Question

The capital of Maharashtra is __________.
A. Pune
B. Mumbai
C. Nashik
D. Nagpur

Answer 1

Hint:Maharashtra is a state that lies in the western peninsular region of India occupying a decent portion of the Deccan Plateau and was formed in 1960. It is the second-most populous state in the country having a population of 112,374,333. It is also the third-largest state in the country having an area of 307,713 sq. km.

Complete answer:
- Option A: Pune is a city in the state of Maharashtra. It is the second-largest city in the state after Mumbai and the eighth-most populous city in the country. The city has also been given the title of ‘most livable city in India’ several times. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option B: Mumbai is a city in the state of Maharashtra and the largest city in the state. It is the second-most populous city in the country after Delhi. It is known as the financial, entertainment, and commercial capital of India. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra state. Hence, this is the correct option.
- Option C: Nashik is a city in Maharashtra and an ancient city. It is one of the Hindu pilgrimage sites and the Kumbh Mela is held here every 12 years. It is also known as the wine capital of India because of the production of wine in the city. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option D: Nagpur is a city in Maharashtra and is the third-largest city in the state. It is known as an orange city because of its production of oranges. It is the winter capital of the state of Maharashtra and also known as the Tiger Capital of India. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Note:The official language of Maharashtra is Marathi. It is the most industrialized state in the country and the state capital is also India’s financial and commercial hub. The state has the largest economy in the country.