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TEST - 1
M.P. HISTORY ART
&
CULTURE
MPPSC PRELIMS 2019
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Q.1 The Site Kayatha in M.P belongs to which Sankalia discovered Maheshwar and
age? Navadatoli.

a. Paleolithic Q.2 Which among the following Mahajanapadas

b. Mesolithic does not belong to central India?
c. Neolithic a. Avanti
d. Chalcolithic b. Chedi
c. Vatsa
Answer: D
d. Assaka
Explanation: Answer: D
Palaeolithic Age
Explanation:
Palaeolithic age was the age of hunters Mahajanapada Period (6th Century BC)
and food gatherers (2.5 lac – 10000 BC)
Main Palaeolithic Sites in MP: River valleys During the age of Mahajanapadas, out of
of Narmada, Chambal , Sonar , Parvati , 16 , three were from central India Avanti,
Betwa, Hiran and Venganga Chedi and Vatsa
Assaka Belongs to southern India on the
Mesolithic Age
banks of river Godavari.
Mesolithic Age was age of Hunters and
Herders (10000 – 6000 BC) Q.3 Which City was the capital of south Avanti
Beginning of Domestication started. during Mahajanapada period?
Main Sites in MP: Adamgarh Hills in a. Ujjaini
Hoshangabad District. b. Mahishmati
Neolithic Age c. Rewa
d. None
Neolithic age was the age of Food
Answer: B
Producers ( 6000- 4000 BC)
Agriculture was the most important Avanti was located in the Malwa region.
feature It was divided into two parts by the
Pottery making was the most important Vindhyas:
craft o North Avanti with capital Ujjain
Main sites in MP : Eran , Jabalpur, Damoh o South Avanti with capital
, Sagar Mahishmati.
Chalcolithic Age

Chalcolithic age was the age of Stone-

Copper ( 4000-1200 BC)
Copper was the first metal to be used by
man.
Main sites in MP: Valleys of Narmada ,
Chambal and Betwa
Evidence of Chalcolthic culture also found
at Kayatha (was first Chalcolithic
habitation in M.P.), Eran, Maheshwar ,
Nagda, Navadatoli . Dr. Wakankar had
discovered Kayatha and Nagda. Dr
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Q.4 Which dynasty were the earliest to rule Rupnath - Jabalpur , Sehore Tehsil
Avanti? Gujarra-Datiya
a. Haihayas Saro Maro - Shahdol
b. Pradyota Pangurariya-Sehore
c. Maurya AshokA’s name was found on Gujarra
d. Shishunaga and Pangurariya

Answer: A Q.7 Relics of famous Buddhist monks Sariputra

and Mahamoghlayana are found at ?
Explanation:
a. Dhar
According to ancient texts, Avanti was b. Sanchi
ruled successively by Haihaya Dynasty, the c. Bharhut
Vitihotra Dynasty (a branch of Haihaya) d. None
and the Pradyota Dynasty. They belongs
Answer: B
to Mahishmati region.
Avanti was later annexed into the Explanation:
Magadha empire by Shishunag Dynasty
Sanchi is about 50 km from Bhopal, the
Shishunag Dynasty was overthrown by the
Nandas, who was replaced by the capital of MP. It is a world heritage site.
Mauryans. There are 3 main stupas Sanchi.
o Stupa-1 (oldest) presumed to have
Q.5 Which dynasty was a contemporary of the relics of the Buddha,
Gautama Buddha? o Stupa-2 is presumed to have the
a. Pradyota relics of ten less famous arhats and
b. Maurya o Stupa3 has the relics of famous
c. Nagas
Buddhist monks--Sariputta and
d. None
Mahamoghlayana
Answer: A Stupa 1 is one of the finest examples of
Explanation stupa architecture in the world. Originally,
it was a small brick structure which
Pradyota Dynasty was the contemporary expanded over a period of time, so it was
to both Buddha and Mahavira. covered with stone. A stone wall was built
Pradyota patronized Buddhism and as a around it (vedika) and also the gateways
result Avanti became a centre for (toranas) were built. There are four
Buddhism during this time. gateways which are profusely decorated.
Q.6 Ashokan edicts 'Saro-Maro' belongs to which The figures are small but finely sculpted.
district of M.P?
Q.8 Famous drama of Kalidas Malvikaginimitram
a. Jabalpur inspired by prince Agnimitra belongs to which
b. Datiya region of M.P?
c. Shahdol
a. Ujjain
d. Sehore
b. Gwalior
Answer: C c. Vidisha
d. Rewa
Explanation
Answer: C
Four Ashokan Edicts have been found from MP

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Explanation: After his death, he was succeeded by his

