MPSC Quiz: GK Questions
This MPSC quiz has 15 exam-style GK questions with answers and quick explanations, updated for 2026. Attempt it, check your score instantly, then revise from the answer key.
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This MPSC quiz has 15 questions for candidates preparing for Maharashtra Public Service Commission exams such as Rajyaseva, combined Group B and Group C, and other state-level recruitment tests. It blends Maharashtra-specific general knowledge with the national topics every MPSC paper includes: social reformers, Maratha history, the state's rivers and geography, wildlife reserves, and key Articles of the Constitution.
The level is medium to hard. Questions are written so that the options are close, for instance Shivneri against Raigad, or Satyashodhak Samaj against Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, because MPSC papers often test exactly these pairs. Each answer has an explanation that settles the confusion and adds a related fact.
Use it as a quick revision round: attempt all 15, check the answer key, and note any topic where you hesitated, such as district locations or reformers' organisations. Revisiting it every few days works well as an MPSC daily quiz habit. For wider MPSC general knowledge practice, move on to our UPSC and IAS GK sets for national history and polity, and to the current affairs pages for recent events.
A fact worth knowing: Lonar Lake in Buldhana district sits inside a crater left by a meteorite impact. It is both a National Geological Monument and a Ramsar wetland.
MPSC GK questions with answers
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Who founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in Pune in 1873?
- B. R. Ambedkar
- Jyotirao Phule
- Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
- Mahadev Govind Ranade
Answer: Jyotirao Phule. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers' Society) to fight caste discrimination. His book Gulamgiri also appeared in 1873.
Which river is often called the 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South)?
- Krishna
- Bhima
- Tapi
- Godavari
Answer: Godavari. The Godavari rises at Trimbakeshwar near Nashik and is the longest river of peninsular India, which earns it the name Dakshin Ganga.
Which is the highest peak in Maharashtra?
- Kalsubai
- Mahabaleshwar
- Salher
- Torna
Answer: Kalsubai. Kalsubai, at 1,646 m in Akole taluka of Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) district, is called the 'Everest of Maharashtra'. Salher is the state's highest fort.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation in 1674 took place at which fort?
- Shivneri
- Sinhagad
- Raigad
- Pratapgad
Answer: Raigad. Shivaji Maharaj was crowned at Raigad in 1674, which became his capital. Shivneri, near Junnar, is his birthplace.
The Ajanta caves are located in which district of Maharashtra?
- Pune
- Nashik
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
- Jalgaon
Answer: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad). Ajanta lies in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, renamed from Aurangabad in 2023. The Ellora caves are in the same district; both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Who gave the slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Bipin Chandra Pal
Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Lokmanya Tilak, born in Ratnagiri district, popularised the slogan. He also turned Ganeshotsav and Shivaji Jayanti into public festivals to build national feeling.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is in which district of Maharashtra?
- Nagpur
- Gadchiroli
- Amravati
- Chandrapur
Answer: Chandrapur. Tadoba-Andhari is in Chandrapur district. It combines Tadoba National Park, declared in 1955, with the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
Lonar Lake, formed by a meteorite impact, is in which district?
- Akola
- Buldhana
- Washim
- Jalna
Answer: Buldhana. Lonar, a saline soda lake in Buldhana district, sits in a crater made by a meteorite. It is a National Geological Monument and a Ramsar site.
Who founded the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha in Bombay in 1924?
- B. R. Ambedkar
- Jyotirao Phule
- Vitthal Ramji Shinde
- Shahu Maharaj
Answer: B. R. Ambedkar. Dr B. R. Ambedkar set it up to spread education and improve the social and economic condition of the depressed classes. Jyotirao Phule, by contrast, founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873.
Which Article of the Constitution provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and the states, including the MPSC?
- Article 280
- Article 324
- Article 315
- Article 343
Answer: Article 315. Article 315 creates the UPSC and State Public Service Commissions. Article 280 covers the Finance Commission and 324 the Election Commission.
Who was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra after the state was formed in 1960?
- Vasantrao Naik
- Yashwantrao Chavan
- Morarji Desai
- Shankarrao Chavan
Answer: Yashwantrao Chavan. Yashwantrao Chavan became the first Chief Minister on 1 May 1960. Morarji Desai had earlier been Chief Minister of the old Bombay State.
The Krishna river rises near which hill station of Maharashtra?
- Matheran
- Lonavala
- Panchgani
- Mahabaleshwar
Answer: Mahabaleshwar. The Krishna rises at Mahabaleshwar in Satara district and flows east through Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to the Bay of Bengal.
In which year did Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule start their first school for girls at Bhide Wada in Pune?
- 1857
- 1873
- 1885
- 1848
Answer: 1848. The school opened on 1 January 1848, with Savitribai Phule as a teacher. She is widely regarded as India's first woman teacher.
Which Peshwa's defeat in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1818) ended Peshwa rule?
- Baji Rao I
- Baji Rao II
- Madhavrao I
- Nana Saheb
Answer: Baji Rao II. Baji Rao II surrendered to the British in 1818 and was pensioned off to Bithoor near Kanpur. His adopted son Nana Saheb later led the 1857 revolt at Kanpur.
The Koyna Dam, a major hydroelectric project, is in which district?
- Satara
- Sangli
- Kolhapur
- Ratnagiri
Answer: Satara. The Koyna Dam stands at Koynanagar in Satara district. The Koyna river rises at Mahabaleshwar and is a tributary of the Krishna.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this MPSC quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer. You can finish in about 5 to 7 minutes.
Can I play the MPSC quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free and needs no login or registration. Your score appears instantly and you can replay it whenever you like.
Does this quiz cover Maharashtra-specific GK for MPSC?
Yes. Most questions are on Maharashtra's history, reformers, rivers, peaks, forts, caves and wildlife, and the rest cover national polity and history that MPSC papers include. Explanations add related facts for quick revision.
Where can I see the answers to these MPSC GK questions?
Every answer, with a short explanation, is listed in the answer key on this page. Play the quiz first for a fair score, then open the key to revise what you missed.