MPPSC Paper 1 (GS) Mock Test - 8 - MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh) MCQ

Whatsapp, Google Talk, and Viber all are instant messaging applications. Instant messaging (IM) technology is a type of online chat that offers a real-time transmission of texts over the internet.

Rajasthan will host the India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024'. The inaugural edition of this bilateral drill will be held in Rajasthan from 2 January to 15 January 2024.

The total amount of money in circulation with the people at a point in time is called Money supply. 

The RBI publishes data for four measures of money supply are M1, M2, M3, M4. M1 and M2 are known as narrow money. M3 and M4 are known as broad money.

Broad money is the measure of Money Supply which includes a wider scope of money apart from coins and demand deposits.

• M1=CU+DD (Currency and Demand deposit)
• M2=M1+Savings deposits with Post Office Savings
• M3=M1+Net time deposits with commercial banks
• M4=M3+total deposits with Post Office Savings

• The Satpura range is a range of hills that runs between the Narmada and Tapti rivers.
• The Narmada originates from the north-eastern part of the Satpura ranges.
• Tributaries of Narmada are Hiran, Tawa, Banjar and Shar.
• The length of this river is about 1312 km.
• The range rises in Gujarat running east through the Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh border to the east till Chhattisgarh.
• The Tapti River originates in the eastern-central part of Satpura.
• It is known as the twin or handmade of the Narmada river.
• The total length of this river is 724 km and its tributaries are Betul, Purna, and Arunavati.

• A leased line is a method used by telephone companies to provide internet services and it is mainly used by businesses to connect two geographically distant offices. 
• These are used to connect mainframe computers with terminals and remote sites. 
• It is different from the broadband connection since it is a dedicated connection between one's premises and the local exchange and also leased line offers a fixed bandwidth with identical upload and download speeds.  

• Amoeba reproduces asexually through binary fission.
• Amoeba is a small unicellular shapeless organism with a porous membrane of the cell that encloses the organelles of the cytoplasm and cells.
• The common asexual reproduction technique called binary fission reproduces amoeba.
• After replicating the genetic material by mitotic division, the cell divides into two equal-sized daughter cells.
• The genetic material is therefore distributed equally; the daughter cells are also genetically similar to each other and the parent cell.
• In this process, by the process of Karyokinesis, the nucleus of the Amoeba first divides to form two daughter nuclei.

Other than Madhya Pradesh, the Betwa river also flows through Uttar Pradesh.

About River Betwa:

• It originates from the Vindhyachal Ranges of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh.
• Betwa is the important tributary of the river Yamuna.
• The length of the river Betwa is around 590 Km.
• Important cities on the bank of the river Betwa are Vidisha, Sanchi, and Orcchaa.
• Raj Ghat Dam is situated on the river Betwa.
• Ken-Betwa river interlinking project is the proposed project to transfer the surplus water from River Ken to Betwa in order to meet the water needs of the drought-prone Bundelkhand Region of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Harishankar Parsai, who hailed from Madhya Pradesh, was a famous writer in Satire.

• Nithalle Ki Diary, Apni Apni Bimari, and Do Naak Vale Log are some of his notable writings.
• He won Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982, for his satirical work “Viklaang Shraddha ka daur’’.

Stanford University has revealed Mobile ALOHA, a robotic system that builds on Google DeepMind's ALOHA, focusing on mobility and dexterity to elevate bimanual mobile manipulation capabilities.

The current hydrogen demand in Uttar Pradesh is estimated at 900,000 tonnes per annum, particularly in sectors such as fertilizers and refineries. This highlights the existing market size and potential for growth.

Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the basis of adult suffrage, that is to say, a person should not be less than 21 years of age.

Article 123 of the Constitution grants the President certain lawmaking powers to promulgate Ordinances when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session and hence it is not possible to enact laws in the Parliament. In the State, the Governor can promulgate an ordinance. Article 213 provides the Governor with this power.

India's first indigenous spy satellite, slated for launch via SpaceX, was developed by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL).

The correct answer is Narmada.

