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.
31. Consider the following states:
- Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above states have been accorded with “certified grown area” status for producing Basmati Rice?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 5 Only
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ 1, 2, 3 & 4 Only ]
Notes:
Recently, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) has directed the assistant registrar of the Geographical Indications Registry to provide the GI status to Basmati rice produced in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Madhya Pradesh was not included in the list even though the state has Basmati producing areas. Madhya Pradesh government wants the registrar of geographical indications (GI) to include the state as a certified grown area. Madhya Pradesh government has moved against the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) order that directed the registrar of geographical indications to issue a GI tag for basmati rice in India, excluding the areas of Madhya Pradesh. The common description of basmati rice in the world is- Rice grown in the foothills of Himalayas spanning India and Pakistan.
32. Consider the following pairs:
- Largest wheat producing state – Uttar Pradesh
- Largest onion producing state – Maharashtra
- Largest producer of pulses – Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Wheat is grown in more than 96 lakh hectares of land in the Uttar Pradesh. This is mainly due to the highly fertile soil of that region. Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat producing state in India followed by states like Punjab and Haryana. Maharashtra is the largest onion producing state in India followed by states like Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Madhya Pradesh is India's largest pulse producing state, which accounts for 23% of total pulse production in the country. Madhya Pradesh is followed by Uttar Pradesh (18%), Maharashtra (14%) and Rajasthan (11%).
33. Consider the following statements about India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017:
- It shows that the Forest and Tree Cover of the country has increased by 1.5% compared to assessment of 2015
- As per the report, forest cover has increased maximum in Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, the Forest and Tree Cover of the country has increased by 8,021 sq km (1 %) as compared to assessment of 2015. Second statement is incorrect because as per the report, maximum forest cover has increased in Andhra Pradesh. The report reveals that initiatives like Green India Mission, National Agro-Forestry Policy (NAFP), Green India Mission, National Agro-Forestry policy (NAP), REDD plus policy, Joint Forest Management (JFM), National Afforestation Programme and funds under Compensatory Afforestation to States are responsible for such good results. As per the report, the maximum forest cover has increased in Andhra Pradesh (2,141 sq kms), Karnataka (1,101 sq kms), Kerala (1,043 sq kms), Odisha (885 sq kms) and Telangana (565 sq kms). Top five states where forest cover has decreased are Mizoram (531 sq km), Nagaland (450 sq km), Arunachal Pradesh (190 sq km), Tripura (164 sq km) and Meghalaya (116 sq km).
34. Ganges River Dolphin is found in__
- Assam
- Rajasthan
- Jharkhand
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3,4 & 5
[B] 1, 2 & 5
[C] 1, 2, & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 5
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 5]
Notes:
Indian Government has notified the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) as India’s National Aquatic Animal. It is also known as Susu because of the sound it produces when breathing. The Total population of Ganges River Dolphin is estimated to be around 2000 and they inhabit the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India and Bangladesh. These dolphins are found in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal (7 states ) and ideal habitats are in the Ganga, Chambal, Ghaghra, Gandak, Sone, Kosi, the Brahmaputra and Kulsi rivers. Ganges River Dolphin is placed under “Endangered Category” in the IUCN Red List. It lives in one of the world’s most densely populated areas, and is threatened by removal of river water and siltation arising from deforestation, pollution and entanglement in fisheries nets. They have been poached over for their oil. The habitat degradation due to declining flow, heavy siltation and construction of barrages causing physical barrier for this migratory species is also one of the reasons behind decline of their numbers.
35. World Bank has approved the funding for the “Ecosystem Services Improvement Project”. This project aims to improve forest quality, land management and non-timber forest produce (NTFP) such as nuts, mushrooms, and game animals to benefit forest-dependent communities. The project is being implemented across which of the following states in India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
World Bank has approved the funding for the Ecosystem Services Improvement Project. This project aims to improve forest quality, land management and non-timber forest produce (NTFP) such as nuts, mushrooms, and game animals to benefit forest-dependent communities. The project is being implemented in areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
36. Consider the following States with respect to their representation to the Lok Sabha:
I. Andhra Pradesh
II. Madhya Pradesh
III. Tamil Nadu
IV. Maharashtra
Which of the following sequences is correct (> means greater than)?
