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. Where was a human skull fossil discovered along the Narmada River?
[A] Jabalpur
[B] Hathnora
[C] Mandla
[D] Rewa
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Correct Answer: B [Hathnora]
Notes:
An important human skull fossil, known as the Narmada Hominid or Narmada Man, was discovered at Hathnora village in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, along the banks of the Narmada River, by Dr. Arun Sonakia in 1982, providing crucial evidence of early human presence in India.
2. Which foreign envoy erected the Garuda Dhvaja pillar in Vidisha during Shunga rule?
[A] Megasthenes
[B] Heliodorus
[C] Faxian
[D] Hiuen Tsang
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Correct Answer: B [Heliodorus]
Notes:
Heliodorus, a Greek envoy of the Indo-Greek kingdom, erected the Garuda Dhvaja pillar at Besnagar (Vidisha) during the 2nd century BCE Shunga period. The pillar, inscribed in Brahmi script and dedicated to Vishnu, reflects early Indo-Greek and Indian cultural and religious interaction in Madhya Pradesh.
3. In which year was the Central Provinces initially formed?
[A] 1857
[B] 1861
[C] 1907
[D] 1947
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Correct Answer: B [1861]
Notes:
The Central Provinces were formed in 1861 by merging Nagpur territory and parts of the Northwest Provinces. This region later merged with Berar to become Central Provinces & Berar, which eventually formed the core of Madhya Pradesh. The year 1861 marks the first establishment of this administrative unit under British India.
4. Who is traditionally credited with building Gwalior Fort in 525 CE?
[A] Raja Bhoj
[B] Sultan Iltutmish
[C] Raja Surajsen
[D] Raja Man Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Raja Surajsen]
Notes:
Gwalior Fort was traditionally built by Raja Surajsen in 525 CE. It is known as the “Gibraltar of India.” Raja Bhoj and Raja Man Singh contributed to later developments. Sultan Iltutmish was a Delhi Sultan unrelated to the fort’s original construction. The fort features five main gateways, including Alamgir Gate and Hathi Pol.
5. Who led the British forces against Sindhia and Bhosle in the Second Anglo-Maratha War?
[A] Lord Hastings
[B] Sir Thomas Munro
[C] Lord Wellesley
[D] Warren Hastings
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Correct Answer: C [Lord Wellesley]
Notes:
Lord Wellesley commanded British forces in the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–1805). He defeated Sindhia and Bhosle at Assaye and Argaon, leading to British dominance in central India. Warren Hastings preceded him as Governor-General, Lord Hastings served later during the Pindari campaigns, and Sir Thomas Munro was primarily active in southern India.
6. Which Madhya Pradesh fort was rebuilt by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1344 CE?
[A] Dhar Fort
[B] Raisen Fort
[C] Asirgarh Fort
[D] Chanderi Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Dhar Fort]
Notes:
Dhar Fort was reconstructed by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1344 CE. It contains the Kharbuja Mahal and the tomb of Abdul Shah Changal. Raisen Fort is associated with Rajput rulers. Asirgarh Fort has Ahir connections. Chanderi Fort dates back to the Pratihara period.
7. Who led the revolt against the British in Vindhya from Maharaja Chhatrasal’s lineage?
[A] Devnath Singh
[B] Parichhat
[C] Jawaharsingh Bundela
[D] Shankar Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Parichhat]
Notes:
Parichhat was a descendant of Maharaja Chhatrasal who revolted against the British in Vindhya. Maharaja Chhatrasal was a Bundela king from Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh. The Vindhya region witnessed several revolts during British colonial rule.
8. How many kilometers does the Narmada River flow in Gujarat before meeting the Arabian Sea?
[A] 161 km
[B] 120 km
[C] 200 km
[D] 74 km
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Correct Answer: A [161 km]
Notes:
The Narmada River flows about 161 km in Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian Sea, supporting irrigation, industry, and water management projects.
9. Which correctly lists the major tributaries of the Mahi River?
[A] Right bank – Panam; Left bank – Bhadar
[B] Right bank – Kun; Left bank – Panam
[C] Right bank – Goma; Left bank – Bhadar
[D] Right bank – Bhadar; Left bank – Panam, Kun, Goma
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Correct Answer: D [Right bank – Bhadar; Left bank – Panam, Kun, Goma]
Notes:
The Mahi River’s main right-bank tributary is the Bhadar. Left bank tributaries include Panam, Kun, and Goma rivers. These tributaries significantly contribute to the Mahi basin’s hydrography, influencing irrigation and drainage in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
10. From which place is Madhya Pradesh’s standard time taken?
[A] Jabalpur Railway Station
[B] Rewa Railway Station
[C] Betul Railway Station
[D] Vidisha Railway Station
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Correct Answer: B [Rewa Railway Station]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh’s standard time is based on the longitude near Rewa Railway Station. It serves as the reference for the state’s time, unlike Indian Standard Time, which is based on 82.5°E longitude near Mirzapur. Rewa’s location aligns with administrative convenience within Madhya Pradesh, making it the official time reference point.
