Maharashtra Polity MCQ Set-1
In this set, we have compiled the first set of Maharashtra Polity MCQ GK for Maharashtra PSC, UPSC, competitive examinations in India and Maharashtra Government Job recruitment examinations. Find out the questions along with the answers below.
Q.1 The Maharashtra legislature is of which of the following type?
A. Unicameral
B. Bicameral
C. None of these
Answer: B. Bicameral
Note: Maharashtra legislature is bicameral and it is consists of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Maharashtra Legislative Council.
Q.2 Which of the following is the total number of seats in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Maharashtra Legislative Council?
A. 288 in assembly and 78 in council
B. 168 in assembly and 29 in council
C. 289 in assembly and 78 in council
D. 288 in assembly and 79 in council
Answer: A. 288 in assembly and 78 in council
Q.3 The total number of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha member of Maharashtra is:
A. 48 in Lok Sabha and 48 in Rajya Sabha
B. 48 in Lok Sabha and 19 in Rajya Sabha
C. 38 in Lok Sabha and 19 in Rajya Sabha
D. 40 in Lok Sabha and 28 in Rajya Sabha
Answer: B. 48 in Lok Sabha and 19 in Rajya Sabha
Q.4 The state of Gujarat and Maharashtra was formed in which of the following year?
A. 1955
B. 1956
C. 1960
D. 1961
Answer: C. 1960
Note: As per the demand of Mahagujarat Movement and Samyukta Maharashtra Movement (also known as Samiti) the Bombay state was reorganized on the basis of linguistic line the Maharashtra and Gujarat state were created on 1st May, 1960.
Q.5 Who among the following was the first Prime Minister of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency?
A. Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
B. Dhanjishah Bomanjee Cooper
C. Moraji Desai
D. None of these
Answer: B. Dhanjishah Bomanjee Cooper
Note: Dhanjishah Bomanjee Cooper was the Prime Minister of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency from 1st April, 1937 to 19th July, 1937.
Q.6 Who among the following was the first Chief Minister of the Bombay State?
A. Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
B. Moraji Desai
C. Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan
D. None of these
Answer: A. Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
Q.7 Who among the following was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
A. Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
B. Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan
C. Marotrao Shambshio Kannamwar
D. Vasantrao Phulsing Naik
Answer: B. Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan
Note: Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan was the last Chief Minister of the Bombay State and the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra serving from 1st November, 1956 to 30th April, 1960 as the CM of the Bombay State and from 1st May, 1960 to 19th November, 1962 as the CM of Maharashtra.
Q.8 Who among the following politician of Maharashtra is known as the first modern Maratha strongman?
A. Sharad Pawar
B. Bal Thackeray
C. Vasantdada Patil
D. Vilasrao Deshmukh
Answer: C. Vasantdada Patil
Note: Vasantdada Patil is known as the first modern Maratha strongman and the first mass leader of Maharashtrian politics. He served as the 6th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 17th May, 1977 to 18th July, 1978 and then again from 2nd February, 1983 to 1st June, 1985.
Q.9 Who among the following politician was the youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
A. Devendra Fadnavis
B. Sharad Pawar
C. Abdul Rahman Antulay
D. None of these
Answer: B. Sharad Pawar
Note: Sharad Pawar is the first youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He became CM at the age of 38 and at the age of 44, Devendra Fadnavis became the second youngest CM of Maharashtra.
Q.10 In the Maharashtra Legislative Council, how many members are elected amongst graduates and teachers?
A. 7 teachers and 7 graduates
B. 7 teachers and 8 graduates
C. 8 teachers and 7 graduates
D. None of these
Answer: A. 7 teachers and 7 graduates
Note: Maharashtra Legislative Council has 78 seats. Out of the 78 seats, 30 members are elected by the members of the legislative assembly, 7 members are elected amongst graduates from the seven divisions of Maharashtra, 7 members are elected amongst teachers from the seven divisions of Maharashtra, 22 members are elected from amongst the local bodies of Maharashtra from the 21 divisions of Maharashtra and 12 members having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art, co-operative movement are nominated by the Governor.
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