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

French foreign military contingent participated in the Republic Day Parade 2024.

• The Western Ghats is also known as the Sahyadri range which is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.
• Sometimes it is also called the Great Escarpment of India. Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world.
• Anamudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak of the Western Ghats which is located in Kerala.

• Kshipra river originates in Kakri Bardi in Indore.
• The mouth of the Kshipra river is in the Chambal river.
• It is known by name of Ganga of Malwa.
• The total length of the river is 195 km.
• The main tributaries of the river are Khan and Gambhir.
• Simhastha Kumbh is organized on the banks of the Kshipra river every 12 years.

The Rajputs:

They emerged as a powerful force in Northern India in the AD 9th and 10th centuries.

Origin: 

• ​Four of the Rajput clans claim to have descendants from a mythical figure that arose out of a sacrificial fire pit near Mount Abu, i.e. of Agnikula origin. 
• They are 
  • Chauhans of East Rajasthan
  • Pratihara Pariharas of South Rajasthan
  • Chalukyas/Solankis of Kathiawar
  • Parmars/Pawars of Malwa 
• However, the most accepted theory is that Rajputs were of foreign origin, who came as conquerors and settled in West India.
• The two main clans of Rajputs are
  • Surya Vansha
  • Chandra Vansha

• Under Morley-Minto reforms, the number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and Provincial Legislative Council was increased.
• In the Provincial Councils, the non-official majority was introduced but since some of these non-official were nominated and not selected, the overall non-elected majority remained.

World Cancer Day, celebrated on February 4th, underscores the global effort to address cancer challenges. The ongoing theme, "Close the Care Gap: Everyone Deserves Access To Cancer Care," aims to tackle disparities, emphasizing collective action. The date, rooted in the 1999 World Summit Against Cancer, marks a commitment to advancing cancer care, prevention, and research.

• Antivirus is installed in a computer to safeguard the computer from viruses.
• Antivirus software helps protect your computer against malware and cybercriminals. Antivirus software looks at data - web pages, files, software, applications - travelling over the network to your devices.
• It searches for known threats and monitors the behaviour of all programs, flagging suspicious behaviour.
• Most antivirus programs incorporate both automated and manual filtering abilities. The instant scanning option may check files - downloaded from the Internet, discs that are embedded into the PC, and files that are made by software installers.
• The programmed scanning process may likewise check the entire hard drive on a day-to-day basis. The manual scanning system enables you to check single documents or even to scan the complete network at whatever point you feel it is necessary.

• Virus: A computer virus is a piece of software that can 'infect' a computer, install itself and copy itself to other computers, without the user's knowledge or permission. It usually attaches itself to other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of a Hard drive. Malware, Trojan horse, Worm are some of the viruses.

• Shram Suvidha Portal: The Shram Suvidha Portal was launched for allotting the Labour Identification Number (LIN) to around 6 lakh units and thus allowing them to file online compliance regarding 16 labour laws out of 44. 
• It comes under Shramev Jayate Yojana. So, statement 2 stands incorrect.
• Shram Suvidha Portal facilitates businessmen to get all kinds of registrations and submit returns that are required under labour laws at a single online window. It also makes available to them the inspection reports prepared by the enforcement agency inspectors online. The procedures have been simplified; returns and registration forms have been unified to provide a business environment that encourages compliance by reducing transaction costs and promoting ease of business.
• Shram Suvidha Portal was launched on 16 October 2014.
• The objective of Portal is to consolidate information on Labour Inspection and its enforcement. It will lead to transparency and accountability in inspections. The compliances would be reportable in Single Harmonized Form which will make it simple and easy for those filing such forms. The performance will be monitored using key indicators thus making the evaluation process objective. It promotes the use of a common Labour Identification Number (LIN) by all Implementing agencies.

• Jawaharlal Nehru Port is also known as JNPT, and Nhava Sheva.
• It was established in 1989.
• It is India's largest container port.
• The port is located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• This port is also the terminal of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
• The port handles merchandise traffic largely originating from or destined for Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and most of North India.

• The commodities exported to Europe consisted of Cotton, Silks and Taffetas of fine quality and Saltpetre.
• The trade of the East India Company also consisted of the sales of broadcloth, carpets, copper, iron, lead and few other consumables from Europe and in the purchase of piece goods, silk, drugs, saltpetre, etc. for their exports to Europe.
• Most of the fine quality muslins exported by the East India company to Europe. 
• Calico Act 1721 banned the import of most cotton textiles to Britain.

The World Day of War Orphans is observed on January 6, 2024, dedicated to highlighting the struggles and needs of children who are the most vulnerable victims of war.

He was born on 4^th April 1889 at Babai village in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh.

He was the editor of Nationalist journals such as Prabha, Karmveer and Pratap.

He also wrote Him-Kirtini, Him-Tarangini, Yug Charan and Sahitya Devata.

His famous poems are Pushp ki Abhilasha,  Kaise Chhand Bana Deti hai, and Deep se Deep Jale.

