Major Points about Maharashtra

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If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to India and its states. Questions based on different states in India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many Government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know the state you belong to. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Maharashtra in one glance.
Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Maharashtra. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy.
About Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state in the Western part of India. It is the second most populous state in the country. Moreover, it is also the third-largest state by area in India. Maharashtra is currently the wealthiest state by GDP. It also happens to be the most industrialized state in the country.
Maharashtra
Capital &Major CitiesMumbai
Nagpur, Pune,
Aurangabad,
Amravati
Districts36
Formed on1 May 1960
Official
Language		Marathi, Varhadi,
Khandeshi, Konkani.
Known as/forThe largest producer
of sugarcane in India
Physical
Characteristics		– To the west is the narrow Konkan
coastal lowland.
– The Western Ghats, running
north-south, separates
the coast from the interior –
the Deccan plateau.
– The Satpuda, hills along the
northern border, and
the Bhamragad-Chiroli-Gaikhuri
Ranges on the
eastern border serves as
natural limits to the state.
Natural
Vegetation		Tropical moist deciduous, tropical
semi-evergreen, tropical dry deciduous,
tropical thorny vegetation
Major
Rivers		– The Narmada river originates
in Amarkantak, the highest peak
of the Vindhya Range, it flows
westward through Madhya Pradesh,
Maharashtra & Gujarat before
finally ending its journey in the
Gulf of Khambhat
– The Godavari river flowing
from Brahmagiri
Mountain in Maharashtra to
Antarvedi into the Bay of Bengal
– The Krishna river flowing from
Mahabaleshwar
in Maharashtra to Andhra
Pradesh through Karnataka
Major
Regional
Festivals		Holi, Rangapanchami,
Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi,
Nag Panchami, Pola, Diwali
Major
Art
Forms		– Dance – Lavani, Koli Dance,
Dindi, Dhangari Gaja,
Kala Warli Paintings
– Music – Owi, Abhang, Palane,
Marathi Natya Sangeet
Industry– Oldest & Largest cotton
textile industry.
– Petrochemical, edible oils
processing, fruit canning
& preservation, processed
forest products, manufacture of
agricultural implements,
transport equipment,
rubber products,
electric & oil pumps,
lathes, compressors,
sugar mill machinery,
typewriters, refrigerators,
electronic equipment,
& television and radio sets,
automobiles
MineralsManganese, coal, iron ore,
limestone, copper, bauxite,
silica sand, common salt,
bituminous coal, petroleum
AgricultureJowar (grain sorghum), millet,
and pulses (legumes), Rice,
Wheat, Cotton, tobacco, &
peanuts (groundnuts),
Mangoes, Cashew nuts,
bananas & oranges
Geographical
Indications		Kolhapuri chappals & Jaggery,
Ratnagiri & Devgad Hapus,
Mahabaleshwar’s
strawberries, Nashik’s grapes,
Nashik Valley wine, Jalgaon’s
brinjals, Nagpur’s oranges,
Solapur Chaddar, Solapur
Terry towel, Puneri Pagadi,
Paithani sarees & fabrics,
Warli painting, Marathwada’s
Kesar mango, Dahanu
Gholvad chikoo, Jalgaon
banana, Mulshi Ambemohar
rice & Bhiwapur chili
State
Animal		Giant
Squirrel
State
Bird		Green
Imperial
Pigeon
State
Flower		Jarul
State
Tree		Mango
World
Heritage
Sites		Western Ghats,
Ajanta Caves,
Chhatrapati
Shivaji Terminus,
Elephanta Caves,
Ellora Caves
Ramsar
Sites		—
Biodiversity
Hotspots		Western Ghats
Bird
Sanctuaries		Mayani Bird Sanctuary,
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
National
Parks		Gugamal National Park
Navegaon National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Tadoba National Park
Pench National Park
Chandoli National Park
Biosphere
Reserve		—
Wildlife
Sanctuaries		Amba Barwa WLS
Andhari WLS
Aner Dam WLS
Bhamragarh WLS
Bhimashankar WLS
Bor WLS Chaprala WLS
Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS
Dnyanganga WLS
Gautala- Autram Ghat  WLS
Great Indian Bustard WLS
Jaikwadi WLS
Kalsubai Harishchandragad WLS
Karnala WLS
Karanja Sohal Blackbuck WLS
Katepurna WLS
Koyana WLS, Lonar WLS
Malvan Marine WLS
Mansingdeo WLS
Mayureswar Supe WLS
Melghat WLS, Nagzira WLS
Naigaon Mayur WLS
Nandur Madhyameshwar WLS
Narnala Bird WLS
Navegaon WLS, New Bor WLS
New Nagzira WLS
Painganga WLS, Phansad WLS
Radhanagari WLS
Sagareshwar WLS, Tansa WLS
Thane Creek Flamingo WLS
Tipeshwar WLS
Tungareshwar WLS, Yawal WLS
Yedsi Ramlin Ghat WLS
Umred-Kharngla WLS, Wan WLS
(Wildlife Sanctuaries List – India)
Tiger
Reserve		Melghat, Tadoba-Andhari, Pench,
Sahyadri, Navegaon-Nagzira, Bor
Elephant
Reserve		—
Marine
Protected
Area		Malvan Marine, Thane
Creek Flamingo

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