Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations
Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge Multiple Choice Objective Questions for Madhya Pradesh PSC (MPPSC) Examinations of 2021-2022. Objective Madhya Pradesh GK Questions on MPPSC History, Culture, MPPSC Geography, MPPSC Economy and Polity.
1. Hindola palace’ also called ‘Swinging palace’ is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Dhar
[B] Chhatarpur
[C] Alirajpur
[D] Jhabua
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Correct Answer: A [Dhar ]
Notes:
Hindola Mahal a ‘T’ shaped building is said to be built by Hoshang Shah, around A.D. 1425 as a Durbar hall or meeting hall at mandu. Hindola mahal, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb and Jahaz mahal are few famous sites located at Mandu city of Dhar district
2. Which of the following district of Madhya Pradesh is known for its Opium alkaloid processing works?
[A] Ratlam
[B] Mandasur
[C] Neemuch
[D] Shivpuri
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Correct Answer: C [Neemuch]
Notes:
Opium and Alkaloid Works (OAW) is an Indian government owned company located in Ghazipur District (U.P) and the Neemuch district (M.P)
3. ‘Omkareshwar’ a Hindu temple dedicated to God ‘Shiva’ is situated in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Indore
[B] Khandwa
[C] Khargone
[D] Dewas
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Correct Answer: B [Khandwa]
Notes:
Omkareshwar is a Hindu pilgrimage site also; one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva is located on Mandhata Island on banks of Narmada River in Khandwa district
4. Which irrigation project of Madhya pradesh is known as Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Sagar project?
[A] Bagh project
[B] Bavanthadi
[C] Jobat
[D] Dejala deora
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Correct Answer: C [Jobat ]
Notes:
The Shahid Chandar Shekhar Azad sagar (Jobat) project in Madhya Pradesh is an irrigation project envisaging construction of a composite dam across river Hatni, a tributary of river Narmada, which is near village Waskal, 24 km form Kukshi town.The Jobat Irrigation Project is planned to benefit the drought prone area declared by Government of India and tribal areas of Kukshi Tehsil in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh. The beneficiaries constitute 85% of tribal population. The dam is in Jhabua District, while the command is located in Dhar District.
5. ‘Dada Dhuniwale Thermal Power Plant’ is projected in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Khandwa
[B] Shahdol
[C] Chhindwara
[D] Singrauli
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Correct Answer: A [Khandwa ]
6. Which two bird species are under high preservation status due to their extinction status in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Sone and Kharmor
[B] Dudhraj and Kharmor
[C] Dudhraj and Sone bird
[D] Great Indian Bustard and Dudhraj
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Correct Answer: A [Sone and Kharmor ]
Notes:
For the preservation of extincting Kharmor and Sone birds state has started a new scheme. Under this public participation is being ensured to preserve them. Started in 2005 this scheme has been successful for Kharmor. If any farmer notices male Kharmor in the month of July in his farm he is gvien Rs 1,000 and if he shows again ‘ that it stayed there upto September-October then again Rs 4,000 is given to him.For Sone birds preservation informer is given a award of Rs10,000 for giving information of watching Sone-eggs and making them secured until hatching.
7. ‘Sardarpur wildlife sanctuary’ is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Ratlam
[B] Dhar
[C] Jhabua
[D] Shivpuri
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Correct Answer: B [Dhar]
Notes:
The Sardarpur Sanctuary is located in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.It was notified in the year 1983. The Sanctuary encloses area upto 348 sq. km.
Kharmour and other birds are among the fauna properly found at the Sanctuary. The Kharmour bird is mostly seen during the months of July to October here.
8. How many times ‘President Rule’ has been imposed in Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
First in M.P from 29 April 1977 to 25 June 1977 57 when Government dismissed in spite of Shyama Charan Shukla enjoying majority support in Assembly.
Second in M.P from18 February 1980 to 8 June 1980 111 when Government dismissed in spite of Mr. Sundar Lal Patwa enjoying majority support in Assembly
Third in M.P from 15 December 1992 to 7 December 1993 357 Government dismissed in the aftermath of Babri Masjid-Ram Janmasthan destruction in Uttar Pradesh.
9. ‘Handi Khoh’ a grand gorge with a 300 feet towering cliff is located at which place of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Panchmari
[B] Maheshwar
[C] Patal kot
[D] Omkareshwar
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Correct Answer: A [Panchmari ]
Notes:
‘Handi Khoh’ a grand gorge with a 300 feet towering cliff is located at Panchmari in Hoshangabad District.
10. Which among the following writer of Madhya Pradesh received ‘Sahitya academy award’ for his satire writing “Viklaang Shraddha ka daur”?
[A] Pandit Makhanlal chaturvedi
[B] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[C] Maithili Sharan Gupt
[D] Harishankar Parsai
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Correct Answer: D [Harishankar Parsai ]
Notes:
Harishankar parsai was a Hindi writer. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He won Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982, for his satire, “Viklaang Shraddha ka daur’’.
