Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire in Central India?
AShivaji Maharaj
BBaji Rao I
CMalhar Rao Holkar
DRanoji Rao Sindia
Correct Answer:
A. Shivaji Maharaj
EXPLANATION
Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire, though his major influence was in Western India, but his successors and generals like the Holkars and Scindias controlled significant parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Khajuraho temples are located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
AChhatarpur
BDamoh
CPanna
DTikamgarh
Correct Answer:
A. Chhatarpur
EXPLANATION
Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are situated in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh and represent the finest example of Chandela dynasty architecture.
Which Madhya Pradesh city is famous for its diamond mines and is known as the 'Diamond City of India'?
AIndore
BPanna
CJabalpur
DGwalior
Correct Answer:
B. Panna
EXPLANATION
Panna district in MP is renowned for its diamond reserves and mining operations, earning it the nickname 'Diamond City of India'. It has been a major source of diamonds for centuries.
The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh were built during the reign of which dynasty?
AParamara Dynasty
BChandela Dynasty
CKalachuri Dynasty
DTomara Dynasty
Correct Answer:
B. Chandela Dynasty
EXPLANATION
The magnificent Khajuraho temple complex was constructed by the Chandela Dynasty between the 10th and 12th centuries, representing the pinnacle of medieval Indian temple architecture.