The Chanderi saree, a traditional textile from Madhya Pradesh, is known for which distinctive feature?
Answer: B
Chanderi sarees from Chanderi town in Madhya Pradesh are famous for their fine, transparent, and lightweight fabric, often made with cotton and silk.
Q.22Medium
Which fort in Madhya Pradesh served as the capital of the Malwa region and is known as the 'City of Joy'?
Answer: B
Mandu, located in Dhar district, was the capital of the Malwa Sultanate and is famous for its medieval palaces, mosques, and is poetically referred to as the 'City of Joy'.
Q.23Medium
Which Madhya Pradesh district is the largest producer of soybean in India?
Answer: B
# Soybean Production in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is India's agricultural heartland, and identifying its leading soybean-producing district requires knowledge of regional agricultural statistics and crop distribution patterns.
Madhya Pradesh is often called the "Soybean Bowl of India" because it produces the majority of India's soybean crop. The state has favorable agro-climatic conditions, particularly in its Malwa plateau region, which is ideal for soybean cultivation.
Step 2: Identifying the Leading District
Among the given options, Ujjain district (located in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh) is historically the largest producer of soybean in India. This district has consistently maintained high soybean production due to suitable soil conditions, appropriate rainfall patterns, and strong agricultural infrastructure for processing and marketing.
Final Answer: (B) Ujjain is the largest producer of soybean in India, with the district accounting for a significant portion of national soybean output.
Q.24Medium
The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters in Madhya Pradesh are primarily known for which archaeological significance?
Answer: B
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters near Bhopal contain ancient prehistoric rock paintings dating back 30,000 years, making it one of the oldest art galleries of human civilization.
Q.25Medium
Which river basin project in Madhya Pradesh is expected to generate 1450 MW of hydroelectric power?
Answer: A
The Narmada Valley Project is a major multi-purpose project with multiple dams designed to generate hydroelectric power and provide irrigation across the state.
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Q.26Medium
Orchha, a historical town in Madhya Pradesh, was the capital of which kingdom?
Answer: A
Orchha was the capital of the Bundela kingdom and is famous for its palaces, temples, and cenotaphs built by the Bundela rulers.
Q.27Medium
The Holkar dynasty ruled which princely state in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: B
The Holkar dynasty ruled the Indore State from 1728 onwards, making it one of the powerful princely states in Central India.
Q.28Medium
Which national park in Madhya Pradesh is known for tiger conservation and is part of Project Tiger?
Answer: A
Kanha National Park in Mandla district is a premier tiger reserve in India and was instrumental in saving the barasingha (swamp deer) from extinction.
Q.29Medium
Which Mughal emperor visited Mandu and constructed several structures there?
Answer: A
Emperor Akbar visited Mandu and promoted construction during the Mughal period.
Q.30Medium
The Chandela dynasty, known for constructing Khajuraho temples, ruled which region of MP?
Answer: A
The Chandela dynasty ruled Bundelkhand and built the magnificent Khajuraho temple complex.
Q.31Medium
Which city in MP is known as the 'Oxford of Central India'?
Answer: B
Jabalpur is known as the 'Oxford of Central India' due to its educational institutions.
Q.32Medium
The Rani Durgavati, a warrior queen, ruled which region of MP?
Answer: A
Rani Durgavati was the queen of Garha-Katanga (Baghelkhand) and fought against Akbar's forces.
Q.33Medium
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage site in MP?
Answer: C
While Kanha is a national park and important for wildlife, Sanchi, Bhimbetka, and Khajuraho are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Q.34Medium
The Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by which Mauryan emperor?
Answer: B
Emperor Ashoka commissioned the construction of the Sanchi Stupa as a Buddhist monument.
Q.35Medium
Which MP district produces the maximum cotton in India?
Answer: B
Nimar region in MP is one of the major cotton-producing areas in India.
Q.36Medium
Gwalior Fort, one of India's most formidable forts, was built by which dynasty?
Answer: C
Gwalior Fort was built by the Tomara dynasty in the 8th century.
Q.37Medium
The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters provide evidence of which prehistoric period?
Answer: D
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters contain rock paintings and evidence from Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
Q.38Medium
The ancient Ujjain city was ruled by which legendary king mentioned in Sanskrit literature?
Answer: A
Ujjain was the capital of King Vikramaditya, a legendary ruler celebrated in Sanskrit literature and known for his scholarly patronage.
Q.39Medium
Which scheduled tribe population is largest in Madhya Pradesh according to 2021 Census data?
Answer: A
The Gond tribe is the largest scheduled tribe in MP with significant populations in eastern and central regions of the state.
Q.40Medium
The Indore-Manmad Industrial Corridor is also known as which economic zone project?
Answer: B
The PCPIR project aims to develop petrochemical and chemical industries along the Indore-Manmad corridor in MP.
