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 ancient city in Madhya Pradesh was the capital of the Paramara dynasty?
[A] Vidisha
[B] Dhar
[C] Ujjain
[D] Khajuraho
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Correct Answer: B [Dhar]
Notes:
Dhar was the Paramara dynasty’s capital from the 9th to 14th centuries and became a prominent center of learning under King Bhoja.
2. Who founded the city of Bhopal in the early 18th century?
[A] Dost Mohammad Khan
[B] Raja Bhoj
[C] Chhatrasal Bundela
[D] Rani Kamlapati
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Correct Answer: A [Dost Mohammad Khan]
Notes:
Dost Mohammad Khan, an Afghan soldier, founded Bhopal in 1707 and established the Bhopal princely state.
3. Which Gupta ruler’s inscription is associated with the Eran pillar in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Kumaragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta]
Notes:
The Eran pillar inscription in Madhya Pradesh is attributed to Samudragupta, documenting his achievements and Gupta imperial expansion.
4. Which fort in Madhya Pradesh is famously associated with Rani Durgavati?
[A] Chauragarh Fort
[B] Gwalior Fort
[C] Raisen Fort
[D] Mandu Fort
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Correct Answer: A [Chauragarh Fort]
Notes:
Chauragarh Fort in the Satpura range was the stronghold of Rani Durgavati, who bravely resisted the Mughal invasion in 1564.
5. Which inscription at Sanchi specifically mentions Devi, the wife of Emperor Ashoka, residing at Sanchi?
[A] Udayagiri Inscription
[B] Vidisha Inscription
[C] Besnagar Pillar Inscription
[D] Bhimbetka Rock Inscription
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Correct Answer: B [Vidisha Inscription]
Notes:
The Vidisha inscription at Sanchi mentions Devi, Ashoka’s wife, who was from Vidisha and resided at Sanchi, influencing Buddhist monument building there.
6. Which 18th-century treaty transferred the control of Malwa region to the Marathas?
[A] Treaty of Salbai
[B] Treaty of Purandar
[C] Treaty of Bassein
[D] Treaty of Surat
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Correct Answer: C [Treaty of Bassein]
Notes:
The Treaty of Bassein (1802) paved the way for Maratha control over Malwa before British dominance.
7. Which dynasty ruled Gwalior prior to its annexation by the British?
[A] Scindia dynasty
[B] Holkar dynasty
[C] Gaekwad dynasty
[D] Bhosle dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Scindia dynasty]
Notes:
The Scindia dynasty, of Maratha origin, ruled Gwalior before British control was established in the 19th century.
8. Which archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh is known for revealing the Chalcolithic Malwa culture?
[A] Bhimbetka
[B] Kayatha
[C] Chanderi
[D] Navdatoli
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Correct Answer: D [Navdatoli]
Notes:
Navdatoli, near Maheshwar on the Narmada River, is a key site where Chalcolithic Malwa cultural remains including pottery and early settlements were excavated.
9. Which river is responsible for creating the largest waterfall in Madhya Pradesh, known as Chitrakoot Falls?
[A] Indravati
[B] Narmada
[C] Son
[D] Betwa
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Correct Answer: A [Indravati]
Notes:
Chitrakoot Falls is formed by the Indravati River, which originates near the border of Madhya Pradesh and is the widest waterfall in India.
10. Which hill range forms the northern boundary of the Narmada Valley?
[A] Satpura Range
[B] Aravalli Range
[C] Vindhya Range
[D] Maikal Range
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Correct Answer: C [Vindhya Range]
Notes:
The Vindhya Range defines the northern boundary of the Narmada Valley, running parallel to the river and marking a major geographical divide in central India.
