Maharashtra Geography and Economy Quiz
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What is the total number of districts in Maharashtra as per the administrative divisions?

  • 42
  • 40
  • 36 (correct)
  • 30

Which revenue division does not belong to Maharashtra?

  • Pune
  • Kolkata (correct)
  • Nagpur
  • Amaravati

Based on the 2011 census, what was the literacy rate in Maharashtra?

  • 85.0%
  • 80.1%
  • 82.3% (correct)
  • 78.5%

What percentage of Maharashtra's population is urbanized according to the provided information?

<p>45.20% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Maharashtra's population is true according to the 2011 census?

<p>The sex ratio was 929 females for every 100 males. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the share of agriculture and allied activities in the Gross State Value Added (GSVA) for Maharashtra in 2016-17?

<p>12.2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a problem identified in the agricultural sector of Maharashtra?

<p>Poor implementation of urban development plans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which measure has the government not implemented according to the 2017-18 Economic Survey?

<p>Mandating organic farming for all farmers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the declining trend of agriculture's share in GSVA from 2001-02 to 2016-17?

<p>Rise in number of small and marginal farmers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following issues is related to financial challenges in the agricultural sector?

<p>Agricultural indebtedness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Maharashtra Districts

Maharashtra is divided into 36 districts, grouped into 6 revenue divisions.

Maharashtra Population (2011)

Maharashtra's population was 112.4 million in 2011, making it the second-most populous state.

Maharashtra's Size

Maharashtra has a geographical area of about 308,000 square kilometers, ranking third among Indian states.

Maharashtra Urbanization (%)

Maharashtra is a highly urbanized state, with nearly 45% of its population living in urban areas in 2011.

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Maharashtra Literacy Rate (2011)

In 2011, the literacy rate in Maharashtra was 82.3%.

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Agricultural Decline in Maharashtra

The share of agriculture and allied activities in Maharashtra's Gross State Value Added (GSVA) has been decreasing, indicating a decline in the sector's contribution to the state's economy.

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Small and Marginal Farmers

A growing number of farmers in Maharashtra own small or marginal plots of land, leading to challenges in productivity and profitability.

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Land Degradation in Maharashtra

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in Maharashtra's agriculture is damaging the soil, impacting long-term productivity.

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Agricultural Indebtedness

Many farmers in Maharashtra face significant debt due to various reasons like low income, high input costs, and crop failures.

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Maharashtra's APMCs

Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) in Maharashtra aim to improve agricultural marketing by establishing agro-export zones, training centers, and grading/packing facilities.

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