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Maharashtra GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. Maharashtra State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. MaharashtraState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-6 section-3

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Maharashtra .
51
When did the Radio Club of Bombay make the first-ever broadcast in India?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
In June 1923 the Radio Club of Bombay made the first ever broadcast in the country. The Indian Broadcasting Company came into being on 23rd July 1927, only to face liquidation in less than three years.
52
When was the construction of Gateway of India completed?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The final design of the monument by architect George Wittet was sanctioned only in 1914, and construction was completed in 1924.
53
When was the governing body for cricket in Mumbai, "Mumbai Cricket Association" founded?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mumbai Cricket Association formerly known as Bombay Cricket Association was established in 1930 and is the governing body for cricket in Mumbai, Greater Mumbai, and Thane districts.
54
When was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport opened for the public?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Chhatrapati Shivaji International (CSI) Airport is one of the largest aviation hubs in the country. It was opened in the year 1942. It is the second busiest airport in the country.
55
When was the University of Mumbai established?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The premier university was founded on 18th July 1857; by British Officer Dr. John Wilson. The University of Mumbai is one of the oldest and premier Universities in India. It was established in 1857 consequent upon "Wood's Education Dispatch", and it is one amongst the first three Universities in India.
56
When was the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act passed?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Maharashtra was the first state in the country to establish the Lokayukta through the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971.
57
When was Maharashtra Chess Association formed?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Maharashtra Chess Association is the apex body for the game of chess in Maharashtra, India. It was formed in 1963 and is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation.
58
When was the Bombay Reorganisation Act signed?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the year 1960, an act was passed by the Parliament of India. The act was called the Bombay Reorganization Act and it was passed with the aim to divide the state of Bombay, into two states Gujarat and Maharashtra.
59
When did the first Assembly election take place in Maharashtra?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The first Maharashtra Assembly election take place in 1960. In this election Yashwantrao Chavan was the chief minister and Sayaji Silam was the speaker.
60
When was Savitribai Phule Pune University established?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Savitribai Phule Pune University was established on 10th February 1949 under the Poona University Act, passed by the Bombay Legislature in 1948. In the same year, Dr. M. R. Jayakar assumed office as the first vice chancellor of the University.