Historical Scenario

Total Questions: 42

21. Where is Hindola Mahal? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) Mandu
Note:

Hindola Palace (swinging place) was built in 1425 C.E. by Husang Shah in Mandu. This palace is a beautiful piece of architecture.

22. Tourist place of Madhya Pradesh which is famous for its temples? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995, 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) No where
Note:

Bagh and Udaigiri are famous for cave art and Mandu is famous for Hindola palace and Jahaj palace. None of them is famous for temples. Khajuraho is famous for its temples.

23. Which tourist spot of Madhya Pradesh is most popular for foreign tourists ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Khajuraho
Note:

Khajuraho is the most favourite tourist destination for foreign tourists in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Chandel kings built many magnificent temples here during 10th to 12th century. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the finest of all. Parshvanath Temple (a Jain temple) is also famous. Khajuraho is also famous for architectural symbolism and erotic sculpture. Khajuraho is connected to the daily air service. Sanchi is famous for stupas in the world. Datia is best known for pitambara peeth.

24. Khajuraho temples are located in district [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Chhatarpur
Note:

Khajuraho is the most favourite tourist destination for foreign tourists in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Chandel kings built many magnificent temples here during 10th to 12th century. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the finest of all. Parshvanath Temple (a Jain temple) is also famous. Khajuraho is also famous for architectural symbolism and erotic sculpture. Khajuraho is connected to the daily air service. Sanchi is famous for stupas in the world. Datia is best known for pitambara peeth.

25. Choose the name of tourism in Madhya Pradesh, which is internationally renowned and is connected to the daily air service - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (c) Khajuraho
Note:

Khajuraho is the most favourite tourist destination for foreign tourists in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Chandel kings built many magnificent temples here during 10th to 12th century. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the finest of all. Parshvanath Temple (a Jain temple) is also famous. Khajuraho is also famous for architectural symbolism and erotic sculpture. Khajuraho is connected to the daily air service. Sanchi is famous for stupas in the world. Datia is best known for pitambara peeth.

26. To which dynasty the kings who built Khajuraho temples belong? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (a) Chandela
Note:

Khajuraho is the most favourite tourist destination for foreign tourists in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Chandel kings built many magnificent temples here during 10th to 12th century. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the finest of all. Parshvanath Temple (a Jain temple) is also famous. Khajuraho is also famous for architectural symbolism and erotic sculpture. Khajuraho is connected to the daily air service. Sanchi is famous for stupas in the world. Datia is best known for pitambara peeth.

27. Which tourist place is known as 'Pilgrimage of Sculpture'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Khajuraho
Note:

Khajuraho is the city of sculpture. Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 1050 by Chandela dynasty. These temples are the finest examples of medieval architecture and sculpture. Khajuraho temples have been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

28. Where is the largest Buddha Stupa in India located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) Sanchi
Note:

India's largest Buddha Stupa is situated in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. The place is related to Buddhism but not directly to the life of Buddha. It is more related to Ashoka than to Buddha. Ashoka built the first Stupa and put up many pillars here. Sanchi was earlier known as Kakanaya, Kakanadabota and Bota-Sriparvat.

29. In which district of Madhya Pradesh the famous Jain temple of Songiri is located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (c) Datia
Note:

The Jain temples of Songiri, about more than 100 in number, are located on a high hill in Datiya district of Madhya Pradesh.

30. Temple of Mahakal in Ujjain is situated on the bank of which river ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Shipra
Note:

The 'Mahakaal temple' of Ujjain is situated on the bank of river Kshipra (Shipra). The Jyotirlinga of Ujjain Mahakal is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.