Model Answer Key Date : 04/03/2020 PART- A (A) Atal Bal Mitra Yojana - Launched in 2011 - for bringing about improvement in health and nutrition of women and children and effective running of Anganwadi centres - Under the scheme, any individual or institution will be able to cooperate in improving running of Anganwadi centres and bringing extremely malnourished children to normal level (B) Eklavya Puraskar - Started in 1994 - A resident of Madhya Pradesh, who is under 19 years of age, is given to a player who in the last five years have participated in international and national tournaments and have won a medal - Maximum 15 players are awarded. (C) Pitthora Wall Painting - Popular in Jhabua, Alirajpur and Rajasthan and Gujarat. - Mainly practiced by the Bhil tribe. - It consists mostly of the story of Kajal Rani and a picture horses www.kautilyaacademy.com- The person making the painting is called Likhindra. www.facebook.com/KTSZone - Famous painter- Pema Faliya, Jangansingh Shyam. (D) Hingot Mela - Held in Gautampura region of Indore. - Traditionally held on the next day of Diwali, ie on the day of Padwa, - A weapon called Hingot is used. (E) Tantia Bheel - Born 1882 - Death 1888 by hanging by the Government - He is the most popular tribal freedom fighter of India - Was arrested on rakhi day when his sister was tying rakhi on his hand (F) Karsawad - In khargone on the banks of river Narmada : 1 : Mob. No. 0731-4266821, 98939-29541 Kautilya Academy Mob. No. 0731-4226615, 94250-68121 - Famous historical site - Excavations were led by B.R Karandikar (G) Vishnu Chinchalkar - Birth 1917 - Death 2000 - Born in Dewas ,was a student of Devlalikar - Vishnu worked with several newspapers and organizations including Jagran, a trade union and political set-ups, finally settling with Naidunia which was founded by Chhajlani (H) Khamb Swang - Performed by the Korku tribe around a pillar - The performance is staged to please Meghnath the son of Rawan who it is said saved the korkus (I) Harishankar Parsai - Born in year 1922 in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh - Famous Hindi writer and Satirist - His famous book include Shikayat mujhe bhi hai,Bhoot ke pav peeche etc (J) Centre’s of Paper Production In Madhya Pradesh - Nepanagar(newspaper) - Hoshangabad(Security paper mill) - Amlai(Orient paper mill) (K) Tawa River - Tributary of Narmada - Place of origin is Mahadev Hills - Meets Narmada in Hoshangabad - Tributaries - Denwa, Malini, Sukhatwa. www.kautilyaacademy.com (L) Shahpur Tawa Coal Area www.facebook.com/KTSZone - It is located in the valley of Tawa river in Betul and Hoshangabad - Patkheda and small mines- Sonada, Bulhara, Brahmapara etc. are present - The coal produced is mainly sent to Sarni Power plant (M) B.R Dave Committee - Formed in 1983 for the purpose of reorganization of Madhya Pradesh - Recommended the formation of 16 districts but only 10 mere made (N) Mahatma Gandhi State Rural Development Institute - Situated in Jabalapur - Dedicated to the upliftment of rural and tribal folks - It was established in 1964 (O) Three mountain ranges of Malwa Plateau - Sigar(864 metres) – Janapav(854 metres) - Ghajari(816 metres) : 2 : Mob. No. 0731-4266821, 98939-29541 Kautilya Academy Mob. No. 0731-4226615, 94250-68121 6 Marker (A) Maharaja Chhatrasal(Born-1649,died-1731) - Chattrasal was the son of Champat Rai - He continued the struggle to liberate Bundelkhand against Mughal rule and fought against Aurangzeb. - He occupied Panna in 1675 and declared it to be his capital - Ultimately AUurangzeb had to sign a peace treaty with him and thus he became the founder of the Independent state of Bundelkhand with his capital at Orrcha. - He also got the support of Peshwa Bajirao as one of his daughter Mastani was in love with the Peshwa. (B) Important Caves of Madhya Pradesh(In this question pick any six caves of Madhya Pradesh and explain each in one to two lines) - Bhimbetka - Udaygiri - Bagh Caves - Pandav Caves - Mara Caves (C) Textile Industry in Madhya Pradesh(Answer should be written in the following format) - Introduction - Current scenario of Textile Industry in Madhya Pradesh - Distribution of textile industries - Problems of textile industry - Schemes and programes to promote textile industry - Any suggestions from your side (D) Madhya Pradesh Governments efforts to promote tourism - Madhya Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation 1978 www.kautilyaacademy.com - Various programs are organized to attract tourists such as Kalidas Samaroh,Tulsi Utsav etc. www.facebook.com/KTSZone - In 2015 tourism was given the status of a industry. - In 2016 New Tourism Policy Announced - Promotion of Eco-Tourism - Promoting tourism through “Hindustan ka dil dekho campaign” (E) Mandu Art(Explain each structure in one or two lines) - known as the City of Joy - Hawa Mahal,Hindola Mahal,Rani Roopmati Mahal,Asharfi Mahal (F) Pulse Growing Areas - Pulses are one of the major crop of the state - The states production of Pulses in 2019 was close to 72 lakh tone - Almost every kind of Pulse is grown in Madhya Pradesh - Pulse growing areas