States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations

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Dhar was the capital of the Parmar dynasty that ruled the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh. The Parmar dynasty flourished under Raja Bhoj, who promoted education and temple architecture. Dhar became a significant political and cultural center during their reign. The dynasty is known for its patronage of arts and literature in central India.

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Malanjkhand is an open-pit copper mine located near Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest base metal mine in India. The Malanjkhand Copper Project was established in 1982 by Hindustan Copper Ltd to extract copper ore. The copper deposits are mainly in granitic rocks of the Dharwarian formation. Malanjkhand Copper Belt includes prominent deposits such as Shitalpani, Gidhri Dhorli, Jatta, and Garhi Dongri.

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The Kolar Project is built on the Kolar River, a tributary of the Narmada River. The Ban Sagar Project is on the Son River in Madhya Pradesh. The Tawa Project is located on the Tawa River near Itarsi. The Pench Project is constructed on the Pench River, a tributary of the Kanhan River. The Betwa River is not associated with the Kolar Project in Madhya Pradesh.

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Ravishankar Shukla was the first Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 1 November 1956 until his death on 31 December 1956. He was born on 2 August 1877 in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. He was a leader of the Indian National Congress and an Indian independence activist. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in Raipur was founded in 1964 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and named after him.

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The Madhya Pradesh State Backward Class Commission (Amendment) Act, 2021 specifies five non-official members. These members are appointed for their knowledge and work related to backward classes. The commission also includes a Chairperson and a Vice-chairperson, with at least two members belonging to backward classes and one woman member. The act came into effect in 2021 as part of administrative reforms for backward class representation in Madhya Pradesh.

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The Tantya Mama Economic Welfare Scheme provides bank loans to Scheduled Tribes members aged 18-55 who are below the poverty line. Loans range from ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 with 7% interest subsidy and bank loan guarantee fees for up to five years. The scheme supports self-employment activities by supplying low-cost equipment and working capital to BPL Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries. It aims to promote the establishment of new industries and businesses among these groups in Madhya Pradesh.

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Gwalior is known for the Transformer Allied Product Cluster, established as a private company on December 6, 2012. It operates in business services related to transformers and allied products. The company is registered under Gwalior’s Registrar Office with a paid-up capital of Rs 5.0 lakhs. Key directors include Sanjay Khandelwal and Khalid Qureshi. The cluster plays an active role in the manufacturing sector within Madhya Pradesh. This cluster distinguishes Gwalior from other major MP cities.

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Karst topography forms by the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. Limestone areas provide the necessary carbonate rock that dissolves under natural acidic conditions, leading to features like sinkholes, caves, and springs. Karst landscapes depend on rock type and climatic factors like rainfall. Deserts lack sufficient precipitation for dissolution. Plains may or may not have soluble rocks, while plateaus can contain limestone but landform alone doesn’t determine karst formation.

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The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists subjects under different legislative lists. Public Order, Agriculture, and Public Health are in the State List, allowing state legislatures to make laws on them. Cultivation of Opium is in the Union List, under Parliament’s exclusive authority. The State Legislative Assembly cannot legislate on Union List subjects. The State List enables states to address local governance through legislation in specified areas.

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The Battle of Dauraha was fought in 1532 AD between Humayun and the Afghans. Humayun emerged victorious, consolidating Mughal authority in the region. Humayun was the second Mughal emperor, succeeding Babur. His reign included both wins and losses, including temporary defeat by Sher Shah Suri. The Rajputs and Bundelas were prominent warrior groups but were not involved in this battle. Mohammad Khan does not refer to a specific figure related to this battle. The correct defeated opponent was the Afghans.