State Specific General Knowledge

Consider the following statements regarding the art, fairs, and architectural heritage of Madhya Pradesh:

1. The terracotta temple complex of Bishnupur was constructed under the patronage of the Chandela dynasty.
2. The annual Tansen Samaroh, a prestigious national classical music festival, is held in the historic city of Gwalior.
3. The Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace), showcasing medieval Afghan architecture, is located in the heritage town of Mandu in Dhar district.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the mineral resources and mining economy of Madhya Pradesh, evaluate the following statements:

1. Balaghat district houses the Bharveli mine, which is recognized as one of Asia's largest underground manganese mining operations.
2. The Malanjkhand belt located in Balaghat district represents India's largest single open-cast copper ore deposit.
3. The Panna region is the sole operational diamond-producing district in India, where diamonds occur in Kimberlite pipe intrusions within the Vindhyan Supergroup.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Match the notable personalities from the state recently featured in public policy and governance initiatives (List I) with their respective key contributions or flagship roles (List II).

Consider the following statements regarding the eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines of the 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana' launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh:

1. Women domiciled in Madhya Pradesh within the age bracket of 21 to 60 years who are married (including widowed, divorced, and abandoned women) are eligible for the financial assistance.
2. Families having a combined annual household income exceeding ₹2.50 lakh or owning more than 5 acres of agricultural land are excluded from the benefits of the scheme.
3. Financial assistance under the scheme is disbursed exclusively through direct bank transfers into Aadhaar-linked and DB-enabled individual bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the historic Tebhaga Movement (1946–1947) in Bengal, consider the following statements:

1. It was spearheaded by the Kisan Sabha (peasant front of the Communist Party of India), demanding that bargadars (sharecroppers) retain a two-thirds share of the harvested produce instead of the traditional half share.
2. The movement drew major justification from the recommendations of the Land Revenue Commission (Floud Commission).
3. The agitation was organized under the direct leadership of the Indian National Congress as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement against the British Raj.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the eligibility criteria and operational framework of the 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana' launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh:

1. It provides direct financial assistance of ₹1,250 per month to eligible resident women in the age bracket of 21 to 60 years.
2. To qualify, the combined annual family income of the beneficiary must be less than ₹2.5 lakh, and no family member should be an active income tax payer.
3. Families owning up to 10 acres of agricultural land are eligible, provided the land is classified as unirrigated.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match the prominent leaders of regional historical movements and state uprisings listed in Column I with their corresponding movements in Column II.

Which of the following state-designated protected areas is a prominent bird sanctuary renowned for hosting migratory species such as the Siberian Crane during the winter season?

Arrange the following districts of Madhya Pradesh in descending order based on their Scheduled Tribe (ST) population percentage as per Census 2011. Which sequence represents the correct order from highest to lowest ST population percentage?

Consider the following statements regarding the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) and the State Election Commission (SEC) in Indian states:

1. While the Chairman and members of both the SPSC and SEC are appointed by the Governor of the state, they can be removed from office only by the President of India.
2. The conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment, whereas the conditions of service of SPSC members are determined by the Governor and can be altered to their disadvantage during their tenure.
3. The annual performance report of the SPSC is submitted to the Governor, who causes it to be laid before the State Legislature along with a memorandum detailing cases where the advice of the Commission was not accepted.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is the primary objective of the flagship 'Kanyashree Prakalpa' scheme implemented by the Government of West Bengal?

Which of the following statements regarding the forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries of Assam are correct?

The historic Paika Rebellion of 1817, led by Bakshi Jagabandhu against British East India Company governance, originated in which modern Indian state?

Which traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, performed predominantly by the nomadic snake-charmer community, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Consider the economic geography, agricultural patterns, and mineral resource distribution of Madhya Pradesh. Which of the following statements regarding the state's agriculture, soil profiles, and mining belts are correct?

With reference to the historic Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha, which of the following statements is correct?

In the context of state demographic planning and tribal welfare assessments, which of the following combinations of socio-economic parameters accurately defines the criteria used to identify Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?

In the context of the historical art, cultural heritage, and architectural evolution of Tamil Nadu, arrange the following monuments in chronological order of their original construction, from the earliest to the latest:

1. Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
2. Pancha Rathas, Mamallapuram
3. Tirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Madurai
4. Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur

Which sequence correctly places these architectural landmarks in order of their construction?

Arrange the following key socio-cultural institutions and landmark organizations established during the socio-cultural renaissance of regional state heritage in India in chronological order of their founding year, starting from the earliest to the latest.

In the context of recent administrative appointments, state honors, and public welfare initiatives, evaluate the following statements:

Statement I: Dr. Suniti Sharma was awarded the State Krishi Ratna Award 2025 for pioneering zero-budget natural farming models across drought-prone southern districts.
Statement II: The state newly launched the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' as a 100% grant scheme exclusively restricted to women-led micro-enterprises.
Statement III: Justice (Retd.) A.K. Patnaik was appointed to head the state's One-Man Judicial Commission tasked with investigating urban wetland encroachments and water body restoration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?