Miscellaneous (Madhya Pradesh)– Old Year Questions and Answers
1. Where is ‘Bharat Bhawan’?
(a) Delhi
(b) Indore
(c) Jabalpur
(d) Bhopal
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (d) Bhopal
- Bharat Bhavan is a self-governing building in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh that contains a museum and multiple art forms.
- It was opened in 1982 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was set up by the Madhya Pradesh government.
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2. The architect of ‘ Bharat Bhawan’ is –
(a) Charles Correa
(b) Ashok Bajpayee
(c) La-Karbujiye
(d) Lutyens
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]
Ans. (a) Charles Correa
- Charles Correa designed Bharat Bhawan, which was opened in 1982.
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3. Who among the following was not acted as the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh?
(a) R.P. Naik
(b) B.K. Dubey
(c) R.S. Khanna
(d) P.K. Noronha
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]
Ans. (d) P.K. Noronha
- H.S. Kamath was the first Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh whose tenure was 1 November 1956-24 November 1963.
- R.P. Naik November 18, 1969- until 6 September 1972.
- B.K. Dube March 6, 1980 – October 29, 1980.
- R.S. Khanna was the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh from September 30, 1989 to March 31, 1990.
- P.K. Noronha was not the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh.
- while R.P. Noronha was twice the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh (November 25, 1963 – August 1968 and September 6, 1972 – May 14, 1974).
- The current Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh is Iqbal Singh Bains.
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4. Which district is called ‘the energy capital of Madhya Pradesh’?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Singrauli
(c) Jabalpur
(d) Indore
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (b) Singrauli
- Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh is referred to as the ‘energy capital’ of Madhya Pradesh and India, both.
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5. Name the State Bird of Madhya Pradesh.
(a) Peacock
(b) Moorhen
(c) Paradise flycatcher
(d) Parrot
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]
Ans. (c) Paradise flycatcher
- The official bird of Madhya Pradesh is the Dudhraj, also known as the Shahi Bulbul or Paradise flycatcher.
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6. Khesari Dal (Lathyrus sativus) is banned in Madhya Pradesh because it adversely affects the following –
(a) Vision
(b) Hearing
(c) Blood
(d) Movement of lower limbs
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]
Ans. (d) Movement of lower limbs
- Eating Grass peas or blue sweet peas (Lathyrus sativus) can damage the lower parts of the body and cause disabilities.
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7. What was the real name of National poet Balkavi Bairagi?
(a) Jugal Das
(b) Balkishan Das
(c) Tikam Das
(d) Nandram Das
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (d) Nandram Das
- Rashtrakavi Bal Bairagi, more commonly known as Balkavi Bairagi, was an Indian poet and movie lyricist.
- His real name was Nand Ramdas Bairagi.
- From 1998 to 2004, he was a member of the Indian Parliament from Madhya Pradesh.
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8. Correctly Match –
| (A) Bharat Bhawan |
(1) Jabalpur |
| (B) Bhedaghat |
(2) Rewa |
| (C) Chachai Falls |
(3) Mandla |
| (D) Kanha-Kisli |
(4) Bhopal |
Code :A B C D
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A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| (b) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
| (c) |
1 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| (d) |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]
Ans. (d) 4 1 2 3
| The correct match is as follows : |
| Bharat Bhavan |
Bhopal |
| Bheda Ghat |
Jabalpur |
| Chachai Fall |
Rewa |
| Kanha-Kisli |
Mandla |
9. Match the following :
| (A) Dhuandhar |
(1) Temples |
| (B) Shivpuri |
(2) Waterfall |
| (C) Khajuraho |
(3) National Park |
| (D) Sanchi |
(4) Stupa |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
| (b) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| (c) |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
| (d) |
1 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (c) (2), (3), (1), (4)
| The correct match is as follows : |
| Dhuandhar |
Water fall |
| Shivpuri |
National Park |
| Khajuraho |
Temples |
| Sanchi |
Sanchi |
10. Match the following :
| (A) Diamond |
(1) Gwalior |
| (B) Mandu |
(2) Dhar |
| (C) Chitrakoot |
(3) Satna |
| (D) Gujari Mahal |
(4) Panna |
Code :
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
| (b) |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
| (c) |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
| (d) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]
Ans. (a) (4), (2), (3), (1)
MIC
| The correct match is as follows : |
| Diamond |
Panna |
| Mandu (fort) |
Dhar |
| Chitrakoot (Place) |
Satna |
| Gujari Mahal |
Gwalior |
11. The leakage of which gas caused death in Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
(a) Chlorine
(b) MIC
(c) Ammonia
(d) Phosnence
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]
Ans. (b) MIC
- On the night of December 2-3, 1984, a gas called Methyl isocyanate leaked out of a pesticide factory owned by Union Carbide India Limited in Bhopal, India.