[A] IV > III > II > I
[B] I > II > III > IV
[C] IV > III > II > I
[D] II > I > III > IV
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [IV > III > II > I]
Notes:
• Andhra Pradesh – 25
• Madhya Pradesh – 29
• Tamil Nadu – 39
• Maharashtra – 48
37. What is the correct sequence in order of size of the following States in India (from largest to smallest)?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] 2, 3, 1, 4
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 3, 2, 1, 4
[D] 2, 3, 4, 1
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [2, 3, 1, 4]
Notes:
Here are the top 10 largest Indian states in 2019 according to their areas.
• Rajasthan.
• Madhya Pradesh.
• Maharashtra.
• Uttar Pradesh.
• Jammu & Kashmir.
• Gujarat.
• Karnataka.
• Andhra Pradesh.
38. Navdatoli in Western Madhya Pradesh is an important site of:
[A] Banas culture
[B] Kayatha culture
[C] Malwa Culture
[D] Jorwe culture
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ Malwa Culture ]
Notes: The important non-Harappan chalcolithic cultures are
- Banas culture (2600BC–1900 BC) in south-east Rajasthan, with Ahar near Udaipur and Gilund as its key-sites
- Kayatha culture (2100BC–2000 BC) with Kayatha in Chambal as its chief site in Madhya Pradesh;
- Malwa Culture (1700BC–1400BC) with Navdatoli in Western Madhya Pradesh as an important site
- Jorwe culture (1400BC– 700BC) with Inamgaon and Chandoli near Pune in Maharashtra as its chief centres
39. With the impending launch of the 2018 Tiger census’ results, consider the following statements:
- The census was taken in the 18 major tiger states of the country.
- The 2018 census made use of MSTrIPES app.
- 2018 census involved the participation of Nepal and Bangladesh while the earlier census saw the additional participation by Bhutan.
- Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of tiger deaths due to poaching.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 1 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [2 and 4]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The census 2018 expanded the area under survey to include states from the North-east like Nagaland and Manipur, and also Gujarat. This inclusion is expected to show an increased population number. The census also increased its scope in the animals surveyed- eg: it studied population of leopards, apart from the tigers, during the 2014 census.
Statement 2 is correct:
MSTrIPES app was released in 2010 by the government. It stands for Monitoring System for Tigers- Intensive Protection and Ecological Status. It will enable more accurate and efficient data collection by the survey teams. It will record the routes taken by the team and also upload and store geo-tagged photographs in the database. Individual tigers would be recognised by software based identification of individual stripe patterns.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
The 2014 census involved only Nepal and Bangladesh. In the 2018 census, the activity saw the participation of 3 neighbouring countries for the first time- Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The countries coordinated to track the cross border movement of tiger population. This will produce the Indian subcontinent’s (home to 80-90% of tigers in the world) first joint tiger estimation report.
Statement 4 is correct:
Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of poaching deaths of tigers in India. In 2012, the state had decided to set up an STPF/ special tiger protection force, but the battalion is yet to be constituted. Before 2006, the state had the highest tiger population in the country. It has lost its position over the years to Karnataka and Uttarakhand. Officials have blamed it on the patchy forest cover, encroachment by large land owners and electric fencing used by farmers.
40. In view of the pilot run of the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme, consider the following statements:
- It allows portability of food security benefits.
- It will make use of the Integrated Management of Public Distribution System.
- The pilot project was launched in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2
[B] None of the above
[C] 3 only
[D] All of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [1 and 2]
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct:
A key feature of the scheme is the introduction of portability of food security. This will especially help the migrant population. The migrant population often face exclusion or cost escalation when it comes to use of the fair price shop system. This will be eliminated by the use of a uniform system. Another benefit is the elimination of discrimination as a reason for food insecurity.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Integrated Management of Public Distribution System (IMPDS) is a central scheme to prevent duplication of ration cards. It also provides for national portability via an integrated PDS. It is an online database of ration cards that will bring in transparency and enable beneficiaries to avail their rations from fair price shop of their choosing across the country.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
The pilot project was launched in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. MP which had been identified as one of the most hunger afflicted states of India is yet to be covered. India scored the 103rd rank in Global Hunger Index out of 119 countries.
Advertisement