Maharashtra History and Geography Quiz

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Which of the following kings of Nagpur had their kingdom confiscated by the company due to concerns over succession after their death?

  • Shreemant Maloji Raje Bhosle
  • Raja Raghuji II
  • Shreemant Appasaheb Raje Bhosle (correct)
  • Raja Raghuji III

Which of the following soil types is primarily found in the East Vidarbha region of Maharashtra?

  • Red Soil (correct)
  • Black Cotton Soil
  • Alluvial Soil
  • Yellow Soil

Which soil type is associated with the Konkan region of Maharashtra?

  • Alluvial Soil
  • Yellow Soil
  • Black Cotton Soil (correct)
  • Red Soil

What was the total number of administrative divisions in Maharashtra in 1960?

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Identify the incorrect pairing of soil type and its corresponding region in Maharashtra.

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Nagpur kings confiscated by company

Kings whose kingdoms were taken due to poor succession planning after death.

Maharashtra administrative divisions 1960

Maharashtra had 4 administrative divisions in 1960.

Maharashtra administrative divisions 2020

Maharashtra increased to 8 administrative divisions by 2020.

Black Cotton Soil region

Black Cotton Soil is primarily found in the Konkan Region.

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Yellow Soil location

Yellow Soil is characterized in the Maharashtra Plateau Region.

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Study Notes

Question 10

  • The company government took over the kingdom of Nagpur because the king did not arrange proper succession after his death.
  • Raja Raghuji II was one of the kings of Nagpur.
  • Shreemant Maloji Raje Bhosle was also a king of Nagpur.
  • Raja Raghuji III was also a king of Nagpur.
  • Shreemant Appasaheb Raje Bhosle was another king of Nagpur.

Question 11

  • The total administrative divisions in Maharashtra during 1960 and 2020 were 4 and 8 respectively.

Question 2

  • Matching the types of soil with regions:
    • Black cotton soil is found in the Konkan region.
    • Red soil is found in the Eastern Vidarbha region.
    • Yellow soil is found in the Maharashtra plateau region.
    • Alluvial soil is found in the Sahyadri mountain regions.

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