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31. Which Bhakti saint of Maharashtra contributed to the Maratha movement?
a. Tukaram
b. Namdev
c. Gnandeva
d. Eknath

Option “A” is correct.
Tukaram Bhakti saint of Maharashtra contributed to the Maratha movement. Sant Tukaram was a 17th century, Hindu poet and saint, who started the ‘Bhakti’ movement, mainly in Maharashtra. He wrote several devotional poetries known as ‘Abhanga’, praising Lord Vishnu.
32. The Elephanta caves is a collection of-
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The Elephanta caves are a collection of 7 caves. Numerous sculptures and temples were discovered here. One among them is the Trimurti temple found in the first cave. This temple has a massive stone sculpture that represents three gods.
33.
In Maharashtra, Journalist Day is celebrated on-
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
January 6th is celebrated as the Journalist Day in Maharashtra in the memory of Balshastri Jambhekar. He started the first Marathi newspaper ‘Darpan’, in Mumbai on 6th January 1832.
34. Around which year was Haji Ali Dargah of Mumbai first constructed?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The bench in its order noted that the instant order was in continuation of the order passed by it on 13th April.
35. Marathi Language Day is celebrated on-
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Marathi Language Day is celebrated annually on 27th February to honour the birth anniversary of famous Marathi poet Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar, who was popularly known as ‘Kusumagraj’.
36. What percentage of population of Maharashtra is literate as per 2011 census?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
The total literacy rate of Maharashtra is 82.34% which is greater than average literacy rate 72.98% of India. Also the male literacy rate is 88.38% and the female literacy rate is 75.87% in Maharashtra.
37. Ratnagiri is famous for the production of –
a. Onions
b. Grapes
c. Bananas
d. Mangoes

Option “D” is correct.
Ratnagiri is famous for the production of Mangoes. The Ratnagiri district is especially famous for mangoes. More than 65,000 acres of land is under mango cultivation and the biggest production of Alphonso mangoes in India is in Ratnagiri.
38. Which of the following sanctuaries in Maharashtra was notified in 2018?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
Ghodazhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra was notified in 2018. The Maharashtra Government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur district as new wildlife sanctuary in the state. The decision was taken at 13th meeting of Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
39. Who of the following established SNDT Women’s University, the first university for women in India?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Dondo Kesav Karve was established SNDT Women’s University, the first university for women in India. The University was founded by Maharshi Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve in 1916 for a noble cause of Women’s Education. The first five women graduated in 1921 from this University.
40. Which of the following caves in Maharashtra is not in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Kanheri Caves in Maharashtra is not in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Ajanta Caves, The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
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