MPPSC Prelims 2024 – Paper 1: General Studies: Solved Question Paper

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

1. In human beings, disorder caused due to trisomy of 21st chromosome is :

   A.(A) Turner Syndrome

   B.(B) Down SyndromeCorrect

   C.(C) Super Female Syndrome

   D.(D) Klinefelter Syndrome

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2. National Health Policy 2017 identified co-ordinated action on seven priority areas for improving the health. Which option is not included under the seven priority areas ?

   A.(A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

   B.(B) Yatri Suraksha

   C.(C) Nirbhaya Nari

   D.(D) Annapurna SchemeCorrect

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3. Which pulse causes lathyrism when consumed on a regular basis ?

   A.(A) Khesari dalCorrect

   B.(B) Chana dal

   C.(C) Moong dal

   D.(D) None of the above

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4. In 2017, which Satellite Launch Vehicle of ISRO successfully launched 104 satellites in a single flight ?

   A.(A) INSAT - 3DR

   B.(B) PSLV - C55

   C.(C) GSLV - F12

   D.(D) PSLV - C37Correct

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5. Ozone layer thickness is measured in :

   A.(A) Decibels

   B.(B) Dobson unitsCorrect

   C.(C) PPB

   D.(D) PPM

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6. The number of cervical vertebrae in a human body is :

   A.(A) 5

   B.(B) 7Correct

   C.(C) 12

   D.(D) 33

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7. In which year was India's first interplanetary mission to planet Mars launched successfully ?

   A.(A) 2013Correct

   B.(B) 2012

   C.(C) 2016

   D.(D) 2015

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8. When did the Government of India pass the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act ?

   A.(A) 1972

   B.(B) 1986

   C.(C) 1990

   D.(D) 1974Correct

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9. According to SDG India Index 2018, SDG 1, SDG 2 and SDG 9 represent respectively :

   A.(A) No poverty; Zero hunger; Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureCorrect

   B.(B) No poverty; Quality education; Life on land

   C.(C) Clean water and sanitation; Climate action; Sustainable cities and communities

   D.(D) Gender equality; Climate action; Zero hunger

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10. In the aquatic ecosystem of a pond, which of the following components is represented by fungi, bacteria and flagellates ?

    A.(A) Autotrophic components

    B.(B) ConsumersAccepted

    C.(C) DecomposersAccepted

    D.(D) Abiotic components

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B), (C) · Both accepted by commission · View question →

11. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India declare the prevalence of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of the State Policy in case of conflict between the two ?

    A.(A) Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)

    B.(B) The State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951)Correct

    C.(C) Kesavananda Bharati v. the State of Kerala (1973)

    D.(D) Minerva Mills v. the Union of India (1980)

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12. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

    A.(A) In case of differences of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by the Law Commission.Correct

    B.(B) The Election Commissioners cannot be removed from their office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

    C.(C) The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers.

    D.(D) The term of office of Election Commissioners is six years from the date they assume office or till the day they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

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13. An amendment of the Constitution shall require to be ratified by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states :

    A.(A) If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 53.

    B.(B) If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 239A.

    C.(C) If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 243A.

    D.(D) If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 279A.Correct

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14. Which among the following Article speaks about impeachment of the President of India ?

    A.(A) Article 63

    B.(B) Article 62

    C.(C) Article 61Correct

    D.(D) Article 60

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15. As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the President shall appoint a person to be Attorney General for India :

    A.(A) who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the High Court.

    B.(B) who has been an advocate of the Supreme Court for at least seven years.

    C.(C) who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.Correct

    D.(D) who has been an advocate of the High Court for at least seven years.

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16. K.M. Munshi was related to :

    A.(A) Public Accounts Committee

    B.(B) Constitution Draft CommitteeCorrect

    C.(C) Preamble Committee

    D.(D) Hindu Code Bill Drafting Committee

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17. Under whose advice can the President of India declare Emergency under Article 352 ?

