Q.1
Hard
Which is the highest peak in Madhya Pradesh?
A Dhoopgarh
B Janapav
C Chandranath
D Amarkantak
Correct Answer:
A. Dhoopgarh Explanation:
Dhoopgarh in the Pachmarhi range is the highest peak in Madhya Pradesh at an altitude of 1,350 meters.
Q.2
Hard
The Chandela dynasty was known for building which architectural style of temples?
A Dravidian style
B Nagara style
C Indo-Islamic style
D Vesara style
Correct Answer:
B. Nagara style Explanation:
The Chandela dynasty built temples in the Nagara architectural style, of which Khajuraho temples are the finest examples.
Q.3
Hard
Which MP city hosted the Khajuraho Dance Festival for the first time in modern era?
A Indore
B Bhopal
C Khajuraho
D Gwalior
Correct Answer:
C. Khajuraho Explanation:
The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held annually in Khajuraho, celebrating classical Indian dance forms against the backdrop of the temples.
Q.4
Hard
Which state shares the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh?
A Uttar Pradesh
B Maharashtra
C Rajasthan
D Gujarat
Correct Answer:
A. Uttar Pradesh Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh shares the longest border with Madhya Pradesh, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Q.5
Hard
Which Mughal emperor built the Mandu Fort complex in Madhya Pradesh, known for its Afghan architectural style?
A Akbar
B Babur
C Aurangzeb
D Shah Jahan
Explanation:
Though Mandu was primarily developed by Afghan sultans of the Malwa region, Babur visited and documented its architectural significance during his campaigns.
Q.6
Hard
The Garkhadi script found in Madhya Pradesh's inscriptions belongs to which historical period?
A Vedic period
B Mauryan period
C Gupta period
D Harappan period
Correct Answer:
C. Gupta period Explanation:
Garkhadi script is associated with the Gupta period and has been found in various inscriptions in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.7
Hard
Which ancient university in Madhya Pradesh was a center of Buddhist learning and is mentioned in Chinese traveler accounts?
A Ujjain University
B Nalanda-like institution at Sanchi
C Avanti University at Ujjain
D Taxila branch in Malwa
Correct Answer:
C. Avanti University at Ujjain Explanation:
Ujjain was a major center of learning with an ancient university that attracted scholars from across Asia and is documented in historical texts.
Q.8
Hard
The Paramara dynasty in Madhya Pradesh was founded by which ruler who captured Ujjain?
A Vikramaditya
B Upendra
C Munja
D Bhoj
Explanation:
Munja (Vakpati) of the Paramara dynasty captured Ujjain and made it the capital of their kingdom in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.9
Hard
Which Indore-based industrialist is credited with the development of Indore's textile industry in the early 20th century?
A Ghanshyam Das Birla
B Jawaharlal Nehru
C Seth Hukumchand
D Rammohan Roy
Correct Answer:
C. Seth Hukumchand Explanation:
Seth Hukumchand was a pioneering industrialist who established textile mills and contributed significantly to Indore's industrial development.
Q.10
Hard
The Malwa Plateau in Madhya Pradesh is primarily known for cultivation of which crop?
A Rice and Sugarcane
B Wheat and Gram
C Tea and Coffee
D Coconut and Arecanut
Correct Answer:
B. Wheat and Gram Explanation:
The Malwa Plateau region is known for wheat and gram (chickpea) cultivation, making it an important agricultural zone for these pulses and cereals.
