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. Who became the first Chief Minister of Madhya Bharat in 1948?
[A] Leeladhar Joshi
[B] Gopi Krishna Vijayvargiya
[C] Takhatmal Jain
[D] Shambhunath Shukla
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Correct Answer: A [Leeladhar Joshi]
Notes:
Leeladhar Joshi became Madhya Bharat’s first Chief Minister in 1948. Jivajirao Scindia served as its Rajpramukh.
12. Which rocks are mainly found in the Lameta Series of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chert, clay, sandstone and siliceous limestone
[B] Granite and gneiss
[C] Basalt and dolerite
[D] Slate and phyllite
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Correct Answer: A [Chert, clay, sandstone and siliceous limestone]
Notes:
The Lameta succession includes sandstone and limestone, with associated fine-grained sediments. It is a sedimentary formation rather than a basaltic lava sequence.
13. Which part of Madhya Pradesh generally receives more rainfall than the north-western Chambal region?
[A] Eastern and south-eastern uplands
[B] Northern Chambal ravines
[C] Gwalior plain alone
[D] Westernmost dry belt
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Correct Answer: A [Eastern and south-eastern uplands]
Notes:
The eastern and south-eastern belt is generally wetter than the north-western parts of Madhya Pradesh. Local relief further influences rainfall.
14. The hot, dry winds experienced over parts of Madhya Pradesh in summer are commonly called what?
[A] Loo
[B] Mavatha
[C] Kalbaisakhi
[D] Northeast monsoon
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Correct Answer: A [Loo]
Notes:
Loo denotes hot, dry winds of the northern Indian plains and adjoining regions during the hot-weather season. These winds increase heat stress and moisture loss.
15. The Gujarat city of Bharuch lies near the lower course of which river originating in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Tapi
[B] Narmada
[C] Mahi
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
Bharuch lies along the lower Narmada, close to its estuarine reach in Gujarat. The river rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.
16. The Majhgawan mining project near Panna is principally associated with which mineral?
[A] Manganese
[B] Diamond
[C] Copper
[D] Coal
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Correct Answer: B [Diamond]
Notes:
Majhgawan is a primary diamond-mining project in the Panna belt. Its pipe deposit is distinct from the region’s secondary diamond-bearing sediments.
17. Kamdhenu Gau Abhayaranya is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Shajapur
[B] Agar Malwa
[C] Indore
[D] Dewas
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Correct Answer: B [Agar Malwa]
Notes:
The cow sanctuary and research centre at Salaria near Susner lies in Agar Malwa district. It should not be assigned to the older Shajapur district boundary.
18. On the bank of which river is Ujjain city located?
[A] Kshipra
[B] Seewan
[C] Sindh
[D] Parvati
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Correct Answer: A [Kshipra]
Notes:
Ujjain stands on the Kshipra River. The river joins the Chambal and thus belongs to the Yamuna–Ganga drainage system.
19. Which river system drains the Seondha area of Datia district?
[A] Tapi
[B] Chambal main stem
[C] Sindh
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: C [Sindh]
Notes:
Seondha is associated with the Sindh River in northern Madhya Pradesh. The Sindh belongs to the Yamuna drainage system.
20. What was the population density of Madhya Pradesh in Census 2011?
[A] 236 persons per sq km
[B] 196 persons per sq km
[C] 188 persons per sq km
[D] 158 persons per sq km
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Correct Answer: A [236 persons per sq km]
Notes:
Census 2011 recorded Madhya Pradesh’s population density at 236 persons per square kilometre. Its total population was 72,626,809. The national population density in the same census was 382 persons per square kilometre.
