Political Scenario (Madhya Pradesh)

 

 

Total Questions: 48

11. Two new districts were formed in Madhya Pradesh in the year 2008. Identify - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Singrauli and Alirajpur
Solution:Madhya Pradesh Government Constituted two new districts- Aliraipur and Singrauli on 17 May, 2008 and 24 May, 2008 respectively. In 2013 Agar-Malwa was constituted as the 51st district of Madhya Pradesh. Presently, there are 55 district in Madhya Pradesh

12. Name the State Bird of Madhya Pradesh. [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Paradise flycatcher
Solution:The State bird of Madhya Pradesh is 'Dudhraj', which is also called Sultana Bulbul (Indian Paradise flycatcher).

13. What is the state-bird of M.P.? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Paradise flycatcher
Solution:The state animal, bird and tree of Madhya Pradesh are 'Barasingha', 'Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Dudhraj) and 'Indian Banyan'.

14. Area of Janpad Panchayat - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Development Block
Solution:The district Panchayat or District Council is the third tier of Panchayati Raj system. District Panchayat is an elected body. Members of District Panchayat are elected from the district on the basis of adult franchise for a term of five years. It was added in Indian Constitution by 73rd Amendment act of 1992. toh

15. How many times Panchayat General Election have taken place after formation of Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Five
Solution:The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission was constituted vide the notification dated February 1,1994 issued by the General Administration Department of the State Government. It came into existence on Feburary 15, 1994 with the assumption of office by the first State Election Commissioner.

Panchayat General Election have taken place five times after formation of Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission. In January, 2022 6th Panchayat general election held in three phases.

16. Which of the following has not been the Commissioner of the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) Shri Avni Vaishya
Solution:The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission was constituted on 1, February 1994. It came into existence on February 15, 1994. The term of the office of the State Election Commissioners in the commission is mentioned below-
NameTenure
N.B. Lohani15.02.1994 - 16.02.2000
Gopal Sharan Shukla16.02.2000 - 14.08.2006
Aditya Vijay Singh14.08.2006 - 10.12.2010
Dr. Ajit Raizada10.12.2010 - 30.09.2013
R. Parasuram1.10.2013 - 31.12.2018
Basant Pratap Singh1.01.2019 - Onwards

17. Which of the following cities is not a District Headquarter? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) Itarsi
Solution:Itarsi is an important railway station of India. Itarsi is a tehsil of Hoshangabad district. Notably, the district headquarter is located in Hoshangabad city and not in itarsi.

18. Which of the following has not been the Governor of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) Justice Anshuman Singh
Solution:The tenure of the Governor's were -

Dr. Balram Jakhar - 30 June, 2004 - 29 June, 2009 Shri Rameshwar Thakur - 30 June, 2009 - 7 September, 2011 Dr. Bhai Mahaveer – 22 April, 1998 - 6 May June, 2003 Justice Anshuman Singh is a former governor of Rajasthan.

19. Who among the following has not been the acting Governor of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Justice G.D. Dixit
Solution:Justice N.D. Ojha (1) December 1987 - 29 December 1987) Justice P.V. Dixit (3 February 1966 - 9 February 1966) and Justice G.P. Singh (26 May 1981 - 9 July 1981 and 21 September 1983 - 7 October 1983) has been the acting Governor of Madhya Pradesh.

Justice G. D. Dixit never served as acting governor of Madhya Pradesh. At present Mangubhai Patel in serving as governor of Madhya Pradesh.

20. Who was not the Governor of M.P.? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Mr. Govind Narayan Singh
Solution:K.C. Reddy has served as the governor of Madhya Pradesh from 11 February, 1965 to 7 March, 1971. Sarala Grewal was the Governor of the state from 31 March, 1989 to 05 February, 1990. H.V. Pataskar was the Governor of Madhya Pradesh from 14 June, 1957 to 10 February, 1965.

Govind Narayan Singh served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 30 July, 1967 to 12 March, 1969. At present Mangubai Patel is serving as governor of Madhya Pradesh.