States PCS: Madhya Pradesh GK Questions For MPPSC Examinations

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The Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station is near Dongaliya in Khandwa district, but Dongaliya Mundi in Khargone district does not have a thermal power station. Sarani in Betul district hosts the Satpura Thermal Power Plant. Amarkantak in Anuppur district houses the Amarkantak Thermal Power Plant. Birsingpur in Umaria district is close to the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Plant. Khargone district does not have a recognized thermal power station facility.

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The Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993 states that if both Sarpanch and Up-Sarpanch are absent, the Panch chosen by members present presides over the Gram Sabha meeting. The Up-Sarpanch presides only in the absence of the Sarpanch. The Gram Sabha is constituted by all enrolled voters at the village level. The Panchayat Secretary executes tasks assigned by the Gram Sabha but does not preside over meetings. Block Development Officers oversee block-level administrative and welfare functions.

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Durga Bai Vyam is a prominent artist of the Pardhan-Gond tribal art tradition. She hails from Barbaspur village in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Her paintings depict goddesses, animals, and nature using vibrant colors and stippling techniques. In 2022, she received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India for her contributions to this art form. The Gond tribal art is practiced mainly in Madhya Pradesh and combines folk stories with unique visual expression.

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Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2020. It includes Panna National Park, parts of Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, and adjacent reserved forests. Panna National Park spans 542.67 km² across Panna and Chhatarpur districts. It was designated as India’s 22nd Tiger Reserve in 1994 and received the Award of Excellence in 2007 from the Ministry of Tourism. There are 18 biosphere reserves in India, with 12 recognized under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme.

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The Venganga River flows through the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a tributary of the Godavari River. The river flows from Madhya Pradesh into Maharashtra and joins the Wardha River. The combined stream of Venganga and Wardha is called the Pranhita River. Pranhita ultimately merges with the Godavari River in Telangana. Balaghat is located in the southeastern part of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its river systems contributing to the Godavari basin.

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Amarkantak Thermal Power Station is situated in Chachai village, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is coal-based and owned by Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL). The plant’s first unit was commissioned in March 1977. It has a power generation capacity of 450 MW. The plant receives water from Sutna Nala Dam on the Sone River and coal from Southern Coal Fields. Satpura Thermal Power Station is in Betul district, and Bansagar is a hydroelectric plant in Madhya Pradesh but not located in Anuppur.

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Jai Singh Second, also called Sawai Jai Singh, ruled the Kingdom of Amber (later Jaipur) in the 18th century. He constructed several Jantar Mantar observatories in cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi. These observatories were designed to track celestial movements and compile astronomical data. The Jaipur Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Man Singh was a general under Akbar, not linked to observatories. Jaswant Singh ruled Marwar and contributed to architecture but not astronomy. Ratan Singh had no known scientific contributions.

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‘Masanya geet’ is a traditional folk song popular in the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh. It is sung during funerals and mourning periods to express grief. The Nimar region is in southwestern Madhya Pradesh and is known for its tribal population and unique cultural practices. Folk music in this region reflects local dialects and customs. The songs are performed by local artists and form part of the community’s mourning rituals.

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Article 32 of the Indian Constitution gives the Supreme Court the power to issue writs for enforcing Fundamental Rights. Article 226 gives High Courts the power to issue writs for Fundamental Rights enforcement and other purposes. District Courts do not have the authority to issue writs. The Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari.

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Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy. Article 40 in Part IV directs the State to organize village Panchayats and empower them for self-government. Part I covers the Union and its territories. Part II deals with citizenship rights. Part III guarantees Fundamental Rights including civil liberties. The provision about Panchayats is specifically within the Directive Principles stated in Part IV.