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How many seats does Maharashtra have in the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Maharashtra elects 19 seats and they are indirectly elected by the state legislators of Maharashtra. The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament.
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How many members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council are elected from amongst Graduates and Teachers from 7 divisions of Maharashtra?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
7 Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council are elected from amongst Graduates and Teachers from 7 divisions of Maharashtra.
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How many State Protected Monuments have been recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Maharashtra?
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Answer: Option D
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The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 244 State Protected Monuments have been recognized by the ASI in Maharashtra. Besides the State Protected Monuments, also the Monuments of National Importance in this state might be relevant.
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When was the Plastic and Thermocol Products ban become effective in Maharashtra?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
On 23th March 2018, the state government had imposed a ban on the manufacturing, use, sale, distribution and storage of plastic materials such as one-time-use bags, spoons, plates, PET and PETE bottles and thermocol items.
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When was Bandra-Worli Sea Link opened to the public?
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Answer: Option D
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The first four of the eight lanes of the bridge were opened to the public on 30th June 2009. All eight lanes were opened on 24th March 2010. The sea link reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli during peak hours from 20 to 30 minutes to 10 minutes.
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When was the Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution came into effect after the Act was passed in 1971?
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Answer: Option B
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Maharashtra passes the bill in its assembly successfully. Maharashtra implements this post, bringing it into effect on 25th October 1972, becoming the first ever government in India to establish the Lokayukta. Orissa establishes the office of the Lokayukta.
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How many Sub-Divisions are in Maharashtra?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Maharashtra is divided into 6 revenue divisions, which are further divided into 36 districts. These 36 districts are further divided into 109 sub-divisions of the districts and 357 talukas.
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How many districts were there when Maharashtra came into existence on 1st May 1960?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Indian State of Maharashtra came into existence on 1st May 1960. It is also known as Maharashtra Day, initially with 26 districts.
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When was Jawaharlal Nehru Port established?
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Answer: Option D
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The port was established on 26th May 1989. J. N. Port is the biggest container handling port in India, handling around 55% of the country's containerized cargo, crossing the historic landmark of 4 million TEUs in container throughout consecutively for the last five years.
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How many constituencies are in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
288 members of the Legislative Assembly are directly elected from the single-seat constituencies. The members of the upper house, the Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad are indirectly elected through an electoral college.