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Q.1
Easy
General Studies I
Which ancient kingdom was known as 'Avanti' in Madhya Pradesh?
AMalwa region
BBundelkhand region
CBaghelkhand region
DNimar region
Correct Answer:
A. Malwa regionExplanation:
Avanti was an ancient kingdom corresponding to the Malwa region of present-day Madhya Pradesh, with its capital at Ujjain.
Q.2
Easy
General Studies I
The Sanchi Stupa is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
AIndore
BRaisen
CSehore
DVidisha
Correct Answer:
D. VidishaExplanation:
The famous Sanchi Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka, is located in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.3
Easy
General Studies I
Which national park in MP is famous for tiger conservation?
AKanha National Park
BBandhavgarh National Park
CPench National Park
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the aboveExplanation:
Madhya Pradesh has three major tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench, making it one of India's key tiger conservation regions.
Q.4
Easy
General Studies I
The Narmada River originates from which location in Madhya Pradesh?
AAmarkantak plateau
BVindhya range
CSatpura range
DMaikal hills
Correct Answer:
A. Amarkantak plateauExplanation:
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.5
Easy
General Studies I
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are known for which prehistoric art form?
AStone sculptures
BRock paintings
CCave carvings
DTerracotta figurines
Correct Answer:
B. Rock paintingsExplanation:
Bhimbetka in Raisen district contains over 500 rock shelters with prehistoric rock paintings dating back to 30,000 BCE.
Q.6
Easy
General Studies I
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
General Studies I
The Narmada Valley Project in Madhya Pradesh is designed to harness water for irrigation and hydroelectric power across how many states?
ATwo states
BThree states
CFour states
DFive states
Correct Answer:
B. Three statesExplanation:
The Narmada Valley Project encompasses Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra for water resource management and power generation.
Q.8
Easy
General Studies I
Which mineral is Madhya Pradesh the largest producer of in India, accounting for over 70% of national production?
AManganese ore
BBauxite
CDiamond
DLimestone
Correct Answer:
C. DiamondExplanation:
Madhya Pradesh is the leading diamond-producing state in India with major reserves in Panna district.
Q.9
Easy
General Studies I
The Indore Smart City Project, launched in 2016, is part of which national initiative?
ASwachh Bharat Mission
BSmart Cities Mission
CMake in India
DDigital India
Correct Answer:
B. Smart Cities MissionExplanation:
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
General Studies I
The Kumbh Mela is held in Ujjain at the confluence of which two rivers?
ANarmada and Tapti
BShipra and Gambhir
CBetwa and Ken
DTons and Sone
Correct Answer:
B. Shipra and GambhirExplanation:
The Ujjain Kumbh Mela is held at the confluence of the Shipra and Gambhir rivers, with Shipra being the primary river.
