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Q.61
Easy
General Studies I
Which of the following districts in MP is known for diamond mining?
APanna
BJabalpur
CBalaghat
DSeoni
Explanation:
Panna district is famous for its diamond reserves and mining operations in India.
Q.62
Easy
General Studies I
Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are located in which district of MP?
AChhatarpur
BDamoh
CTikamgarh
DSagar
Correct Answer:
A. ChhatarpurExplanation:
The Khajuraho temples, built by the Chandela dynasty, are located in Chhatarpur district.
Q.63
Medium
General Studies I
Which Mughal emperor visited Mandu and constructed several structures there?
AAkbar
BJahangir
CShah Jahan
DAurangzeb
Explanation:
Emperor Akbar visited Mandu and promoted construction during the Mughal period.
Q.64
Medium
General Studies I
The Chandela dynasty, known for constructing Khajuraho temples, ruled which region of MP?
ABundelkhand
BMalwa
CBaghelkhand
DNimar
Correct Answer:
A. BundelkhandExplanation:
The Chandela dynasty ruled Bundelkhand and built the magnificent Khajuraho temple complex.
Q.65
Medium
General Studies I
Which city in MP is known as the 'Oxford of Central India'?
AIndore
BJabalpur
CBhopal
DGwalior
Correct Answer:
B. JabalpurExplanation:
Jabalpur is known as the 'Oxford of Central India' due to its educational institutions.
Q.66
Medium
General Studies I
The Rani Durgavati, a warrior queen, ruled which region of MP?
AGarha-Katanga
BMalwa
CBundelkhand
DGwalior
Correct Answer:
A. Garha-KatangaExplanation:
Rani Durgavati was the queen of Garha-Katanga (Baghelkhand) and fought against Akbar's forces.
Q.67
Medium
General Studies I
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage site in MP?
ASanchi Stupa
BBhimbetka Rock Shelters
CKanha National Park
DKhajuraho Temples
Correct Answer:
C. Kanha National ParkExplanation:
While Kanha is a national park and important for wildlife, Sanchi, Bhimbetka, and Khajuraho are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Q.68
Medium
General Studies I
The Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by which Mauryan emperor?
AChandragupta Maurya
BAshoka
CBindusara
DSamprati
Correct Answer:
B. AshokaExplanation:
Emperor Ashoka commissioned the construction of the Sanchi Stupa as a Buddhist monument.
Q.69
Medium
General Studies I
Which MP district produces the maximum cotton in India?
AIndore
BNimar
CKhandwa
DKhimad
Explanation:
Nimar region in MP is one of the major cotton-producing areas in India.
Q.70
Medium
General Studies I
Gwalior Fort, one of India's most formidable forts, was built by which dynasty?
AKachwaha dynasty
BParamara dynasty
CTomara dynasty
DHolkar dynasty
Correct Answer:
C. Tomara dynastyExplanation:
Gwalior Fort was built by the Tomara dynasty in the 8th century.
