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Q1 · History of Maharashtra
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was coronated as the King at which place?
- A. Pune
- B. Raigad
- C. Pratapgad
- D. Sinhagad
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was coronated at Raigad on June 6, 1674 (Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi). The coronation ceremony was conducted according to Vedic rites and marked the establishment of Hindavi Swarajya.
Q2 · Comprehension
Read the passage carefully: "Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to agricultural productivity. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns have disrupted traditional farming cycles, leading to crop failures in many regions. Farmers must now adopt resilient practices such as water conservation, crop diversification, and use of drought-resistant varieties to sustain livelihoods." Which of the following best captures the central idea of the passage?
- A. Climate change has no impact on agriculture
- B. Farmers need to adopt new practices to cope with climate change impacts
- C. Traditional farming is always better than modern methods
- D. Crop failures are solely due to poor government policies
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The passage emphasizes the need for farmers to adopt resilient practices to address challenges posed by climate change.
Q3 · Society and Social Reform in Maharashtra
The Bhakti saint who composed the 'Abhangas' in Marathi and is considered a pioneer of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra is:
- A. Sant Dnyaneshwar
- B. Sant Kabir
- C. Sant Ramdas
- D. Guru Nanak
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Sant Dnyaneshwar (also known as Jnaneshwar) is renowned for his Abhangas and the Dnyaneshwari, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.
Q4 · Data Interpretation
If the price of sugar increases by 25%, by what percentage should a person reduce consumption so that the expenditure remains the same?
- A. 15%
- B. 20%
- C. 25%
- D. 30%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Reduction percentage = (Increase/(100 + Increase)) × 100 = (25/125) × 100 = 20%.
Q5 · Geography and Resources of Maharashtra
Which of the following soil types is most dominant in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra?
- A. Laterite soil
- B. Black cotton soil (Regur)
- C. Red and yellow soil
- D. Alluvial soil
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Vidarbha region is predominantly covered with black cotton soil (Regur soil), which is ideal for cotton cultivation and formed from the weathering of basalt rock from Deccan Traps.
Q6 · History of Maharashtra
In which year did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation (Rajyabhishek) take place at Raigad?
- A. 1664 CE
- B. 1674 CE
- C. 1680 CE
- D. 1659 CE
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's formal coronation ceremony took place on June 6, 1674 CE at Raigad fort, where he was crowned as the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, establishing an independent Hindu sovereign state.
Q7 · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
In a certain code language, 'RIVER' is written as 'SJWFS' and 'OCEAN' is written as 'PDFBO'. How is 'LAKE' written in that code?
- A. MBLF
- B. MALF
- C. MBKF
- D. LAKF
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet: L→M, A→B, K→L, E→F. Therefore, 'LAKE' is coded as 'MBLF'.
Q8 · Basic Numeracy
A train 200 meters long crosses a platform of length 300 meters in 25 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/hr?
- A. 60 km/hr
- B. 72 km/hr
- C. 80 km/hr
- D. 90 km/hr
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Total distance covered = 200 + 300 = 500 meters. Speed = 500/25 = 20 m/s. Converting to km/hr: 20 × (18/5) = 72 km/hr.
Q9 · Society and Social Reform in Maharashtra
Which social reformer from Maharashtra founded the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in 1873 to promote rational thinking and social equality?
- A. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
- B. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
- C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- D. Lokmanya Tilak
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule founded Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to liberate people from exploitation and promote education among lower castes and women.
Q10 · General Science and Technology
Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
- A. Oxygen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Carbon dioxide
- D. Helium
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere, contributing significantly to global warming and climate change.

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