States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations

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The 2011 Census shows Alirajpur has the lowest female literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh at 30.3%. Madhya Pradesh’s overall female literacy rate is 59.2%. Jhabua has a higher female literacy rate of 33.8%. The district of Alirajpur also records the lowest overall literacy rate in the state at 36.1%. The highest female literacy rate district is Bhopal, with 74.9%. These figures are reported in census and educational statistics of Madhya Pradesh.

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The Forest Department of Madhya Pradesh radio-tagged an Indian Pangolin on World Pangolin Day, February 15, 2020. This was the first instance of telemetry used in the state to monitor the species after rehabilitation. The effort was in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Trust to understand the pangolin’s ecology and aid conservation. World Pangolin Day is observed annually on the third Saturday of February to promote awareness of pangolin protection. Madhya Pradesh’s initiative supports global efforts against pangolin trafficking.

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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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Vindhya Pradesh was formed in 1948 by merging princely states of Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand. It was named Vindhya Pradesh on 25 January 1950. The head of state was Maharaja Martand Singh Judev. In 1956, Vindhya Pradesh merged into Madhya Pradesh. The capital was Rewa. Initially, the two regions were administered separately before unification under Captain Avadesh Pratap Singh heading the council of ministers.

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The Madhya Pradesh Rajya NITI Aayog is chaired by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. This body acts as the state-level counterpart to the central NITI Aayog, focusing on planning and policy formulation. It was established to align state policies with national goals. The Chief Minister leads and coordinates development strategies through this institution. NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015 to serve as the Government of India’s policy think tank.

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The Agariya sub-caste of the Gond tribe is known for traditional iron smelting and agriculture. The Gond tribe is one of India’s largest tribal groups, mainly in Madhya Pradesh and surrounding states. It includes other sub-castes like Khatola, Ojha, and Dhurwe. Classified as a Scheduled Tribe, the Gond community receives constitutional benefits. The Agariya’s historical iron smelting techniques distinguished them within the tribe. Gond art and culture vary across sub-castes and regions inhabited by the tribe.

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In 1979, the Government of India approved using regional languages for recruitment in All India Services examinations. This allowed candidates to appear in their respective regional languages for central services exams. Prior to 1979, regional languages were not permitted for these recruitments. The approval aimed to increase accessibility for candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The change was implemented starting the 1979 examination cycle and remained in effect thereafter.

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K. P. Jayaswal was an Indian historian known for his nationalist perspective. He emphasized India’s ancient civilization and countered colonial narratives. His important works include “Hindu Polity” and “History of India”.

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Bhilat Baba is the chief deity of the Bhil tribe in Madhya Pradesh. He is believed to protect humans and animals from snakes. Bhilat Baba appeared in Vikram Samvat 1220 at village Rolgaon in Harda district. He performed penance in the Satpura region, and his samadhi site is known as Tapobhoomi Samadhi Sthal. The Bhil tribe is the most populous tribe in Madhya Pradesh as per the 2011 Census. The Bhils mainly inhabit Dhar, Jhabua, Khargone, and Ratlam districts of Madhya Pradesh.

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The Pankh campaign was launched by the Madhya Pradesh government under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao on 24 January 2021 by CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan. PANKH stands for Protection, Awareness of rights, Nutrition, Knowledge, and Health, aiming for the overall development of the girl child. Ladli Laxmi Yojana is another separate initiative in Madhya Pradesh for girls. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is a central government scheme launched in 2015 to address declining sex ratio and promote girl child education and welfare.