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. How much older is the Narmada valley than the Ganga valley?
[A] 5 crore years
[B] 15 crore years
[C] 10 crore years
[D] 25 crore years
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Correct Answer: B [15 crore years]
Notes:
The Narmada valley is approximately 15 crore (150 million) years older than the Ganga valley. Narmada flows through ancient geological formations, marking it among the oldest river systems in India, while the Ganga valley is relatively recent and formed in the alluvial plains.
2. Which dynasty conquered Avanti and merged it with Magadha?
[A] Maurya
[B] Nanda
[C] Shishunaga
[D] Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Shishunaga]
Notes:
The Shishunaga dynasty, under King Shishunaga, conquered the powerful kingdom of Avanti (capital Ujjain) and merged it into the growing Magadhan Empire, ending a long conflict between the two states, with this integration occurring before the rise of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya.
3. Who led the Mughal forces against Rani Durgavati in 1564 CE?
[A] Asaf Khan
[B] Akbar
[C] Sher Shah Suri
[D] Humayun
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Correct Answer: A [Asaf Khan]
Notes:
The Mughal forces against Rani Durgavati in 1564 CE were led by Asaf Khan I, a general serving Mughal Emperor Akbar, who invaded the prosperous Gondwana kingdom (Garha-Katanga) resulting in a Mughal victory and Durgavati’s heroic death in battle.
4. When did Daulet Rao Sindhia shift the Sindhia capital to Gwalior?
[A] 1810
[B] 1765
[C] 1770
[D] 1827
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Correct Answer: A [1810]
Notes:
Daulat Rao Sindhia officially established Gwalior as the capital of the Sindhia state around 1810, solidifying its importance after earlier rulers like Mahadji Sindhia had already made significant moves towards Gwalior, though it became a more permanent seat of power under Daulat Rao during the period of the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
5. Which event led to Purana rock system formation in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Marine transgression
[B] Erosion of folded Dharwar mountains
[C] Volcanic lava flows
[D] Glacial deposition
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Correct Answer: B [Erosion of folded Dharwar mountains]
Notes:
The Purana rock system formed after erosion of the folded Dharwar mountains, depositing new sediments. This process led to stable sedimentary rocks including Cuddapah and Vindhyan systems, primarily in regions like Madhya Pradesh, reflecting the post-Dharwar orogenic sedimentation in Peninsular India.
6. Sidhi, Shahdol, Singrauli and Anuppur districts are part of which plateau?
[A] Bundelkhand Plateau
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Rewa–Panna Plateau
[D] Baghelkhand Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Baghelkhand Plateau]
Notes:
Sidhi, Shahdol, Singrauli, and Anuppur are in the Baghelkhand Plateau of Madhya Pradesh, noted for coal-rich Gondwana formations, mineral wealth, forest cover, and distinct hill-plateau physiography, making it a key region of the state’s geographical and economic landscape.
7. What is the general shape of Madhya Pradesh’s Central Highland region?
[A] Rectangular
[B] Linear
[C] Triangular
[D] Circular
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Correct Answer: C [Triangular]
Notes:
The Central Highland of Madhya Pradesh is mainly triangular, bordered by Yamuna valley (north), Narmada valley (south), Aravalli (west), and Kaimur escarpment (east), forming a significant plateau region.
8. Which region of Madhya Pradesh gets the highest average annual rainfall?
[A] South-eastern region
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Bundelkhand Plateau
[D] North-western region
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Correct Answer: A [South-eastern region]
Notes:
South-eastern Madhya Pradesh, influenced by the Bay of Bengal monsoon branch, receives the highest average annual rainfall in the state, especially in districts like Balaghat and Mandla. The north-west is drier with semi-arid conditions, while Malwa and Bundelkhand receive moderate and low rainfall, respectively.
9. Which are the major tributaries of the Chambal River?
[A] Left bank – Parvati, Kali Sindh; Right bank – Banas
[B] Left bank – Son, Betwa; Right bank – Parvati
[C] Left bank – Banas, Mej; Right bank – Parvati, Kali Sindh, Kshipra
[D] Left bank – Kshipra; Right bank – Banas, Mej
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Correct Answer: C [Left bank – Banas, Mej; Right bank – Parvati, Kali Sindh, Kshipra]
Notes:
The Chambal River’s left bank tributaries include Banas and Mej, while right bank tributaries are Parvati, Kali Sindh, and Kshipra. These tributaries drain large parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Chambal is notable for its ravine landscape and forms part of the Yamuna river basin in central India.
10. What is another name of the Mahi River and whose daughter is it traditionally?
[A] Manda; daughter of the Moon
[B] Mahati; daughter of the Earth
[C] Mandakini; daughter of Shiva
[D] Mahati; daughter of the Sun
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Correct Answer: B [Mahati; daughter of the Earth]
Notes:
The Mahi River is also called Mahati and is traditionally considered the daughter of the Earth. Rivers in Indian culture are often personified with divine or natural origins. The Mahi flows through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, playing a critical role in their ecosystems and cultural heritage.
