State-wise GK quiz is very important for the State PSC exams and the competitive exams. Here we are with facts, static GK related to Madhya Pradesh, the Central Province of India. Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India with an area of 3,08,000 sq km. Bhopal is the capital city of M.P. and the principal language of the state is Hindi. The state’s geographical location also plays a central role in the country, having the largest forest area. In this article, the aspirants can quiz attempt the general knowledge questions about Madhya Pradesh, practice online MP GK Quiz 2021.
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Madhya Pradesh – State Overview
Aspirants can also go through the take-away notes on static GK regarding the Tiger State of India.
Historical periods of Madhya Pradesh includes the Empires/ Dynasty such as the Mauryan Empire, the Sakas, the Kushanas, the Satavahanas, the Gupta empire, the Rashtrakuta dynasty, Sultanate of Gujarat the Mughal rule, Maratha Empire, and several local dynasties
After the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the British took control of the entire region from the last empire, Maratha Empire.
Madhya Pradesh state was created in 1950 from the former British Central Provinces and Berar and the princely states of Makrai and Chhattisgarh, with Nagpur as the earlier capital of the state.
Basic Facts Regarding MP State
| Events | Dates & Details |
| State formation Date | 1 November 1956 |
| Capital city | Bhopal (1 November 1956) |
| Principal Languages | Hindi and Marathi |
| Legislature | 231 seats |
| Constituency | 29 seats |
| Districts | 52 |
| Religion | Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Others |
| Rivers | Narmada and the Tapti (running from east to west)
Chambal, Zone, Betwa, Mahanadi (west to east) |
| State Flower | Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) |
| State Animal | Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) |
| State Bird | Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) |
| State tree | Banyan tree (ficus bengalensis) |
| State Fish | Mahasheer (Tor tor) |
Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
- National Chambal Sanctuary
- Orchha Sanctuary
- Veerangna Durgawati Sanctuary
- Sanjay-Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
National Parks
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Sanjay National Park
- Kanha National Park
- Van Vihar National Park
- Madhav National Park
- Fossils National Park
- Panna National Park
- Pench National Park
- Satpura National Park
Stadiums in Madhya Pradesh
- Captain Roop Singh Stadium
- Nehru Stadium
- Aishbagh Stadium
- Bab-E-Ali stadium
- Tatya Tope Stadium
- Rani taal Stadium
Important Airports
- Raja Bhoj International Airport
- Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport
- Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal Gwalior
- Jabalpur Airport
- Civil Aerodrome Khajuraho Airport
- Rewa Airport
Major Dams in M.P.
- Indirasagar Dam – Narmada River
- Bargi Dam – Narmada River
- Omkareshwar Dam – Narmada River
- Dhuty Dam – Wainganga River
- Ban Sagar Dam – Zone River
- Barna Dam – Barna River – Gravity Dam
- Gandhi Sagar Dam – Chambal River
- Madikheda Dam – Sindh River
- Tawa Dam – Tawa River
| Highest & Longest |
| The Highest dam is Indirasagar Dam |
| The second highest dam is Bargi Dam |
| The Longest dam is Bargi Dam |
| The largest power generating dam is Omkareshwar Dam about 520 MW |
PachmarhiNatural Reserves
- Amarkantak
- Bagh Caves
- Bhedaghat
- Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Narwar
- Chambal
- Narsinghgarh
- Patalkot
- Parsili
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh
3 sites of MP were included under the UNESCO Heritage Sites:
- Khajuraho Group of Monuments (October 15, 1982)
- Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (January 24, 1989)
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists
This list includes holy places like Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Nashik, Maharashtra the Kumbh Mela is organized every 12 years.
These were included in 2017.
Tentative sites from MP to be included in UNESCO Heritage Sites
Historical fort cities of:
- Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Group of Monuments
- Orchha
State Festivals
- Lokrang Festival
- Khajuraho Festival
- Bhagoria Haat
- Ujjain Kumbh Mela
- Holi
- Malwa Utsav
- Dussehra
- Diwali
Major Dance Forms
- Jawara
- Lehangi
- Karma
- Muria
- Gaur
- Tertali
Diamond Mines
- Panna district (Majhgawan Mines)
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