Which ancient university in MP is mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts as a center of learning?
Answer: C
Ujjayini Mahavihar was an ancient center of learning in Ujjain, mentioned in Buddhist and Jain scriptures.
Q.42Medium
The Orcha Fort complex in MP was built during which period?
Answer: C
Orcha Fort was constructed in the 16th-17th centuries by the Bundela rulers, showcasing medieval Rajput architecture.
Q.43Medium
Which national park in MP is home to the Indian leopard and tiger populations?
Answer: D
All three national parks in MP (Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh) are part of Project Tiger and house significant leopard and tiger populations.
Q.44Medium
The Chanderi sarees and Maheshwar sarees represent which traditional craft tradition of MP?
Answer: A
Both Chanderi and Maheshwar sarees are famous handwoven textiles representing MP's rich weaving tradition and heritage crafts.
Q.45Medium
Which MP chief minister was associated with the 'Bhamashah Nidhi Yojana' economic scheme?
Answer: A
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched various economic schemes in MP, though specific attribution requires verification with 2024-25 records.
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Q.46Medium
The Sanchi Stupa complex contains inscriptions in which ancient script?
Answer: A
The Sanchi Stupa inscriptions are in Brahmi script, the official script during the Mauryan period and clearly visible on the gateways.
Q.47Medium
Which river, originating from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh, flows eastward and is considered sacred in Hindu mythology?
Answer: C
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.
Q.48Medium
The Narmada Valley Project, one of India's largest multipurpose river valley projects, was conceived during which Five-Year Plan?
Answer: C
The Narmada Valley Project was conceptualized during the Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) and involves multiple dams including Sardar Sarovar and Narmada Sagar dams.
Q.49Medium
Which traditional art form of Madhya Pradesh, recognized by UNESCO, involves intricate geometric patterns painted on mud walls?
Answer: A
Gond Art, created by the Gond tribal community of MP, features distinctive geometric patterns and is recognized internationally. It received UNESCO recognition and represents indigenous tribal artistic heritage.
Q.50Medium
Which of the following is the 'Diamond City' of India located in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: C
Panna is known as the 'Diamond City' of India, famous for its diamond mines and the Panna National Park.
Q.51Medium
The Chandela dynasty ruled which region of Central India?
Answer: A
The Chandela dynasty ruled the Bundelkhand region of Central India from the 10th to 13th centuries and built the famous Khajuraho temples.
Q.52Medium
Which fort in Madhya Pradesh is known as the 'Gibraltar of India'?
Answer: B
Gwalior Fort, one of India's most impressive forts, has earned the epithet 'Gibraltar of India' due to its strategic location and impregnable structure.
Q.53Medium
The Satpura Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
Satpura National Park and Tiger Reserve are located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, known for wildlife conservation.
Q.54Medium
Who built the famous Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
Emperor Ashoka built the Sanchi Stupa, one of the oldest stone structures in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during the Mauryan period.
Q.55Medium
The Indore-Ujjain region was historically part of which ancient kingdom?
Answer: A
The Indore-Ujjain region was part of the ancient kingdom of Avanti, one of the major Mahajanapadas mentioned in Buddhist texts.
Q.56Medium
Which Mughal emperor built the Mandu city and its famous monuments?
Answer: C
Mandu was built and developed by the Malwa Sultanate rulers, particularly Ghias-ud-Din Khilji and his successors, featuring Indo-Islamic architecture.
Q.57Medium
The Kanha National Park, famous for Project Tiger, is located in which region of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
Kanha National Park is located in Balaghat and Mandla districts and was one of the first Project Tiger reserves established in 1973.