During the time of Pushyamitra Sung his son Alp Khan, who assumed the title of
Hoshang Shah.
son Agnimitra was the Magadha Viceroy
at Vidisha. Q.11 Which ruler assumed the title of Hoshang
Kalidas started his career from the court Shah?
of Agnimitra where he wrote love story of
a. Mahmud Shah
Agnimitra and Malvika -
Malvikaginimitram b. Alp Khan
c. Dilawar Khan
Q.9 Which Dynasty made Dhar as their capital? d. Adham Khan
a. Maratha Answer: B
b. Shunga
c. Parmars Explanation:
d. Chandela Dilawar Khan Ghuri was the founder of
Answer: C Malwa Sultanate. He was initially the
governor of Delhi Sultanate in Malwa but
Explanation:
asserted his independence in 1392.
Parmar dynasty The capital was shifted from Dhar to
Mandu which was renamed Shadiabad
Parmars made Dhar their capital.
(the city of joy).
The most well known king of this dynasty
After his death, he was succeeded by his
was King Bhoj (1010 In 1060), he was a
son Alp Khan, who assumed the title of
great polymath philosopher king of
Hoshang Shah.
medieval India;
His extensive writings cover philosophy, Q.12 Baz Bahadur of Malwa was defeated in the
poetry, medicine, veterinary science, battle of?
phonetics, yoga, and archery. Under his a. Battle of Panipat
rule Malwa became an intellectual centre b. Battle of Khana
of India. c. Battle of Nimar
d. Battle of Sarangpur
Q.10 Who was the founder of Malwa Sultanate?
Answer: D
a. Dilawar Khan Ghuri
b. King Bhoj In 1542, Sher Shah Suri conquered the
c. Alp Khan kingdom and appointed Shuja'at Khan as
d. Mahmud Shah the governor. His son, Baz Bahadur
Answer: A declared himself independent in 1555.
In 1561, Akbar's army led by Adham Khan
Explanation
and Pir Muhammad Khan attacked Malwa
Dilawar Khan Ghuri was the founder of and defeated Baz Bahadur in the battle of
Malwa Sultanate. He was initially the Sarangpur.
governor of Delhi Sultanate in Malwa but Baz Bahadur remained a fugitive at a
asserted his independence in 1392. number of courts until he surrendered in
The capital was shifted from Dhar to November 1570 to Akbar at Nagaur and
Mandu which was renamed Shadiabad joined Akbar's service.
(the city of joy).
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Q.13 Which ruler of Malwa defeated the Hunas?
a.Harsha
b.King Bhoj
c.Yasodharman
d.Bhagbhadra
Answer: C
Explanation:
Yashodharman of Malwa defeated the
Hunas,who invaded India from the north-
west and ended their expansion.
Q.14 Ahilya fort built on the banks of river?
a.Narmada
b.Chambal
c.Son
d.Betwa
Answer: A
Explanation
Rani Ahilyabai was a great builder. She
moved her capital to Maheswar, on the
banks of Narmada and built the splendid
Ahilya Fort famous for its Maratha
architecture.
Her capital Maheswar was also an
industrial capital famous for textile. It was
also a thriving destination for art,
architecture, literature and sculpture.
Rani gave patronage to Morpant, the
famous Marathi poet and Sanskrit scholar
Khushali Ram.
Rani wisely spent public money in building
forts, temples, Dharmshalas, wells and
roads not only in Malwa but throughout
India.
In this way, Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar's
glorious reign came to an end with her
death in 1795
Q.15 Ramchandra Pandurang was the name of
which leader?
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a.Rao Bakhtavar Singh
b.Tatya Tope
c.Bhima Nayak
d.None
Answer: B
Explanation:
TATYA TOPE
Ramachandra Pandurang Tope (1814-18
April 1859, Shivpuri) was an important
leader in the Rebellion of 1857.
He is better known by his nickname Tatya
Tope. Tatya Tope alias Ramchandra
Pandurang Tope was born in an orthodox
Maharashtrian family in Pune of Deshasth
Brahmin.
His father, Pandurang Rao Tope, was an
important noble at the court of the
Peshwa Baji Rao II.
RAO BAKHTAVAR SINGH
Rao Bakhtavar Singh (1802-1858, lndore)
was the brave King of Amjhera who took
part in the revolt of 1857.
He was betrayed by his supporters which
led to his arrest at the hands of the
British. He was taken to Mhow where he
faced legal proceedings and was later
hanged to death in Indore.
BHIMA NAYAK
Bhima Nayak (1840-1876) was a Bhil hero
born in Western Nimad. He had
participated in the Revolt of 1857 from
Western Nimad region.
He was a legendary freedom fighter who
took on valiantly against the British. He
also motivated his community to join the
struggle against the British rule.
Q.16 M.P Folk Art Festival is held in?
a.Gwalior
b.Jabalpur
c.Bhopal
d.Indore
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