The famous Tansen Sangeet Samaroh is celebrated every year at the Tansen Tomb in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Tansen Samaroh is a platform where artists from all over India, gather and participate to deliver vocal and instrumental performances.

Compilers:

• A compiler is a program that translates a source program written in some high-level programming language into machine code for some computer architecture.
• The generated machine code can be later executed many times against different data each time.
• It writes the text into a format that the CPU can understand
• This is a kind of system software

Touch screen monitors:

• This is a device that helps the user to interact with the computer using their finger
• It is an alternative to mouse and keyboard for navigating a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• It allows tough sensitive inputs as well as outputs.

Therefore it is clear that Compilers are software and Touch screen monitors are input/output devices. So both the statements are true.

The correct answer is One - third.

Key Points

• Janpad Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh is also called the Block Panchyat.
  • There is a total of 313 Block Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.
  • In Madhya Pradesh, Block Panchayats is formed for a population of 5,000 to 50,000.
  • It consists of 10-25 members.
  • Composition 
    • ​Sarpanch and MLA as ex-officio members.
    • Chairman of Cooperative banks.
    • Chief Executive Officer (Government officer)
    • Other Members.
  • These members are elected directly from the constituencies.
  • The President and Vice-President are elected indirectly.
  • Janpad Panchayat is set up for every 5000 population.
  • The governor is responsible for dividing districts into blocks.
  • Every month there will be a provision of meeting.
  • The quorum for any meeting of Janpad Panchayat of Madhya Pradesh is One - third. 
  • Chairman has the power to call any special meeting.

Additional Information

• In Madhya Pradesh, a Gram Panchayat is constituted at a minimum population of 1000 people.
• There will be no more than 20 and not less than 10 wards in the Gram Panchayat.
• A Janpad Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh is constituted at a population of 5000.
• There will be no more than 25 and not less than 10 members in a Janpad Panchayat.
• A Zila Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh is constituted at a population of every 50000.
• There will be no more than 35 and not less than 10 members in a Zila Panchayat.

The correct answer is It refers to carrying out the functions and achieving the results of governance through the utilization of ICT.

Key-Points

e-GOVERNANCE:

It refers to carrying out the functions and achieving the results of governance through the utilization of ICT.

Types of interaction involved:

• Government to government
• Government to business
• Government to employees
• Government to citizens

Different Connotations of e-Governance

e-Administration:

• The use of ICTs to modernize the state; the creation of data repositories for Management Information System (MIS) and computerization of records (land, health, etc).

e-Services:

• The emphasis here is to bring the state closer to the citizens.

1. For Examples: The provision of online services.

e-administration and e-services together constitute what is largely termed as e-government.

e-Governance:

• The use of IT to improve the ability of the government to address the needs of society.
• It includes the publishing of policy and program-related information to transact with citizens.
• It extends beyond the provision of online services and covers the use of IT for strategic planning and reaching the development goals of the government.

e-Democracy:

• The use of IT to facilitate the ability of all sections of society to participate in the governance of the state.
• Emphasis is on bringing transparency, accountability, and participation of people.
• It includes online disclosures of policies, online grievance redressal, e-referendums etc.

The correct answer is Gwalior.

Key Points

Rani Lakshmi Bai 

• Rani Lakshmi Bai was one of the popular leaders of the Indian rebellion of 1857.
• Rani Lakshmi Bai was born on 19th November 1828 in the town of Varanasi.
• She was named 'Manikarnika Tambe' or nicknamed as Manu.
• She was married to ‘Raja Gangadhar Rao’, the King of Jhansi in 1842.
• After the death of the king, Britishers annexed Jhansi through the doctrine of lapse method.
• Lakshmi Bai fought wars with the Britishers very bravely in order to save Jhansi.
• Rani Lakshmi Bai died on 18th June 1858 while fighting a war of revolt against the British.
• The mausoleum of Rani Lakshmi Bai is situated in the complex of the Phool Bagh area of Gwalior. Hence, option 2 is correct.

Additional Information

• 1857 Revolt in MP

The correct answer is ​It can hear ordinary dispute of commercial nature between the Government of India and the states.

Key Points

• There are three structures of jurisdiction for the Supreme Court: Original, Appeal and Advisory.
• A court has original jurisdiction if it is the first court to hear a case. 
• The SC has original jurisdiction in cases requiring foreign dignitaries, one or more states, or cases requiring other public ministers.
• The word original jurisdiction mentions to the question of which court has the authority to hear a legal case for the first time.

Additional Information

• In the case of the Supreme Court in India, its original jurisdiction is covered under Article 131. 
• Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can hear any dispute between the Government of India and one or more states.
• Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can hear any dispute between the Government of India and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the other.
• ​Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can hear any dispute between two or more states.

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Collapse earthquakes.

