Madhya Pradesh CA MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Madhya Pradesh CA - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is 73 Percent.

Key Points

• 73 Percent of the State of Andhra Pradesh's (AP) own revenues were spent on salaries and pensions post-reorganization.
• Post reorganization, AP faced unfavorable financial conditions, leading to a significant portion of its revenue being allocated to administrative expenses.
• Reorganization resulted in reduced revenue sources for AP, which increased dependency on spending for state employees.
• This percentage highlights the financial strain faced by AP during the post-reorganization period.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

Current Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta:

• Name: Justice Satyendra Kumar Singh is the Lokayukta of Madhya Pradesh. Hence, option 1 is correct.
• Date of Appointment: Took charge in March 2024.
• Predecessor: Succeeded Justice Naresh Kumar Gupta as Lokayukta.
• Judicial Background: Previously served as a judge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
• Role & Responsibilities: As Lokayukta, he is responsible for investigating and acting against corruption in government departments and officials.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh:

• Name: Anurag Jain is the current Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh. Hence, option 1 is correct.
• Date of Appointment: Took charge on October 1, 2024.
• Batch & Cadre: He is a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
• Previous Position: Served as the Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways before returning to Madhya Pradesh.
• Central Government Roles: Previously worked as a Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
• State-Level Experience: Held various key positions in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal Collector and Additional Chief Secretary-Finance.
• Expertise: Has vast experience in finance, infrastructure development, and governance.
• Retirement: Scheduled to retire in August 2025.
• Predecessor: Succeeded Veera Rana as the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh.

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

• NEVA is a centrally sponsored scheme, with 60% of costs funded by the Centre and 40% by the state governments.
• The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project under the Digital India Programme, aiming to digitize and make the functioning of all State Legislatures paperless. The funding pattern for NeVA varies based on the region:
• North Eastern and Hilly States: The Central Government provides 90% of the funding, with the remaining 10% contributed by the respective State Governments.
• Union Territories with Legislatures: The Central Government covers 100% of the funding.
• All Other States: The funding is shared in a 60:40 ratio, with the Central Government providing 60% and the State Governments contributing 40%.
• Therefore, for most states, including Madhya Pradesh, the Central Government provides 60% of the funds for implementing NeVA.
• This funding structure is designed to promote the adoption of digital practices across various legislative bodies in India, ensuring a more transparent and efficient governance system.

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

• The Capacity-Building Workshop for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) was conducted in Bhopal by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).
• It focused on enhancing cybersecurity awareness in government departments.
• The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) was set up under MeitY to support e-Governance projects, cybersecurity, and state digital initiatives.

The correct answer is Madhuri Dixit.Key Points

• Madhuri Dixit is the brand ambassador of Madhya Pradesh's Health Campaign, Mamta Abhiyan (Maternal and Child Health).
• The Mamta Abhiyaan was launched by the Health Department of Madhya Pradesh as part of a move to bring down the maternal and infant mortality rates.
• The first family planning program was started in India in 1952.
• The primary objectives were to lower the fertility rate and slow the population growth rate,
• India became the first country to come up with a population plan.
• It was also a part of the First Five-Year Plan.
• Though there was no concrete planning at that time, this program has shaped in the following year.
• The implementation also promoted reproductive health and reduce maternal-infant & child mortality and morbidity.

The correct answer is Badoya.Key Points

• The Baiga are an ethnic group found in central India primarily in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and in smaller numbers in the surrounding states of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
• The largest number of Baiga is found in Baiga-chuk in the Mandla district and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh.
• They have sub-castes: Bijhwar, Narotia, Bharotiya, Nahar, Rai maina, and Kath maina.
• The name Baiga means "sorcerer-medicine man".

Additional Information

• 'Tribe' refers to a social group that lives on a certain territory of the world and has its own language, culture, and social organization.
• According to the 2011 census, the percentage of tribes (tribes of Madhya Pradesh) in Madhya Pradesh is 21.1%. About 24 tribes reside here.
• Including their sub-castes, their total number is 90. Madhya Pradesh has about 1.53 crore population of these tribes, which is still the highest in India.

