महाराष्ट्रातील सहकारी चळवळीच्या दृष्टीने खालील विधाने विचारात घ्या. (a) महाराष्ट्रामध्ये सहकारी चळवळीची सुरुवात प्राथमिक शेती पतसंस्थेची स्थापनेने 1910 मध्ये झाली. (b) अहमदनगर जिल्ह्यातील प्रवरा येथे पहिला सहकारी साखर कारखाना 1960 मध्ये स्थापन झाला. (c) महानंदा डेअरी ची स्थापना 1989 मध्ये झाली. वरीलपैकी कोणते/ती विधान/ने बरोबर आहे/त?

This question was cancelled (#) in the official MPSC final answer key.

Key Points:
• Note on Official Status: This question was officially cancelled (#) by MPSC in the final answer key due to factual discrepancies in dates across options.
• Analyzing statement (a): The cooperative movement in Maharashtra technically took root under British acts, with early credit societies emerging around 1910–1912.
• Analyzing statement (b): The first cooperative sugar factory in Asia, Pravara Nagar (Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana), was established in 1948 (operational in 1950), *not* in 1960 as incorrectly stated.
• Analyzing statement (c): Mahananda Dairy (Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Dudh Mahasangh) was established in 1976, not 1989.
• Because multiple statements contain historical inaccuracies regarding established years, the question was rightfully cancelled by the commission.
• Key Takeaway: This question was cancelled by MPSC due to incorrect dates provided in the statements.