1. What distinguishes Madhya Pradesh's ecosystems, as mentioned in the information provided?
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A) Vast deserts
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B) Rocky mountains
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C) Rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems
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D) Coastal wetlands
Answer: C) Rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems
2. How many major forest regions can Madhya Pradesh be broadly classified into?
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A) Two
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B) Three
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C) Four
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D) Five
Answer: C) Four
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a national park in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Kanha National Park
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B) Bandhavgarh National Park
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C) Pench National Park
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D) Ranthambore National Park
Answer: D) Ranthambore National Park
4. What is the significance of Sal forests in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) They support a wide range of wildlife.
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B) They are essential for sandalwood production.
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C) They serve as a tourist attraction.
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D) They are home to migratory birds.
Answer: A) They support a wide range of wildlife.
5. In which region is the Satpura Range located, known for its dense forests and unique biodiversity?
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A) Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
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B) Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
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C) Central Highlands
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D) Eastern Highlands
Answer: C) Central Highlands
6. What is the primary focus of conservation efforts in Madhya Pradesh, as mentioned in the information?
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A) Urban development
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B) Wildlife tourism
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C) Forest protection and sustainable management
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D) Agricultural expansion
Answer: C) Forest protection and sustainable management
7. Which valuable resource is abundant in Madhya Pradesh's forests, contributing to traditional medicine and Ayurveda?
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A) Gemstones
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B) Timber
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C) Medicinal Plants
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D) Petroleum
Answer: C) Medicinal Plants
8. How do tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh connect with the forests, according to the information provided?
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A) Through tourism
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B) For religious rituals only
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C) Relying on them for livelihood, cultural practices, and sustenance
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D) For commercial logging purposes
Answer: C) Relying on them for livelihood, cultural practices, and sustenance
9. What role does tribal knowledge play in Madhya Pradesh's conservation efforts?
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A) Limited role
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B) No role
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C) Vital role in the conservation of traditional forest practices and biodiversity
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D) Symbolic role
Answer: C) Vital role in the conservation of traditional forest practices and biodiversity
10. What challenges does Madhya Pradesh face concerning its forests, as mentioned in the information?
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A) Excessive rainfall
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B) Soil erosion
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C) Illegal logging, encroachment, and habitat fragmentation
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D) Overpopulation
Answer: C) Illegal logging, encroachment, and habitat fragmentation
11. What is the primary use of timber produced in Madhya Pradesh's forests?
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A) Culinary applications
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B) Handicrafts
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C) Paper industries
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D) Textile production
Answer: C) Paper industries
12. Which forest produce significantly contributes to the economy of Madhya Pradesh through the manufacturing of beedis?
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A) Bamboo
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B) Timber
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C) Tendu leaves
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D) Medicinal plants
Answer: C) Tendu leaves
13. In which districts are notable places associated with the production of Tendu Leaves located?
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A) Balaghat, Mandla, Seoni
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B) Betul, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara
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C) Bastar, Balaghat
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D) Pachmarhi, Satpura
Answer: A) Balaghat, Mandla, Seoni
14. What is the significance of Lac and Tamarind as forest produce in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Used in construction
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B) Culinary applications
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C) Production of shellac and traditional medicines
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D) Handicrafts and paper industries
Answer: C) Production of shellac and traditional medicines
15. In which notable places can one find Mahua flowers and seeds being harvested?
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A) Betul, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara
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B) Bastar, Dindori
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C) Various forested regions
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D) Sal forests in various districts
Answer: B) Bastar, Dindori
16. Which forest product has applications in industries such as adhesives, paints, and confectionery in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Bamboo
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B) Honey
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C) Resins and Gums
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D) Amla
Answer: C) Resins and Gums
17. What is the primary use of Amla (Indian Gooseberry) from the forests of Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Sericulture
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B) Ayurvedic medicines and herbal products
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C) Culinary applications
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D) Silk production
Answer: B) Ayurvedic medicines and herbal products
18. What industry does the practice of sericulture support in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Paper industries
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B) Handicrafts
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C) Honey production
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D) Silk production
Answer: D) Silk production
19. What forest product is associated with the practice of apiculture in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Medicinal Plants
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B) Honey and Beeswax
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C) Lac and Tamarind
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D) Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Answer: B) Honey and Beeswax
20. Where are notable places for the production of Bamboo located in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Betul, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara
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B) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Satpura Tiger Reserve
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C) Various sericulture centers and farms
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D) Sal forests in various districts
Answer: A) Betul, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara
21. Why is Madhya Pradesh often referred to as the "Tiger State of India"?
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A) Abundance of lions
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B) Significant population of tigers
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C) High number of leopards
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D) Presence of Asiatic lions
Answer: B) Significant population of tigers
22. In which wildlife sanctuaries can leopards be found in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Gir Forest National Park
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B) Kanha National Park and Pench Tiger Reserve
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C) Bandhavgarh National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve
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D) Keoladeo National Park
Answer: C) Bandhavgarh National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve
23. Where is the natural habitat for Asiatic lions, and which sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is part of a reintroduction project for these lions?
