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Q.1
Easy
General Studies I
Which ancient kingdom was known as 'Avanti' in Madhya Pradesh?
AMalwa region
BBundelkhand region
CBaghelkhand region
DNimar region
Correct Answer:
A. Malwa regionExplanation:
Avanti was an ancient kingdom corresponding to the Malwa region of present-day Madhya Pradesh, with its capital at Ujjain.
Q.2
Easy
General Studies I
The Sanchi Stupa is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
AIndore
BRaisen
CSehore
DVidisha
Correct Answer:
D. VidishaExplanation:
The famous Sanchi Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka, is located in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.3
Medium
General Studies I
Which Mughal emperor built the Mandu fort in Madhya Pradesh?
AAkbar
BAurangzeb
CJahangir
DShah Jahan
Explanation:
Mandu fort was primarily developed and fortified during the reign of Akbar, though it existed earlier under the Malwa Sultanate.
Q.4
Medium
General Studies I
The Khajuraho temples are primarily dedicated to which form of worship?
AShaivism and Jainism
BVaishnavism only
CBuddhism
DShaktism
Correct Answer:
A. Shaivism and JainismExplanation:
The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh are dedicated to both Shaivism (Lord Shiva) and Jainism, built during the Chandela dynasty.
Q.5
Easy
General Studies I
Which national park in MP is famous for tiger conservation?
AKanha National Park
BBandhavgarh National Park
CPench National Park
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the aboveExplanation:
Madhya Pradesh has three major tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench, making it one of India's key tiger conservation regions.
Q.6
Easy
General Studies I
The Narmada River originates from which location in Madhya Pradesh?
AAmarkantak plateau
BVindhya range
CSatpura range
DMaikal hills
Correct Answer:
A. Amarkantak plateauExplanation:
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Q.7
Medium
General Studies I
Which district of MP is the largest producer of diamond in India?
AJabalpur
BPanna
CChhindwara
DRatlam
Explanation:
Panna district is renowned for diamond mining and is one of the world's significant diamond-producing regions.
Q.8
Medium
General Studies I
The Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmibai, belonged to which dynasty?
ANepalese dynasty
BMaratha dynasty
CShe was adopted into a ruling family
DRajput dynasty
Correct Answer:
C. She was adopted into a ruling familyExplanation:
Lakshmibai was born into a Brahmin family and was adopted by the Maratha royal family of Jhansi.
Q.9
Medium
General Studies I
Which freedom fighter from MP is known as 'Babuji'?
ARani Lakshmibai
BKunwar Singh
CChandra Shekhar Azad
DTatya Tope
Correct Answer:
C. Chandra Shekhar AzadExplanation:
Chandra Shekhar Azad, the revolutionary freedom fighter, is affectionately known as 'Babuji' and was active in Madhya Pradesh.
Q.10
Easy
General Studies I
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are known for which prehistoric art form?
AStone sculptures
BRock paintings
CCave carvings
DTerracotta figurines
Correct Answer:
B. Rock paintingsExplanation:
Bhimbetka in Raisen district contains over 500 rock shelters with prehistoric rock paintings dating back to 30,000 BCE.
