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Madhya Pradesh GK Questions 2026

Static GK decides most of the General Studies score in the Madhya Pradesh exams. The SSE Prelims General Studies paper of 300 marks has ten units: History of India, Geography of India, the Constitutional System, the Economy, Science, Environment and Health, and Information and Communication Technology on the national side, and History, Culture and Literature, Geography, and Tribes of Madhya Pradesh on the state side, with MP parts inside the polity and economy units too. The Mains General Studies papers go deeper into the same areas, and the MPESB Group-2 test asks General Knowledge and Aptitude alongside General Science. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes, written as short facts and tables in English and Hindi so a topic can be revised in one sitting. They cover national GK: Indian Polity, Ancient, Medieval and Modern History, Geography, the Economy and General Science. GK24 does not have a separate Madhya Pradesh GK section. As guidance, read the national notes here, and study MP dynasties, tribes, rivers, districts, schemes and the state economy from state government sources, using the MPPSC syllabus as a checklist. After each topic, solve its quiz and previous-year questions on this site to test what you retained.

Madhya Pradesh GK Questions with Answers

Q1.EconomyMedium

What was the theme of the Hackathon on R&D 2026 recognised at the Star Rating Awards Ceremony?

  1. A.Clean Coal for a Green Future
  2. B.NextGen AI for Smart Mining
  3. C.Digital Mines, Safer Miners
  4. D.Mission Zero Overburden
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Correct answer: B. NextGen AI for Smart Mining

Winners and runners-up of the hackathon held on this theme were honoured at the same ceremony at Raipur, and their entries applied artificial intelligence to problems of operational efficiency, mine safety and environmental sustainability in the coal sector.

Q4.Government SchemesMedium

The 4R principle promoted by the campaign for fertiliser use stands for which of the following?

  1. A.Right source, right rate, right time, right place
  2. B.Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover
  3. C.Right seed, right soil, right season, right subsidy
  4. D.Rain, river, reservoir, recharge
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Correct answer: A. Right source, right rate, right time, right place

Under balanced nutrient management, the campaign promotes General Fertiliser Recommendations together with the 4R principle, which means applying fertiliser from the right source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place, so that the nutrient supply matches what the rabi crop needs.

Q6.Government SchemesEasy

What is the duration of Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan-Rabi 2026?

  1. A.1 June to 30 June 2026
  2. B.22 October to 30 November 2026
  3. C.1 October to 31 December 2026
  4. D.15 September to 30 October 2026
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Correct answer: B. 22 October to 30 November 2026

That is the window for the rabi edition of the campaign, which carries soil health and sustainable agriculture as its subject and the tagline Swasth Dhara, Samriddh Kisan.

Q7.Important DaysMedium

Which state’s athletes were praised for adding to the honour of the Tricolour while its farmers were credited with strengthening food security?

  1. A.Punjab
  2. B.Haryana
  3. C.Uttar Pradesh
  4. D.Gujarat
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Correct answer: B. Haryana

The foundation day message for Haryana said that the athletes of the state are enhancing the pride of the Tricolour while its farmers are strengthening the food security of the country, and it praised the people of the state for showing talent and determination through hard work in agriculture, sport…

Q8.Important DaysMedium

Which state was described in its foundation day message as a land of proud heritage and striking natural beauty with heritage sites of world renown?

  1. A.Madhya Pradesh
  2. B.Haryana
  3. C.Chhattisgarh
  4. D.Rajasthan
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Correct answer: A. Madhya Pradesh

Its foundation day message called the state a land of glorious heritage, rich culture and stunning natural beauty, and said its world renowned heritage sites make its historical identity grander, before going on to note contributions in agriculture, industry, tourism, education, infrastructure and innovation.

Q9.Important DaysMedium

In his foundation day message, which state did the Prime Minister describe as advancing on development while the roots of Naxalism are being removed?

  1. A.Jharkhand
  2. B.Odisha
  3. C.Chhattisgarh
  4. D.Telangana
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Correct answer: C. Chhattisgarh

The message for the foundation day of Chhattisgarh said it was heartening to see the state move ahead with renewed momentum on the path of development even as the roots of Naxalism were being eradicated, and the same message spoke of the state’s tribal culture, its natural wealth, its unique…

Q15.Government SchemesHard

What is the 'ridge-to-valley' approach followed in the watershed works reviewed in Pune district?

  1. A.Treating the catchment from the upper slopes downwards
  2. B.Lining canals from the dam to the field outlet
  3. C.Transferring water from surplus basins to deficit basins
  4. D.Building check dams only in the lowest part of a valley
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Correct answer: A. Treating the catchment from the upper slopes downwards

Watershed structures seen on the visit were developed on this approach, among them Continuous Contour Trenches, earthen nala bunds, cement nala bunds, Kolhapuri-type weirs and storage ponds, and the Secretary reviewed how far they had reduced rainwater runoff, recharged groundwater and improved water availability for agriculture.

Q16.Government SchemesHard

How many talukas of Maharashtra are covered under WDC-PMKSY, out of the state's 304 drought-affected talukas?

  1. A.47 talukas
  2. B.76 talukas
  3. C.104 talukas
  4. D.150 talukas
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Correct answer: B. 76 talukas

At the review meeting held at Yashada in Pune, the Secretary of the Department of Land Resources stressed the need to speed up works in the 76 talukas that the scheme covers among the state's 304 drought-affected talukas, with El Nino conditions in view.

Q18.Government SchemesMedium

WDC-PMKSY 2.0, under which watershed works were reviewed in Pune district, is implemented by which department?

  1. A.Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development
  2. B.Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti
  3. C.Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  4. D.Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
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Correct answer: A. Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development

The Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana sits with that department, which is why its Secretary, Shri Dilip Kumar, inspected the works in the villages of Varude, Gulani and Wafgaon in Pune district and chaired the state review meeting.

Q19.NationalMedium

By when are the outstanding dues of NWDT Award projects to be paid, as approved by the RCNCA?

  1. A.Within the financial year 2026-27
  2. B.Within the financial year 2027-28
  3. C.Within five years
  4. D.No deadline was fixed
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Correct answer: A. Within the financial year 2026-27

The 15th RCNCA meeting approved the modalities for paying the outstanding dues of projects under the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal award, and fixed the current financial year as the period within which the payments must be completed.

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