    A.(A) Chief Ministers of all States

    B.(B) Prime Minister

    C.(C) Union CabinetCorrect

    D.(D) Council of Ministers

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18. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis is in :

    A.(A) New Delhi

    B.(B) Hyderabad

    C.(C) BhopalCorrect

    D.(D) Jabalpur

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19. Consider the following statements :
    1. It shall be the duty of the Advocate General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters.
    2. The Advocate General shall hold office during the pleasure of the Cabinet.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    A.(A) 1 onlyCorrect

    B.(B) 2 only

    C.(C) Both 1 and 2

    D.(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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20. The list of powers, authority and responsibilities which may be entrusted to the Panchayats is given in the :

    A.(A) Eleventh ScheduleCorrect

    B.(B) Twelfth Schedule

    C.(C) Seventh Schedule

    D.(D) State list

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21. Bhimma tribe lives in which of the districts of Madhya Pradesh ?

    A.(A) Betul and Chhindwara

    B.(B) Mandla and Dindori

    C.(C) Rewa and Satna

    D.(D) Sidhi and Shahdol

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22. Mandwara festival is celebrated by the :

    A.(A) GondsCorrect

    B.(B) Baigas

    C.(C) Bhariya

    D.(D) Sahariya

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23. Mahanayak Tantya 'Mama' is related to which tribal group ?

    A.(A) Kol

    B.(B) Gond

    C.(C) BhilCorrect

    D.(D) Bhariya

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24. Freedom fighter Raghunath Singh Mandloi is related to the :

    A.(A) Bhariya tribe

    B.(B) Bhilala tribeCorrect

    C.(C) Korku tribe

    D.(D) Baiga tribe

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25. Who is late Shri Badal Bhoi ?

    A.(A) Famous tribal social worker

    B.(B) Famous tribal musician

    C.(C) Famous tribal freedom fighterCorrect

    D.(D) Famous tribal artist

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26. Which award is given to women for tribal, folk and traditional arts by the Madhya Pradesh Government ?

    A.(A) National Kabir Award

    B.(B) State level Shikhar Award

    C.(C) National Devi Ahilya AwardCorrect

    D.(D) National Tulsi Award

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27. Birha is the popular folk song of which group of tribal women ?

    A.(A) GondCorrect

    B.(B) Kol

    C.(C) Bhil

    D.(D) Sahariya

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28. Which award is given for writings on the cultural tradition and specialities of tribal life in Indian literature ?

    A.(A) Thakkar Bapa National Award

    B.(B) Veer Shankar Shah - Raghunath Shah National Award

    C.(C) Rani Durgavati National Award

    D.(D) National Devi Ahilya Award

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29. In whose name is the Self-Employment Scheme being run for tribals in Madhya Pradesh ?

    A.(A) Dalpati Shah

    B.(B) Tantya BhilAccepted

    C.(C) Birsa MundaAccepted

    D.(D) Raghunath Shah

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B), (C) · Both accepted by commission · View question →

30. The year of establishment of 'Vanya', the publishing house of Tribal Affairs Department is :

    A.(A) 1965

    B.(B) 1970

    C.(C) 1975

    D.(D) 1980Correct

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31. What was the lower ceiling of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) which was amended in 2007 by the Government of India ?

    A.(A) 24%

    B.(B) 25%Correct

    C.(C) 27%

    D.(D) 30%

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32. What was the proportion of external debt in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of September 2023 ?

    A.(A) 18.6%Correct

    B.(B) 26.3%

    C.(C) 15.8%

    D.(D) 30.1%

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33. What percentage of all factories in India were located in Madhya Pradesh in the year 2017 - 18 ?

    A.(A) 10%

    B.(B) 5%

    C.(C) 2%Correct

    D.(D) Less than 1%

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34. Where and when was the first G20 Summit held ?

    A.(A) London, 2008

    B.(B) Washington D.C. (USA), 2008Correct

    C.(C) Paris, 2010

    D.(D) Seoul, 2010

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35. UNNATI (Agri-GIS) project of Madhya Pradesh Government is for :

    A.(A) Providing financial assistance to farmers for purchasing smartphones.

    B.(B) Leveraging technology like satellite imagery and drone data to facilitate informed decision-making in agriculture.Correct

    C.(C) Promoting the cultivation of genetically modified crops.

    D.(D) Establishing a network of agricultural universities across the state.

