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Q.81
Medium
General Studies I
The ancient Ujjain city was ruled by which legendary king mentioned in Sanskrit literature?
AVikramaditya
BAshoka
CChandragupta
DSamudra Gupta
Correct Answer:
A. VikramadityaExplanation:
Ujjain was the capital of King Vikramaditya, a legendary ruler celebrated in Sanskrit literature and known for his scholarly patronage.
Q.82
Medium
General Studies I
Which scheduled tribe population is largest in Madhya Pradesh according to 2021 Census data?
AGond tribe
BBhil tribe
CKol tribe
DBaiga tribe
Correct Answer:
A. Gond tribeExplanation:
The Gond tribe is the largest scheduled tribe in MP with significant populations in eastern and central regions of the state.
Q.83
Medium
General Studies I
The Indore-Manmad Industrial Corridor is also known as which economic zone project?
ADelhi-Mumbai Freight Corridor
BPetroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR)
CWestern Dedicated Freight Corridor
DMumbai-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.
Q.84
Medium
General Studies I
Which ancient university in MP is mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts as a center of learning?
ANalanda University
BUjjain University
CUjjayini Mahavihar
DTakshashila University
Correct Answer:
C. Ujjayini MahaviharExplanation:
Ujjayini Mahavihar was an ancient center of learning in Ujjain, mentioned in Buddhist and Jain scriptures.
Q.85
Medium
General Studies I
The Orcha Fort complex in MP was built during which period?
A13th century
B14th-15th century
C16th-17th century
D18th-19th century
Correct Answer:
C. 16th-17th centuryExplanation:
Orcha Fort was constructed in the 16th-17th centuries by the Bundela rulers, showcasing medieval Rajput architecture.
Q.86
Medium
General Studies I
Which national park in MP is home to the Indian leopard and tiger populations?
APench National Park
BKanha National Park
CBandhavgarh National Park
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the aboveExplanation:
All three national parks in MP (Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh) are part of Project Tiger and house significant leopard and tiger populations.
Q.87
Medium
General Studies I
The Chanderi sarees and Maheshwar sarees represent which traditional craft tradition of MP?
AWeaving
BPottery
CEmbroidery
DMetalwork
Correct Answer:
A. WeavingExplanation:
Both Chanderi and Maheshwar sarees are famous handwoven textiles representing MP's rich weaving tradition and heritage crafts.
Q.88
Medium
General Studies I
Which MP chief minister was associated with the 'Bhamashah Nidhi Yojana' economic scheme?
AShivraj Singh Chouhan
BDigvijaya Singh
CArjun Singh
DUma Bharati
Correct Answer:
A. Shivraj Singh ChouhanExplanation:
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched various economic schemes in MP, though specific attribution requires verification with 2024-25 records.
Q.89
Medium
General Studies I
The Sanchi Stupa complex contains inscriptions in which ancient script?
ABrahmi script
BKharosthi script
CDevanagari script
DGupta script
Correct Answer:
A. Brahmi scriptExplanation:
The Sanchi Stupa inscriptions are in Brahmi script, the official script during the Mauryan period and clearly visible on the gateways.
Q.90
Hard
General Studies I
Which district of MP produces maximum soybean in India?
AIndore
BRatlam
CVidisha
DMandsaur
Correct Answer:
D. MandsaurExplanation:
Mandsaur district in MP is the largest soybean producing district in India, contributing significantly to national soybean production.