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12. Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Rewa was the capital of Vindhya Pradesh
(b) Gwalior was the capital of Madhya Pradesh
(c) Jabalpur was the capital of Mahakoshal
(d) Bhopal was the capital of Bhopal State
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]
Ans. (c) Jabalpur was the capital of Mahakoshal
- Jabalpur was not the capital of Mahakoshal, but it was a big city in the area. The other facts are correct.
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13. Where is the Dushyant Kumar Manuscript Museum situated?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Jabalpur
(c) Ujjain
(d) Balaghat
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (a) Bhopal
- The Dushyant Kumar Manuscript Museum is located in Bhopal.
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14. Who among the following is the chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Sports Council at present?
(a) Kailash Vijay Vargiya
(b) Shivraj Singh Chauhan
(c) Tukoji Rao Pawar
(d) Vikram Varma
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (c) Tukoji Rao Pawar
- Tukoji Rao Pawar was the chair of the Madhya Pradesh Sports Council when this question was asked.
- It’s important to note that the council was renamed to the Madhya Pradesh Sports Authority.
- The Minister of Sport and Youth Welfare, Yasodhara Rajescindia, is the president of the sports authority in Madhya Pradesh.
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15. Where among the following is the biggest indoor stadium situated in M.P.?
(a) Gwalior
(b) Indore
(c) Bhopal
(d) Jabalpur
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (b) Indore
- Indore is home to the biggest indoor stadium in Madhya Pradesh. It is called the Abhay Prashal Indoor Stadium.
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16. Make the correct pair and select the correct code answer the code given below :
| (A) Jamnapari |
(1) Cow |
| (B) Mandu |
(2) Goat |
| (C) Kadaknath |
(3) Buffalo |
| (D) Malvi |
(4) Poultry |
Code :
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A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
| (b) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| (c) |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| (d) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (a) 2 3 4 1
| The correct match is as follows : |
| Jamnapari |
Goat |
| Manda |
Buffalo |
| Kadaknath |
Poultry |
| Malvi |
Cow |
17. How many districts of Madhya Pradesh are covered under NREGA –
(a) All Districts
(b) 18 Districts
(c) 31 Districts
(d) None of these
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (a) All Districts
- The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was put into effect in all areas of India on 1 April 2008, so all the districts of Madhya Pradesh are included in the program.
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18. Which of the following cities is not covered under JNNURM?
(a) Indore
(b) Jabalpur
(c) Gwalior
(d) Ujjain
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (c) Gwalior
- Four cities in Madhya Pradesh, namely Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain, and Bhopal have been chosen to be part of the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
- A huge project to update the city was started in 2005.
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19. Where is the first open jail established?
(a) Hoshangabad
(b) Guna
(c) Katni
(d) Jhabua
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (a) Hoshangabad
- In 2010, Madhya Pradesh opened its first open prison in Hoshangabad and then opened a second one in Satna Jail.
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20. Where is Roop Singh Stadium located?