Key Points

• Dhuandhar Fall is located on the Narmada River in Bhedaghat and is 30 meters high.
  • The Dhuandhar Falls is a waterfall in Jabalpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is also known as the Smoke cascade and is located at Bhedaghat 30 km from Jabalpur.
  • A dip in the holy river is believed to wash away one’s sins.

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The correct answer is 

Key Points

• The first Digital Science Park of India is being established in Kerala. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for this landmark project, which marks a significant milestone in Kerala's transformation into a knowledge economy.
• The Digital Science Park is expected to promote research and development, as well as provide a platform for technology startups and small and medium-sized enterprises in the state.
• The project is part of Kerala's efforts to transform itself into a knowledge economy, with a focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics.
• The park will be developed by the Kerala Startup Mission, in collaboration with the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation.
• The park is expected to provide a boost to the state's IT and electronics industry, as well as create job opportunities for the youth in the region.

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• Kerala is a state located on the southwestern coast of India, known for its high human development index, literacy rate, and progressive social policies.
• Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.
• The state has a rich history of maritime trade, as well as a diverse cultural and linguistic heritage.
• Kerala is also known for its tourism industry, with popular destinations such as Munnar, Alleppey, and Kovalam.

The correct answer is The Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Evam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993.

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Evam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993:
  • ​It is an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the establishment of Panchayats with a view to ensure effective involvement of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the local administration and development activities.
  • According to this act, there are three levels of the Panchayati Raj system:
    • Gram Panchayat
    • Janpad Panchayat
    • Jila Panchayat
  • All three levels have a tenure of 5 years.

The correct answer is 1 only.

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh was the first state in India to nationalize 100% of the forest. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• Madhya Pradesh's government publicize the first forest policy in 1952 and a new forest policy was announced in 2005.
• Madhya Pradesh Forest Development Authority was accepted in 2010.
• Madhya Pradesh is the first state to bring 100% nationalization of forests in 1970. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
• These forests grow in areas that collect rainfall of around 100 to 150 cm.
• These forests are majority found in the area of Sidhi, Balaghat, Mandla, Umaria, Seoni, Anuppur, and Shahdol.

The correct answer is Sanskrit.

Key Points

• The Harshacharita is the biography of Indian emperor Harshavardhana, who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE and was a ruler of the Vardhana dynasty.
• It was written by Banabhatta, who was a Sanskrit writer in the seventh century CE and was the Court Poet (Asthana Kavi) of Harshavardhana.
• It was the first composition of Banabhatta and marks the beginning of the writing of historical poetic works in the Sanskrit language.
• It was written in poetic prose which narrates the biography of the emperor Harsha in eight chapters.
• It was translated into English by Edward Byles Cowell and Frederic William Thomas in 1897.​

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• Banabhatta also wrote the drama 'Kadambri’.
• Emperor Harshavardhana wrote the book Nagananda, Ratnavali, and Priyadarsika.
• Pushyabhuti was the founder of the Vardhana dynasty or Pushyabhuti dynasty.​

The correct answer is Chattarpur.

Key Points

• Angor diamond mine is located in Chattarpur district in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is a part of Bijawar Tehsil.​
• The maximum diamond mines are located in the Panna district.
  • Ramkheriya
  • Hinota
• The Majhgawan mine is situated in the Panna district.

Important Points

• The diamond is extracted from the Bijawir series of rocks of Rewa/Panna Plateau and Bundelkhand Plateau. 
• Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of diamonds in India.
• It is extracted under the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC).
• Types of Diamond: Kohinoor, Great Mughal Pit, etc.
• About Bijawir Series
  • The upper layer of the lower Caddapah is known as Bijawir Series.
  • It is found in Panna and Chhatarpur district.
  • In this series Sandstone, Quartzite, Limestone, and Diamond are found.
  • Basalt rocks are also found in these series.

The correct answer is Golaknath case.

