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. What is the name of pottery found at Kayatha?
[A] Kayatha Ware
[B] Ujjain Ware
[C] Chambal Ware
[D] Malwa Ware
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Correct Answer: D [Malwa Ware]
Notes:
Pottery from Kayatha is called Malwa Ware. It belongs to the Chalcolithic period. Kayatha site is in Madhya Pradesh. Malwa Ware is linked with the Malwa culture of the region.
2. Nagda, a prehistoric site, is located on the banks of which river?
[A] Betwa
[B] Son
[C] Shipra
[D] Chambal
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Correct Answer: D [Chambal]
Notes:
Nagda is situated on the banks of the Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for Chalcolithic human activity. Archaeological findings confirm its prehistoric significance. The site provides evidence of ancient settlement patterns in the region.
3. Near which rivers is the ancient site of Pawaya (Padmavati) located?
[A] Betwa and Dhasan
[B] Chambal and Kunwari
[C] Parvati and Sindh
[D] Shipra and Gambhir
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Correct Answer: C [Parvati and Sindh]
Notes:
Pawaya, ancient Padmavati, lies near the confluence of the Parvati and Sindh rivers. It is located about 40 km from Gwalior. Pawaya is mentioned in Bhavabhuti’s play “Malati Madhav.” The site holds archaeological importance in Madhya Pradesh. The rivers Parvati and Sindh flow in this region of central India.
4. Which British officers were killed by revolutionaries in Madhya Pradesh during 1857?
[A] Major Hudson and Captain Lawrence
[B] Colonel John J. Platt and Captain Neville
[C] Colonel Sleeman and Major Taylor
[D] Major Outram and Colonel Smith
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Correct Answer: B [Colonel John J. Platt and Captain Neville]
Notes:
Colonel John J. Platt was station commander at Mhow in 1857. He was killed by mutineers on July 1, 1857. Captain Neville was killed at Barodia on January 31, 1858. Both incidents occurred during the suppression of the 1857 rebellion in Madhya Pradesh. These officers were part of the British forces in Central India during the uprising.
5. Where and when did the Revolt of 1857 begin in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Neemuch on 3 June 1857
[B] Gwalior on 3 May 1857
[C] Sagar on 10 June 1857
[D] Bhopal on 19 June 1857
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Correct Answer: A [Neemuch on 3 June 1857]
Notes:
The Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh started at Neemuch Cantonment on 3 June 1857. Indian infantry and cavalry revolted against British officers there. The cantonment was partially set on fire during the uprising. Other places in Madhya Pradesh saw rebellions later. Neemuch was recognized as the first center of the revolt in the region.
6. When was the first development plan attempted on the Narmada River during British rule?
[A] 1935
[B] 1940
[C] 1951
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: D [1946]
Notes:
The initial plan for Narmada River development was made in 1946 under British administration. Political instability then prevented its implementation. The Narmada River flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and extensive projects like the Sardar Sarovar Dam started post-independence.
7. Which hills lie to the north-west of the Malwa Plateau?
[A] Amarkantak Hills
[B] Vindhya Hills
[C] Satpura Hills
[D] Aravalli Hills
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Correct Answer: D [Aravalli Hills]
Notes:
Aravalli Hills, among the oldest mountain ranges in India, form the north-western boundary of the Malwa Plateau. They stretch across Rajasthan into Madhya Pradesh, influencing the plateau’s relief and separating it from the Thar Desert. Significant rivers like Chambal originate near these hills.
8. Which is the highest peak of the Bundelkhand Plateau and its height?
[A] Siddh Baba – 1172 m
[B] Dhoopgarh – 1350 m
[C] Janapav – 881 m
[D] Chauragarh – 1308 m
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Correct Answer: A [Siddh Baba – 1172 m]
Notes:
Siddh Baba is the highest peak of the Bundelkhand Plateau at 1172 m. Located in Madhya Pradesh, the Bundelkhand Plateau primarily consists of ancient granite and gneiss rocks, with most elevations between 300–450 m. Siddh Baba stands out as the tallest natural feature of the plateau.
9. Which place in Madhya Pradesh has the highest and lowest temperatures?
[A] Bhopal and Indore
[B] Gwalior and Pachmarhi
[C] Jabalpur and Mandla
[D] Rewa and Satna
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Correct Answer: B [Gwalior and Pachmarhi]
Notes:
Gwalior, located in northern Madhya Pradesh, records the state’s highest temperatures, while Pachmarhi, a hill station in the Satpura range, has the lowest temperatures due to its higher elevation and cooler climate.
10. Where is the source of the Tapi River located?
[A] Mahadeo Hills of Pachmarhi
[B] Multai tehsil of Betul district from a pond
[C] Satpura Range near Amarkantak
[D] Vindhya Range near Rewa
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Correct Answer: B [Multai tehsil of Betul district from a pond]
Notes:
The Tapi River originates from a pond in Multai tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It flows westwards through Central India and drains into the Arabian Sea. The source lies in the Satpura region and is culturally significant. It is one of the major rivers in peninsular India apart from the Godavari and Narmada rivers.
