1. When was the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) established?

  • A) November 1, 1956

  • B) January 26, 1950

  • C) December 15, 1947

  • D) October 2, 1965

Answer: A) November 1, 1956


2. Where is the headquarters of MPPSC located?

  • A) Bhopal

  • B) Gwalior

  • C) Indore

  • D) Jabalpur

Answer: C) Indore


3. How long is the term of office for members, including the Chairman, of MPPSC?

  • A) 4 years

  • B) 6 years

  • C) 8 years

  • D) 10 years

Answer: B) 6 years


4. What is NOT among the functions of MPPSC?

  • A) Conducting competitive examinations

  • B) Advising the government on promotions

  • C) Managing state finances

  • D) Conducting interviews for candidate selection

Answer: C) Managing state finances


5. Which examination is NOT conducted by MPPSC?

  • A) State Civil Services Examination

  • B) State Forest Service Examination

  • C) National Eligibility Test (NET)

  • D) State Engineering Service Examination

Answer: C) National Eligibility Test (NET)


6. What is the selection process for MPPSC examinations?

  • A) Preliminary examination, interview

  • B) Main examination, interview

  • C) Preliminary examination, main examination

  • D) Interview only

Answer: C) Preliminary examination, main examination


7. In which year was MPPSC established based on the reorganization of states in India?

  • A) 1950

  • B) 1956

  • C) 1965

  • D) 1947

Answer: B) 1956


8. What role does MPPSC play in the recruitment process for state government departments?

  • A) Recruits only for administrative services

  • B) Recruits only for police services

  • C) Recruits for various departments, including administrative, police, forest, and engineering services

  • D) Does not play a role in recruitment

Answer: C) Recruits for various departments, including administrative, police, forest, and engineering services


9. What does MPPSC's commitment to transparency and fairness aim to achieve?

  • A) Unbiased interviews

  • B) Merit-based selections

  • C) Favoritism in recruitment

  • D) Limited candidate pool

Answer: B) Merit-based selections


10. How does MPPSC contribute to the state's development?

  • A) By managing state finances

  • B) By shaping the administrative structure

  • C) By conducting cultural events

  • D) By regulating agricultural practices

Answer: B) By shaping the administrative structure


11. Which articles of the Indian Constitution provide the constitutional framework for public service commissions, including MPPSC?

  • A) Articles 315-323

  • B) Articles 301-310

  • C) Articles 321-330

  • D) Articles 341-350

Answer: A) Articles 315-323


12. What does the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (Limitation of Functions) Regulation, 1955, specify?

  • A) Areas in which MPPSC can advise and assist the state government

  • B) Examination procedures

  • C) Rules for pension benefits

  • D) Guidelines for conduct

Answer: A) Areas in which MPPSC can advise and assist the state government


13. Which rules govern the classification of civil services, control, and appeal procedures for government employees in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules

  • B) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Pension) Rules

  • C) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules

  • D) Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulation, 1963

Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules


14. What do the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Pension) Rules deal with?

  • A) Recruitment procedures

  • B) Retirement benefits of government employees

  • C) Code of conduct for employees

  • D) Examination regulations

Answer: B) Retirement benefits of government employees




15. What does the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulation, 1963, outline?

  • A) Procedure for consulting MPPSC regarding appointments

  • B) Examination regulations

  • C) Classification of services

  • D) Rules for pension benefits

Answer: A) Procedure for consulting MPPSC regarding appointments


16. What does the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (Limitation of Functions) Regulation, 1975, specify?

  • A) Guidelines for conduct

  • B) Examination procedures

  • C) Categories of posts requiring the commission's recommendations

  • D) Areas of recruitment

Answer: C) Categories of posts requiring the commission's recommendations


17. Apart from the Constitution and regulations, what influences MPPSC's functions and procedures?

  • A) Central laws only

  • B) International agreements

  • C) State laws, regulations, and government orders

  • D) Municipal bylaws

Answer: C) State laws, regulations, and government orders