(a) Gwalior
(b) Indore
(c) Bhopal
(d) Jabalpur
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]
Ans. (a) Gwalior
- Roop Singh is a well-known Cricket Stadium found in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- The first Cricket game was played between India and West Indies on January 22, 1988.
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21. The ‘Akashwani Kendra’ in Indore was started on :
(a) 15 August, 1952
(b) 22 May, 1955
(c) 24 May, 1955
(d) 16 August 1952
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (b) 22 May, 1955
- The Akashvani Centre in Indore was set up on May 22nd, 1955. Its transmitter is located in Rao.
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22. M.P. Accountant General’s Office is situated in which of the following cities?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Gwalior
(c) Jabalpur
(d) Rewa
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (b) Gwalior
- The Auditor General of Madhya Pradesh is located in Gwalior.
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23. The headquarters of Madhya Pradesh Finance Corporation is-
(a) Indore
(b) Bhopal
(c) Jabalpur
(d) Ujjain
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
Ans. (a) Indore
- The Madhya Pradesh Financial Corporation (MPFC) is a major financial institution set up by the government of Madhya Pradesh in 1955, using the State Financial Corporation Act 1951.
- It is a powerful organization, based in Indore.
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Note: In question, Madhya Pradesh Finance Corporation is given, which seems incorrect.
24. Where among the following famous places for sculpture ‘Phadke Studio’ is situated?
(a) Gwalior
(b) Rewa
(c) Dhar
(d) Bhopal
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (c) Dhar
- Phadke Studio, a renowned artwork sculpture studio, is located in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
- It was started by Raghunath Krishna Phadke at the invitation of the King of Dhar.
- In 1961, he was given the honor of Padma Shree.
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25. Padmashree Bhuri Bai is famous for :
(a) Painting
(b) Music
(c) Dancing
(d) Writing
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (a) Painting
- Bhumi Bai (also known as Pitol) was the first Bhil artist to create pictures on paper and canvas.
- She has achieved many awards, including the top award given to artists by the Madhya Pradesh government, the Shikhar Samman.
- In 2021, she was given India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padmashree.
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26. In which city of Madhya Pradesh, the Parikrama of 7 Sea, 9 Narayanas, and 84 Mahadevas is completed?
(a) Amarkantak
(b) Chitrakoot
(c) Omkareshwar
(d) Ujjain
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (d) Ujjain
- In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, people have gone around seven seas, nine Narayanas, and 84 temples of Mahadev.
- During the months of Panchkoshi and Shravana/Sawan, devotees pray at these temples.
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27. In which city is R.C.V.P. Noronha Administrative Academy situated?
(a) Jabalpur
(b) Mussoorie
(c) Mumbai
(d) Bhopal
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (d) Bhopal
- The R.C.V.P. Noronha Academy of Administration is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- It is the top training center and runs training programs for higher-level officials of the Madhya Pradesh government.
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28. Match the following tourist centers –
| (A) Udayagiri caves |
(1) Prehistoric rock paintings. |
| (B) Bhimbetka |
(2) Rock-cut caves with sculpture |
| (C) Bandhavgarh |
(3) A pilgrimage center connected with Lord Ram |
| (D) Chitrakoot |
(4) National Park |
Code :
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A |
B |
C |
D |
| (a) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| (b) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| (c) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
| (d) |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]
Ans. (d) (2), (1), (4), (3)
- The correct match is as follows :
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| Udayagiri caves |
Rock-cut caves with sculpture |
| Bhimbetka |
Prehistoric rock paintings |
| Bandhavgarh |
National Park |
| Chitrakoot |
A pilgrimage center connected with Lord Ram |
29. How many women were elected in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, in 2013?
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 25
(d) 32
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]
Ans. (d) 32
- In 2013, 32 female candidates were elected to the 14th Madhya Pradesh Assembly.
- The MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) has removed this question from the exam.
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