Geographical Scenarios (Madhya Pradesh)

31. The highest peak of Madhya Pradesh is -

(a) Janapav
(b) Dhupgarh
(c) Bagli
(d) Deogarh

Correct Answer: (b) Dhupgarh

Solution:The highest peak of Madhya Pradesh and the Satpura range is Dhoopgarh located in Pachmarhi in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Its height is 1352 meter.

32. Dhupgarh, the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh, is located in - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Satpura Hills
(b) Mahadeo Hills
(c) Maikal Range
(d) Vindhya Range Hills

Correct Answer: (a) Satpura Hills

Solution:The highest peak of Madhya Pradesh is Dhoopgarh located on Mahadeo hills of Satpura range. It is famous for sunset point.

33. Dhupgarh, the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh, is located in- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Mahadeo Hills
(b) Rajpipla Hills
(c) Maikal Range
(d) Kaimur Hills

Correct Answer: (a) Mahadeo Hills

Solution:The highest peak of Madhya Pradesh is Dhoopgarh located on Mahadeo hills of Satpura range. It is famous for sunset point.

34. Bijagarh hill is situated in which out of the following mountain ranges? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Satpura range
(b) Vindhyachal range
(c) Kaimur range
(d) Mahadeo range

Correct Answer: (d) Mahadeo range

Solution:Bijagarh Range is the Satpura's western most range is distinguished by its rocky topography and extensive valleys. Several significant rivers like Tapti and Narmada are also found there.

35. Where is 'Pachmarhi', the only hill station of Madhya Pradesh situated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Rajpipla Hills
(b) Mahadeo Hills
(c) Maikal Range
(d) Gawilgarh Hills

Correct Answer: (b) Mahadeo Hills

Solution:The only 'Hill station' of Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi is located on Mahadeo hills of Satpura range at a height of approx 1,067 meters above sea level. It is located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi is also known as the 'Queen of Satpura'.

36. Which city of Madhya Pradesh is located on the plains of Sindh-Ganga? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

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

Correct Answer: (a) Gwalior

Solution:Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh is located on the plains of Indus-Ganga (Sindh-Ganga) rivers. The soil of this region is red due to presence of excessive iron.

37. What is the approximate present irrigation potential, in lakh hectares, of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:Total irrigated land in the state of Madhya Pradesh is 68.18 lakh hectare. Presently Madhya Pradesh has developed total irrigable command area of about 33 lakh hectare. As per data provided by Water Resources Department total irrigation has been provided is 29.68 lakh during financial year 2018-19.

38. In which district the largest percentage of the total sown area is an irrigated area in Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) Hoshangabad
(b) Morena
(c) Tikamgarh
(d) Datia

Correct Answer: (d) Datia

Solution:When this question was asked maximum percentage of irrigated land (60.8%) out of the total cropped area was in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh.

39. Which statement is not correct - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Omkareshwar is located on the Narmada
(b) Omkareshwar is a railway station
(c) One of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" is located at Omkareshwar.
(d) Omkareshwar is located on the confluence of the Narmada and the Tapti rivers.

Correct Answer: (d) Omkareshwar is located on the confluence of the Narmada and the Tapti rivers.

Solution:Option (d) is incorrect as Narmada and Tapti rivers flow parallel and fall in the Gulf of Khambhat. These rivers do not make a confluence.

40. What percentage of total forest area of Madhya Pradesh, Teak trees are found? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) About 15%
(b) About 20%
(c) About 25%
(d) About 30%

Correct Answer: (c) About 25%

Solution:26.40 percent of total forest area of Madhya Pradesh are dry Teak trees forest. Hence option (c) will be correct answer. Slightly moist teak forest covers 2.28% of total forest cover, very dry teak forest covers 0.86% of total forest cover.