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36. The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan has emerged from the amalgamation of which of the following schemes ?

    A.(A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

    B.(B) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Literacy Mission (PMGDISHA)

    C.(C) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE)Correct

    D.(D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

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37. In the year 2022 - 23, on comparing the per capita income of Madhya Pradesh and that of India on the basis of advanced estimates at constant (2011 - 12) prices, we find that :

    A.(A) Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is higher than that of India.

    B.(B) Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is lower than that of India.Correct

    C.(C) Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is equal to that of India.

    D.(D) Comparison is not possible.

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38. GI tagged Chinnor rice is primarily produced in which district of Madhya Pradesh ?

    A.(A) Ujjain

    B.(B) Jabalpur

    C.(C) Sehore

    D.(D) BalaghatCorrect

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39. Match the following districts of Madhya Pradesh with their unique product :
    (1) Ashoknagar - (i) Bananas
    (2) Khargone - (ii) Maheshwari Sarees and Tiger Print
    (3) Burhanpur - (iii) Chanderi Sarees
    (4) Mandsaur - (iv) Garlic

    A.(A) (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)

    B.(B) (1)-(iii), (2)-(ii), (3)-(i), (4)-(iv)Correct

    C.(C) (1)-(iv), (2)-(iii), (3)-(ii), (4)-(i)

    D.(D) (1)-(ii), (2)-(iii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(i)

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40. According to NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020, how are the different categories of States' performance in Sustainable Development Goals defined on the basis of index score range ?

    A.(A) Aspirant : 100, Performer : 65 - 99, Front-runner : 50 - 64, Achiever : 0 - 49

    B.(B) Aspirant : 0 - 49, Performer : 50 - 64, Front-runner : 65 - 99, Achiever : 100Correct

    C.(C) Aspirant : 50 - 64, Performer : 65 - 99, Front-runner : 0 - 49, Achiever : 100

    D.(D) Aspirant : 65 - 99, Performer : 50 - 64, Front-runner : 0 - 49, Achiever : 100

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41. The central part of the UNIX Operating System is :

    A.(A) Command Shell

    B.(B) KernelCorrect

    C.(C) Directories and Program

    D.(D) Files

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42. A _______ attack comes in the form of deceptive emails or text messages that may ask you to install software or divulge personal information.

    A.(A) Spamming

    B.(B) Virus SigningAccepted

    C.(C) PhishingAccepted

    D.(D) Scanning

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B), (C) · Both accepted by commission · View question →

43. Kurrently is a/an :

    A.(A) Search EngineCorrect

    B.(B) Social Networking Site

    C.(C) Blog

    D.(D) Internet Forum

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44. The 'Imitation Game' was the original name of :

    A.(A) LISP

    B.(B) The Turing TestCorrect

    C.(C) The Halting Problem

    D.(D) All of the above

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45. The founder of Twitter is :

    A.(A) Jack DorseyCorrect

    B.(B) Mark Zuckerberg

    C.(C) Fred Cavazza

    D.(D) John McCarthy

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46. What are the four pillars of E-Governance ?

    A.(A) People, Process, Technology, ResourcesCorrect

    B.(B) People, Process, Technology, Government

    C.(C) Election, People, Technology, Resources

    D.(D) Election, People, Technology, Government

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47. A social networking site for professionals and business people who wish to connect with other professionals is :

    A.(A) Facebook

    B.(B) MySpace

    C.(C) Twitter

    D.(D) LinkedInCorrect

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48. The branch of Artificial Intelligence is :

    A.(A) Network Design

    B.(B) Cyber Forensics

    C.(C) Full-stack Developer

    D.(D) Machine LearningCorrect

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49. MPEG stands for :

    A.(A) Moving Picture Experts Guide

    B.(B) Moving Picture Experts GroupCorrect

    C.(C) Moving Picture Effect Group

    D.(D) Moving Picture Effect Guide

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50. In the field of Internet, W3C stands for :

    A.(A) World Wide Web Content

    B.(B) World Wide Web Commission

    C.(C) World Wide Web Centre

    D.(D) World Wide Web ConsortiumCorrect

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51. According to 2021 - 22, the area and production of wheat occupies which place among cereals, in Madhya Pradesh ?

