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MP (Madhya Pradesh) GK in English

From the ancient period, how many Mahajan padas are found in Three (3): Avan,
M.P.? Chedi and Vatsa
Which dynasty from the ancient times was the first to establish rule in
Haihaya dynasty
Madhya Pradesh?
Name the famous rule of Magadha who was the contemporary of
Bimbisara
Pradyota.
From which district of MP does the princess of Ashoka hail from? Vidisha
Four (4)- Sanchi,
How many stupas of Ashoka are found in MP? Barhut, Vidisha,
Bhojpur
Name the governor of Vidisha who patronized Kalidas. Agnimitra
During whose reign the Greek ambassador Helidorous visited? Shunga's
Who built the “Garuda pillar of Vidisha”? Heliodors
Four (4)- Rupnath
(Jabalpur), Gujara
(Datia)
How many rock edicts of Ashoka are found in MP?
Saro Maro
(Shahdol), Panguara
(sehore)
Gurjara-Pratihara
King Mihir Bhoja belonged to which dynasty?
Dynasty
Who is known as the founder of Malwa Sultanate? Dilwara Khan Lodhi
Which city of MP is known as the “City of Joy”? Mandu
In which battle Baz Bahadur was defeated by the Mughal army? Battle of Sarangpur
Which city of MP is famous for the “Jhanda Satyagraha” during
Jabalpur
Indian National Movement?
Charan Paduka
Which incident is known as Jallianwallah Bagh incident of MP?
Massacre
From which district does the famous revolutionary Chandra Shekhar
Alirajpur
Azad hail from?
Ruler: Chandragupta
Maurya
Vikram Samvat (57 BC) is associated with which ruler, tribe and
region? Tribe- Malava

Region- Malwa
During whose reign Malwa was brought under Mughal empire? Akbar
Which city is known as the cultural capital of the state? Jabalpur
Punasa forest is found in which region of Madhya Pradesh? Nimar region

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Which personality from MP is known as “Indian Robin Hood”? Tantiya Bhil

With which state Madhya Pradesh shares the smallest border? Gujarat
What is the North-south and East-west extent of geographical space of
E-W: 870
Madhya Pradesh?
N-S: 605

How many stupas are found in the state symbol of Madhya Pradesh?
Twenty-Four (24)

Mahaseer (Found in
Name the state fish of Madhya Pradesh which is known as “Tiger of the Narmada)
Water”.
By area: Datia
Name the smallest district by area and by population in M.P.
By population:
Harda
How many districts does MP share with UP? Twelve
Name the newest division of MP. Shahdol
How many districts of Madhya Pradesh are crossed/touched by the
14 districts
tropic of cancer?
Vindhya Ranges
Sadhbhavna Shikhar or Goodwill peak falls in which mountain range?
(Damoh Distt)
Which district experiences the minimum rainfall? Bhind
Which division of M.P comprises of the largest number of districts? Jabalpur
Name the variety of soil which has the largest/widest occurrence
Black Soil
throughout the state?
Niwari, the newest district of MP is carved out of which district? Tikamgarh
Rajasthan and
Alirajpur district of MP shares borders with which two states?
Gujarat
Name the highest peak of Malwa Plateau. Sigar
Pitampur near Indore is famous for which industries? Automobile
How much % of the Net sown area is irrigated in MP? 66 %
Which place in Madhya Pradesh is known as the Mecca of
Khajuraho
Architecture?

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Name the first Hindi daily newspaper of Madhya Pradesh. Malwa Akhbar
Asia’s largest paneer making factory is situated at which place? Khajuraho
Who designed the Bharat Bhavan of Bhopal? Charles Chorean
Who was the first women governor of Madhya Pradesh? Sarla Grewal
How many seats are reserved for STs in the Parliament for Madhya
Six (6)
Pradesh?
The Bargi dam on Narmada river is named on which
Rani Avantibai
fighter/personality?
Chachai Falls on
Name the highest falls of the state. Bihad river which is
a tributary of Tons.
Which region of Madhya Pradesh is highest populated? Malwa
Which river forms the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh? Tapti/Tapi
Name the highest peak of Bundelkhand region or Bhander/kaimur Siddha baba hills
ranges. (1171m)
Shivpuri (Karera
In which district of M.P. the Great Indian Bustard is found?
Bird sanctuary)
Which kind of soil is prominently found in the Baghelkhand region? Red and yellow
The only weather observatory of M.P. is found in which city? Indore
In which major mountain ranges does Rajpipla hills fall? Satpura Ranges
From how many districts does Narmada river flows from within the
Fifteen (15)
state of M.P.
Chuliya falls are formed on which river? Chambal River
In which year the department of New and Renewable energy was
2010
established in M.P?
Name the first district of MP to get 24-hour electricity supply. Jabalpur
Bichiya river is situated on the banks of which city? Rewa
Mata Tila dam is built on which river? Betwa
How much forest area of India falls within the boundary of M.P.? 12 %
How many forest circles are formed in the state? 16

Which forest circle has the highest reserved forests? Khandwa

Name the largest forest division of M.P. Mandla
Which district is known as the Amla district of M.P? Panna
How many National Parks of MP are covered under the national
Six (6)
Project tiger?
First Solar park of India is found at which place? Ganeshpur (M.P.)

