MPPSC Mains 2020 – General Studies I: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Define term "mineral".

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  2. Define 'Spatial data'.

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  3. Write a short note on Kotdeeji.

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  4. Write a short note on Bheel Rebellion.

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  5. Write a short note on Gyaraspur.

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  6. Write a short note on Kunwar Raghunath Shah.

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  7. Write a short note on Malhar Rao Holkar.

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  8. Write a short note on Bundela Rebellion.

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  9. Write a short note on Abanti Bai.

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  10. Write a short note on Shrotsutra.

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  11. Write a short note on Amitraghat.

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  12. Write a short note on Debal.

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  13. Write a short note on Deevan-E-Insha.

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  14. Write a short note on Tarabai.

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  15. Write a short note on Ahome Rebellion.

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  16. Write a short note on Mopala Rebellion.

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  17. Write a short note on Lala Hardayal.

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  18. Write a short note on Kotdeeji in 10 words.

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  19. Write a short note on Bheel Rebellion in 10 words.

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  20. Write a short note on Gyaraspur in 10 words.

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  21. Write a short note on Kunwar Raghunath Shah in 10 words.

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  22. Write a short note on Malhar Rao Holkar in 10 words.

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  23. Write a short note on Bundela Rebellion in 10 words.

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  24. Write a short note on Abanti Bai in 10 words.

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  25. Write a short note on Shrotsutra in 10 words.

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  26. Write a short note on Amitraghat in 10 words.

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  27. Write a short note on Debal in 10 words.

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  28. Write a short note on Deevan-E-Insha in 10 words.

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  29. Write a short note on Tarabai in 10 words.

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  30. Write a short note on Ahome Rebellion in 10 words.

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  31. Write a short note on Mopala Rebellion in 10 words.

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  32. Write a short note on Lala Hardayal in 10 words.

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  33. What is Balathal Culture? Describe its main features.

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  34. What do you know about Baghel Riyasat?

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  35. Write an essay on the Ancient Indian Scientific Literature.

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  36. Evaluate Akbar's religious policy.

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

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  38. Give a brief description of 'India rise as a Republic'.

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  39. Describe the reorganization of Madhya Pradesh.

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  40. Throw light on the "Jhanda Satyagraha".

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  41. Give a description of the main local festivals of Madhya Pradesh.

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  42. Give a brief description of the Bhopal Riyasat.

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  43. 'Sindhu Valley Civilization was a Urban Civilization' what is your opinion about this statement?

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  44. Describe the development of arts and architecture in the Gupta period.

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  45. 'Muhammad Tughlaq has been described as a mixture of opposition'. Discuss this statement.

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  46. 'The cancer of South destructed Aurangzeb'. Discuss the South policy of Aurangzeb in the light of this statement.

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  47. Discuss the social and educational contribution of "Arya Samaj Mission".

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  48. Sketch the contribution of Balgangadhar Tilak in freedom movement in India.

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  49. Describe the Freedom Movement in Madhya Pradesh.

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

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  51. Give description of Bundelkhand Riyasat.

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  52. Give description of Holkar dynasty.

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  53. Write the name of instrument used to measure intensity of earthquake along with its year of invention.

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  54. Write any three merits of rainwater harvesting.

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  55. Write a note on Vizag Gas leak.

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  56. Write a geographical note on Amphan cyclone.

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  57. What are sun-synchronous satellites? Give examples.

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  58. What are the hardware components of Geographic Information System?

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  59. Write a note on Quick Bird Satellite.

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  60. Write the name of country of flowing of San Jaun river.

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  61. Write the name of the climatic region represented by BW symbol.

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  62. Write the name of three important tributaries of Chenab.

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  63. What is Karewa soil? Where is it found in India?

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  64. What is blue revolution? Which district is known as the Shrimp capital of India?

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  65. At which place Narmada and Tapi rivers come close to each other?

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  66. Write the name of three Thermal Power Stations of Madhya Pradesh.

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  67. Write the name of three tribes of Madhya Pradesh which practise shifting cultivation.

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  68. What are the three principal types of weathering? Describe.

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  69. Write a short note on Define 'Spatial data' in 50 words.

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  70. What are the major features of Tropical Savana Climate?

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  71. What is the process of formation of laterite soil?

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  72. Why are Jute mills concentrated in Hooghly basin of India?

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  73. What are the major characteristics of forest resources of Madhya Pradesh?

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  74. What is the geographical distribution of coal resources of Madhya Pradesh?

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  75. What are the main factors for ground water pollution?

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  76. What is digital image?

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  77. Discuss the origin and characteristics of Tropical cyclones.

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  78. Describe the main types of wind systems and highlight the causes of their origin.

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  79. Divide India into climatic zones according to Koppen and Thornthwaite.

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  80. Describe the origin of Monsoon in India.

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  81. Write the distribution of cotton reserves and production in Madhya Pradesh.

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  82. Describe the topography of Malwa Plateau.

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  83. Explain water pollution control measures.

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  84. What is Disaster Mitigation and explain the role of information in Disaster Mitigation.

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  85. Explain the principles of Remote Sensing.

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  86. What is Global Positioning System (GPS) and how does GPS work?

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  87. Which are the main pulses crops of Madhya Pradesh ?

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  88. How is electric energy obtained from oceanic energy ?

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  89. What do you mean by energy management ?

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  90. How does energy conservation helps in energy strategies ?

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  91. What is nuclear energy ?

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  92. On what basis outer core of the earth is assumed to be liquid ?

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  93. What is an "Arkose" ?

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  94. What is an "Ore" ?

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  95. Describe briefly the work responsibilities done by National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad.

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  96. What is the principle of working of solar cell ?

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  97. Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

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  98. Describe in brief about photochemical smog.

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  99. What is the difference between weathering and erosion ?

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  100. Write a short note on Define term "mineral" in 50 words.

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  101. Describe the factors affecting soil formation.

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  102. Discuss key socio-political factors influencing National Energy Policy.

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