Maharashtra Marvels: General Knowledge Questions

Maharashtra Marvels: General Knowledge Questions

Maharashtra , located in western India , is known for its busting capital city Mumbai, the financial and entertainment hub of the country as well as its rich cultural heritage reflected in landmarks like the Ajanta and Ellora caves.Here are 100 general knowledge Questions and answers related to the states of Maharashtra.

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Q: Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?
A: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Q: In which year did the Battle of Panipat take place?
A: 1761

Q: Who was the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire?
A: Balaji Vishwanath

Q: Which British officer defeated the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War?
A: Sir Thomas Hislop

Q: Who was the social reformer from Maharashtra known as the “Father of the Indian Renaissance”?
A: Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Q: Who led the Quit India Movement in Maharashtra?
A: Mahatma Gandhi

Q: In which year was the State of Maharashtra formed?
A: 1960

Q: Who was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
A: Yashwantrao Chavan

Q: What is the significance of the city of Pune in Maratha history?
A: It was the seat of the Peshwas.

Q: Who founded the Indian National Congress in Mumbai?
A: Allan Octavian Hume

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