    A.(A) Third

    B.(B) Fourth

    C.(C) Second

    D.(D) FirstCorrect

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52. In which district of Madhya Pradesh was the production of soyabean initially started ?

    A.(A) Indore

    B.(B) Ujjain

    C.(C) Vidisha

    D.(D) DewasCorrect

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53. In which of the following industry is rock phosphate used ?

    A.(A) Textile industry

    B.(B) Fertilizer industryCorrect

    C.(C) Sugar industry

    D.(D) Paper industry

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

54. The south-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from :

    A.(A) Arabian Sea branch of monsoon

    B.(B) Bay of Bengal branch of monsoonCorrect

    C.(C) Retreating monsoon

    D.(D) Cyclones

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

55. Black soil in Madhya Pradesh is formed by which rock ?

    A.(A) Sandstone

    B.(B) Limestone

    C.(C) BasaltCorrect

    D.(D) Gneiss

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

56. When was bamboo nationalized in Madhya Pradesh ?

    A.(A) 1975

    B.(B) 1964

    C.(C) 1973Correct

    D.(D) 1963

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

57. The southern part of the Vindhyan Scarpland is called :

    A.(A) Amarkantak plateau

    B.(B) Maikal plateau

    C.(C) Bhander plateauCorrect

    D.(D) Bastar plateau

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58. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bhopal was established with the support of a company of which country ?

    A.(A) Germany

    B.(B) France

    C.(C) Russia

    D.(D) BritainCorrect

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59. According to 2011 Census, which district had the highest percentage of urban population ?

    A.(A) Indore

    B.(B) Gwalior

    C.(C) BhopalCorrect

    D.(D) Jabalpur

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

60. In which of the following irrigation projects do four states have partnership ?

    A.(A) Bansagar Project

    B.(B) Bhander Project

    C.(C) Rajghat Project

    D.(D) Sardar Sarovar ProjectCorrect

    2 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

61. What is the name of the author of the historical novel 'Durgesh Nandini' written in Bengali language ?

    A.(A) Devendra Nath

    B.(B) Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeCorrect

    C.(C) Rabindranath Tagore

    D.(D) Hemchandra Bandopadhyay

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62. Who appointed Keshav Chandra Sen as the Chief Acharya of Brahmo Samaj ?

    A.(A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

    B.(B) N.G. Chandavarkar

    C.(C) Devendranath ThakurCorrect

    D.(D) Mahadev Govind Ranade

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

63. During which movement did Gandhiji call for boycott of the Prince of Wales ?

    A.(A) Khilafat Movement

    B.(B) Non-Cooperation MovementCorrect

    C.(C) Civil Disobedience Movement

    D.(D) Quit India Movement

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

64. In the administrative system of the Mauryan period, Pradeshta is related to which department ?

    A.(A) Revenue Department

    B.(B) Justice DepartmentCorrect

    C.(C) Military Department

    D.(D) Economic Department

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

65. For whom did K.M. Panikkar say that "He was the first diplomat of modern India" ?

    A.(A) Dadabhai Naoroji

    B.(B) Lala Lajpat Rai

    C.(C) Gopal Krishna GokhaleCorrect

    D.(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

66. In which Vedas are Sabha and Samiti included as separate institutions ?

    A.(A) Rigveda

    B.(B) Samaveda

    C.(C) AtharvavedaCorrect

    D.(D) Yajurveda

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67. There was a provision for reciting which mantra in the Upanayana ritual of the Kshatriya castes ?

    A.(A) Jagati Mantra

    B.(B) Gayatri Mantra

    C.(C) Sarvesham Mantra

    D.(D) Trishtubh MantraCorrect

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68. Where is the most famous Kailash temple located among the cave temples ?

    A.(A) In the caves of Ajanta

    B.(B) In the caves of ElloraCorrect

    C.(C) In the caves of Elephanta

    D.(D) In the caves of Kanheri

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

69. Which of the following Vedas was the earliest composition ?

    A.(A) RigvedaCorrect

    B.(B) Samaveda

    C.(C) Yajurveda

    D.(D) Atharvaveda

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70. What is called Antaranga Sadhana under Ashtanga Yoga ?