• Earthquake:
  • Earthquakes are caused by the seismic waves that are generated due to a sudden movement in the earth's crust.
  • Earthquakes may occur naturally or as a result of human activities.
  • Tectonic earthquakes are generated due to the sliding of rocks along a fault plane. 
  • Volcanic earthquakes are caused due to violent volcanic eruptions.
  • Collapse earthquakes: These type of earthquakes occurs in the areas of intense mining activities.
  • Explosive earthquakes: These types of earthquakes arise due to the explosion of chemical or nuclear devices.

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

• Tropic of cancer is shortest in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line at an angle of 23.50 degrees North from the Equator that passes through the middle of India. 
• The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states in India: Gujarat (Jasdan) Rajasthan (Kalinjarh) Madhya Pradesh (Shajapur) Chhattisgarh Jharkhand (Lohardaga) West Bengal (Krishnanagar) Tripura (Udaipur) and Mizoram (Champhai).
• The Tropic of cancer is the longest in Madhya Pradesh.

Important Points

• Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice.
• "Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh)” and “Gandhinagar (capital of Gujarat)” is also located fairly close to the “Tropic of Cancer”.  
• Tropic of Cancer passes through 17 countries 3 Continents 6 water bodies.

• Tropic of Capricorn passes through 10 countries 3 continents and 3 waterbodies.

The correct answer is Murar Cantt.

Key PointsRevolt of 1857 -

• At Murar Cantt the Revolt of 1857 began from 3rd June in Madhya Pradesh.
• The sparks of the revolt of 1857 ultimately culminated in the form of fire of freedom struggle across the nation.
• Madhya Pradesh was also one of the many states which were burning in that fire.
• The first outbreak of the people of Madhya Pradesh took place in June 1857 when the bungalows of British officials were set on fire in Neemuch.
• Soon the Indian soldiers at Murar (Gwalior) Cantt rebelled and destroyed all the communication channels.

Additional InformationRevolt 1857 -

• The revolt 1857 was the first agitation with an all India character.
• Mardan Singh of Banpur and King Bakthbali of Shahagarh took leading parts in the revolt.
• By August 1857 the entire area of the north of Narmada except Jabalpur and Mandla went in the possession of freedom forces.
• The first revolt against Britishers in Madhya Pradesh was triggered in 1818 at the Mahakoshal region.
• The revolt was led by the ruler of Nagpur named Appaji Bhonsle who was compelled by Britishers to leave the areas of Mandla Baitul Chhindwara Sevani and Narmada.
• As a result he waged a battle with the help of Arabic soldiers near Baitul against the Britishers but he lost.
• The Garha-Mandla Gondwana dynasty that ruled the Mahakaushal region is still remembered for the valorous tales of its rulers.

Mahakoshal region -

• ​Mahakoshal is a region of central India.
• Mahakoshal lies in the upper or eastern reaches of the Narmada River valley in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
• Jabalpur is the largest city in the region.
• Nimar region lies to the west in the lower reaches of the Narmada valley.

The correct answer is Neemuch.

Key Points

•  Role of Madhya Pradesh in 1857 Revolt 
  • In the Revolt of 1857 Madhya Pradesh played an important role. 
  • Neemuch On 3rd June 1857 the first revolt in Madhya Pradesh happened in Neemuch. Hence Option 1 is correct.
  • Colonel Sobers with the help of Rajput soldiers suppressed this revolt. 
  • During the Revolt of 1857 the Scindias and the Nawab of Bhopal supported the Britishers.
  • Muraar (Gwalior) On 14th June 1857 soldiers of Muraar Cantonment revolted and destroyed all communication systems. 
  • Rani Laxmi Bai along with Tantia Tope also revolted in Gwalior but with the help of Scindias the British suppressed the revolt.
  • Garh Mandla Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah revolted in Garh Mandla.
  • Mhow (Indore) In Mhow Cantonment the revolt started under the leadership of Saadat Khan. 
  • The Britishers were defeated and their officers migrated to Sehore. 
  • Begum Sikander of Bhopal state helped the British officers and provided shelter to them.
  • Mandsaur Humayun came to Mandsaur from Delhi and established an independent state and ruled over Mandsaur with the title Firoz Shah.
  • Sagar The Sagar Cantonment revolt happened under the leadership of Sheikh Ramzan.
  • Banapura and Shahgarh The revolt was also happened in Banapur and Shahgarh states by the kings of these states.
  • Shivpuri On 20th June 1857 the revolt started in Shivpuri. 
  • Rani Laxmibai and Tatya Tope fought against the Britishers from one place to another. 
  • The king of Narwar Man Singh betrayed Tatya Tope and handed him over to the British. 
  • Tatya was hanged on 18th April 1859 at Shivpuri. 
  • Rani Laxmibaidied near Gwalior on 18th June 1858.
  • Mandla In Mandla Rani Avanti Bai of Ramgarh revolted against the British. 
  • Rani Avanti Bai was regarded as the Jhansi of Ramgarh. 
  • On 20th March 1858 she was Martyred as a result of defeat by British forces.
  • Mandaleshwar Military troops at Mandaleshwar revolted and killed British Captain Benjamin Hebbs. 

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