Which fort in Madhya Pradesh is known as the 'Gibraltar of India'?
AMandu Fort
BGwalior Fort
CAsirgarh Fort
DOrchha Fort
Correct Answer:
B. Gwalior Fort
EXPLANATION
Gwalior Fort, one of India's most impressive forts, has earned the epithet 'Gibraltar of India' due to its strategic location and impregnable structure.
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.
In the context of MP's economy, which sector contributes the largest share to the state's GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) as of 2024?
AAgriculture and Allied Activities
BServices Sector
CManufacturing Sector
DMining Sector
Correct Answer:
B. Services Sector
EXPLANATION
As per recent economic data (2023-24), the Services Sector contributes the largest share to MP's GSDP, followed by agriculture and manufacturing, reflecting the state's economic diversification.
Which traditional art form of Madhya Pradesh, recognized by UNESCO, involves intricate geometric patterns painted on mud walls?
AGond Art
BBhil Art
CWarli Art
DMadhubani 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.
The Narmada Valley Project, one of India's largest multipurpose river valley projects, was conceived during which Five-Year Plan?
AFirst Five-Year Plan
BSecond Five-Year Plan
CThird Five-Year Plan
DFourth 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.