Maharashtra Economy MCQ Set-1

In this set, we have compiled the second set of Maharashtra Economy 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 Which of the following village of Maharashtra is heralded as a sustainable model of village development?

A. Panju Village

B. Nighoj Village

C. Ralegaon Siddhi

D. None of these

Answer: C. Ralegaon Siddhi

Note: Ralegaon Siddhi, a village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra is heralded as a sustainable model of village development.

Q.2 Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation was established in which of the following year?

A. 1962

B. 1960

C. 1985

D. 2000

Answer: A. 1962

Q.3 The only gas turbine based thermal power plant of Maharashtra is located in which of the following district?

A. Kolhapur

B. Thane

C. Raigad

D. Ahmednagar

Answer: C. Raigad

Note: Uran Gas Turbine Power Station location in Uran, Raigad district of Maharashtra is the only gas based thermal power station in Maharashtra.

Q.4 In terms of installed capacity of power production, the rank of Maharashtra among the Indian states is:

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

Answer: A. 1st

Note: Maharashtra is the largest power producing states in India and it has the highest installed capacity of power production in India.

Q.5 Which of the following items of Maharashtra has GI tag?

I. Nashik Valley Wine

II. Puneri Pagadi

III. Mahabaleshwar Strawberry

IV. Warli Painting

A. Only I

B. Only IV

C. Both I & IV

D. I, II, III & IV

Answer: D. I, II, III & IV

Q.6 In terms of cotton production among the Indian states, the rank of Maharashtra is:

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

Answer: B. 2nd

Note: Maharashtra is the second largest cotton producing state of India and Gujarat is in the first position for producing cotton among the Indian states.

Q.7 In terms of sugarcane production among the Indian states, the rank of Maharashtra is:

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

Answer: B. 2nd

Note: Uttar Pradesh is the highest sugarcane producing state of India followed by Maharashtra.

Q.8 In terms of NSDP per capita income (nominal) in 2019-2020, the rank of Maharashtra among the Indian states is:

A. 1st

B. 4th

C. 6th

D. 15th

Answer: D. 15th

Note: As per National Summary Data Package (NSDP) 2019-2020, Goa is the first state for per capita income (nominal).

Q.9 The first commercial nuclear power station built in India is located in:

A. Tarapur, Palghar of Maharashtra

B. Narora of Uttar Pradesh

C. Kakrapar of Gujarat

D. None of these

Answer: A. Tarapur, Palghar of Maharashtra

Note: Tarapur Atomic Power Station, located in Palghar of Maharashtra is the India’s first commercial nuclear power station. The construction of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station began in 1961 and commissioned on 28th October, 1969.

Q.10 Ambemohar is which type of food crop grown in the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra?

A. Corn

B. Wheat

C. Rice

D. None of these

Answer: C. Rice

Note: Ambemohar is a fragrant rice variant grown in the foothills of the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra.

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