Maharashtra state came into existence on:

1 May 1960. The state was formed on 1 May 1960.

How many revenue divisions does Maharashtra have?

6. Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati and Nagpur.

Which is NOT a general problem of agriculture in the state?

Excess irrigation everywhere. Irrigation is inadequate, not excessive.

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharashtra was:

82.3%. The state literacy rate was 82.3%.

The sex ratio of Maharashtra (2011) was:

929. 929 females per 1000 males.

Maharashtra State Board · HSC Commerce · Class 11 (Std XI)

Class 11 Economics Chapter 4: The Economy of Maharashtra

Short notes, key concepts, quick revision and practice MCQs with answers

Maharashtra is one of India's most industrialised and urbanised states. The chapter profiles its features, agriculture, industry and services, and the problems and government measures in each sector.

Key concepts: The Economy of Maharashtra

Formation and administration: Formed on 1 May 1960; 36 districts in 6 revenue divisions (Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, Nagpur).
Key features: Second most populated state (11.24 crore in 2011), third largest by area (about 3.08 lakh sq km), 45.2% urban, sex ratio 929, literacy 82.3%.
Agriculture problems: Small and shrinking landholdings, dry land and poor irrigation, chemical overuse, indebtedness, weak marketing and climate impact.
Government measures: Quality seeds at reasonable rates, more fertilizer outlets, irrigation development and electrification of pumps.
Economic strength: Highest growth in GSDP and per capita income among states in Economic Survey 2016-17.

Quick revision: important points

Mumbai is the state capital and financial hub.
GSDP = Gross State Domestic Product.
Agricultural problems: fragmented holdings, indebtedness, lack of marketing.

Practice MCQs with answers

Maharashtra state came into existence on:
1. 1 May 1960
2. 15 Aug 1947
3. 26 Jan 1950
4. 2 Oct 1956
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Answer: A. 1 May 1960
The state was formed on 1 May 1960.
How many revenue divisions does Maharashtra have?
1. 4
2. 6
3. 8
4. 36
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Answer: B. 6
Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati and Nagpur.
Which is NOT a general problem of agriculture in the state?
1. Small landholdings
2. Agricultural indebtedness
3. Excess irrigation everywhere
4. Lack of marketing facilities
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Answer: C. Excess irrigation everywhere
Irrigation is inadequate, not excessive.
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharashtra was:
1. 72.3%
2. 82.3%
3. 92.3%
4. 62.3%
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Answer: B. 82.3%
The state literacy rate was 82.3%.
The sex ratio of Maharashtra (2011) was:
1. 929
2. 1000
3. 940
4. 895
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Answer: A. 929
929 females per 1000 males.

All Class 11 Economics chapters

Chapter 1: Basic Concepts in Economics
Chapter 2: Money
Chapter 3: Partition Values
Chapter 4: The Economy of Maharashtra
Chapter 5: Rural Development in India
Chapter 6: Population in India
Chapter 7: Unemployment in India
Chapter 8: Poverty in India
Chapter 9: Economic Policy of India since 1991
Chapter 10: Economic Planning in India

Class 11 Economics notes: all chapters