Maharashtra - Study Mode

[#401] Who of the following was the first person from Maharashtra to become a Grandmaster in chess?
Correct Answer

(C) Pravin Thipsay

Explanation

Solution: Pravin Thipsay was the first person from Maharashtra to become a Grandmaster in chess. He is the first Indian to get a chess Grandmaster norm and the first Indian to win the Commonwealth Chess Championship.

[#402] At which of the following places is a branch of Mumbai High Court NOT located?
Correct Answer

(C) Pune

Explanation

Solution: Mumbai high court is not located in Pune. It's jurisdiction covers the State of Maharashtra and Goa, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. In addition to the Principal seat at Bombay, it has benches at Aurangabad, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa).

[#403] Who of the following was the first recipient of the Maharashtra Bhushan Award?
Correct Answer

(D) Purushottam Laxman Deshpande

Explanation

Solution: Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was the first recipient of the Maharashtra Bhushan Award. The Maharashtra Bhushan is a highest and prestigious award presented annually by the government of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Bhushan Award was started in 1996. Late writer Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was the first recipient of the honour.

[#404] Which is the largest district of Maharashtra in terms of area?
Correct Answer

(D) Ahmednagar

Explanation

Solution: Ahmadnagar is the largest district of Maharashtra covering area of 17048 km² while Mumbai is the smallest district of Maharashtra covering area of 157 km 2 .

[#405] Which of these national parks is located within the city limits of Mumbai?
Correct Answer

(C) Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Explanation

Solution: Sanjay Gandhi National Park is an 87 km 2 protected area in Mumbai. It was established in 1969 with headquarters at Borivali.