MPPSC Mains 2016 – General Studies I: Solved Question Paper

105 questions, each with a model answer in Hindi and English.

  1. Write a short note on GPS.

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  2. Write a short note on Remote-sensing.

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  3. Write a short note on Climate change.

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  4. Write a short note on Ozone hole.

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  5. Define Crater Lake.

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  6. Define solar constant.

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  7. Types of climatic disasters.

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  8. Define 'The Great Dividing Range'.

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  9. Fire Ring of Pacific Ocean.

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  10. Write a short note on Leonardo da Vinci.

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  11. Write a short note on Sarnath.

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  12. Write a short note on Panchmahavrata 'Akshnuvrata.

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  13. Write a short note on Sitadhyaksha.

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  14. Harihar I and Bukka I

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  15. Write a short note on Sheikh Muinuddin Chishti.

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  16. Write a short note on Akbarnama.

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  17. Write a short note on Ahilyabai Holkar.

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  18. Write a short note on Kol Rebellion.

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  19. Write a short note on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

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  20. Write a short note on Harijan Sevak Sangh.

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  21. Write a short note on Dr. Raghuvir Singh.

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  22. Write a short note on Mandu.

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  23. Write a short note on Leonardo da Vinci in 20 words.

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  24. Write a short note on Sarnath in 20 words.

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  25. Write a short note on Panchmahavrata 'Akshnuvrata' in 20 words.

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  26. Write a short note on Sitadhyaksha in 20 words.

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  27. Write a short note on Harihar I and Bukka I in 20 words.

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  28. Write a short note on Sheikh Muinuddin Chishti in 20 words.

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  29. Write a short note on Akbarnama in 20 words.

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  30. Write a short note on Ahilyabai Holkar in 20 words.

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  31. Write a short note on Kol Rebellion in 20 words.

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  32. Write a short note on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 20 words.

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  33. Write a short note on Harijan Sevak Sangh in 20 words.

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  34. Write a short note on Dr. Raghuvir Singh in 20 words.

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  35. Write a short note on Mandu in 20 words.

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  36. Describe the characteristics of Renaissance.

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  37. Evaluate the significance of the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

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  38. Discuss the main doctrines of Jainism.

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  39. Comment on the Devdasi Tradition in India.

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  40. Write a short note on the city administration system of Patliputra as narrated by Megasthenes.

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  41. Throw light on the Chola Village Sabha administration as described in Uttarmerur Inscription.

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  42. Give a brief description of the Mughal military system.

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  43. Discuss the development of painting during the period of Jahangir.

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  44. Discuss the battle that took place between Rani Durgavati and the Mughal army.

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  45. Discuss in short the impact of Muslim culture on India.

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  46. In what way did the Permanent Settlement affect the peasants ? Discuss.

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  47. Write the causes of decline of traditional cottage industries in India.

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  48. 'Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56 was a sharp reaction against exploitation.' Explain.

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  49. Give a brief description of the Bundela Rebellion of 1842.

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  50. Throw light on the Jabalpur Jhanda Satyagraha (1923).

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  51. Write a short note on Swaraj Party.

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  52. Make an evaluation on the role of Ram Mohan Roy in the modernisation of India.

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  53. Make an evaluation of the Liberals (1885-1905).

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  54. Why did Congress accept the partition of the country ? Explain.

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  55. Give a brief description of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal.

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  56. Narrate the role of philosophers in the French Revolution.

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  57. Examine the causes of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917.

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  58. Discuss the cultural contact of ancient India with the South-East Asian countries.

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  59. Throw light on the social life of Malawa during Sultanate period.

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  60. Write an essay on the Kashmir problem.

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  61. Give a description of the main historical tourist places of Madhya Pradesh.

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  62. Location of Bundelkhand Plateau of Madhya Pradesh.

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  63. Write a short note on Define Crater Lake in 20 words.

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  64. Write a short note on Define solar constant in 20 words.

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  65. Write a short note on Types of climatic disasters in 20 words.

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  66. Name the states which surround the M.P. and state its longitudinal and latitudinal extent.

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  67. What is Sir Creek ?

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  68. What are the unfavourable factors for development of canal irrigation in Madhya Pradesh ?

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  69. Explain 'Kirkuk' is famous for which economic activity.

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  70. Write a short note on Define 'The Great Dividing Range' in 20 words.

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  71. Which is the place of origin of Tons ?

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  72. Mention the key producing states of manganese in India.

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  73. Which formula is used for the calculation of sex ratio in India ?

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  74. Which are the geographical areas occupied by 'Tharu' tribe in India ?

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  75. Differentiate between Apogean and Perigean Tides.

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  76. Write a short note on Fire Ring of Pacific Ocean in 20 words.

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  77. Name the 10 districts of M.P. which have the highest population as per 2011 Census and state the cause.

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  78. Describe the crop zones of M.P.

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  79. Describe the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and its causes.

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  80. Give a brief account of the ground-water resource potential of the Ganga, Narmada and Krishna basin after describing the sources of their recharge and drift.

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  81. Discuss the objectives and measures for disaster mitigation.

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  82. Give brief account of the sources and availability of drinking water in Madhya Pradesh.

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  83. Himalaya is a distinct physiographic region of the country. Bring out salient features of its longitudinal ranges.

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  84. Give the distribution of wheat and rice producing areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

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  85. Give an account of Ganga River system and name its important tributaries.

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  86. Give a detail account of the factors affecting the location of agro-based industries.

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  87. Describe the rate and spatial pattern of growth of population in India since 1901.

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  88. Describe the salient features of stalactites and stalagmites and process of their formation.

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  89. Discuss the problem of forest depletion in Madhya Pradesh and describe its solutions.

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  90. Give an account of the physiography of Peninsular India and describe its physiographic sub-regions.

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  91. Describe the minerals and energy resources of Madhya Pradesh.

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  92. Give a detailed account of the soil types, their characteristics and their distribution in Madhya Pradesh.

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  93. Throw the light on the types of irrigation and their distribution pattern in India and write about its role in agricultural development of the country.

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  94. Describe in detail the industrial zones and their major industries in Madhya Pradesh.

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  95. Write a short note on GPS in 20 words.

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  96. Write a short note on Remote-sensing in 20 words.

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  97. Write a short note on Climate change in 20 words.

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  98. Write a short note on Ozone hole in 20 words.

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  99. Write in brief on non-conventional sources of energy.

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  100. Explain energy management.

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  101. Write in brief about causes and solutions of climate change.

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  102. Write a short note on Migration in 20 words.

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  103. State the importance of 'Mining Energy' in the economic development of Madhya Pradesh.

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  104. Migration is a serious problem in India. What will you suggest to finish the problem ?

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  105. Write a short note on Migration.

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