Miscellaneous (Madhya Pradesh)

Total Questions: 52

1. Which other name was the religious place Chitrakoot also recognized by ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (e) *
Solution:Chitrakoot means "Hill of Many Wonders". Chitrakoot falls in the northern Vindhya range of mountains spread over the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. However MPPSC marked option (c) as correct answer which seems incorrect.

2. Which of the following pairs is incorrect? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (d) Tulsi Shodh Sansthan - Bhopal
Solution:Saket Ramayan Kala Sangrahalaya - Orchha

Premchand Srijan Peeth - Ujjain

Muktibodh Srijan Peeth - Sagar

Tulsi Shodh Sansthan - Chitrakoot

Thus option (d) is not correctly matched.

3. On which date Vimukta Jati (Denotified Tribes) Day is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh. [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) 31 August
Solution:Since 1952 to commemorate the de-notification of communities classified as "criminals" under the Criminal Tribes Act (CTA), 1871; 31st August has been celebrated as "Vimukta Day". It marks the independence of the Nomadic and De-notified Tribes five years after the country gained independence from British governance.

4. In which city Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum is situated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Bhopal
Solution:Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum is situated in Bhopal (Capital) city of Madhya Pradesh.

5. Where is 'Bharat Bhawan'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Bhopal
Solution:Bharat Bhavan is an Autonomous multi arts complex and museum. Bharat Bhawan is situated in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The building was opened on 13 February, 1982 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It is an autonomous institution established by the government of Madhya Pradesh.

6. The architect of Bharat Bhawan' is - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (a) Charles Correa
Solution:The design of Bharat Bhawan was prepared by Charles Correa opened in 1982.

7. Which district is called 'the energy capital of Madhya Pradesh'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Singrauli
Solution:Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh is known as 'the energy capital of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as the energy capital of India.

8. Khesari Dal (Lathyrus sativus) is banned in madhya Pradesh because it adversely affects the following -

Correct Answer: (d) Movement of lower limbs
Solution:The consumption of Grass pea or blue sweet pea (lathyrus sativus) affects lower organs of human body and leads to disability.

9. Correctly Match - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

PlaceLocation
(A) Bharat Bhawan(1) Jabalpur
(B) Bhedaghat(2) Rewa
(C) Chachai Falls(3) Mandla
(D) Kanha-Kisli(4) Bhopal

Codes : 

ABCD
(a)2134
(b)4132
(c)1432
(d)4123
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
PlaceLocation
Bharat BhavanBhopal
Bheda GhatJabalpur
Chachai FallRewa
Kanha-KisliMandla

10. Match the following: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

PlaceDescription
(A) Dhuandhar(1) Temples
(B) Shivpuri(2) Waterfall
(C) Khajuraho(3) National Park
(D) Sanchi(4) Stupa

Codes :

ABCD
(a)(2)(3)(4)(1)
(b)(1)(2)(3)(4)
(c)(2)(3)(1)(4)
(d)(1)(2)(4)(3)
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
PlaceDescription
DhuandharWaterfall
ShivpuriNational Park
KhajurahoTemples
SanchiStupa