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A) Jim Corbett National Park; Pench Tiger Reserve
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B) Gir Forest National Park; Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
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C) Sundarbans National Park; Satpura Tiger Reserve
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D) Ranthambore National Park; Bandhavgarh National Park
Answer: B) Gir Forest National Park; Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
24. Which national parks in Madhya Pradesh are known for spotting Indian Bison (Gaur)?
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A) Gir Forest National Park
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B) Kanha National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve
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C) Pench National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park
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D) Keoladeo National Park
Answer: B) Kanha National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve
25. What makes Barasingha (Swamp Deer) the state animal of Madhya Pradesh, and in which national park can they be found?
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A) Notable population; Bandhavgarh National Park
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B) Unique antlers; Pench National Park
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C) Hard Ground Barasingha; Kanha National Park
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D) Striped fur; Satpura Tiger Reserve
Answer: C) Hard Ground Barasingha; Kanha National Park
26. In which national parks can Indian Wild Dogs (Dholes) be notably sighted in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Jim Corbett National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park
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B) Ranthambore National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve
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C) Pench National Park and Kanha National Park
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D) Sundarbans National Park and Gir Forest National Park
Answer: C) Pench National Park and Kanha National Park
27. Where can wildlife enthusiasts spot Sloth Bears in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Gir Forest National Park
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B) Keoladeo National Park
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C) Various national parks
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D) Sundarbans National Park
Answer: C) Various national parks
28. In which rivers and water bodies can crocodiles, including the mugger crocodile, be found in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Ganges River and Yamuna River
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B) Chambal River, Ken River, and various reservoirs
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C) Brahmaputra River and Godavari River
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D) Narmada River ,Son River and Tapti River
Answer: B) Chambal River, Ken River, and various reservoirs
29. Which bird sanctuary and national parks in Madhya Pradesh attract birdwatchers with a diverse avian population?
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A) Jim Corbett National Park
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B) Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) and various national parks
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C) Sundarbans National Park
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D) Gir Forest National Park
Answer: B) Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) and various national parks
30. Besides crocodiles, what other reptile species can be found in Madhya Pradesh's forests?
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A) Only snakes
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B) Snakes, lizards, and turtles
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C) Only turtles
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D) Snakes and alligators
Answer: B) Snakes, lizards, and turtles
31. In which districts can the Satpura Range be found in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Satna, Rewa, Sidhi
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B) Satna, Betul, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara, Amravati, Balaghat
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C) Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Umaria, Katni
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D) Hoshangabad, Anuppur, Sidhi
Answer: B) Satna, Betul, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara, Amravati, Balaghat
32. What function does the Vindhya Range serve in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Forms a natural boundary between northern and southern India
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B) Serves as a popular tourist destination
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C) Acts as a major industrial region
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D) Connects two major rivers
Answer: A) Forms a natural boundary between northern and southern India
33. In which district are the Mahadeo Hills located, and to which major hill range do they belong?
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A) Sidhi; Vindhya Range
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B) Hoshangabad; Satpura Range
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C) Anuppur; Amarkantak Plateau
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D) Rewa; Pachmarhi Hills
Answer: B) Hoshangabad; Satpura Range
34. Which district in Madhya Pradesh houses the only hill station, Pachmarhi?
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A) Satna
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B) Hoshangabad
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C) Amravati
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D) Anuppur
Answer: B) Hoshangabad
35. What is the significance of the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Popular tourist destination
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B) Major industrial region
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C) Origin point of several rivers
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D) Highest peak in the state
Answer: C) Origin point of several rivers
36. What is the significance of Anuppur District in relation to the Narmada River?
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A) It is a tributary of the Narmada.
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B) It originates from the Narmada.
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C) It forms the northern boundary of the district.
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D) It is a major river in the district.
Answer: B) It originates from the Narmada.
37. Which river serves as a tributary and flows through parts of Ashoknagar District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Sindh River
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B) Wainganga River
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C) Narmada River
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D) Betwa River
Answer: A) Sindh River
38. In Balaghat District, which river, acting as a tributary, flows through parts of the district?
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A) Narmada River
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B) Wainganga River
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C) Tapti River
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D) Chambal River
Answer: B) Wainganga River
39. Which district in Madhya Pradesh has the Narmada River as a major river flowing through it?
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A) Betul District
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B) Burhanpur District
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C) Barwani District
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D) Bhopal District
Answer: C) Barwani District
40. The Tapti River, forming the southern boundary, flows through which district in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Burhanpur District
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B) Betul District
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C) Barwani District
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D) Bhopal District
Answer: C) Barwani District
41. Which rivers, serving as a major river and tributary respectively, form part of the southern boundary of Betul District?
