitute old aged persons. 'Shravanbal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana' is only for the citizens of Maharashtra or a person who lives in Maharashtra for more than 15 years are eligible to get the pension.

[#379] Which of the following Dance form is Popular in Maharashtra state?
Correct Answer

(B) Lavani

Explanation

Solution: Lavani is a dance form which is famous in the state of Maharashtra, the dance is the combination of song and dance and it is performed on the beats of an instrument called dholki. Lavani has paid great role in development of folk arts in Maharashtra and made Maharashtrian art forms famous all over India.

[#380] Deccan Queen connects the cities of Mumbai and _____?
Correct Answer

(A) Pune

Explanation

Solution: The Deccan Queen is a daily Indian passenger train service operated by the Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways connecting the cities of Mumbai and Pune. Pune, also called Poona, city, west-central Maharashtra state, western India, at the junction of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Called “Queen of the Deccan”, Pune is the cultural capital of the Maratha peoples.