    A.(A) Pratyahara

    B.(B) Niyama

    C.(C) Pranayama

    D.(D) DharnaCorrect

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71. Match the following pairs and identify the correct code :
    Rivers - Area of Origin
    (1) Kaveri - (i) Satpura range
    (2) Sabarmati - (ii) Brahmagiri hills
    (3) Tapti (Tapi) - (iii) Mewad hills
    (4) Damodar - (iv) Chota Nagpur Plateau

    A.(A) (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)

    B.(B) (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)

    C.(C) (1)-(ii), (2)-(iii), (3)-(i), (4)-(iv)Correct

    D.(D) (1)-(iv), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(i)

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

72. Which of the following two States of India, have more than 50 percent of the total country's coal reserves ?
    (i) Jharkhand
    (ii) Madhya Pradesh
    (iii) Odisha
    (iv) Chhattisgarh

    A.(A) (i) and (ii)

    B.(B) (i) and (iii)Correct

    C.(C) (iii) and (iv)

    D.(D) (ii) and (iii)

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

73. In the year 2021 - 22, which State of India, had the first rank in production of pulses ?

    A.(A) Uttar Pradesh

    B.(B) Rajasthan

    C.(C) Madhya PradeshCorrect

    D.(D) Gujarat

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

74. Out of these, which State has the largest deposits of Bauxite ?

    A.(A) Andhra Pradesh

    B.(B) OdishaCorrect

    C.(C) Jharkhand

    D.(D) Gujarat

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

75. Which of the following statements is not correct ?

    A.(A) El Nino is an ocean current, which appears off the Peru coast.

    B.(B) El Nino weakens the Indian Monsoon.

    C.(C) El Nino occurs every year.Correct

    D.(D) La Nina strengthens the Indian Monsoon.

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

76. From the following States of India, which was the largest producer of Rice in the year 2021 - 22 ?

    A.(A) Punjab

    B.(B) Bihar

    C.(C) Telangana

    D.(D) West BengalCorrect

    2 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

77. Which of the following is the longest river ?

    A.(A) Cauveri (Kaveri)

    B.(B) Tapti (Tapi)

    C.(C) Narmada

    D.(D) SonCorrect

    2 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

78. From the following, which cyclone struck the western coast of India in the year 2021 ?

    A.(A) Amphan

    B.(B) TauktaeCorrect

    C.(C) Michaung

    D.(D) Fani

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

79. Arrange the following mountain peaks, in ascending order, according to their height :
    (i) Guru Shikhar
    (ii) Mahendragiri
    (iii) Anaimudi
    (iv) Panchmarhi

    A.(A) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)

    B.(B) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

    C.(C) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

    D.(D) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

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80. According to the Census year of 2011, which of the following States of India had the lowest density of population ?

    A.(A) Tripura

    B.(B) Arunachal PradeshCorrect

    C.(C) Mizoram

    D.(D) Meghalaya

    2 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

81. Which of the following statements are correct about Rani Durgavati Shri Anna Protsahan Yojana ?
    1. It promotes millets in Madhya Pradesh.
    2. It covers the whole of Madhya Pradesh.
    3. This scheme is for the period of 2023 - 24 to 2025 - 26.

    A.(A) Only 1 and 2 are correct

    B.(B) Only 1 and 3 are correct

    C.(C) Only 2 and 3 are correct

    D.(D) 1, 2 and 3 are correctCorrect

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82. Who among the following was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India as the 12th member in the year 2024 ?

    A.(A) Ghulam Ali

    B.(B) Ilaiyaraaja

    C.(C) Sudha MurtyCorrect

    D.(D) Satnam Singh Sandhu

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

83. Who is the para-canoe athlete from Madhya Pradesh who was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2023 ?

    A.(A) Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar

    B.(B) Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu

    C.(C) Prachi YadavCorrect

    D.(D) Shivendra Singh

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

84. Who among the following is associated with traditional Maach singing style ?

    A.(A) Kaluram Bamniya

    B.(B) Satyendra Singh Lohia

    C.(C) Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit

    D.(D) Om Prakash SharmaCorrect

    2 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

85. Who is the recipient of the 2023 International Prize in Statistics equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Mathematics ?

