1. When was the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) established?
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A) November 1, 1956
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B) January 26, 1950
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C) December 15, 1947
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D) October 2, 1965
Answer: A) November 1, 1956
2. Where is the headquarters of MPPSC located?
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A) Bhopal
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B) Gwalior
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C) Indore
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D) Jabalpur
Answer: C) Indore
3. How long is the term of office for members, including the Chairman, of MPPSC?
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A) 4 years
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B) 6 years
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C) 8 years
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D) 10 years
Answer: B) 6 years
4. What is NOT among the functions of MPPSC?
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A) Conducting competitive examinations
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B) Advising the government on promotions
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C) Managing state finances
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D) Conducting interviews for candidate selection
Answer: C) Managing state finances
5. Which examination is NOT conducted by MPPSC?
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A) State Civil Services Examination
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B) State Forest Service Examination
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C) National Eligibility Test (NET)
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D) State Engineering Service Examination
Answer: C) National Eligibility Test (NET)
6. What is the selection process for MPPSC examinations?
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A) Preliminary examination, interview
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B) Main examination, interview
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C) Preliminary examination, main examination
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D) Interview only
Answer: C) Preliminary examination, main examination
7. In which year was MPPSC established based on the reorganization of states in India?
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A) 1950
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B) 1956
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C) 1965
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D) 1947
Answer: B) 1956
8. What role does MPPSC play in the recruitment process for state government departments?
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A) Recruits only for administrative services
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B) Recruits only for police services
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C) Recruits for various departments, including administrative, police, forest, and engineering services
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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?
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A) Unbiased interviews
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B) Merit-based selections
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C) Favoritism in recruitment
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D) Limited candidate pool
Answer: B) Merit-based selections
10. How does MPPSC contribute to the state's development?
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A) By managing state finances
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B) By shaping the administrative structure
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C) By conducting cultural events
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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?
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A) Articles 315-323
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B) Articles 301-310
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C) Articles 321-330
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D) Articles 341-350
Answer: A) Articles 315-323
12. What does the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (Limitation of Functions) Regulation, 1955, specify?
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A) Areas in which MPPSC can advise and assist the state government
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B) Examination procedures
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C) Rules for pension benefits
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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?
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A) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules
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B) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Pension) Rules
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C) Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules
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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?
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A) Recruitment procedures
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B) Retirement benefits of government employees
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C) Code of conduct for employees
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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?
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A) Procedure for consulting MPPSC regarding appointments
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B) Examination regulations
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C) Classification of services
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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?
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A) Guidelines for conduct
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B) Examination procedures
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C) Categories of posts requiring the commission's recommendations
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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?
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A) Central laws only
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B) International agreements
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C) State laws, regulations, and government orders
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D) Municipal bylaws
Answer: C) State laws, regulations, and government orders