States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations

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Gujari Mahal is inside Gwalior Fort, built by Raja Man Singh Tomar for Mrignayani. Jai Vilas Mahal belongs to the Scindia family. Moti Mahal is linked with Jiwaji Rao Scindia. Jahangir Mahal is located in Orchha, not Gwalior. Gwalior Fort is in Madhya Pradesh and houses several historic palaces from different eras.

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Karmaveer was a weekly nationalist newspaper edited by Makhanlal Chaturvedi. It began publication on July 17, 1920, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The paper promoted patriotic views and resistance against British rule. It covered major movements like Non-Cooperation and Khilafat during the freedom struggle.

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The Kol–Dahaka dance originates from the Kol tribe in Baghelkhand, Madhya Pradesh. It involves both men and women performers. The dance depicts the social life of the Kol community. Malwa, Bundelkhand, and Nimar have different folk traditions like Lavani, Alha, and Garba respectively.

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Paradhoni is a folk dance of the Baiga tribe performed during wedding welcomes. It involves making an elephant figure using a cot, winnowing basket, and blanket. Saila is associated with Gond and Baiga tribes during Sharad Purnima. Rai and Badhai are folk dances from the Bundelkhand region. The dances represent the cultural diversity of tribal and regional communities in central India.

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The Chausath Yogini Temple is one of the earliest structures in Khajuraho. It was constructed in the 9th century and differs architecturally from the other temples. The rest of the Khajuraho temples, including Kandariya Mahadeva and Lakshmana Temples, were built later between the 10th and 12th centuries. Khajuraho temples are a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Khajuraho has a cluster of Jain temples built between the 9th and 12th centuries. The Parshvanath Temple is the largest among them. It features detailed carvings and complete architecture. Other temples include Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai Temples. The Parshvanath Temple was constructed during the Chandela dynasty.

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Asirgarh Fort is located in Madhya Pradesh and houses the Lakshminarayan Temple. Ginnaurgarh, Bandhogarh, and Ajaygarh are other forts in Madhya Pradesh but do not contain this temple. Asirgarh Fort is a historic fort known for its strategic importance. It is situated near Burhanpur city in Madhya Pradesh.

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The Madhavrao Sapre Journalism Museum (Madhavrao Sapre Smriti Samacharpatra Sangrahalaya evam Shodh Sansthan) is located in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, preserving historical newspapers, manuscripts, and literary artifacts related to Hindi journalism and literature. 

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Narwar Fort is located in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on a hill in Narwar town east of the Sindh River, about 42 km from Shivpuri city. The fort dates back to the 10th century and was historically ruled by Rajput clans, followed by Mughals and Marathas. Narwar Fort is linked to the legendary story of Raja Nala and Damayanti from the Mahabharata. The fort complex includes ruins of palaces, carvings, and murals on the Vindhya Range.

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In 1950, Madhya Pradesh’s capital was Nagpur due to its central location and administrative significance. After the 1956 state reorganization, Bhopal replaced Nagpur as the capital. Early Madhya Pradesh combined Central Provinces and Berar, Mahakoshal, and Chhattisgarh regions, with Nagpur as the administrative center.