Q.31
Medium
Which city in MP is known as the 'Oxford of Central India'?
A Indore
B Jabalpur
C Bhopal
D Gwalior
Correct Answer:
B. Jabalpur Explanation:
Jabalpur is known as the 'Oxford of Central India' due to its educational institutions.
Q.32
Medium
The Rani Durgavati, a warrior queen, ruled which region of MP?
A Garha-Katanga
B Malwa
C Bundelkhand
D Gwalior
Correct Answer:
A. Garha-Katanga Explanation:
Rani Durgavati was the queen of Garha-Katanga (Baghelkhand) and fought against Akbar's forces.
Q.33
Medium
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage site in MP?
A Sanchi Stupa
B Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
C Kanha National Park
D Khajuraho Temples
Correct Answer:
C. Kanha National Park Explanation:
While Kanha is a national park and important for wildlife, Sanchi, Bhimbetka, and Khajuraho are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Q.34
Medium
The Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by which Mauryan emperor?
A Chandragupta Maurya
B Ashoka
C Bindusara
D Samprati
Correct Answer:
B. Ashoka Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka commissioned the construction of the Sanchi Stupa as a Buddhist monument.
Q.35
Medium
Which MP district produces the maximum cotton in India?
A Indore
B Nimar
C Khandwa
D Khimad
Explanation:
Nimar region in MP is one of the major cotton-producing areas in India.
Q.36
Medium
Gwalior Fort, one of India's most formidable forts, was built by which dynasty?
A Kachwaha dynasty
B Paramara dynasty
C Tomara dynasty
D Holkar dynasty
Correct Answer:
C. Tomara dynasty Explanation:
Gwalior Fort was built by the Tomara dynasty in the 8th century.
Q.37
Medium
The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters provide evidence of which prehistoric period?
A Paleolithic era
B Mesolithic era
C Neolithic era
D All of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above Explanation:
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters contain rock paintings and evidence from Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
Q.38
Medium
The ancient Ujjain city was ruled by which legendary king mentioned in Sanskrit literature?
A Vikramaditya
B Ashoka
C Chandragupta
D Samudra Gupta
Correct Answer:
A. Vikramaditya Explanation:
Ujjain was the capital of King Vikramaditya, a legendary ruler celebrated in Sanskrit literature and known for his scholarly patronage.
Q.39
Medium
Which scheduled tribe population is largest in Madhya Pradesh according to 2021 Census data?
A Gond tribe
B Bhil tribe
C Kol tribe
D Baiga tribe
Correct Answer:
A. Gond tribe Explanation:
The Gond tribe is the largest scheduled tribe in MP with significant populations in eastern and central regions of the state.
Q.40
Medium
The Indore-Manmad Industrial Corridor is also known as which economic zone project?
A Delhi-Mumbai Freight Corridor
B Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR)
C Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
D Mumbai-Ahmedabad Industrial Corridor
Correct Answer:
B. Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) Explanation:
The PCPIR project aims to develop petrochemical and chemical industries along the Indore-Manmad corridor in MP.
