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Which state in India is the second-most populous?
Which state in India is the second-most populous?
Which city is the state capital of Maharashtra?
Which city is the state capital of Maharashtra?
What percentage of Maharashtra's geographical area is covered by forests?
What percentage of Maharashtra's geographical area is covered by forests?
Which Indian state borders Maharashtra to the south?
Which Indian state borders Maharashtra to the south?
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Which river is NOT mentioned as a major river in Maharashtra?
Which river is NOT mentioned as a major river in Maharashtra?
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Which Indian state does NOT border Maharashtra?
Which Indian state does NOT border Maharashtra?
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How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Maharashtra?
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Maharashtra?
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Which city serves as the winter capital of Maharashtra?
Which city serves as the winter capital of Maharashtra?
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What is the share of Maharashtra's economy in India's nominal GDP?
What is the share of Maharashtra's economy in India's nominal GDP?
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What is the significance of the Constitution of India being adopted by the Constituent Assembly instead of Parliament?
What is the significance of the Constitution of India being adopted by the Constituent Assembly instead of Parliament?
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What is the date celebrated as Republic Day in India?
What is the date celebrated as Republic Day in India?
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Where is the original 1950 constitution of India preserved?
Where is the original 1950 constitution of India preserved?
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What did the framers of the Constitution of India do to ensure constitutional autochthony?
What did the framers of the Constitution of India do to ensure constitutional autochthony?
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What does the Constitution of India declare India as?
What does the Constitution of India declare India as?
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Study Notes
Maharashtra State Facts
- Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state, making Maharashtra the second-most populous state in India.
- Mumbai is the state capital of Maharashtra.
- Forests cover 16.47% of Maharashtra's geographical area.
- Karnataka is the Indian state that borders Maharashtra to the south.
Maharashtra Rivers and UNESCO Sites
- Narmada River is NOT mentioned as a major river in Maharashtra.
- Maharashtra has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
State Capitals and Economy
- Nagpur serves as the winter capital of Maharashtra.
- Maharashtra's economy accounts for 14.4% of India's nominal GDP.
Indian Constitution
- The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly instead of Parliament to ensure its legitimacy, as the Assembly was a representative body elected by the people.
- Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th in India.
- The original 1950 constitution of India is preserved in the Parliament of India's library.
- To ensure constitutional autochthony, the framers of the Constitution of India borrowed concepts from other countries but adapted them to India's unique context and needs.
- The Constitution of India declares India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.
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Test your knowledge about the geography, demographics, and culture of Maharashtra, a state in the western peninsular region of India.
