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MP (Madhya ) 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 ? Name the famous rule of Magadha who was the contemporary of Bimbisara Pradyota. From which district of MP does the princess of hail from? Four (4)- , How many 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 (), Gujara () How many rock are found in MP? Saro Maro (), Panguara () Gurjara-Pratihara King Mihir belonged to which dynasty? Dynasty Who is known as the founder of Sultanate? Dilwara Khan Lodhi Which city of MP is known as the “City of Joy”? Mandu In which battle 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 Azad hail from? Ruler: Vikram Samvat (57 BC) is associated with which ruler, tribe and region? Tribe- Malava

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

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

With which state Madhya Pradesh shares the smallest border? 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 “ of the Narmada) Water”. By area: Datia Name the smallest district by area and by in M.P. By population: 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 ? Vindhya Ranges Sadhbhavna Shikhar or Goodwill peak falls in which mountain range? ( Distt) Which district experiences the minimum rainfall? 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? and of MP shares borders with which two states? Gujarat Name the highest peak of Malwa Plateau. Sigar Pitampur near 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 ?

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Name the first daily newspaper of Madhya Pradesh. Malwa Akhbar Asia’s largest paneer making factory is situated at which place? Khajuraho Who designed the of ? Charles Chorean Who was the first women governor of Madhya Pradesh? Sarla Grewal How many seats are reserved for STs in the for Madhya Six (6) Pradesh? The on is named on which Rani fighter/personality? 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 region or /kaimur Siddha baba hills ranges. (1171m) ( In which district of M.P. the 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? 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? Mata Tila dam is built on which river? Betwa How much forest area of 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? Name the largest forest division of M.P. 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) ? 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? 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? , Which district is famous for the production of tungsten? 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 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 award is known? Malkhamb In which district of MP Phadake studio is situated? 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 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? 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 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? 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.? 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() 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, () Ban Sagar dam project is a joint project of which all states? MP, UP, 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? 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? 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? 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 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 Bird Sanctuary is set up for the conservation of which bird? Kharmaur Bird Palanpur Kuno Recently Asian were translocated to which sanctuary of MP? sanctuary Gokul Patha are folk songs famous among which tribal group of MP? Mudiya In which city festival is organized? Bhopal Who built the fort of ? Allaudin Khilji Hawa Mahal is a part of which fort? fort The tribal film festival is organized in which city? Indore In which year of Indore became bird sanctuary? 2011 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 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 MP? Gujari Palace Museum is located at which place? Dul Dul Ghodi dance is practised by which tribal group? Sahariya tribe Sudhi Ranjan Name the current 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- Project Akansha was launched from which district of Madhya Dindori Pradesh? Which city host the office of MP’s Accountant General? Gwalior

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