MPPSC Mains 2018 – General Studies I: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Write a short note on Acid rain.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  2. Write a short note on CFC.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  3. Enlist any three greenhouse gases

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  4. Polar satellites and their usefulness

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  5. Define Apogean and Perigean Tides.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  6. Write a short note on Kanva Dynasty.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  7. Write a short note on Gautamiputra Satakarni.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  8. Write a short note on Maukharis.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  9. Write a short note on Rehela.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  10. Write a short note on Rajkumar Shukla.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  11. Write a short note on Jacobins.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  12. Write a short note on Erasmus.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  13. Write a short note on Emile.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  14. Write a short note on Czar Alexander II.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  15. Write a short note on Thomas Brassey.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  16. Write a short note on Khijra Khan.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  17. Write a short note on Tuluva Dynasty.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  18. Write a short note on Shahabuddin Umar.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  19. Write a short note on Razia Begum.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  20. Write a short note on Treaty of Neuilly.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  21. Write a short note on Kanva Dynasty in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  22. Write a short note on Gautamiputra Satakarni in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  23. Write a short note on Maukharis in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

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

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  25. Write a short note on Rajkumar Shukla in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

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

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  27. Write a short note on Erasmus in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  28. Write a short note on Emile in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  29. Write a short note on Czar Alexander II in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  30. Write a short note on Thomas Brassey in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  31. Write a short note on Khijra Khan in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  32. Write a short note on Tuluva Dynasty in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  33. Write a short note on Shahabuddin Umar in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  34. Write a short note on Razia Begum in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  35. Write a short note on Treaty of Neuilly in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  36. Sketch the contributions of Michelangelo in European Renaissance.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  37. Highlight the causes of the Glorious or Bloodless Revolution of England in 1688.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  38. Throw light on the socio-economic background of the rise of Buddhism in India.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  39. Throw light on the political conditions of Northern India during sixth century BC.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  40. Describe the public welfare activities of Firuzshah Tughluq.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  41. Discuss the nature and significance of Din-i-Ilahi.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  42. Explain 'economic drain' and discuss its causes.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  43. Give a brief account of the Birsa Munda Movement.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  44. Write a short note on Kunwar Singh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  45. Discuss the social and educational contributions of Ramkrishna Mission in detail.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  46. Describe the World Heritage Sites of Madhya Pradesh in brief.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  47. Throw light on the literary contributions of Jaganik.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  48. Discuss the socio-economic causes of the French Revolution of 1789.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  49. To what extent is it correct to ascribe the outbreak of the Second World War to the defects of the Treaty of 1919 ?

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  50. Examine the social structure under the Rajputs.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  51. Mention the important sources of the history of Harshavardhana.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  52. Trace the causes of failure of the Revolt of 1857 and throw light on its importance.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  53. Write an essay on rise and growth of Nationalism in India.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  54. Evaluate the political and cultural contributions of Bhoj Paramara (1010-1055).

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  55. Throw light on the Flag Satyagraha Movement of Madhya Pradesh.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  56. Vindhyachal mountain range comprises of which hills ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  57. What is Peneplain ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  58. What do you mean by Penda Agriculture ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  59. Give three names of thermal power stations of Madhya Pradesh.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  60. Name the origin place of Tapi river.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  61. 'Mangla' is famous for which economic activity ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  62. Mention the key bauxite producing States of India.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  63. What is 'Allah Bund' ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  64. What is 'Loo' ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  65. Write about diamond producing area of Madhya Pradesh.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  66. What is 'Atoll' ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  67. Give names of important centres of paper industry of Madhya Pradesh.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  68. Write a short note on Define Apogean and Perigean Tides in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  69. What was infant population growth rate of Madhya Pradesh between 2001 to 2011 ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  70. When and why did sudden flood occur in Uttarakhand (Kedarnath) ?

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  71. Explain the origin of Himalayas on the basis of Plate Tectonics theory.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  72. In which areas of Madhya Pradesh, maximum development of irrigation by wells and tubewells has taken place and what are its causes ?

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  73. What are the traditional methods of water conservation ? Which requirements can be fulfilled by these ?

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  74. Give the measures taken for relief and rehabilitation in disaster management.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  75. Describe the regional pattern of population density in Madhya Pradesh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  76. Describe flood-affected areas of India.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  77. Describe the dolomite mining areas of Madhya Pradesh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  78. Describe the main characteristics of soils of Madhya Pradesh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  79. Describe the population growth rate (1901-2011) of Madhya Pradesh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  80. What are the major factors of migration from villages to cities ?

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  81. Describe the factors and consequences of 2004 Tsunami in Indian Ocean.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  82. Describing the soya bean producing areas of Madhya Pradesh, give the factors for its rapid expansion.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  83. Give detailed account of localization of cement industry in Madhya Pradesh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  84. Give account of areas of Madhya Pradesh which are affected by soil erosion and give measures to prevent soil erosion.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  85. Describe the problems of water resources in Madhya Pradesh.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  86. Discuss main areas of dry farming in India, their problems and strategy for development.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  87. Describe agro-climatic regions of Madhya Pradesh.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  88. Describe agro-based industries of Madhya Pradesh.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  89. Describing various causes of origin of earthquakes, give detailed account of 2001 earthquake of Kutch.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  90. Write a short note on Acid rain in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  91. Write a short note on CFC in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  92. Write a short note on Enlist any three greenhouse gases in 20 words.

    3 Marks · Model answer →

  93. Write a short note on Polar satellites and their usefulness in 100 words.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  94. Write a note on remote sensing.

    6 Marks · Model answer →

  95. Define environmental pollution. Discuss the various sources of air pollution and its adverse effect on living beings. Also give suggestions for their remedy.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  96. Enumerate the various non-conventional sources of energy. Describe any three of them in detail.

    15 Marks · Model answer →

  97. Distinguish between Green Revolution and Golden Revolution.

    6 Marks · Model answer →