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A) Narmada River and Tapti River
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B) Tapti River and Purna River
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C) Chambal River and Betwa River
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D) Wainganga River and Sindh River
Answer: B) Tapti River and Purna River
42. What is the role of the Chambal River in Bhind District of Madhya Pradesh?
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A) It is a major river flowing through the district.
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B) It forms the northern boundary of the district.
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C) It originates from the district.
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D) It is a tributary of the Betwa River.
Answer: B) It forms the northern boundary of the district.
43. Which major river flows through parts of Bhopal District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Betwa River
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B) Tapti River
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C) Chambal River
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D) Son River
Answer: A) Betwa River
44. Which river, serving as a major river, flows through Burhanpur District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Ken River
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B) Tapti River
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C) Chambal River
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D) Betwa River
Answer: B) Tapti River
45. In Chhatarpur District, which major river flows through parts of the district?
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A) Tapti River
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B) Narmada River
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C) Ken River
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D) Kshipra River
Answer: C) Ken River
46. What is the significance of Pench River in Chhindwara District of Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Major tributary
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B) Major river
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C) Originates in the district
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D) Forms the southern boundary
Answer: B) Major river
47. Which river, acting as a tributary, flows through parts of Damoh District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Tapti River
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B) Sonar River
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C) Chambal River
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D) Tawa River
Answer: B) Sonar River
48. In Datia District, which major river flows through parts of the district?
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A) Tapti River
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B) Narmada River
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C) Betwa River
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D) Kshipra River
Answer: C) Betwa River
49. Which major river flows through parts of Dhar District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Narmada River
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B) Tapti River
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C) Chambal River
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D) Sonar River
Answer: A) Narmada River
50. What role does the Wainganga River play in Dindori District of Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Originates in the district
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B) Major river
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C) Tributary
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D) Forms the northern boundary
Answer: C) Tributary
51. Which river, serving as a tributary, flows through parts of Guna District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Chambal River
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B) Parbati River
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C) Tapti River
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D) Sonar River
Answer: B) Parbati River
52. In Gwalior District, which major river flows through parts of the district?
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A) Tapti River
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B) Chambal River
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C) Narmada River
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D) Betwa River
Answer: B) Chambal River
53. How does the Tapti River contribute to Harda District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Forms part of the district's southern boundary
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B) Originates in the district
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C) Major river flowing through the district
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D) Tributary
Answer: A) Forms part of the district's southern boundary
54. Which rivers, serving as a major river and tributary respectively, flow through Hoshangabad District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Tapti River and Tawa River
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B) Narmada River and Tawa River
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C) Tapti River and Narmada River
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D) Narmada River and Kshipra River
Answer: C) Tapti River and Narmada River
55. In Indore District, which river serves as a tributary and flows through parts of the district?
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A) Chambal River
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B) Tapti River
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C) Narmada River
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D) Ken River
Answer: A) Chambal River
56. Which major river flows through parts of Jabalpur District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Tapti River
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B) Narmada River
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C) Sonar River
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D) Wainganga River
Answer: B) Narmada River
55. In Jhabua District, which river forms part of the district's northern boundary and is considered a major river?
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A) Ken River
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B) Mahi River
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C) Narmada River
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D) Chambal River
Answer: B) Mahi River
56. Katni River, serving as a tributary, flows through parts of which district in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Khandwa District
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B) Khargone District
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C) Katni District
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D) Mandla District
Answer: C) Katni District
57. Which major river flows through parts of Khandwa District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Narmada River
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B) Chambal River
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C) Betwa River
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D) Kunda River
Answer: A) Narmada River
58. The Kunda River, considered a tributary, flows through parts of which district in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Khargone District
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B) Mandla District
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C) Jhabua District
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D) Khandwa District
Answer: A) Khargone District
59. In Mandla District, which major river flows through parts of the district?
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A) Chambal River
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B) Narmada River
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C) Son River
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D) Mahi River
Answer: B) Narmada River
60. Chambal River, considered a major river, forms the northern boundary of which district in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Morena District
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B) Mandsaur District
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C) Seoni District
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D) Satna District
Answer: A) Morena District
61. What is the significance of Chambal River in Morena District?
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A) Forms part of the district's northern boundary
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B) Originates in the district
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C) Major tributary
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D) Flows through parts of the district
Answer: A) Forms part of the district's northern boundary
62. Betwa River, serving as a major river, flows through parts of which district in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Narsinghpur District
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B) Panna District
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C) Ratlam District
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D) Rewa District
Answer: D) Rewa District
63. Which major river flows through Sagar District in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Son River
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B) Narmada River
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C) Tapti River
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D) Chambal River
Answer: A) Son River
64. In Satna District, which major river flows through parts of the district?
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A) Son River
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B) Mahi River
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C) Chambal River
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D) Narmada River
Answer: A) Son River