Key Points

• Parliament enacted 24th Constitutional Amendment Act in the year 1971 which enabled Parliament to dilute Fundamental Rights through amendments. 
• This was enacted after a judgement has been passed by SC in Golaknath case in the year 1967 relating to parliaments power to amend the constitution.
  • SC said that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights.
• This amendment gave absolute power to the Parliament of India to amend the constitution.
• It made Article 13 inapplicable to any amendment under Article 368.
• Article 13(4) and 368(3) were inserted through 24th Amendment. Article 13 (4) says “Nothing in this article shall apply to any amendment of this Constitution made under article 368.”

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• Minerva Mills case, 1980
  • Extension to all DPSPs were declared unconstitutional.
• Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973
  • Parliament can amend any part of the constitution but cannot disrupt the basic structure of the constitution.
  • 31C(2) was declared unconstitutional.
  • SC held that Parliament cannot take the power of Judicial Review.
• Shankari Prasad Case, 1951
  • 1st Constitutional Amendment Act was challenged in the court in Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India case.
  • The Supreme Court held that the Parliament has the power to amend any part of the constitution including fundamental rights under Article 368.

The correct answer is 7

Key Points

• The National Commission for Women comprises 7 members including Chairman appointed by the Central Government.
• The Chairman should be a man who devoted his life to the welfare of women.
• Members are nominated by the central government related to Law, Management Administration, Health, Education, and Social Welfare provided that at least 1 member shall be from SC and ST
• The National Commission for Women is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act 1990.
• Set up on 31st January 1992.
• Objectives: 
  • Ensuring the constitutional and legal protection of women.
  • Recommending legislative suggestions for them.
  • Redress grievances.
  • Advising the government on all policy matters affecting women.
• Term of office: 3 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• Removal: Central Government
• Resignation: Central Government
• Powers: Equivalent to a Civil Court
• Functions: 
  • Giving recommendations for improving the condition of women.
  • Inspecting female captives.
  • Examining constitutional and legal safeguards related to women.
  • Redress grievances.
  • Report submission to Central and State Governments.
  • Participate in the planning process of socio-economic development of women.
  • To evaluate the progress of women's development under the Union and the State.
  • Any other matter that has been transferred by the Central Government.

•  New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram

Key Points

•  A new species of toad, called Bufoides bhupathyi, has been discovered in the Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram, India.
• This marks the third species in a genus found in the north-eastern region of India.
• The previous two species, Bufoides meghalayanus and Bufoides kempi, were found in Meghalaya.
• It has been named after S Bhupathy, a prominent herpetologist.

The correct answer is Open Systems Interconnection.

Key Points

• OSI means Open Systems Interconnection. 
• The OSI Model is a conceptual framework used to describe the functions of a networking system.
• The OSI model characterizes computing functions into a universal set of rules and requirements.
• It has been developed by ISO that is the International Organization of Standardization.
• This model was developed in 1984.
• OSI consists of seven layers, and each layer performs a particular network function.
• All these 7 layers work collaboratively to transmit the data from one person to another across the globe.

Important Points

Description of each layer in the OSI Model

The correct answer is option 4

Key PointsMelghat Corridor:

• The Satpura Tiger Reserve is a classic example of a highland eco-system in the central region.
• It covers an area of about 10000 sq. km including the forest areas of Chhindwara Hoshangabad Betul Harda Khandwa and Melghat. 
• It is an important part of the wider landscape.
• The forest area of Hoshangabad Harda North Betul and West Betul forests comes under the Satpura Melghat corridor. Hence option 4 is correct.
• Apart from this the Satpura Pench Corridor passes through the forest area of West Chhindwara and North Betul Forest Division.

The correct answer is Police.

Key Points

• Schedule Seven
  • Article 246 of the Constitution confers legislative powers on the Parliament and the State Legislatures on the subjects enumerated in the Seventh Schedule.
  • This Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union government and State governments.
  • It defines and specifies the allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List 2) State List and 3) Concurrent List.
  • As per Seventh Schedule 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Constitution and as such the primary responsibility of prevention detection registration investigation and prosecution of crimes including crimes against SC/ST lies with the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. Hence Option 4 is correct.
    

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