Which river, originating from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh, flows eastward and is considered sacred in Hindu mythology?
ANarmada River
BTapti River
CSon River
DMahanadi River
Correct Answer: C. Son River
Explanation:
The Son River originates from Amarkantak plateau and flows eastward. While Narmada also originates from Amarkantak, it flows westward. Son River holds religious significance in Hindu traditions.
The Narmada Valley Project, one of India's largest multipurpose river valley projects, was conceived during which Five-Year Plan?
AFirst Five-Year Plan
BSecond Five-Year Plan
CThird Five-Year Plan
DFourth Five-Year Plan
Correct Answer: C. Third Five-Year Plan
Explanation:
The Narmada Valley Project was conceptualized during the Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) and involves multiple dams including Sardar Sarovar and Narmada Sagar dams.
Which traditional art form of Madhya Pradesh, recognized by UNESCO, involves intricate geometric patterns painted on mud walls?
AGond Art
BBhil Art
CWarli Art
DMadhubani Art
Correct Answer: A. Gond Art
Explanation:
Gond Art, created by the Gond tribal community of MP, features distinctive geometric patterns and is recognized internationally. It received UNESCO recognition and represents indigenous tribal artistic heritage.