MPPSC (MP) — General Studies I
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Q.1 Medium General Studies I
Which traditional art form of Madhya Pradesh, recognized by UNESCO, involves intricate geometric patterns painted on mud walls?
A Gond Art
B Bhil Art
C Warli Art
D Madhubani Art
Correct Answer:  A. Gond Art
EXPLANATION

Gond Art, created by the Gond tribal community of MP, features distinctive geometric patterns and is recognized internationally. It received UNESCO recognition and represents indigenous tribal artistic heritage.

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Q.2 Medium General Studies I
The Narmada Valley Project, one of India's largest multipurpose river valley projects, was conceived during which Five-Year Plan?
A First Five-Year Plan
B Second Five-Year Plan
C Third Five-Year Plan
D Fourth Five-Year Plan
Correct Answer:  C. Third Five-Year Plan
EXPLANATION

The Narmada Valley Project was conceptualized during the Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) and involves multiple dams including Sardar Sarovar and Narmada Sagar dams.

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Q.3 Medium General Studies I
Which river, originating from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh, flows eastward and is considered sacred in Hindu mythology?
A Narmada River
B Tapti River
C Son River
D Mahanadi River
Correct Answer:  C. Son River
EXPLANATION

The Son River originates from Amarkantak plateau and flows eastward. While Narmada also originates from Amarkantak, it flows westward. Son River holds religious significance in Hindu traditions.

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Q.4 Medium General Studies I
The Sanchi Stupa complex contains inscriptions in which ancient script?
A Brahmi script
B Kharosthi script
C Devanagari script
D Gupta script
Correct Answer:  A. Brahmi script
EXPLANATION

The Sanchi Stupa inscriptions are in Brahmi script, the official script during the Mauryan period and clearly visible on the gateways.

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Q.5 Medium General Studies I
Which MP chief minister was associated with the 'Bhamashah Nidhi Yojana' economic scheme?
A Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B Digvijaya Singh
C Arjun Singh
D Uma Bharati
Correct Answer:  A. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
EXPLANATION

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched various economic schemes in MP, though specific attribution requires verification with 2024-25 records.

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Q.6 Medium General Studies I
The Chanderi sarees and Maheshwar sarees represent which traditional craft tradition of MP?
A Weaving
B Pottery
C Embroidery
D Metalwork
Correct Answer:  A. Weaving
EXPLANATION

Both Chanderi and Maheshwar sarees are famous handwoven textiles representing MP's rich weaving tradition and heritage crafts.

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Q.7 Medium General Studies I
Which national park in MP is home to the Indian leopard and tiger populations?
A Pench National Park
B Kanha National Park
C Bandhavgarh National Park
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

All three national parks in MP (Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh) are part of Project Tiger and house significant leopard and tiger populations.

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Q.8 Medium General Studies I
The Orcha Fort complex in MP was built during which period?
A 13th century
B 14th-15th century
C 16th-17th century
D 18th-19th century
Correct Answer:  C. 16th-17th century
EXPLANATION

Orcha Fort was constructed in the 16th-17th centuries by the Bundela rulers, showcasing medieval Rajput architecture.

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Q.9 Medium General Studies I
Which ancient university in MP is mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts as a center of learning?
A Nalanda University
B Ujjain University
C Ujjayini Mahavihar
D Takshashila University
Correct Answer:  C. Ujjayini Mahavihar
EXPLANATION

Ujjayini Mahavihar was an ancient center of learning in Ujjain, mentioned in Buddhist and Jain scriptures.

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Q.10 Medium General Studies I
The Indore-Manmad Industrial Corridor is also known as which economic zone project?
A Delhi-Mumbai Freight Corridor
B Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR)
C Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
D Mumbai-Ahmedabad Industrial Corridor
Correct Answer:  B. Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR)
EXPLANATION

The PCPIR project aims to develop petrochemical and chemical industries along the Indore-Manmad corridor in MP.

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