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WorksheetsMMC Diwali 2024
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word “Diwali” mean in Sanskrit?
Row of lights
Harvest
Victory
Sweet treats
Which special snack is commonly made in Maharashtra during Diwali?
Modak
ShankarPali
Poha
Butter chicken
Why do people light lamps during Diwali?
To honor Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth
To scare away evil spirits
To celebrate the victory of good over evil
All of the above
Where is the famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves located?
Ratnagiri
Nagpur
Aurangabad
Solapur
Which hill station in Maharashtra is known as the “Queen of the Sahyadris”?
Lonavala
Panchgani
Matheran
Mahabaleshwar
At which fort, was Shivaji Maharaj crowned king and adopted the title of "Chhatrapati"?
Sindhudurg
Daulatabad
Raigad
Pratapgad
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is known for his mastery in which genre of Indian classical music?
Carnatic
Hindustani
Western Classical
Folk
In which year did Pandit Bhimsen Joshi receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award?
2001
2002
2008
2010
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was known for popularizing which iconic Hindi song?
Vaishnava Janato
Raghupati Raghav Rajaram
Mile Sur Mera Tumhara
Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum
Which instrument is famously associated with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi's performances?
Tabla
Harmonium
Tanpura
Sarod
Which famous poet and writer, known for his works in Marathi, wrote the song “Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha”?
Acharya Atre
G.D. Madgulkar
Vinda Karandikar
P. L. Deshpande
Where can you find the world’s largest Ganesh statue, which is about 54 feet tall, and is visited by thousands during Ganesh Chaturthi?
Pune
Latur
Kolhapur
Pen
Who was the first Indian to fly an aircraft solo, hailing from Maharashtra and known as the “Father of Indian Aviation”?
J.R.D. Tata
Ratan Tata
Dr. Homi Bhabha
V. Shantaram
Which fort near Pune is known for the famous quote “Gad aala, pan Sinha gela” (We won the fort, but lost a lion) associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his commander Tanaji Malusare?
Raigad
Sinhagad
Shivneri
Pratapgad
Who is the legendary Marathi author known for his humor and wit, often referred to as “Maharashtra’s beloved” and famous for works like Batatyachi Chaal?
V.S. Khandekar
P.L. Deshpande
Vishnu Shirwadkar
Vijay Tendulkar
