States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations
Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge Multiple Choice Objective Questions for Madhya Pradesh PSC (MPPSC) Examinations of 2021-2022. Objective Madhya Pradesh GK Questions on MPPSC History, Culture, MPPSC Geography, MPPSC Economy and Polity.
21. The ‘Bharthari folk song’ is mainly sung in which region of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Malwa
[B] Baghelkhand
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Nimar
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Correct Answer: A [Malwa ]
Notes:
Bharthari folk song is sung in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh in the memory of Raja Bharthari.
22. How many central universities are present in Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
Two central universities are present in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Hari Singh Gour University in Sagar district (1946) and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University is established at Amarkantak in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.It was established through an Act of Parliament, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007.
23. Which of the following is not a division in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Indore
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Chhindwara
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Correct Answer: D [Chhindwara]
Notes:
Chhindwara is not a division in Madhya Pradesh,it comes under Jabalpur division.
24. How many Jyotirlinga are present in Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
Two Jyotirlingas are Present in Madhya Pradesh out of 12 in India.Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain district and Omkareshwar in Khandwa district.
25. The famous pilgramage site of ‘Chitrakoot’ is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Chhatarpur
[B] Panna
[C] Satna
[D] Rewa
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Correct Answer: C [Satna]
Notes:
Chitrakoot is a town and a nagar panchayat in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a town of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Baghelkhand region. It borders the Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh, whose headquarters Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi).
26. ‘Vishwamitra Award’ of Madhya Pradesh is given for which of the following?
[A] Best performance in sports
[B] Coaches for serving sports
[C] Social work related activities
[D] Highest award for Literature
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Correct Answer: B [Coaches for serving sports ]
27. ‘Kumar Gandharva samaroh’ is organised at which of the following place of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Indore
[C] Bhopal
[D] Dewas
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Correct Answer: D [Dewas]
Notes:
Kumar Gandharva was a Hindustani classical singer, well known for his unique vocal style and his refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana. Kumar Gandharva was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1977 and India’s second highest civilian honour the Padma Vibhushan in 1990.Kumar Gandharva award was founded in the year 1992-93 to encourage creativity among youth in the field of music. This honour is given to the young artistes of age between 25 and 45 years, in the field of classical vocal and instrumental.The award contains prize money of Rs. 51,000 and a citation.
28. Dr Nirmal Hirawat, the former Madhya Pradesh minister has passed away. She was associated with which political party?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party
[C] Bahujan Samaj Party
[D] Nationalist Congress Party
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Correct Answer: A [Indian National Congress]
Notes:
Dr Nirmal Hirawat (74), the former Madhya Pradesh minister and senior Congress leader, has passed away at Katangi town in Balaghat District on May 9, 2018. The Congress leader, who was well-known as a doctor among the local residents, was instrumental in getting the status of a tehsil for Katangi. He was a member of former Chief Minister Shyama Charan Shukla’s cabinet.
29. The Madhya Pradesh government has launched ‘My MP Rojgar Portal’ as part of which programme to provide jobs to youths?
[A] Pahal
[B] Udaan
[C] Savera
[D] Ujjala
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Correct Answer: A [Pahal]
Notes:
The Madhya Pradesh government has launched ‘My MP Rojgar Portal’ as a part of the ‘Ham Chhu Lenge Asman’ Mukhyamantri Career Counselling programme ‘Pahal’ in Bhopal on May 22, 2018. The portal is equipped with providing jobs to youths as per their educational qualification, skills and interest and ensuring availability of able candidates to employers as per need of their business. This portal has been prepared by Madhya Pradesh Skill Development and Employment Generation Board under youth empowerment mission. On this portal, youth can get opened employment account by registering his profile as per qualification. He can choose place of employment, job sector, and job role through the portal. On searching in profile account, he could know the number of jobs and posts and employers as per this interest and ability. Online applications can be submitted for jobs in the companies.
30. Who has been conferred with the National Kalidas Samman in visual arts by the Madhya Pradesh government?
[A] Kalamandalam Gopi
[B] Anjolie Ela Menon
[C] Satish Gujral
[D] Puttaraj Gavai
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Correct Answer: B [Anjolie Ela Menon]
Notes:
Anjolie Ela Menon, the well known muralist, has recently been conferred with the prestigious National Kalidas Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government in Delhi for her contribution in visual arts. The award was conferred in recognition of her insightful and sensitive portrayal of the identity and spirit of women through her meaningful paintings in a variety of media. Beside her, Artist A. Ramachandran was also conferred with the Kalidas Award. Menon is counted among India’s most accomplished artists and is the recipient of numerous national and international awards including the Padma Shri. She recently received a doctorate from Rabindra Bharati University.
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