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Nauradehi Wildlife
Which is the biggest wildlife sanctuary of M.P.?
sanctuary
Which species is covered under Project survival of M.P? Vulture
How much percentage of Country’s soyabean is produced by MP? 62%
Which city is famous for grapes in M.P? Ratlam
Which region is known as the “Storehouse of wheat”? Malwa
What is the rank of M.P n the production of cotton? Third
In which year did M.P release its Bio-mass policy? 2011
Where is the optical fibre industry is located? Mandideep, Raisen
Which district is famous for the production of tungsten? Hoshangabad
In which city ISRO facility is located in M.P.? Bhopal
Name the poultry product from M.P. which recently has got the GI
Kadaknath Chicken
tag.
In which city nuclear powerhouse is found? Mandla
At which place the defence vehicle factory is situated? Jabalpur
Gandhi Sagar Dam
Name the first hydel power project of the MP government.
project.
What is the length of the Narmada river in M.P.? 1077 km
For which sport Prabhash Joshi award is known? Malkhamb
In which district of MP Phadake studio is situated? Dhar
What is the sum of money given as a prize in Kalidas Samman from
2 Lakhs
MP government?
For which state the term “melting point of Diverse culture” is used? Madhya Pradesh
The famous Ajaygarh fort is a part of which district of MP? Panna
Kumar Gandharva award is related to which field? Music
For which field “Iqbal award” has been instituted? Urdu writing

Name the longest state high way of M.P. SH-19

In which field Ustad Amir Khan associated with? Khayal Gayan
How many stations does All India Radio have in M.P? Five 95)
Where does the fair of Tejaji is organized? Guna (Bhemavad)
Lakh art is famous in which region of M.P? Nimar
At which place Allauddin sangeet samaroh takes place? Maihar
Makhanlal
Name the personality from M.P who is known as “Indian Soul”.
Chaturvedi
Badhai is a famous dance form of which region? Bundelkhand
Khamb Swang is performed by which tribal group? Korku Tribe

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.Abestos are abundantly found in which district of M.P.? Jhabua

Name the district which has the largest number of industries. Dhar
Which district is recorded to have maximum work participation? Dindori
Which district of MP has maximum surface water? Hoshangabad
How many national highways cross the state in total? 20
In which district corundum is found? Pipra(Singrauli)
Name the district of MP which cultivates jatropha which is used in
Indore
Bio-diesel technology.
Chandni power
Name the first thermal power station of MP. station, Nepanagar
(Burhanpur)
Ban Sagar dam project is a joint project of which all states? MP, UP, Bihar
Eklavya Award is given in which field? Sports (under 19)
Which village of M.P is the first to produce electricity from biogas? Karsadgaon, Betul
Varsha Varman, who hails from Bhopal, won a bronze medal in 2014
Shooting
Asian games. Which sports she is associated with?
Aishbagh stadium of Bhopal is mainly associated with which game? Hockey
Name the hockey player of MP who later became the captain of
Latif Anwar
Pakistan hockey team.
Which is the southernmost district of Madhya Pradesh? Burhanpur
In which districts the highest number of tribal population is found? Jhabua

River Tawa is a tributary of which major river? Narmada

At which place the lowest temperature is recorded in the state of M.P? Pachmarhi
The name Chaumasa is used for which season in M.P.? Winter
Which river of Madhya Pradesh is responsible for most of its soil
Chambal
erosion?
Which river is known as the Ganga of M.P.? Betwa
The river Shipra originates from which place? Kakarabardi Hills
In which the state of India, its maximum number of river flows? Madhya Pradesh
Which river of MP is referred to as the daughter of Sun God? Tapti river
Samrat Ashok Sagar project is built on which river? Halali river
Omkareshwar
Name the latest/newest national park of MP. National park,
Khandwa
In which district Madhav National park falls? Shivpuri
Dinosaur fossil national park is proposed to be set up in which
Dhar
district?

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Satpura National
Maximum blackbucks are found in which national park of MP?
park
Sailana Bird Sanctuary is set up for the conservation of which bird? Kharmaur Bird
Palanpur Kuno
Recently Asian Tigers were translocated to which sanctuary of MP?
sanctuary
Gokul Patha are folk songs famous among which tribal group of MP? Mudiya
In which city Dhrupad festival is organized? Bhopal
Who built the fort of Mandsaur? Allaudin Khilji
Hawa Mahal is a part of which fort? Chanderi fort
The tribal film festival is organized in which city? Indore
In which year Sirpur lake of Indore became bird sanctuary? 2011
Jawaharlal Nehru
Who is credited with giving the name of the state?
University
First E-Panchayat of Madhya Pradesh is__ Sonarkhedi (Dhar)
First Women Judge of state was__ Sarojini Saxena
At which place in Madhya Pradesh Asia’s biggest soyabean plant is
Ujjain
situated?
Where is the only agricultural engineering college situated? Jabalpur
What is the rank of MP in the country from Human Development
12th (Twelfth)
point of view?
Name the district with the highest net agricultural productivity. Ujjain
In which year telephone services started in the state? 1974 September
Which state ranks at the top in the installation of wind power
Madhya Pradesh
generation plants?

“Andhon Ka Hathi” is the work of which famous personality from

Sharad Joshi
MP?
Gujari Palace Museum is located at which place? Gwalior
Dul Dul Ghodi dance is practised by which tribal group? Sahariya tribe
Sudhi Ranjan
Name the current Chief Secretary of M.P?
Mohanty
How many women candidates have been elected in the recent
17 (seventeen)
Assembly elections?
Which river of M.P is known as the least polluted river of India? Chambal
Three sites (3)
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in MP?
Khajuraho group

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Sanchi monuments

Bhimbetka Rock
Shelters
First

What is the rank of MP in terms of no. of tigers? I- Madhya Pradesh

II- Karnataka
Project Akansha was launched from which district of Madhya
Dindori
Pradesh?
Which city host the office of MP’s Accountant General? Gwalior