Education System (Madhya Pradesh)

Total Questions: 10

1. What is the establishment year of the Oldest (Sagar) University of M.P.? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 1944
(b) 1945
(c) 1948
(d) 1946

Correct Answer: (d) 1946

Solution:Doctor HariSingh Gaur Vishwavidhyalaya Sagar, former Known as Sagar University, the oldest university of Madhya Pradesh was established on 18 July, 1946 by Dr. Hari Singh Gaur.

2. Sanskrit University has been set up at - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Gwalior
(b) Ujjain
(c) Rewa
(d) Jabalpur

Correct Answer: (b) Ujjain

Solution:Maharshi Panini Sanskrit University has been established in Ujjain, M.P.

3. What is the approximate number of schools (pre- primary, primary, middle and higher secondary) in Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) 61,000
(b) 77,000
(c) 82,000
(d) 1,06,000

Correct Answer: (d) 1,06,000

Solution:In the year 2003-04 (as in September 2003) total number of schools in Madhya Pradesh is 105946 which included 66648 pre-secondary schools, 30592 secondary schools and 8706 higher secondary schools. Thus, option (d) is the correct as the nearest answer. As per Economic Survey 2022-23, There are 125582 schools including 62413 primary, 45106 uper primary, 8306 secondary and 9757 higher secondary schools.

4. In which year was Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education established? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) 1952
(b) 1957
(c) 1960
(d) 1961

Correct Answer: (b) 1957

Solution:Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior was established by the Ministry of Education & Culture, Government of India as Lakshmibai College of Physical Education (LCPE) in August 1957, In further recognition of the unique educational services rendered by the Institute in the field of Physical Education, Sports and Research, the Govt. of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development conferred the status of a "Deemed to be University" in September 1995 under Section 3 of U.G.C. Act, 1956.

5. Where is 'Laxmi Bai College of Physical Education' located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Gwalior.
(b) Indore
(c) Bhopal
(d) Jabalpur

Correct Answer: (a) Gwalior.

Solution:DANM Rani Laxmi Bai National Institute of Physical Education has been established in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh in '1957'. The Government of India, ministry of Human Resource Development Conferred the states of a "Deemed to be university" in September 1995.

6. In which city of Madhya Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Tribal University is located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Maheshwar
(b) Amarkantak
(c) Marena
(d) Datia

Correct Answer: (b) Amarkantak

Solution:The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak has been established by an Act of the Parliament of India. It came into existence by the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007 and came into action on July 2008. The jurisdiction of the University extends to the whole country and it is fully funded by the Central Government through the University Grant Commission. The university caters to the tribal's long cherished dream of higher education.

7. Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas University is - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Kunwar Mahmood Ali Khan
(b) Kunwar Amzad Khan
(c) Ushman Aarif
(d) Abdul Gaffar Khan

Correct Answer: (a) Kunwar Mahmood Ali Khan

Solution:The Governor of any state is also the Chancellor of state Universities. When this question was asked, Kunwar Mahmood Ali Khan was the Governor of Madhya Pradesh so he was also the chancellor of Guru Ghasidas University. Presently, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) has become a Central University under Central University Act, 2009. Chancellor of the University is professor Ashok Gupta.

8. What is Khairagarh famous for? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Large Fort
(b) Natural Springs
(c) National Park
(d) Music University

Correct Answer: (d) Music University

Solution:The Indira Performing art and music University is Asia's first University dedicated to visual and performing Arts, it is established in 1956. Khairagarh is a town in Rajnandangaon District in the India state of Chattishgarh.

9. Where is the oldest music college of Madhya Pradesh, 'Madhav Sangeet College' located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Raipur
(b) Indore
(c) Bhopal
(d) Gwalior

Correct Answer: (d) Gwalior

Solution:The oldest music college of Madhya Pradesh, 'Madhav Sangeet College' is located in Gwalior.

10. Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Institute	Location
(A) Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)	1. Indore
(B) Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM)	2. Bhopal
(C) Indian Institute of Management (IIM)	3. Jabalpur
(D) Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER)	4. Gwalior

Codes :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	2	1
(b)	3	4	1	2
(c)	4	3	1	2
(d)	4	3	2	1

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correct match is as follows:

Institute	Location
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)	Jabalpur
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM)	Gwalior
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)	Indore
Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER)	Bhopal