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in General Studies I
Q.51
Hard
General Studies I
Which Indore-based industrialist is credited with the development of Indore's textile industry in the early 20th century?
AGhanshyam Das Birla
BJawaharlal Nehru
CSeth Hukumchand
DRammohan Roy
Correct Answer:
C. Seth HukumchandExplanation:
Seth Hukumchand was a pioneering industrialist who established textile mills and contributed significantly to Indore's industrial development.
Q.52
Medium
General Studies I
The Holkar dynasty ruled which princely state in Madhya Pradesh?
AGwalior State
BIndore State
CRewa State
DDewas State
Correct Answer:
B. Indore StateExplanation:
The Holkar dynasty ruled the Indore State from 1728 onwards, making it one of the powerful princely states in Central India.
Q.53
Easy
General Studies I
Which temple in Ujjain is considered one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Hindu mythology?
AVikram Mandir
BMahakaleshwar Temple
CBhaiyaji Ka Mandir
DKal Bhairav Temple
Correct Answer:
B. Mahakaleshwar TempleExplanation:
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is considered one of the most sacred Shaiva temples in India.
Q.54
Hard
General Studies I
The Malwa Plateau in Madhya Pradesh is primarily known for cultivation of which crop?
ARice and Sugarcane
BWheat and Gram
CTea and Coffee
DCoconut and Arecanut
Correct Answer:
B. Wheat and GramExplanation:
The Malwa Plateau region is known for wheat and gram (chickpea) cultivation, making it an important agricultural zone for these pulses and cereals.
Q.55
Hard
General Studies I
Which artist, associated with the Indian Independence movement, was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh?
AM.F. Husain
BRaja Ravi Varma
CNandalal Bose
DAmrita Sher-Gil
Correct Answer:
A. M.F. HusainExplanation:
M.F. Husain, one of India's most renowned modern artists, was born in Indore and is known for his contributions to contemporary Indian art.
Q.56
Hard
General Studies I
The Sindhi settlement in Madhya Pradesh post-1947 contributed significantly to which sector?
AAgriculture
BHandicrafts and Trading
CMining
DForestry
Correct Answer:
B. Handicrafts and TradingExplanation:
The Sindhi community that settled in Madhya Pradesh after the Partition became prominent in handicrafts, textiles, and trading activities.
Q.57
Medium
General Studies I
Which national park in Madhya Pradesh is known for tiger conservation and is part of Project Tiger?
AKanha National Park
BVan Vihar National Park
CSatpura National Park
DMadhav National Park
Correct Answer:
A. Kanha National ParkExplanation:
Kanha National Park in Mandla district is a premier tiger reserve in India and was instrumental in saving the barasingha (swamp deer) from extinction.
Q.58
Hard
General Studies I
The Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh is unique for being one of India's first national parks. In which year was it established?
Explanation:
Satpura National Park was established in 1981 and is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, wild elephants, and gaur.
Q.59
Easy
General Studies I
Which of the following is the capital of Madhya Pradesh?
ABhopal
BIndore
CJabalpur
DGwalior
Correct Answer:
A. BhopalExplanation:
Bhopal has been the capital of Madhya Pradesh since the state's formation in 1956.
Q.60
Easy
General Studies I
The Narmada River, one of India's major rivers, originates from which location in Madhya Pradesh?
AAmarkantak plateau
BVindhya Range
CSatpura Range
DJabalpur region
Correct Answer:
A. Amarkantak plateauExplanation:
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
