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.
11. The Bharuch port is located between which two points along the Narmada River?
[A] Between Gujarat and Maharashtra border
[B] Between the sea confluence of Narmada and Bharuch city
[C] Between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra border
[D] Between Jabalpur and Omkareshwar
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Correct Answer: B [Between the sea confluence of Narmada and Bharuch city]
Notes:
Bharuch port is on the lower Narmada River in Gujarat, between Bharuch city and where the river meets the Arabian Sea. It is an ancient riverine port known for maritime trade facilitated by the river’s navigability and strategic location near the sea in western India.
12. What percentage of India’s total area is covered by Madhya Pradesh?
[A] 9.38%
[B] 12.24%
[C] 8.26%
[D] 9%
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Correct Answer: C [8.26%]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh covers about 8.26% of India’s geographical area, making it the second-largest state by area. This reflects its vast land diversity and resource base, important for administrative and developmental planning in India.
13. Mandsaur city is situated on the banks of which river?
[A] Betwa
[B] Parvati
[C] Shivna
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: C [Shivna]
Notes:
Mandsaur lies on the Shivna River, a tributary of Chambal. Betwa, Parvati, and Ken rivers do not flow through Mandsaur. Shivna’s presence shapes the region’s geography and history.
14. Which district in Madhya Pradesh is most affected by Chambal River ravine erosion?
[A] Khandwa
[B] Khargone
[C] Morena
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: C [Morena]
Notes:
Morena district in northern Madhya Pradesh suffers the most from ravine (Beehad) erosion caused by the Chambal River. This erosion leads to severe land degradation and infertility, extensively impacting agricultural lands in the Chambal basin region, including Morena and adjacent areas.
15. Which waterfalls are formed by the Narmada River?
[A] Dhuandhar and Sahastradhara
[B] Kapil Dhara and Dugdhdhara
[C] Mandhar and Dardi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Narmada River creates several waterfalls like Kapil Dhara, Dugdhdhara, Mandhar, Dardi, Dhuandhar, and Sahastradhara. Kapil Dhara and Dugdhdhara lie near Amarkantak, Mandhar and Dardi between Handia and Badwah, Dhuandhar is at Bhedaghat, and Sahastradhara is close to Maheshwar, confirming all these waterfalls are formed by Narmada River.
16. The Malanjkhand granite, known for copper deposits, is in which Madhya Pradesh district?
[A] Chhindwara
[B] Mandla
[C] Balaghat
[D] Seoni
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Correct Answer: C [Balaghat]
Notes:
Malanjkhand granite is in northeast Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It hosts India’s major copper deposits. The copper mineralization is closely linked with granite formations. Malanjkhand is one of the largest copper mines in India, making it economically significant and a key study topic for MPPSC exams on mineral resources and regional geology.
17. Diamonds in Madhya Pradesh are mainly found in which rock group?
[A] Gondwana group
[B] Deccan Trap basalt
[C] Vindhyan rock group
[D] Aravalli group
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Correct Answer: C [Vindhyan rock group]
Notes:
Diamond deposits in Madhya Pradesh occur predominantly in the Vindhyan rock group, especially around the Panna region. These deposits exist as kimberlite pipes, conglomerates, and alluvial soils. The Vindhyan system extends over a large area and is significant for India’s diamond geology.
18. Fire clay in Madhya Pradesh is mainly found in which geological rock system?
[A] Vindhyan Supergroup
[B] Deccan Trap
[C] Gondwana rock system
[D] Aravalli Supergroup
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Correct Answer: C [Gondwana rock system]
Notes:
Fire clay in Madhya Pradesh is associated with the sedimentary Gondwana rock system, known for coal seams and fire clay layers. Vindhyan and Aravalli are older sedimentary-metamorphic sequences, while Deccan Trap consists of basaltic lava flows. Gondwana formations date from the late Paleozoic to Mesozoic era and are key coal-bearing strata in India.
19. “Mowgli Land” in Madhya Pradesh is linked to which of the following National Park?
[A] Panna National Park
[B] Pench National Park
[C] Sanjay National Park
[D] Kanha National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Pench National Park]
Notes:
Pench National Park is called “Mowgli Land” as it inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. It is a key tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Other parks like Panna, Sanjay, and Kanha are important but not linked to Mowgli or Kipling’s stories.
20. Which division includes the districts Shyopur, Morena, and Bhind?
[A] Gwalior Division
[B] Ujjain Division
[C] Sagar Division
[D] Chambal Division
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Correct Answer: D [Chambal Division]
Notes:
Chambal Division of Madhya Pradesh comprises Shyopur, Morena, and Bhind districts. It is located in northern MP, bordering Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
