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What is the literacy rate in Maharashtra as per 2011 census?

  1. 70.5 %

  2. 72.3 %

  3. 82.3 %

  4. 92.2 %


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Census, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate. The literacy rate in India as per the Census of 2011 is 74.04 percent; 82.14 percent for males and 65.46 percent for females. In Maharashtra, the literacy rate is 82.3 percent.

Which is the second largest populated state in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to 2011 population census the most populated states are:

  1. Uttar Pradesh (199.6 million)
  2. Maharashtra (112.4 million)
  3. Bihar (103.8 million)
  4. West Bengal (91.3 million)

According to Maharashtra State Economic Survey 2018-19, Per capita Income during 2018-19 is expected at ______. 

  1. 191827 Rupees

  2. 194827 Rupees

  3. 198827 Rupees

  4. 199827 Rupees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Maharashtra State Economic Survey 2018-19, Per capita Income during 2018-19 is expected at 1,91,827 as against 1,76,102 during 2017-18 (higher by 8.9 percent).

The Maharashtra State economy is characterised by

  1. Abundant Natural Resources

  2. Availability of skilled manpower and technological advancement

  3. Developed infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maharashtra State economy is characterised by:

  • Abundant Natural Resources
  • Availability of skilled manpower
  • Technological advancement
  • Developed infrastructure

Which city has the Asia's oldest stock exchange?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Maharashtra state capital Mumbai is not only home for leading corporate houses and firms but also has Asia's oldest Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange. 

What is the sex ratio in Maharashtra according to 2011 census?

  1. 919 females per 1000 males

  2. 929 females per 1000 males

  3. 939 females per 1000 males

  4. 949 females per 1000 males


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population. This information is an important social indicator to measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society at a given time. According to 2011 census, the sex ratio of Maharashtra was 929 females per 1000 males.

What was the Foreign Direct Investment inflows during 2018-19 in Maharashtra?

  1. 60,013 crores

  2. 70,013 crores

  3. 80,013 crores

  4. 90,013 crores


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Economic Survey 2018-19, Foreign Direct Investment inflows during 2018-19 in the State was 80,013 crores.

Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), a well planned and greenfield smart industrial city based on the concept of ________.

  1. 'Walk and Talk

  2. 'Walk to Work

  3. 'Walk and Run

  4. 'Walk to Roam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), a well planned and greenfield smart industrial city based on the concept of walk to work, is being developed across an area of 10,000 acres in the State as a part of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.

How much loans disbursed in the State under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana from 2016-17 to 2018-19?

  1. 54,984 crores

  2. 64,984 crores

  3. 74,984 crores

  4. 84,984 crores


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharashtra is the leading State in terms of disbursement of loans under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana. Rupees 64,984 crores loans were disbursed in the State under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana from 2016-17 to 2018-19.

The term Economics is derived from the Greek words "OIKOU" and "Nonos" meaning :

  1. Rule or law of household

  2. Rule or law of the land

  3. Rule or law of the nature

  4. Thumb Rule


Correct Option: A