Which river, originating from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh, flows eastward and is considered sacred in Hindu mythology?

The correct answer is C: Son River. 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.

Which of the following is the 'Diamond City' of India located in Madhya Pradesh?

The correct answer is C: Panna. Panna is known as the 'Diamond City' of India, famous for its diamond mines and the Panna National Park.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh is known for its terracotta figurines and ancient pottery workshops?

The correct answer is C: Bhimbetka. Sanchi Stupa, along with being a major Buddhist monument, has excavation sites revealing ancient pottery and terracotta work from Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods.

Which river is known as the 'Nile of Central India' and flows through Madhya Pradesh?

The correct answer is A: Narmada River. The Narmada River, flowing through Madhya Pradesh for about 1,077 km, is often referred to as the 'Nile of Central India' due to its significance for irrigation and agriculture.

Which ancient kingdom in Madhya Pradesh was known for its administrative excellence and is considered a precursor to the Mauryan Empire?

The correct answer is A: Avanti Kingdom. The Avanti Kingdom, with its capital at Ujjain, was one of the most powerful ancient kingdoms in Madhya Pradesh and was known for its advanced administrative system.

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Q.21 Easy General Studies I

The Narmada Valley Project in Madhya Pradesh is designed to harness water for irrigation and hydroelectric power across how many states?

A Two states

B Three states

C Four states

D Five states

Correct Answer: B. Three states

EXPLANATION

The Narmada Valley Project encompasses Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra for water resource management and power generation.

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Q.22 Easy General Studies I

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in which year?

A 1982

B 1984

C 1986

D 1988

Correct Answer: B. 1984

EXPLANATION

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters, occurred on December 3, 1984, at Union Carbide plant.

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Q.23 Easy General Studies I

The Bhimbetka rock shelters are known for which prehistoric art form?

A Stone sculptures

B Rock paintings

C Cave carvings

D Terracotta figurines

Correct Answer: B. Rock paintings

EXPLANATION

Bhimbetka in Raisen district contains over 500 rock shelters with prehistoric rock paintings dating back to 30,000 BCE.

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Q.24 Easy General Studies I

The Narmada River originates from which location in Madhya Pradesh?

A Amarkantak plateau

B Vindhya range

C Satpura range

D Maikal hills

Correct Answer: A. Amarkantak plateau

EXPLANATION

The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Q.25 Easy General Studies I

Which national park in MP is famous for tiger conservation?

A Kanha National Park

B Bandhavgarh National Park

C Pench National Park

D All of the above

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

EXPLANATION

Madhya Pradesh has three major tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench, making it one of India's key tiger conservation regions.

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Q.26 Easy General Studies I

The Sanchi Stupa is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

A Indore

B Raisen

C Sehore

D Vidisha

Correct Answer: D. Vidisha

EXPLANATION

The famous Sanchi Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka, is located in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Q.27 Easy General Studies I

Which ancient kingdom was known as 'Avanti' in Madhya Pradesh?

A Malwa region

B Bundelkhand region

C Baghelkhand region

D Nimar region

Correct Answer: A. Malwa region

EXPLANATION

Avanti was an ancient kingdom corresponding to the Malwa region of present-day Madhya Pradesh, with its capital at Ujjain.

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