Madhya Pradesh State Service / Forest Service Preliminary Examination

General Knowledge Questions & Answers – 13 February 2026

1. When was the Madhya Pradesh State Planning Board constituted?
   A. 24 October 1972
   B. 1 November 1956
   C. 1 November 2007
   D. 1 December 1978
   Answer: A. 24 October 1972


2. The Harsi Irrigation Project is situated on which river?
   A. Chambal
   B. Parvati
   C. Betwa
   D. Asan
   Answer: B. Parvati


3. Which forest produce was first nationalized in Madhya Pradesh?
   A. Timber
   B. Bamboo
   C. Gum
   D. Tendu Leaves
   Answer: D. Tendu Leaves


4. Gorbi, Jayant, and Jhingurda mines in Madhya Pradesh are related to which mineral?
   A. Copper
   B. Manganese
   C. Coal
   D. Bauxite
   Answer: C. Coal


5. What does the term “Tor” refer to in Madhya Pradesh?
   A. Small hill
   B. Alluvial plain
   C. Valley
   D. Plateau
   Answer: A. Small hill