MADHYA PRADESH
GENERAL STUDIES SYLLABUS
1. General Science and Environment Questions on general science and Environment (Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change) will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of every day observation and experience as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.
2. Current Events of National & International Importance In current events knowledge of significant National and International level will be tested.
3. History of India and Independent India In History, questions of general knowledge related to social, economic and political aspects will be asked. Also, there will be questions on Indian National Movement and Development of Independent India.
4. (a) Geography of India There will be questions of general knowledge relating to Physical, social and economic geography. It will also include questions on Indian Agriculture and Natural resources. There will be questions pertaining to demography and census of India. (b) General Geographical awareness of world.
5. Indian Polity and Economy Political system and constitution of the country, Panchayati Raj, social system, sustainable economic development, elections, political parties, plans, industrial development, foreign trade and economic and financial institutions.
6. Sports Important games and sports tournaments, Awards, personalities and Renowned Sports Institutions of M.P., India, Asia and World.
7. Geography, History and Culture of M.P. There will be questions related to the development of Mountains, rivers, climate, Flora and Fauna, Minerals transportation in the Geography of Madhya Pradesh . It will also have questions relating to important dynasties of M.P., Contribution of important dynasties in the Histroy & Culture of Madhya Pradesh, There will be questions on Tribals, Arts, Architecture, Fine Arts and Historical personalities of M.P.
8. Polity and Economy of M.P. Political system, Political parties and elections, Pachyati Raj, Social system and sustainable economic development of M.P.. This will also include questions on Industry, Plans, Economic programmes, business, demography and census of M.P.
9. Information and Communication Technology Questions pertaining to characteristics, uses, and terminologies such as website, online, search engine, e-mail, video mail, chatting, video conferencing, hacking, cracking, virus and cyber crime.
10. Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) 1989 (No.33 of 1989) and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (No. 22 of 1955)
11. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
2. Current Events of National & International Importance In current events knowledge of significant National and International level will be tested.
3. History of India and Independent India In History, questions of general knowledge related to social, economic and political aspects will be asked. Also, there will be questions on Indian National Movement and Development of Independent India.
4. (a) Geography of India There will be questions of general knowledge relating to Physical, social and economic geography. It will also include questions on Indian Agriculture and Natural resources. There will be questions pertaining to demography and census of India. (b) General Geographical awareness of world.
5. Indian Polity and Economy Political system and constitution of the country, Panchayati Raj, social system, sustainable economic development, elections, political parties, plans, industrial development, foreign trade and economic and financial institutions.
6. Sports Important games and sports tournaments, Awards, personalities and Renowned Sports Institutions of M.P., India, Asia and World.
7. Geography, History and Culture of M.P. There will be questions related to the development of Mountains, rivers, climate, Flora and Fauna, Minerals transportation in the Geography of Madhya Pradesh . It will also have questions relating to important dynasties of M.P., Contribution of important dynasties in the Histroy & Culture of Madhya Pradesh, There will be questions on Tribals, Arts, Architecture, Fine Arts and Historical personalities of M.P.
8. Polity and Economy of M.P. Political system, Political parties and elections, Pachyati Raj, Social system and sustainable economic development of M.P.. This will also include questions on Industry, Plans, Economic programmes, business, demography and census of M.P.
9. Information and Communication Technology Questions pertaining to characteristics, uses, and terminologies such as website, online, search engine, e-mail, video mail, chatting, video conferencing, hacking, cracking, virus and cyber crime.
10. Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) 1989 (No.33 of 1989) and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (No. 22 of 1955)
11. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Madhya Pradesh- General Studies-Old Question Papers
1. General Studies- Madhya Pradesh PSC (Prelims 2012)
2. General Studies- Madhya Pradesh PSC (Mains 2012)
2. General Studies- Madhya Pradesh PSC (Mains 2012)
1. Which is the first Indian state to set up ‘Happiness Department’?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh
2. The Heart of India is
Ans: Madhya Pradesh
3. On the basis of temperature maximum part of Madhya Pradesh lies in which class?
Ans: Megha thermal
4. River Sonar is a tributary of which river?
Ans: Ken
5. Southern part of Vindhyan escarpment is ___
Ans: Bhander Plateau
6. Ramkheria is famous for ...........
Ans: Diamond
7. Sandipani Ashram is situated in ________
Ans: Ujjain
8. Where is Corundum found in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: Pipra and Parkota
9. In which district Vindhyachal Super thermal power station is situated?
Ans: Singroli
10. Which district is having the lowest population in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: Harda
11.Which district is having the maximum population in MP?
