States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations

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Ujjayani, now Ujjain, was the capital of the Avanti Mahajanapada. Avanti was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas mentioned in ancient Indian texts. It was located in western Madhya Pradesh. Ujjaini gained prominence under Mauryan and Gupta rule. It became a major center of trade, culture, and administration.

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The Malava Era is also known as the Krit Samvat. Vikram Samvat, starting in 57 BCE, is linked to King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, who began the era after defeating the Sakas. Historical records suggest that the term Vikram Samvat was not used until the 9th century, and the era was often referred to as Malava or Krita Era. The Kalacharya Kathanaka by Jain monk Mahesarasuri mentions Vikramaditya initiating this calendar system around 58-56 BCE.

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Durga Bai Vyam is a prominent artist of the Pardhan-Gond tribal art tradition. She hails from Barbaspur village in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Her paintings depict goddesses, animals, and nature using vibrant colors and stippling techniques. In 2022, she received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India for her contributions to this art form. The Gond tribal art is practiced mainly in Madhya Pradesh and combines folk stories with unique visual expression.

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According to the 2011 Census, Madhya Pradesh had a population density of 236 persons per square kilometer. The state’s population was approximately 7.27 crore in 2011. Madhya Pradesh covers an area of 308,252 square kilometers. The population density measures the number of people living per square kilometer of land area. The Census 2011 is the 15th Indian Census, conducted every ten years.

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Bulsar does not have Buddhist caves. Ajanta caves are rock-cut Buddhist caves in Maharashtra from 200 BCE to 650 CE. Bagh caves in Madhya Pradesh are Gupta period Buddhist caves with Buddha statues. Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh has Buddhist stupas and rock-cut temples with inscriptions. The other options are known for Buddhist cave complexes, but Bulsar is not associated with Buddhist caves.

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Anand Singh Shyam and Dhanaiya Bai are renowned artists of Gond painting. Gond art originated from the Gond tribe in central India, mainly Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It features intricate, vibrant patterns showing nature, animals, and folklore. Gond painting uses natural colors from plants, charcoal, and soil. The art involves fine lines and dots depicting animals like birds, elephants, and tigers, as well as tribal life and mythology. Both artists have contributed to the preservation and promotion of this traditional art form.

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The Matangeshwar temple is a 9th-century temple built by Chandela ruler Chandra Dev. It is located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, known for its group of Hindu and Jain temples. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and differs from others in Khajuraho by having fewer exterior sculptures but intricate ceiling carvings. Khajuraho temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 AD and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the Vindhya mountain range of central India.

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Bijagarh hills are located in the Satpura Mountains, which lie near the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh border. The Satpura range is part of the Deccan Plateau, stretching about 900 km across peninsular India. It includes seven folds like Bijagarh, Maikal, Mahadeo Hills, and others. The Narmada and Tapti rivers flow through the Satpura range. The Vindhya and Kaimur ranges extend across Madhya Pradesh but are separate from the Satpuras. Mahadeo range is a northern part of the Satpuras in southern Madhya Pradesh.

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The Tantya Mama Economic Welfare Scheme provides bank loans to Scheduled Tribes members aged 18-55 who are below the poverty line. Loans range from ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 with 7% interest subsidy and bank loan guarantee fees for up to five years. The scheme supports self-employment activities by supplying low-cost equipment and working capital to BPL Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries. It aims to promote the establishment of new industries and businesses among these groups in Madhya Pradesh.

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Ganjan Singh Korku was a revolutionary from the Betul region in Madhya Pradesh. He belonged to the Korku tribe, indigenous to Betul district. The Betul area is noted for tribal revolts against British colonial rule. The Korku tribe primarily resides in Betul and Hoshangabad districts and speaks the Munda family language. Betul district is located in southern Madhya Pradesh, known for agriculture and forests forming part of the Satpura range. His role was significant in mobilizing tribal resistance in this region.