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.

In which year did Madhya Pradesh achieve the status of a separate state?

The correct answer is B: 1956. Madhya Pradesh was created as a separate state on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.

Which Mughal emperor visited Mandu and constructed several structures there?

The correct answer is A: Akbar. Emperor Akbar visited Mandu and promoted construction during the Mughal period.

Which sculpture period's influence is most evident in Gyaraspur temples of MP?

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

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.

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Q.21 Easy General Studies I

The Kumbh Mela is held in Ujjain at the confluence of which two rivers?

A Narmada and Tapti

B Shipra and Gambhir

C Betwa and Ken

D Tons and Sone

Correct Answer: B. Shipra and Gambhir

EXPLANATION

The Ujjain Kumbh Mela is held at the confluence of the Shipra and Gambhir rivers, with Shipra being the primary river.

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Q.22 Easy General Studies I

The Indore Smart City Project, launched in 2016, is part of which national initiative?

A Swachh Bharat Mission

B Smart Cities Mission

C Make in India

D Digital India

Correct Answer: B. Smart Cities Mission

EXPLANATION

Indore was among the 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission, becoming India's first open-defecation-free city among selected smart cities.

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Q.23 Easy General Studies I

Which mineral is Madhya Pradesh the largest producer of in India, accounting for over 70% of national production?

A Manganese ore

B Bauxite

C Diamond

D Limestone

Correct Answer: C. Diamond

EXPLANATION

Madhya Pradesh is the leading diamond-producing state in India with major reserves in Panna district.

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Q.24 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.25 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.26 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.27 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.28 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.29 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.30 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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