Ans: Indore
12. Lowest percentage of urban population is found in which district in MP?
Ans: Dindori
13. On the basis of population which is the largest division according to 2011 census in MP?
Ans: Jabalpur
14. The generating capacity of Vindhyachal Thermal power station is
Ans: 2260 Meghawatt
15. 'Central Electronics Limited' is related to
Ans: Solar Energy
16. In which year 'Solar power project Policy' was published in Madhya Pradesh Gazette?
Ans: 2012
17. Which of the energy sources is not non-conventional?
Ans: Natural Gases
18. In which district of Madhya Pradesh 'Diesel Locomotive Plant' is going to be established?
Ans: Betul
19. The main impediments in the growth of industrial development of Madhya Pradesh are ____
Ans: Limited energy Supply, Increasing water scarcity and Shortage in infrastructure
20. With the help of which country 'Optical fiber factory' is established in Mandideep?
Ans: Japan
21. Where in Madhya Pradesh 'Leather Incubation Centre' is situated _________
Ans: Dewas
22. In which year 'Madhya Pradesh Eco-tourism Development Board' was established?
Ans: 2005
23. 'Mogali Land' is constructed in which national park?
Ans: Pench National Park
24. In which year 'Bio diversity department' was constituted in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: 2001
25. The nodal agency for implementation of "Pradhanmantri Rozgar Srujan Karykrum" is
Ans: Khadi evam Gramodyog Ayog, Khadi evam Gramodyog board & Zila Vyapar evam Udyog Kendra
26. Where is 'Tissue culture laboratory'?
Ans: Betul
27. What is the target of economic growth rate in twelth five year plan of Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: 12%
28. How many seats Madhya Pradesh has in Rajyasabha ?
Ans: 11
29. For Madhya Pradesh number of seats reserved for scheduled tribes in Loksabha are -
Ans: 6
30. How many Nagarpalikas (Municipalities) are there in M.P?
Ans: 98
31. Who is the first woman Chief Minister of M.P?
Ans: Uma Bharti
32. :Principal seat of Madhya Pradesh high court is situated in ________
Ans: Jabalpur
33. Number of Janpad Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh is
Ans: 313
34. To implement 'Integrated Rural Development Programme' is the function of _____
Ans: Janpad Panchayat
35. Who is responsible for the construction of roads, buildings, bridges, latrines, wells etc in villages -
Ans: Gram Panchayat
36. Captain Roop Singh Stadium is situated in ______
Ans: Gwalior
37. Who is the first male Indian Junior badminton player who ranked first in the world junior ranking?
Ans: Aditya Joshi
38. Which woman cricket test player scored 190 runs in the test match against England in 1986?
Ans: Sandhya Agrawal
39. Which award of Madhya Pradesh Government is given to best coaches of sports?
Ans: Vishwamitra Award
40. Who wrote 'Kumar Sambhava'
Ans: Kalidas
41. Who won Sahitya Academy Award for his satire 'Viklang Shraddha Ka Daur' -
Ans: Harishankar Parsai
42. Great Musician Raja Bhaiya Poonchwale belongs to which Gharana -
Ans: Gwalior Gharana
43. Which folk dance belongs to the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: Karma
44. The guru of the great singer Tansen was -
Ans: Haridas
45. Which instrument Ustad Haffiz Ali Khan is associated With ?
Ans: Sarod
46. Which is the birth place of renowned artist Sayed Haider Raza in Madhya Pradesh ?
Ans: Babariya
47. Which cave is included in the list of UNESCO's world heritage sites ?
Ans: Bheembaitka caves
48. The award for the excellence in tribal art, folk art and traditional arts given by M.P Government is _____
Ans: Tulsi Samman
49. Who was the lady ruler of Bhopal at the time of Revolt of 1857?
Ans: Sikindar Begum
50. The seat of Madhya Pradesh High Court is
A:-Bhopal
B:-Jabalpur
C:-Indore
D:-Gwalior
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Ans: Madhya Pradesh
2. The Heart of India is
Ans: Madhya Pradesh
3. On the basis of temperature maximum part of Madhya Pradesh lies in which class?
Ans: Megha thermal
4. River Sonar is a tributary of which river?
Ans: Ken
5. Southern part of Vindhyan escarpment is ___
Ans: Bhander Plateau
6. Ramkheria is famous for ...........
Ans: Diamond
7. Sandipani Ashram is situated in ________
Ans: Ujjain
8. Where is Corundum found in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: Pipra and Parkota
9. In which district Vindhyachal Super thermal power station is situated?
Ans: Singroli
10. Which district is having the lowest population in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: Harda
11.Which district is having the maximum population in MP?
