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Statewise GK · Q419

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 419

Q419

What is the Demonym for the people of Maharashtra?

A.
Marathis
B.
Punekars
C.
Maharashtrian
Answer
D.
Mumbaikar

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Maharashtrian is the Demonym for the people of Maharashtra. The demonym Indian applies to nationals of the present-day Republic of India, but also to people residing outside of India, who are called Overseas Indians; before the partition of India in 1947, the demonym applied to all nationals residing in the entirety of British India.