1. What crops are prominently cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, contributing significantly to the state's GDP?
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A) Rice and sugarcane
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B) Soybeans, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds
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C) Cotton and jute
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D) Maize and barley
Answer: B) Soybeans, wheat, pulses, and oilseeds.
2. Which industrial area in Madhya Pradesh is known for housing numerous manufacturing units, particularly in the automobile and engineering sectors?
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A) Mandideep
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B) Pithampur
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C) Indore
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D) Bhopal
Answer: B) Pithampur.
3. In the field of Information Technology, which city is emerging as a hub in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Bhopal
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B) Gwalior
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C) Jabalpur
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D) Indore
Answer: D) Indore.
4. What is the focus of Madhya Pradesh's state government in terms of infrastructure development to facilitate trade and commerce?
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A) Housing development
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B) Industrial parks
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C) Connectivity, including roads and highways
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D) Waterfront development
Answer: C) Connectivity, including roads and highways.
5. Which region in Madhya Pradesh is known for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Khajuraho, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka?
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A) Gwalior
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B) Bhopal
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C) Indore
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D) None of the above
Answer: D) None of the above (Khajuraho, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka are spread across different regions).
6. What is the significant focus of Madhya Pradesh in the power generation sector, involving both conventional and renewable energy sources?
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A) Nuclear power
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B) Hydroelectric power
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C) Thermal power and renewable energy (wind and solar power)
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D) Geothermal power
Answer: C) Thermal power and renewable energy (wind and solar power).
7. Which cities in Madhya Pradesh have become educational hubs, attracting students from various parts of the country?
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A) Bhopal and Jabalpur
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B) Gwalior and Ujjain
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C) Indore and Bhopal
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D) Jabalpur and Gwalior
Answer: C) Indore and Bhopal.
8. What are some of the rich mineral resources found in Madhya Pradesh that contribute to the mining sector and industrial activities?
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A) Gold and silver
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B) Coal, limestone, and diamonds
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C) Iron ore and bauxite
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D) Copper and zinc
Answer: B) Coal, limestone, and diamonds.
9. What is the primary focus of various policies and initiatives implemented by the Madhya Pradesh state government?
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A) Healthcare
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B) Agriculture subsidies
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C) Industrialization, ease of doing business, and attracting investments
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D) Environmental conservation
Answer: C) Industrialization, ease of doing business, and attracting investments.
10. Which social welfare programs in Madhya Pradesh are aimed at rural development and poverty alleviation?
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A) Healthcare initiatives
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B) Educational scholarships
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C) Rural development programs
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D) Urban infrastructure projects
Answer: C) Rural development programs.
11. What is the focus of efforts made in Madhya Pradesh to enhance financial inclusion?
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A) Real estate development
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B) Tourism promotion
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C) Banking and financial services
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D) Industrial manufacturing
Answer: C) Banking and financial services.
12. In the field of agriculture and agribusiness, which company operates fertilizer plants in Phulpur and Aonla in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Force Motors Limited
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B) Eicher Motors Limited
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C) IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited)
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D) UltraTech Cement
Answer: C) IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited).
13. Where is the manufacturing facility of Force Motors Limited located in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Dhar
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B) Pithampur, Indore
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C) Mandideep
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D) Neemuch
Answer: B) Pithampur, Indore.
14. Which pharmaceutical company has a manufacturing facility in Indore, contributing to the pharmaceutical sector in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Vardhman Textiles Limited
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B) UltraTech Cement
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C) Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL)
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D) Cipla Limited
Answer: D) Cipla Limited.
15. In the textile industry, which company has a presence in Mandideep and produces a wide range of textile products in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) UltraTech Cement
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B) Vardhman Textiles Limited
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C) Eicher Motors Limited
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D) IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited)
Answer: B) Vardhman Textiles Limited.
16. Where does UltraTech Cement have manufacturing plants in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Neemuch
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B) Ratlam
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C) Dhar
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D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above (Neemuch, Ratlam, and Dhar).
17. While primarily located in Chhattisgarh, which steel plant has an impact on the economy of neighboring districts in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Vardhman Textiles Limited
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B) Cipla Limited
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C) UltraTech Cement
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D) Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL)
Answer: D) Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL).
18. Which company operates several coal mines in Madhya Pradesh, contributing to the mining sector?
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A) NTPC Limited
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B) WCL (Western Coalfields Limited)
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C) TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
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D) ITC Limited
Answer: B) WCL (Western Coalfields Limited).
19. In the power and energy sector, which company has thermal power plants in Singrauli, significantly contributing to power generation?
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A) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
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B) NTPC Limited
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C) Bank Note Press, Dewas
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D) ITC Limited
Answer: B) NTPC Limited.
20. Which Information Technology company has a presence in Indore, contributing to the growth of the IT sector in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
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B) WCL (Western Coalfields Limited)
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C) ITC Limited
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D) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Answer: A) TCS (Tata Consultancy Services).
21. The Bank Note Press in Dewas, which is a unit of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), is engaged in the printing of:
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A) Stamps
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B) Currency notes
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C) Educational materials
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D) Legal documents
Answer: B) Currency notes.
22. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has manufacturing facilities in Dewas, producing:
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A) Consumer goods
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B) Information technology products
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C) Pharmaceuticals
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D) Power and energy
Answer: C) Pharmaceuticals.
23. ITC Limited, with a significant presence in the state, operates in which sectors?
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A) Agriculture, consumer goods, and hotel
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B) Mining and power generation
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C) Financial services and healthcare
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D) Information technology and manufacturing
Answer: A) Agriculture, consumer goods, and hotel.