Which river is known as the 'Nile of Central India'?
Answer: A
The Narmada River is often referred to as the 'Nile of Central India' due to its significant role in irrigation and agriculture in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.102Easy
Khajuraho temples are located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are situated in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh and represent the finest example of Chandela dynasty architecture.
Q.103Easy
Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire in Central India?
Answer: A
Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire, though his major influence was in Western India, but his successors and generals like the Holkars and Scindias controlled significant parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.104Medium
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.105Medium
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.
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Q.106Medium
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.107Medium
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.108Medium
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.109Medium
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.110Medium
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.111Medium
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.
Q.112Hard
Banasthali Temple, an important pilgrimage site, is located in which district?
Answer: C
Banasthali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, is located in Vidisha district and is an important pilgrimage and tourism destination.
Q.113Hard
Which independence freedom fighter from Madhya Pradesh led the Jhabua Rebellion?
Answer: B
Rani Avantibai of Ramgarh (Jhabua region) led a significant rebellion against British colonial rule in the 19th century in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.114Hard
The Holkar dynasty and Sindia dynasty were associated with which administrative region of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: A
The Holkar dynasty ruled Indore and the Malwa region, while the Sindia dynasty ruled Gwalior and surrounding areas. Both were major Maratha powers in MP.
Q.115Hard
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh was built during the Paramara dynasty?
Answer: D
Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela dynasty, not Paramara. However, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters and Sanchi Stupa are also UNESCO sites. Khajuraho is the most significant from 10th-11th century.
Q.116Hard
The Narmada Basin Development Project in Madhya Pradesh involves the construction of multiple dams. Which is the largest?
Answer: A
Indira Sagar Dam is one of the largest dams on the Narmada River and is located in Madhya Pradesh, part of the major Narmada Basin Development Project.
Q.117Hard
Which ancient university in Madhya Pradesh region was a major center of learning during the Gupta period?
Answer: A
Ujjain was an important center of learning and culture during the Gupta period, known for mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, though Nalanda was the most famous university of ancient India.
