Madhya Pradesh - Study Mode
[#861] Consider the following statements about Paramar dynasty 1. Paramar dynasty was founded by Upendra Krishnaraja in Dhar. 2. Vakpati Munja of this dynasty constructed Munja Sagar in Dhar. Which of the following statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: The Paramara Dynasty was founded by a chief called Upendra (Krishanaraja) at the beginning of the 9 th century. The capital of Paramaras initially was Ujjain which later was replaced by Dhara. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was conquered finally by Alauddin Khilji.
[#862] Consider the following statements about Avanti 1. It comprised major part of Western Malwa. 2. It was one of the sixteen great kingdoms of Northern India during the time of Buddha. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: 1. It comprised major part of Western Malwa: Malwa Plateau is a plateau region in north-central India. It is bounded by the Madhya Bharat Plateau and Bundelkhand Upland to the north, the Vindhya Range to the east and south, and the Gujarat Plains to the west. 2. It was one of the sixteen great kingdoms of Northern India during the time of Buddha: The kingdom was located in the region around its capital Varanasi, bounded by the Varuna and ASI rivers in the north and south which gave Varanasi its name. Before Buddha, Kasi was the most powerful of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.
[#863] Kaytha village in Ujjain district was an example of
Correct Answer
(C) Chalcolithic age
Explanation
Solution: Kaytha village in Ujjain district was an example of Chalcolithic age. This village Kayath is the birthplace of Varah Mihir, is situated on the banks of the Kali Sindh River, 15 km from the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh.
[#864] Copper is found in which of the following districts?
Correct Answer
(C) Balaghat
Explanation
Solution: The Balaghat mine is a Copper mine. It produces 52% of India's Copper production. The Taregaon area, in Malanjkhand belt of Balaghat district, is where the mineral is located. The district contains a reserve of 84.83 million tonnes of Copper ore having 1,006 thousand tonnes of metal.
[#865] In Madhya Pradesh Corundum is found in
Correct Answer
(B) Pipra-Parkota
Explanation
Solution: Hoshangabad Corundum found in Pipra and Parkota of Panna and Sidhi in Kanha Valley Area Madhya Pradesh Pench Valley Area.