The following are the major tribes of Madhya Pradesh:

• Bhil - The largest tribe of Madhya Pradesh is Bhil. Pithora is a world famous painting style of Bhils.
• Gond - The second largest tribe of Madhya Pradesh is Gond. Their major festivals are Bidri, Bakpanthi, Hardili, Nawakhani, Jawara Madai, and Chherta. Along with Hindu deities, they worship Thakur Dev, Mata Bai, Dulhadev, Badheshwar, Surajdev, and Khairmata. Karma, Saila, Bhadauni, Sua, Diwani, Birha, Kaharwa, etc. are their main dances.
• Baiga- Baiga is the most important tribe living in the southern region of Madhya Pradesh. It is considered a sub-caste of Gonds only. They have a tradition of stale food. 'Saal' is their favorite tree in which their deity Budha Dev resides.
• Sahariya- Their settlement is called Saharana, whose head is 'Patel'. Sahariya specializes in the identification of herbs. It is a Special Backward Tribe declared by the Central Government.
• Korku- This tribe resides in the southern districts of Madhya Pradesh. 'Khambswang' is his famous dance drama.
• Oraon- Their chief is called 'Mahto', and the priest 'Baiga'. Sarna Puja, Karna Puja, and Kul Dev Puja are their main festivals.

The correct answer is Sohagpur.In News 

• 49 third-gender candidates have filed nominations for the post of Sarpanch post in Panchayat polls in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

• 'Shabnam Mausi Bano' is the first transgender to be elected to public office in India. 
• She was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1998  to 2003. 
• She was elected from the Sohagpur constituency in Madhya Pradesh state's Shahadol-Anuppur district. 

Additional Information

• Under the 'Adopt an Anganwadi' scheme transgenders have adopted an Anganwadi in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh.
• Madhya Pradesh in Dec 2021 has announced to form a state-level welfare board for transgenders in the state.

Solution:

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev, the Sun God.

The festival is celebrated mainly by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath and Surya Shashthi.

During the festival, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev to thank him for sustaining life on earth.

Option 1: Shiva is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, Shiva is a prominent Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 3: Krishna is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a popular deity in Hinduism and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Option 4: Rama is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a revered Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2, Surya Dev.

The correct answer is Jarawas.Key Points

• The Jarawas are indigenous people of the Andaman Islands in India.
• They live in parts of South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands, and their present numbers are estimated at between 250–400 individuals.
• They have largely shunned interaction with outsiders, and many particulars of their society, culture, and traditions are poorly understood.
• Since the 1990s, contact between Jarawa groups and outsiders grew increasingly frequent.
• By the 2000s, some Jarawas had become regular visitors at settlements, where they trade, interact with tourists, get medical aid, and even send their children to school.

Additional Information

• There are 46 recognized Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh, three of which have been identified as 'Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PTGs) (formerly known as 'Special Primitive Tribal Groups').
• The population of Scheduled Tribals (ST) is 21.1% of the state population (15.31 million out of 72.62 million), according to the 2011 census.

 The following are the major tribes of Madhya Pradesh:

• Bhil - The largest tribe of Madhya Pradesh is Bhil.
  • ​Bhil means command. Pithora is a world-famous painting style of Bhils.
• Gond - The second largest tribe of Madhya Pradesh is Gond.
  • Their major festivals are Bidri, Bakpanthi, Hardili, Nawakhani, Jawara Madai, and Chherta. Along with Hindu deities, they worship Thakur Dev, Mata Bai, Dulhadev, Badheshwar, Surajdev, and Khairmata. Karma, Saila, Bhadauni, Sua, Diwani, Birha, Kaharwa, etc. are their main dances.
• Baiga- Baiga is the most important tribe living in the southern region of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is considered a sub-caste of Gonds only. They have a tradition of stale food. 'Saal' is their favorite tree in which their deity Budha Dev resides.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points:Halda Festival:

• One of the most significant festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region is the Halda Festival, a sizable carnival held to welcome the New Year.
• The Halda Festival, one of Lahaul's most anticipated events, offers a memorable experience with its exotic drinks, hypnotic dance performances, joyful family reunions, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
• It is a pleasant and happy event when state people join together to celebrate the New Year and exchange prosperous wishes.

