Q.1
Easy
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.
Q.2
Easy
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.
Q.3
Easy
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.
Q.4
Easy
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.
Q.5
Easy
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.
Q.6
Easy
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in which year?
Explanation:
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters, occurred on December 3, 1984, at Union Carbide plant.
Q.7
Easy
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.
Q.8
Easy
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.
Q.9
Easy
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.
Q.10
Easy
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.
