Geographical Scenarios (Madhya Pradesh)

Total Questions: 43

1. Which of the following statements regarding the climate of Madhya Pradesh is not correct? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Temperature remains low in Morena and Datia districts during summer season.
Note:

Morena and Datia districts, located in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh, experience high temperatures during the summer season. Annual average rainfall of the state is 1160 mm, with the heaviest rains in the south eastern part and decreasing towards the north-west.

2. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the climate of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Temperate climate is found in the southern part of state
Note:

The climate of Madhya Pradesh is tropical. The state comes under the monsoon climate. The tropic of cancer originates through its central part. The southern part of the state has a wet and dry tropical climate. Hence option (c) is not correct.

3. What is the rank of Madhya Pradesh in India in terms of area after its bifurcation? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Second
Note:

After the formation of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh has become the second largest state of India. Rajasthan is the largest state of India. Madhya Pradesh is the largest state by Population Senanth.

4. After the bifurcation, how many states have common boundaries with Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Five
Note:

The neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh are Uttar Pradesh in the Northeast, Maharashtra in the south, Chhattisgarh in the north, Rajasthan in the north-west and Gujarat in the West. Madhya Pradesh shared its border with 7 states before bifurcation but presently has 5 states as it's neighbor.

5. Which state does not touch the boundary of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Jharkhand
Note:

The neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh are Uttar Pradesh in the Northeast, Maharashtra in the south, Chhattisgarh in the north, Rajasthan in the north-west and Gujarat in the West. Madhya Pradesh shared its border with 7 states before bifurcation but presently has 5 states as it's neighbor.

6. Madhya Pradesh shares common boundaries with how many states? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (b) 7
Note:

The neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh are Uttar Pradesh in the Northeast, Maharashtra in the south, Chhattisgarh in the north, Rajasthan in the north-west and Gujarat in the West. Madhya Pradesh shared its border with 7 states before bifurcation but presently has 5 states as it's neighbor.

7. Which one of the following districts of Madhya Pradesh touches the State boundaries of Gujarat and Rajasthan? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Jhabua
Note:

The district of Jhabua touches the state boundaries of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Ratlam and Mandsaur touches the boundary of Rajasthan only whereas Alirajpur touches the boundary of Gujarat.

8. The boundary of which of the following districts of Madhya Pradesh does not touch Uttar Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) Shyopur
Note:

Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh does not form the border with Uttar Pradesh. While Bhind, Satna, and Shivpuri districts share its border with Uttar Pradesh.

9. Area of Madhya Pradesh is - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (a) 4.43 lakh sq. km.
Note:

The area of undivided Madhya Pradesh was 443436 sq. km. After bifurcation, the total area of Madhya Pradesh is 308245 sq. km. Which is 9.38 percent of the country. It is India's second largest state in terms of area.

10. Consider the time of sun rise in Sidhi and Jhabua and choose the correct option - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Sidhi will have sunrise ½ hour earlier
Note:

Sidhi on the northeast end of Madhya Pradesh is at about 81.88°E longitude while Jhabua on the western edge is located at 74.36°E longitude. There is a difference of 7.52° longitude between the two locations. Since the difference of 1º longitude is equal to 4 minutes, the time difference would be of 30 minutes or 30.08°. Therefore, the sunrise will happen 30 minutes prior in Sidhi.