States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations

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Gadar 2 (2023) was directed by Anil Sharma, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, as a sequel to Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. The film is set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war and became a major box office success, crossing ₹691 crore globally. Music was by Mithoon and Monty Sharma.

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Ranbir Kapoor made his film debut in Saawariya (2007), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which also introduced Sonam Kapoor. Ranbir won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this movie. Saawariya was notable for being co-produced by Sony Pictures, the first Hollywood-backed Bollywood film.

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Cornelia Sorabji became the first female advocate in India in 1899, passing law exams in Bombay and Allahabad. She was also the first woman to study law at Oxford and was known for defending women in purdah. She paved the way for women in the Indian legal profession.

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Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year festival, coinciding with Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, and honors the deity Jhulelal, the patron saint of Sindhi people.

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Rashtriya Mill Mazdoor Sangh is affiliated with INTUC, founded in 1947. INTUC is one of the largest national trade union centers, especially active in Maharashtra’s textile sector. It represents several labor unions, influencing labor policies nationwide.

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The Warkari sect in Maharashtra centers its devotion on Lord Vithoba (Vitthal) of Pandharpur. Saint-poets like Eknath, Tukaram, Dnyaneshwar, and Namdev are prominent figures, with their works reflecting spiritual themes and social values unique to Maharashtra’s cultural traditions.

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Chandrashekhar B. Khare proved the level 1 Serre conjecture in 2005 and the full Serre conjecture with Jean-Pierre Wintenberger. He has received awards like the Fermat Prize (2007) and Infosys Prize (2010), and is a Fellow of the Royal Society and AMS.

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Elephanta Island (Gharapuri) is often identified as the Maurya dynasty’s capital Puri in Konkan. The dynasty ruled from 4th–7th centuries CE, issued land grants, promoted agriculture and maritime trade, and were eventually defeated by the Chalukyas. The Vada inscription supports their rule in northern Konkan.

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Desaiganj, in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, lies on the banks of the Wainganga river. The Wainganga is a major river in central India, a tributary of the Godavari, flowing mainly through Maharashtra. Desaiganj is an important town along this river.

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Chimaji Appa led the Maratha forces to capture Vasai Fort in 1739, ending Portuguese control of Northern Konkan. Vasai Fort, formerly called Bassein, was a major Portuguese stronghold and its capture marked the decline of Portuguese power in western India.