MPPSC (MP)
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Which Madhya Pradesh city is famous for its diamond mines and is known as the 'Diamond City of India'?
A Indore
B Panna
C Jabalpur
D Gwalior
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.

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The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh were built during the reign of which dynasty?
A Paramara Dynasty
B Chandela Dynasty
C Kalachuri Dynasty
D Tomara 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.

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Q.23 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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Which international boundary does Madhya Pradesh share with another Indian state through the Vindhya Range?
A With Maharashtra
B With Chhattisgarh
C With Rajasthan
D With Gujarat
Correct Answer:  A. With Maharashtra
EXPLANATION

The Vindhya Range forms a natural boundary between MP and Maharashtra, marking a significant geographical and cultural division.

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The concept of 'Bhojpal' as an administrative center relates to which ancient MP kingdom?
A Kalachuri Kingdom
B Paramara Kingdom
C Chandela Kingdom
D Malwa Kingdom
Correct Answer:  B. Paramara Kingdom
EXPLANATION

Bhoj, a Paramara king, established Bhojpal (modern Bhopal) as an administrative and cultural center of the Paramara kingdom.

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Which sculpture period's influence is most evident in Gyaraspur temples of MP?
A Gupta period
B Shunga period
C Kushan period
D Post-Gupta Kalachuri period
Correct Answer:  D. Post-Gupta Kalachuri period
EXPLANATION

The Gyaraspur temples, built in 10th-11th centuries, show strong Post-Gupta Kalachuri period architectural and sculptural influences.

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The 'Malwa Plateau' in MP is geologically significant for which mineral deposits?
A Uranium and Thorium
B Copper and Zinc
C Limestone and Coal
D Iron and Manganese
Correct Answer:  A. Uranium and Thorium
EXPLANATION

The Malwa Plateau contains significant radioactive mineral deposits including uranium and thorium, making it geologically important.

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Which district of MP produces maximum soybean in India?
A Indore
B Ratlam
C Vidisha
D Mandsaur
Correct Answer:  D. Mandsaur
EXPLANATION

Mandsaur district in MP is the largest soybean producing district in India, contributing significantly to national soybean production.

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Q.29 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.30 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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