MPPSC Mains 2022 – General Studies I: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. Define igneous rock.

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  2. Define an aquifer.

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  3. Throw light on Jungle Satyagraha.

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  4. What are Saudayika and Asaudayika?

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  5. In which year was Bhimbetka declared as a World Heritage Site?

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  6. Who built the Chausath Yogini temple of Kalchuri period and when?

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  7. Write the names of any two books written by Raja Bhoj.

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  8. Where and by whom was the Sipahi Bahadur Sarkar established?

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  9. Which British officer oppressed the Thagee and when?

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  10. Baiza Bai was associated with which Royal Family?

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  11. How many Sangh Rajyas are mentioned in Kautilya's Arthashastra?

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  12. Write the names of any two places of Sindhu-Saraswati civilization located in Uttar Pradesh.

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  13. Which Mongol ruler ended the Khilafat and when?

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  14. What was Kabuliyat in Mughal period?

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  15. What is meant by Siddha Sahitya Tradition?

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  16. When and where did the Polygar Revolt take place?

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  17. When and in which session did the Indian National Congress declare its policy towards the Princely States?

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  18. When and where did the Tebhaga Movement take place?

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  19. Write in short about 'Cave Edict of Ashoka'.

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  20. Write about Madhya Pradesh during the Gondwana Period.

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  21. Write about the culture and society of Sangam Age.

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  22. Write on the 'problem of the suppression of Turkish Amirs' by Balban.

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  23. Explain the word 'Soofi'.

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  24. Write in brief on 'The Background of Mopla Revolt'.

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  25. Write in brief on 'The British Policy of Dada Bhai Naoroji'.

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  26. Write a short note on Charan Paduka/Shaheed Mela.

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  27. Write a short note on Rashtrakoot Dynasty.

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  28. Write an article on Nalanda Vihar.

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  29. Throw light on the art of Pallava period.

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  30. What were the political ideals of Shivaji? Explain.

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  31. Explain the economic impacts of British rule on India.

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  32. Write an Article on Hindu Code Bill.

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  33. Why is Sanchi famous? Describe.

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  34. Write a short note on Throw light on Jungle Satyagraha in 200 words.

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  35. Discuss the merger of Princely States in India.

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  36. Write about the administrative reforms of Maharaja Venkat Raman Singh.

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  37. What was the role of Avanti Bai in the Freedom Struggle? Explain.

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  38. Alps Mountain is situated in which continent?

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  39. What are the three primary sources of recharge of underground water?

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  40. What is NDMA?

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  41. What are the alternative means of communication during disasters?

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  42. How many types of platforms are there in remote sensing?

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  43. Write the height and speed of Geostationary satellite.

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  44. Where was the Global Positioning System (GPS) initially developed?

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  45. Write down three examples of active volcanoes.

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  46. Which type of rainfall occurs in Equatorial regions?

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  47. Name the place and location of highest rainfall in India.

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  48. Give three examples of Igneous rocks.

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  49. Which three States have major reserves of copper in India?

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  50. Write three types of forests of Madhya Pradesh.

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  51. Where is Kanhan valley coal area located?

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  52. Write the names of two districts of Madhya Pradesh that have the highest capacity of wind energy.

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  53. Write a short note on the Plateau of Tibet.

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  54. Explain the importance of computer in G.I.S.

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  55. Write the types of seismic waves.

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  56. What is Jet Stream? Explain.

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  57. What are the major types of soil in India?

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  58. Write a short note on the problems of soil erosion in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh.

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  59. Give a brief account of National Newsprint and Paper mills.

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  60. What do you understand by Safe Construction?

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  61. Explain the significance of electromagnetic radiation in remote sensing with examples.

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  62. What is volcano? Explain the distribution of volcanoes in the world.

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  63. What is cyclone? Mention the main features of tropical cyclones.

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  64. Describe the main geographical characteristics of the northern plain of India.

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  65. What is migration? Analyse the impacts of rural to urban migration in India.

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  66. Explain the localisation and distribution of cement industry in Madhya Pradesh.

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  67. Describe the geographical characteristics of the Malwa plateau.

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  68. What are the main sources of impurities in drinking water? How can they be managed?

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  69. Describe man-made disasters with the example of Bhopal gas tragedy (1984).

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  70. Explain the main elements, processes and applications of geographical information system.

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  71. Give an account of the uses, advantages and limitations of Geographical Positioning System (GPS).

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  72. Who is the author of the book Hitopadesha?

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  73. What is the primary objective of Madhya Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation?

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  74. What are the main components of Green Revolution in India?

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  75. Give the names of Lander and Rover of Chandrayaan-3.

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  76. What is a 'hot spring'?

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  77. What do you mean by conventional source of energy?

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  78. When was Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Energy Mission (JNNSM) started?

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  79. What is Biomagnification?

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  80. What is the composition of upper continental crust?

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  81. Write a short note on Define igneous rock in 15 words.

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  82. Write a short note on Define an aquifer in 15 words.

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  83. Write a short note on 'UN-Energy Plan of Action, 2025'.

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  84. Describe greywacke sandstone.

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  85. Write a note on the distribution of iron ores.

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  86. What is energy? Describe its different forms. Discuss renewable energy in detail.

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  87. Explain briefly the theories of the origin of the Earth.

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  88. What is remote sensing? Give its classification based on scope. What are the ranges of remote sensing application?

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  89. Give an account of India's Nuclear Energy Programme.

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