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. Who was the last Kalachuri ruler of Tripuri defeated by the Chandelas?
[A] Vijay Singh
[B] Kolakala I
[C] Jayashakti
[D] Dhanga
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Correct Answer: A [Vijay Singh]
Notes:
Vijay Singh was the final Kalachuri ruler of Tripuri defeated by Chandela king Trilokyavarman. This defeat ended Kalachuri dominance in central India, leading to the Chandela consolidation in Bundelkhand.
2. Who built the historic fort at Chanderi?
[A] Raja Udayavarman
[B] Raja Ajaypal
[C] Raja Kirtipal
[D] Raja Rajbasanti
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Kirtipal]
Notes:
Chanderi Fort in Madhya Pradesh was constructed by Raja Kirtipal. It is a strategically important fortified town known for its military architecture and historical battles.
3. Which dynasty built the 64 Yogini temple near Mitawali?
[A] Parmaras
[B] Chandelas
[C] Pratiharas
[D] Kalachuris
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Correct Answer: C [Pratiharas]
Notes:
The 64 Yogini temple near Mitawali was built by the Pratiharas. It is also known by another name, the Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple. The name “Chausath Yogini” is derived from the Hindi word “chausath,” meaning sixty-four, which refers to the 64 chambers that once housed statues of 64 yoginis (female deities). The alternative name, “Ekattarso Mahadeva,” means “1100 shrines of Shiva,” a name that came about later because each of the 64 small chambers and the central shrine currently contains a Shiva linga.
4. What physical change occurs in black soil when it dries?
[A] Formation of salt crust
[B] Development of deep cracks up to 1–1.5 meters
[C] Hard laterite layer formation
[D] Change in soil colour to red
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Correct Answer: B [Development of deep cracks up to 1–1.5 meters]
Notes:
Black soil is rich in clay and swells when wet, shrinking and forming deep cracks up to 1–1.5 meters when dry. This characteristic aids soil aeration and affects moisture retention, making it favorable for cotton cultivation in regions like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
5. Into which water body does the Tapi River drain after flowing 724 km?
[A] Arabian Sea
[B] Gulf of Khambhat
[C] Chambal River
[D] Yamuna River
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Correct Answer: A [Arabian Sea]
Notes:
The Tapi River flows westward from Madhya Pradesh through Maharashtra and Gujarat for 724 km, emptying into the Arabian Sea. It is one of India’s major west-flowing rivers and does not join the Ganga basin.
6. Where does the Kshipra River originate?
[A] Kakri Bardi Hill
[B] Shivpuri Plateau
[C] Bagli village, Dewas
[D] Sironj tehsil, Vidisha
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Correct Answer: A [Kakri Bardi Hill]
Notes:
The Kshipra River originates from the Kakri Bardi hill near Indore in the Vindhya Range. It flows through the Malwa region and merges into the Chambal River. The source is historically known as Pariyatra and is a common fact in Madhya Pradesh geography.
7. Which city is not located on the banks of the Narmada River?
[A] Jabalpur
[B] Hoshangabad
[C] Mandsaur
[D] Omkareshwar
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Correct Answer: C [Mandsaur]
Notes:
Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, and Omkareshwar lie on the Narmada River. Mandsaur is on the Shivna River, a tributary of the Chambal, not the Narmada.
8. Which is the largest coalfield by deposits in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Sohagpur
[B] Singrauli
[C] Pench–Kanhan
[D] Johila–Umaria
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Correct Answer: B [Singrauli]
Notes:
Singrauli is Madhya Pradesh’s largest coalfield with extensive coal reserves. It is a key coal-producing region. Other coalfields like Sohagpur, Pench–Kanhan, and Johila–Umaria have smaller deposits comparatively.
9. What is the State Tree of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Teak
[B] Peepal
[C] Sal
[D] Banyan
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Correct Answer: A [Teak]
Notes:
Teak (Tectona grandis) is Madhya Pradesh’s State Tree, known for its durable wood used in furniture and construction. The state is called the “Teak State of India” due to vast teak forests. This tree symbolizes the rich forestry heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
10. Which rivers flow inside Kanha National Park?
[A] Banjar and Halon
[B] Narmada and Son
[C] Banas and Chambal
[D] Ken and Betwa
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Correct Answer: A [Banjar and Halon]
Notes:
The Banjar and Halon rivers flow through Kanha National Park, sustaining its ecosystem year-round. Other rivers like Narmada, Son, Banas, Chambal, Ken, and Betwa flow in different regions of Madhya Pradesh and do not traverse Kanha National Park.
