States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations
For all Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exams including State Services, Forest Services, AE, and other government roles in MP.
1. Which city is identified in ancient literary tradition as the capital of Chedi?
[A] Shravasti
[B] Rajagriha
[C] Shuktimati
[D] Kaushambi
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Correct Answer: C [Shuktimati]
Notes:
Shuktimati is identified in ancient literary tradition as Chedi’s capital. Its precise modern location remains debated.
2. In epic and Puranic tradition, King Danda or Dandaka is associated with which forest region?
[A] Avanti
[B] Mahishmati
[C] Chedi
[D] Dandakaranya
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Correct Answer: D [Dandakaranya]
Notes:
In epic and Puranic tradition, the Dandaka forest is associated with King Danda, also called Dandaka. This is a traditional account rather than a securely dated historical kingdom.
3. Who directed the University of Saugor’s excavation at Eran during the 1960–61 field season?
[A] V. S. Wakankar
[B] K. D. Bajpai
[C] H. D. Sankalia
[D] B. B. Lal
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Correct Answer: B [K. D. Bajpai]
Notes:
K. D. Bajpai directed the University of Saugor’s 1960–61 excavation at Eran. The excavations investigated a multi-period settlement, rather than only Gupta monuments.
4. Which Delhi Sultan captured Gwalior after a prolonged siege in 1232 CE?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Muhammad Ghori
[D] Balban
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Correct Answer: B [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish captured Gwalior after a prolonged siege in 1232. His raid on Bhilsa and Ujjain was a separate campaign in the following years.
5. Which movement did Subhadra Kumari Chauhan join after Gandhi’s call?
[A] Civil Disobedience Movement
[B] Quit India Movement
[C] Non-Cooperation Movement
[D] Home Rule Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Non-Cooperation Movement]
Notes:
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan and her husband joined the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921. She remained active in the freedom struggle and was later imprisoned for her participation.
6. Which rock group in the Bundelkhand area lies above older granitic basement and below the Vindhyan succession?
[A] Deccan Trap
[B] Bijawar Group
[C] Barakar Formation
[D] Lameta Formation
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Correct Answer: B [Bijawar Group]
Notes:
In parts of Bundelkhand, the Bijawar Group overlies the granitic basement and is itself overlain by Vindhyan strata. These units represent distinct stages in the region’s geological history.
7. Which statement correctly describes the Tropic of Cancer in relation to Madhya Pradesh?
[A] It coincides with the state’s northern boundary
[B] It lies entirely south of the state
[C] It coincides with the state’s western boundary
[D] It passes through the state’s interior
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Correct Answer: D [It passes through the state’s interior]
Notes:
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the interior of Madhya Pradesh. The state’s climate also depends on elevation, continental location and the monsoon.
8. Madhav National Park is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Umaria
[B] Panna
[C] Seoni
[D] Shivpuri
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Correct Answer: D [Shivpuri]
Notes:
Madhav National Park lies in Shivpuri district. Its landscape includes forests, meadows and the Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar lakes.
9. Dhuandhar Falls near Jabalpur is formed by which river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Son
[C] Ken
[D] Chambal
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
Dhuandhar Falls is on the Narmada at Bhedaghat near Jabalpur. Spray from the plunging water produces its characteristic smoky appearance.
10. The Chambal River originates in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Anuppur
[B] Mandla
[C] Khargone
[D] Indore
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Correct Answer: D [Indore]
Notes:
The Chambal originates in the Janapav area near Mhow in Indore district. It drains northwards into the Yamuna system.