Additional Information 

• The Halda Festival honours the Shiskar Apa, the Goddess of Wealth in the Lamaistic Pantheon.
• The Halda Festival's centerpiece is a lovely bonfire that is lit in a spot decided upon by the Lamas.
• People congregate at this specified spot and light cedar twigs to make a massive blaze.
• The bonfire, which symbolises the oneness of the group, is a key component of the festivities in the valleys of the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers and Keylong.
• Festivities take place over the course of the Halda Festival's two days.
• This festival has an uncanny resemblance to Diwali, the festival of lights.
• It is observed on the fortunate day of Magha Purnima.
• The Halda Festival takes place in these isolated Himalayan settings and showcases the distinctive cultural mix of the Lahaul, Keylong, Chandra, and Bhaga River Valleys.

The correct answer is Chaitra.

Key Points

• Gangaur festival
  • ​It is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.
  • It starts on the first day of the month of Chaitra (as per the Hindu calendar) which is on the following day of Holi.
  • It is consummated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of the same month.
  • Women are expected to observe a fast restricting themselves to only one meal a day.
  • Goddess Parvati/Gauri is worshipped by them. Women also urge the goddess to bless their husbands with good health and long life.
  • Clay idols of Shiva-Gauri perfected by the local craftsmen are decorated and worshipped during the full course of the festival.

 

Additional Information

• Phalguna is the Hindu month that falls between February and March.
  • It is the month of Holi, the festival of colors.
•  Ashvina is the Hindu month that falls between September and October.
  • It is the month of Navratri, the festival of nine nights.
•  Kartika is the Hindu month that falls between October and November.
  • It is the month of Diwali, the festival of lights.

The correct answer is Birhor.

Key Points

• Bihor is one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Madhya Pradesh (including Chhattisgarh).
• The Birhor tribes are a special backward tribe of Chhattisgarh state.
• Most of their population in the country resides in the adjoining state of Jharkhand.
• The 2011 census has shown their population to be 3104. Of these, 1526 were male and 1578 female.

Additional Information 

• The term "Birhor" is derived from the words Bir meaning Jungle and hor meaning man thus it means the man living in Jungle or people of Jungle.
• Forest ecology has modeled their way of life (Pfeffer G., Behera D. K.)The Birhors belong to the Mundani group of tribes and are concentrated in central and eastern India. 
• They are mainly distributed in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, and Chhattisgarh states of India.

The correct answer is Paryushana.

Key Points

• Paryushana Parva is one of the main celebrations for Jains.
• Paryushan is the celebration of pardoning and sympathy.
• This year this Paryushan celebration will be commended from August 24, 2022, to September 1, 2022.
• Das Lakshana or Paryushana is the main yearly blessed occasion for Jains and is generally celebrated in August or September in Hindi schedule (Indian schedule) Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha.

Additional Information

• Lohri is the festival of the appearance of longer days after the colder time of year solstice.
• The Hemis Celebration denotes the birth commemoration of Master Padmasambhava and the triumph of good over evil.
• Nuakhai or Navakhai is a horticultural celebration chiefly seen by individuals of Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh in India.
• Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Tirthankara was the organizer behind Jainism.

The correct answer is Datia.

Key Points

• On April 21, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured Datia district administration with the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in public administration.
• The objective of this program is to remove underweight, stunting and physical wasting in children and to treat anaemia in women.
• In Datia district, ‘Mera Bachha Abhiyan’ was started in a nutrition campaign through public participation.
• Along with this, the community was also motivated to provide food assistance to the families of malnourished children in the district under the theme 'Poshan Matka'.