Ans: Indore
12. Lowest percentage of urban population is found in which district in MP?
Ans: Dindori
13. On the basis of population which is the largest division according to 2011 census in MP?
Ans: Jabalpur
14. The generating capacity of Vindhyachal Thermal power station is
Ans: 2260 Meghawatt
15. 'Central Electronics Limited' is related to
Ans: Solar Energy
16. In which year 'Solar power project Policy' was published in Madhya Pradesh Gazette?
Ans: 2012
17. Which of the energy sources is not non-conventional?
Ans: Natural Gases
18. In which district of Madhya Pradesh 'Diesel Locomotive Plant' is going to be established?
Ans: Betul
19. The main impediments in the growth of industrial development of Madhya Pradesh are ____
Ans: Limited energy Supply, Increasing water scarcity and Shortage in infrastructure
20. With the help of which country 'Optical fiber factory' is established in Mandideep?
Ans: Japan
21. Where in Madhya Pradesh 'Leather Incubation Centre' is situated _________
Ans: Dewas
22. In which year 'Madhya Pradesh Eco-tourism Development Board' was established?
Ans: 2005
23. 'Mogali Land' is constructed in which national park?
Ans: Pench National Park
24. In which year 'Bio diversity department' was constituted in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: 2001
25. The nodal agency for implementation of "Pradhanmantri Rozgar Srujan Karykrum" is
Ans: Khadi evam Gramodyog Ayog, Khadi evam Gramodyog board & Zila Vyapar evam Udyog Kendra
26. Where is 'Tissue culture laboratory'?
Ans: Betul
27. What is the target of economic growth rate in twelth five year plan of Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: 12%
28. How many seats Madhya Pradesh has in Rajyasabha ?
Ans: 11
29. For Madhya Pradesh number of seats reserved for scheduled tribes in Loksabha are -
Ans: 6
30. How many Nagarpalikas (Municipalities) are there in M.P?
Ans: 98
31. Who is the first woman Chief Minister of M.P?
Ans: Uma Bharti
32. :Principal seat of Madhya Pradesh high court is situated in ________
Ans: Jabalpur
33. Number of Janpad Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh is
Ans: 313
34. To implement 'Integrated Rural Development Programme' is the function of _____
Ans: Janpad Panchayat
35. Who is responsible for the construction of roads, buildings, bridges, latrines, wells etc in villages -
Ans: Gram Panchayat
36. Captain Roop Singh Stadium is situated in ______
Ans: Gwalior
37. Who is the first male Indian Junior badminton player who ranked first in the world junior ranking?
Ans: Aditya Joshi
38. Which woman cricket test player scored 190 runs in the test match against England in 1986?
Ans: Sandhya Agrawal
39. Which award of Madhya Pradesh Government is given to best coaches of sports?
Ans: Vishwamitra Award
40. Who wrote 'Kumar Sambhava'
Ans: Kalidas
41. Who won Sahitya Academy Award for his satire 'Viklang Shraddha Ka Daur' -
Ans: Harishankar Parsai
42. Great Musician Raja Bhaiya Poonchwale belongs to which Gharana -
Ans: Gwalior Gharana
43. Which folk dance belongs to the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh?
Ans: Karma
44. The guru of the great singer Tansen was -
Ans: Haridas
45. Which instrument Ustad Haffiz Ali Khan is associated With ?
Ans: Sarod
46. Which is the birth place of renowned artist Sayed Haider Raza in Madhya Pradesh ?
Ans: Babariya
47. Which cave is included in the list of UNESCO's world heritage sites ?
Ans: Bheembaitka caves
48. The award for the excellence in tribal art, folk art and traditional arts given by M.P Government is _____
Ans: Tulsi Samman
49. Who was the lady ruler of Bhopal at the time of Revolt of 1857?
Ans: Sikindar Begum
50. The seat of Madhya Pradesh High Court is
A:-Bhopal
B:-Jabalpur
C:-Indore
D:-Gwalior
Correct Answer:- Option-B