    A.(A) David R. Cox

    B.(B) Bradley Efron

    C.(C) Calyampudi Radhakrishna RaoCorrect

    D.(D) Nan Laird

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

86. Who, in the year 2024, became the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates Tournament ?

    A.(A) Viswanathan Anand

    B.(B) Garry Kasparov

    C.(C) D. GukeshCorrect

    D.(D) Ding Liren

    2 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

87. In which district is Lamheta village located, where the Geo Park is set to be established ?

    A.(A) Bhopal

    B.(B) JabalpurCorrect

    C.(C) Indore

    D.(D) Gwalior

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88. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of Lokpal of India in 2024 ?

    A.(A) Shri Justice Sanjay Yadav

    B.(B) Shri Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy

    C.(C) Shri Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose

    D.(D) Shri Justice Ajay Manikrao KhanwilkarCorrect

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89. Where is the world's first "Vedic Clock" installed ?

    A.(A) Varanasi

    B.(B) Prayagraj

    C.(C) UjjainCorrect

    D.(D) Bhopal

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90. The winner of the five test matches cricket series held between India and England from January to March, 2024 was :

    A.(A) India by 3 - 2

    B.(B) India by 4 - 1Correct

    C.(C) England by 3 - 2

    D.(D) England by 4 - 1

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91. Match the following freedom fighters with their areas of revolution :
    (1) Raja Mardan Singh - (i) Nemawar
    (2) Raja Daulat Singh - (ii) Bhanpur
    (3) Raja Bakhatvali - (iii) Shahgarh
    (4) Murad Ali - (iv) Mhow

    A.(A) (1)-(ii), (2)-(i), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)Correct

    B.(B) (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)

    C.(C) (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)

    D.(D) (1)-(iv), (2)-(iii), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)

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92. Where was the first literary reference to Narmada river found ?

    A.(A) Shatpath BrahmanCorrect

    B.(B) Manusmriti

    C.(C) Varahamihira Samhita

    D.(D) Agni Puran

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93. Which Chalcolithic site is also called the birth place of Varahamihira ?

    A.(A) Dangwada

    B.(B) KaythaCorrect

    C.(C) Navdatoli

    D.(D) Indragarh

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94. Which of the following pairs is false ?
    Sanctuary - District
    (A) Bori - Hoshangabad
    (B) Gangau - Panna
    (C) Karera - Shivpuri
    (D) Ghatigaon - Indore

    A.(A) Bori — Hoshangabad

    B.(B) Gangau — Panna

    C.(C) Karera — Shivpuri

    D.(D) Ghatigaon — IndoreCorrect

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95. With which genre is Shankar Rao Pandit associated ?

    A.(A) Sitar instrumental (playing)

    B.(B) Mrudang instrumental (playing)

    C.(C) Khayal singingCorrect

    D.(D) Kathak dance

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96. What is the Sutradhar of Gammat folk theatre called ?

    A.(A) Ghughermal

    B.(B) Thothaya

    C.(C) KudgaryaCorrect

    D.(D) Khamras

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97. In which district is the Mohankheda Jain Tirth located ?

    A.(A) Dewas

    B.(B) DharCorrect

    C.(C) Burhanpur

    D.(D) Khargone

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98. Which statement is false regarding the Dashpur inscription of Kumaragupta and Bandhuvarman ?

    A.(A) In this inscription, there is mention of the construction of Surya temple by a group of silk weavers.

    B.(B) This is the oldest example of advertisement tradition in Bharat.

    C.(C) In this inscription, Dashpur has been called Paschimpur also.

    D.(D) This inscription was composed by Bhavabhuti.Correct

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99. What is Kohbar ?

    A.(A) Marriage ritualistic wall paintingCorrect

    B.(B) Marriage costume

    C.(C) Food

    D.(D) Jewellery

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100. Who is the author of Yashodharman's Sondani inscription ?

     A.(A) Kavi Madan

     B.(B) Vasul KaviCorrect

     C.(C) Kakk

     D.(D) Ravikirti

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