Maharashtra Geography MCQ Set-2
In this set, we have compiled the second set of Maharashtra Geography GK MCQ 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 Which among the following range of Western Ghats is the source of the Godavari River?
A. Satpura Range
B. Sahyadri Range
C. Sahian Range
D. Triambakeshwar Range
Answer: D. Triambakeshwar Range
Note: Godavari River originates at the Triambakeshwar Range of Western Ghats, located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
Q.2 Which among the following is/are coastal river (s) of Maharashtra?
A. Gad River
B. Savitri River
C. Ulhas River
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these
Q.3 Lonar Lake was declared as a Ramsar site in which of the following year?
A. 2018
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2019
Answer: B. 2020
Note: Lonar Lake was declared as a Ramsar site on 22nd July, 2020.
Q.4 Which among the following is CORRECT about the Global Vipassana Pagoda?
I. It is the world’s largest meditation dome
II. It was opened in the year 2009
III. The shape of the Pagoda is a copy of Shwedagon Pagoda of Yangon, Myanmar
A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. Only III is correct
D. I, II & III all correct
Answer: D. I, II & III all correct
Note: Global Vipassana Pagoda at Gorai, Mumbai is the world’s largest meditation dome with 8000 siting capacity. However, Kanha Shantivanam of Hyderabad is the world’s largest meditation centre.
Q.5 Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in which of the following year?
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2003
D. 2004
Answer: D. 2004
Note: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 28th session held in the year 2004.
Q.6 Which of the following is considered as the oldest standing structure in Maharashtra?
A. Kailasha Temple
B. Trivikrama Temple
C. Bhimashankar Temple
D. None of these
Answer: B. Trivikrama Temple
Note: Trivikrama Temple, also known as Ter Temple is a Hindu Temple, originally a Buddhist Temple is predicted to be built under the Satavahana period around 2nd or 3rd century CE and it is the oldest standing structure in Maharashtra.
Q.7 Which among the following is CORRECT about the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary of Maharashtra?
I. Vasota fort is located inside the sanctuary
II. It was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2012
III. It was notified as wildlife sanctuary in the year 1985
A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. Only III is correct
D. I, II & III all correct
Answer: D. I, II & III all correct
Q.8 Khandeshi language spoken by people of Khandesh region is a language of which of the following language family?
A. Indo-Aryan
B. Dravidian
C. Austroasiatic
D. Tibeto-Burman
Answer: A. Indo-Aryan
Q.9 Maharashtra shares boundary with how many Indian states and union territory(s)?
A. 5 states and 2 UT
B. 6 states and 1 UT
C. 6 states and 2 UT
D. 5 states and 1 UT
Answer: B. 6 states and 1 UT
Note: Maharashtra shares boundary with 6 Indian states and 1 union territory. Maharashtra has Madhya Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat to the northwest, Telangana to the southeast, Karnataka to the south, Goa to the southwest and Dadra & Nagar Haveli is sandwiched between border of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Q.10 Which of the following district of Maharashtra is largest in terms of geographical area?
A. Nashik
B. Ratnagiri
C. Kolhapur
D. Ahmednagar
Answer: D. Ahmednagar
Note: Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra is the largest district of Maharashtra is term of geographical area and it has an area of 17,048 km2.
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