are Bundelkhand,eastern part of Malwa, : 3 : Mob. No. 0731-4266821, 98939-29541 Kautilya Academy Mob. No. 0731-4226615, 94250-68121 (G) Bhopal Gas Tragedy Bhopal Gas Tragedy is also known as the Bhopal Disaster in which thousands of people lost their lives. It is considered the world’s worst industrial disaster. It occurred on the cold wintry night in the early hours of 3 December, 1984. At around midnight, the chemical reaction started in the Union Carbide (India) Limited factory that culminated in the leakage of deadly Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas from one of the tanks of the factory. As a result, a cloud of gas gradually started descending and enveloping the city in its lethal folds. And the city and lakes turned into a gas chamber. In the tragedy around 3000 lives of innocent people were lost and thousands and thousands of people were physically impaired or affected in several forms. Life stock were killed, injured and infected. Businesses were interrupted. Lives of people were affected. The environment becomes polluted, ecology affected, flora and fauna got disturbed. (H) Central Indian Plateau(The following format should be followed) - Describe the location of Central Indian Plateau in India - Describe its Latitude and Longitude - Describe its history and the empires which have rule over it. - Districts covered,type of soil,rivers flowing through it,type of agriculture practiced . - Industries in this area ,tourist spots and tibes living in this area. (I) Makhanlal Chaturvedi - Born On: April 4, 1889 - Born In: Bavai Village, Hoshangabad District, Madhya Pradesh - Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi was a prominent freedom fighter, an acclaimed poet and such a meticulous journalist that Asia’s first University of its kind dedicated to journalism and communication is named after him. - He is particularly remembered for his contribution to the freedom movements like Non-Cooperation Movement and Quit India Movement during the British Raj. He was the first person to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in the year 1955 www.kautilyaacademy.com - The collection of his poems include, ‘Him Tarangini’, ‘Samarpan’, ‘Him Kirtini’, ‘Yug Charan’, ‘Sahitya www.facebook.com/KTSZone Devta’, ‘Dip Se Dip Jale’, ‘Kaisa Chhand Banaa Deti hei’ and ‘Pushp ki Abhilaasa’. (J) Folk songs of Madhya Pradesh(In this answer divide the folk songs according to the area of Madhya Pradesh in which they are sung and write one line about each song) - Malwa(Sanja Geet,Hid,Nirgudia) - Bundelkhand(Ala,Bambulia,Fanng,Diwari) - Baghelkahd(Birha,Bideshia) - Nimad(Singhaji Gayan,Kalgi tura) (K) Reasons for failure of Cooperative Movement - Problem of overdues - There has been a lack of co-ordination among the institutional agencies at the grass-root level. - political interference acts as a formidable obstacle for the growth of cooperative movement. : 4 : Mob. No. 0731-4266821, 98939-29541 Kautilya Academy Mob. No. 0731-4226615, 94250-68121 - The cooperative credit structure is criticised on the ground that it is mostly managed by landlords and large farmers. Hence small and medium farmers do not get their fair share. - In the absence of proper marketing arrangements and functions at the level of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, the rural poor falls prey to the mercy of middlemen who exploit the situation. - There is a serious lack of funds (K) Baiga Tribe(Whenever you are asked about a tribe you should include the following points) - Geographical Distribution(In which districts they are found) - Their peculiar physical features - Social Customs - Sub tribes if any - Gods they worship (L) Ujjain - Expalin how it is a mixture of various cultures - Very important pilgrimage spot for hindus but historically it was also a important place for the Buddhists - Describe its various important landmarks such as Mahakal Mandir,Banks of river Shipra,Gopal Mnadir etc 15 Marker (A) Cottage Industries in Madhya Pradesh - First define what is a cottage industry as introduction - Some information about Cottage Industries in Madhya Pradesh . - Two percent of the population of Madhya Pradesh is engaged in Cottage Industries - An amount of around 1700 crores has been invested in this sector - The describe the various Cottage industries in Madhya Pradesh www.kautilyaacademy.com - Handicraft(Chanderi ,Maheshwar,Burhanpur) www.facebook.com/KTSZone - Silk(Balaghat,Seoni) - Wood(Gwalior,Jabalpur) - Beedi(Jabalpur) - Leather(Damoh,dewas) - Apiculture(Shahdol,Umaria,Mandla) - Then write about various institutions for promoting cottage industry in MP - MP Khadi and Gram Udyog Board - Saint Ravidas Handicraft development Board - Silk Board - Also highlight the problems faced by Cottage Industries in MP : 5 : Mob. No. 0731-4266821, 98939-29541 Kautilya Academy Mob. No. 0731-4226615, 94250-68121 (A) Agro-Climatic Zones of Madhya Pradesh(Explain each climatic zone in detail) - (B) Panchayati Raj in Madhya Pradesh - First write Introduction as to what is Panchayati Raj ,how it was a vision of Gnadhiji and how it was achieved .