Questions
41
The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of
Answer: Baji Rao I
42
The salient terms of the Treaty of Salbai concluded in 1782 AD between Poona Darbar and the English was that
Answer: All of the above
43
Who was the first peshwa of the Maratha Empire
Answer: Moropant Trimbak Pingle
44
Name the Peshwa who was the founder of the Peshwa Dynasty
Answer: Balaji Vishwanath
45
In which year the first cotton mill "Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company" was established in Bombay
Answer: 1854
47
Around which year was Haji Ali Dargah of Mumbai first constructed
Answer: 1431 A.D.
48
Who is also known as the "the second founder of the Maratha State."
Answer: Balaji Vishwanath
50
Marathi Language Day is celebrated on birth anniversary of
Answer: Kavishreshtha Kusumagraj
51
Who amongst the following is also known as "Rashtrasant"
Answer: Tukadoji Maharaj
52
Pandita Ramabai opened Sharada Sadan school for widows in the year
Answer: 1889
54
What was the Mokasa system in the administration of Shivaji
Answer: To give Jagirs to officers
56
Which Act in 1960 given the creation of the State of Maharashtra and Gujarat
Answer: Bombay Reorganization Act
57
The institution of Lokayukta was created first in Maharashtra in the year
Answer: 1971
58
Who was the founder of "Manav Dharma Sabha"
Answer: Dadoba Pandurang Tarkhadkar
59
Which Governor of Bombay approved the building of the great sea wall to prevent flooding of low lying areas
Answer: William Hornby
60
What is the logo of the Bombay Natural History Society
Answer: Great Hornbill
