Maharashtra Economy
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What percentage of the S&P CNX 500 conglomerates have corporate offices in Maharashtra?

  • Around 20%
  • Approximately 30%
  • More than 40% (correct)
  • Less than 10%

What is the capital of Maharashtra?

  • Mumbai (correct)
  • Chennai
  • Kolkata
  • Delhi

Where is India's largest stock exchange located?

  • Delhi
  • Mumbai (correct)
  • Chennai
  • Kolkata

What is the main occupation in many regions of Maharashtra?

<p>Agriculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the conquest of Maharashtra completed by the British?

<p>19th century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the completion of the British conquest of Maharashtra in 1818?

<p>Defeat of Peshwa Bajirao II in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why Mumbai is considered the financial capital of India?

<p>Presence of major banks, financial institutions, and stock exchange (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sector that continues to be the main occupation in many regions of Maharashtra?

<p>Agriculture and allied activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state contributes 20% of the national industrial output in India?

<p>Maharashtra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which century did the British East India Company control Mumbai and use it as one of their main trading posts?

<p>17th century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?

<p>Policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and rural areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established?

<p>12 July 1982 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did NABARD replace when it was established?

<p>Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the authorized share capital of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?

<p>Rs.30,000 crore (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of NABARD's international associates?

<p>Advising and providing monetary aid for the upliftment of people in rural areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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