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.
31. In which year was the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) established?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1980
[D] 1988
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Correct Answer: B [1985]
Notes:
The Narmada Valley Development Authority was established in 1985 by Madhya Pradesh government. It coordinates irrigation, power, and rehabilitation projects in the Narmada basin, ensuring planned resource utilization of the river within the state.
32. What is the authorised share capital of the Indian Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation?
[A] ₹50 crore
[B] ₹100 crore
[C] ₹75 crore
[D] ₹150 crore
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Correct Answer: B [₹100 crore]
Notes:
The Indian Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation’s authorised share capital is ₹100 crore; paid-up capital stands at ₹99.98 crore. ₹99.75 crore is from the Government of India, and ₹0.23 crore from other partners. The Federation supports tribal marketing development and cooperatives across India.
33. Which Madhya Pradesh project is also called the Sanjay Sarovar Project?
[A] Indira Sagar Project
[B] Bansagar Project
[C] Upper Wainganga Project
[D] Bawanthadi Project
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Correct Answer: B [Bansagar Project]
Notes:
The Bansagar Project, built on the Son River, is known as the Sanjay Sarovar Project in Madhya Pradesh. It serves multipurpose roles including irrigation and hydroelectric power, benefiting Madhya Pradesh and nearby states. Indira Sagar, Upper Wainganga, and Bawanthadi are separate projects with distinct purposes and locations.
34. Where and when was Madhya Pradesh’s first thermal power station established?
[A] Satpura – 1962
[B] Korba – 1957
[C] Nepanagar – 1953
[D] Vindhyachal – 1982
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Correct Answer: C [Nepanagar – 1953]
Notes:
Chandni, the first thermal power station in Madhya Pradesh was set up at Nepanagar, Burhanpur district, in 1953, marking the state’s initial phase of thermal power generation. Chandni Thermal Power plant initial capacity was 17MW which now increased to 177 MW. Pathar Kheda coal fields supplied coal to this plant. This plant Supplies power to Nepanagar paper mill of Burhanpur.
35. Where was Makhan Lal Chaturvedi born in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Khandwa
[B] Sagar
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Hoshangabad
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Correct Answer: D [Hoshangabad]
Notes:
Makhan Lal Chaturvedi was born on 4 April 1889 in Babai village, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Hoshangabad district was renamed Narmadapuram in 2021. He was a noted Hindi poet and freedom fighter associated with Madhya Pradesh. His birthplace is commonly recognized in various historical and literary records of Madhya Pradesh. Babai village is situated within the current boundaries of Narmadapuram district.
36. Who first proposed the interlinking of rivers in India in 1972?
[A] Dinesh Chandra Dastur
[B] V. S. Sakhlecha
[C] Dr. K. L. Rao
[D] Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. K. L. Rao]
Notes:
Dr. K. L. Rao, Union Irrigation Minister in 1972, first proposed India’s river interlinking to manage floods and droughts. Dastur proposed the Garland Canal Project later. Sakhlecha and Chouhan contributed to subsequent water projects.
37. Which newspaper published Sharad Joshi’s column “Parikrama”?
[A] Dainik Bhaskar
[B] Deshbandhu
[C] Nai Duniya, Indore
[D] Jansatta
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Correct Answer: C [Nai Duniya, Indore]
Notes:
Sharad Joshi wrote the renowned column “Parikrama” in Nai Duniya, Indore. The column enhanced his satirical style and contributed significantly to blending literature with journalism in Indian Hindi media. Nai Duniya, an influential Madhya Pradesh newspaper, was pivotal in promoting regional literary journalism during Joshi’s era.
38. Which was the first Hindi and Urdu weekly newspaper from Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Dilli Akhbar
[B] Malwa Akhbar
[C] Akhbar Gwalior
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Malwa Akhbar]
Notes:
Malwa Akhbar, started in Indore in 1848, was the first Hindi-Urdu weekly in Madhya Pradesh. Edited by Pandit Prem Narayan, it published half-page content in both languages, pioneering bilingual journalism in the region and marking a significant development in Madhya Pradesh’s print media history.
39. Which literary work by Shri Krishna Mishra aids Madhya Pradesh historical research?
[A] Prabandh Chintamani
[B] Biddhshal Manjika
[C] Prabodh Chandroday
[D] Malti Madhav
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Correct Answer: C [Prabodh Chandroday]
Notes:
Prabodh Chandroday by Shri Krishna Mishra is a key text for Madhya Pradesh’s history, highlighting cultural and social aspects. It supports archaeological and historical research by recording regional events, traditions, and governance during its period, enriching the understanding of Madhya Pradesh’s past.
40. Which statement about Madhya Pradesh Freedom Movement is incorrect? (MPPSC 2021)
[A] Khaja and Bhima Nayak were Bhil leaders fighting British rule
[B] Shankar Shah was a freedom fighter from Garha Mandla State
[C] Sipahi Bahadur Sarkar was established in Sehore district
[D] Son of Jhujar Singh Devnath Singh fought against British rule
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Correct Answer: C [Sipahi Bahadur Sarkar was established in Sehore district]
Notes:
Sipahi Bahadur Sarkar was established in Sehore district, not Indore. Khaja Nayak was a sepoy from western Nimar who fought the British after 1857. Bhima Nayak was a leader of the Bhils in Badwani district and participated in the 1857 Uprising. Shankar Shah Maravi was king of the Garha Kingdom and was executed for rebellion against British rule. These leaders were active in different regions of present Madhya Pradesh during the freedom struggle.
