Which ancient kingdom was known as 'Avanti' in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
Avanti was an ancient kingdom corresponding to the Malwa region of present-day Madhya Pradesh, with its capital at Ujjain.
Q.2Easy
The Sanchi Stupa is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: D
The famous Sanchi Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka, is located in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.3Easy
Which national park in MP is famous for tiger conservation?
Answer: D
Madhya Pradesh has three major tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench, making it one of India's key tiger conservation regions.
Q.4Easy
The Narmada River originates from which location in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.5Easy
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are known for which prehistoric art form?
Answer: B
Bhimbetka in Raisen district contains over 500 rock shelters with prehistoric rock paintings dating back to 30,000 BCE.
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Q.6Easy
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in which year?
Answer: B
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters, occurred on December 3, 1984, at Union Carbide plant.
Q.7Easy
The Narmada Valley Project in Madhya Pradesh is designed to harness water for irrigation and hydroelectric power across how many states?
Answer: B
The Narmada Valley Project encompasses Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra for water resource management and power generation.
Q.8Easy
Which mineral is Madhya Pradesh the largest producer of in India, accounting for over 70% of national production?
Answer: C
Madhya Pradesh is the leading diamond-producing state in India with major reserves in Panna district.
Q.9Easy
The Indore Smart City Project, launched in 2016, is part of which national initiative?
Answer: B
Indore was among the 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission, becoming India's first open-defecation-free city among selected smart cities.
Q.10Easy
The Kumbh Mela is held in Ujjain at the confluence of which two rivers?
Answer: B
The Ujjain Kumbh Mela is held at the confluence of the Shipra and Gambhir rivers, with Shipra being the primary river.
Q.11Easy
Which Madhya Pradesh district is known as the 'Land of Diamonds' due to its significant diamond reserves?
Answer: B
Panna district is renowned for its diamond mines and is often referred to as the 'Land of Diamonds' in India.
Q.12Easy
Which contemporary Madhya Pradesh chief minister launched the 'Ladli Bahna Yojana' in 2023?
Answer: B
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Ladli Bahna Yojana in 2023 as a flagship welfare scheme for women in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.13Easy
Which river is known as the 'Nile of Central India' and flows through Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
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.
Q.14Easy
In which year did Madhya Pradesh achieve the status of a separate state?
Answer: B
Madhya Pradesh was created as a separate state on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
Q.15Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its intricate stone carvings and sculptures?
Answer: B
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, located in Chhatarpur district, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its medieval Hindu and Jain temples with intricate stone carvings.
Q.16Easy
What is the capital of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: C
Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh since 1956 when the state was reorganized. It is also known as the 'City of Lakes'.
Q.17Easy
Which temple in Ujjain is considered one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Hindu mythology?
Answer: B
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is considered one of the most sacred Shaiva temples in India.
Q.18Easy
Which of the following is the capital of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
Bhopal has been the capital of Madhya Pradesh since the state's formation in 1956.
Q.19Easy
The Narmada River, one of India's major rivers, originates from which location in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.20Easy
Which of the following districts in MP is known for diamond mining?
Answer: A
Panna district is famous for its diamond reserves and mining operations in India.
