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. The Tansen music festival is associated with which Madhya Pradesh city?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Gwalior
[C] Bhopal
[D] Rewa
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Correct Answer: B [Gwalior]
Notes:
The Tansen music festival is held at Gwalior. It commemorates Tansen and celebrates Hindustani classical music. Tansen was a celebrated Dhrupad musician at Akbar’s court. His tomb at Gwalior lies near that of the Sufi saint Muhammad Ghaus.
2. Consider the following statements about the rock art of Pachmarhi:
- The painted rock shelters lie in the Satpura region.
- All painted panels in these shelters belong to a single prehistoric phase.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [1 only]
Notes:
Pachmarhi lies in the Satpura ranges and preserves rock paintings of different periods. The shelters contain microlithic evidence, while some painted panels are later.
3. Ujjayini was the capital of which Mahajanapada?
[A] Avanti
[B] Magadha
[C] Vatsa
[D] Kuru
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Correct Answer: A [Avanti]
Notes:
Ujjayini was the capital of northern Avanti. Avanti was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.
4. Which Maratha family ruled the princely state of Dhar?
[A] Bhonsle
[B] Holkar
[C] Scindia
[D] Pawar
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Correct Answer: D [Pawar]
Notes:
Dhar was ruled by the Pawar, also written Puar, family. The Holkars were associated with Indore, while the Scindias ruled Gwalior.
5. The Bhartrihari caves near Ujjain are particularly associated with which religious tradition?
[A] Digambara Jain tradition
[B] Nath tradition
[C] Theravada Buddhist tradition
[D] Pushtimarg tradition
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Correct Answer: B [Nath tradition]
Notes:
The Bhartrihari caves near Ujjain are associated with the Nath tradition. Local tradition links them with Bhartrihari’s renunciation and meditation.
6. Jahaz Mahal at Mandu was built under which Sultan of Malwa?
[A] Baz Bahadur
[B] Hoshang Shah
[C] Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji
[D] Dilawar Khan Ghuri
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Correct Answer: C [Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji]
Notes:
Jahaz Mahal at Mandu was built under Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji. Its position between two artificial lakes gives it the appearance of a ship on water.
7. The Pachmarhi and Denwa formations belong to which broad part of the Satpura Gondwana succession?
[A] Upper Gondwana
[B] Lower Vindhyan
[C] Upper Vindhyan
[D] Deccan Trap
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Correct Answer: A [Upper Gondwana]
Notes:
Pachmarhi and Denwa form part of the Upper Gondwana succession in the Satpura basin. They overlie the older Permian Lower Gondwana formations.
8. Madhya Pradesh receives most of its annual rainfall during which season?
[A] Winter, January–February
[B] Pre-monsoon, March–May
[C] Southwest monsoon, June–September
[D] Post-monsoon, October–December
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Correct Answer: C [Southwest monsoon, June–September]
Notes:
Most rainfall in Madhya Pradesh occurs during the southwest monsoon from June to September. IMD’s state climate summary places its contribution at roughly nine-tenths of annual rainfall.
9. The Ken originates near Ahirgawan in which hill region of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Kaimur hills
[B] Aravalli hills
[C] Nilgiri hills
[D] Ajanta hills
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Correct Answer: A [Kaimur hills]
Notes:
The Ken rises near Ahirgawan on the north-western slopes of the Kaimur hills. It flows through the Panna region before joining the Yamuna.
10. The Chambal River originates in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Anuppur
[B] Mandla
[C] Khargone
[D] Indore
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Correct Answer: D [Indore]
Notes:
The Chambal originates in the Janapav area near Mhow in Indore district. It drains northwards into the Yamuna system.
