MP Police Questions in English
31. In which state are the Ajanta Caves located?
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
Explanation: The Ajanta Caves are located in the state of Maharashtra. They are renowned for their ancient Buddhist murals and carvings.
32. When did the Quit India Movement start?
A) 1940
B) 1942
C) 1944
D) 1946
B) 1942
Explanation: The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.
33. Who founded the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj)?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Bhagat Singh
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj to fight against British rule in India with the support of Axis powers during World War II.
34. Who gave the slogan “Delhi Chalo”?
A) Bhagat Singh
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Lala Lajpat Rai
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose gave the slogan “Delhi Chalo” (On to Delhi) as a call to his Indian National Army to march towards Delhi and liberate India from British rule.
35. On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Project built?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Sutlej
D) Godavari
C) Sutlej
Explanation: The Bhakra Nangal Project is built on the Sutlej River. It is one of the largest dam projects in India, providing irrigation and electricity.
36. In which state is the Hirakud Dam located?
A) Maharashtra
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
B) Odisha
Explanation: The Hirakud Dam is located in the state of Odisha. It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world, built on the Mahanadi River.
37. Which was India’s first river valley project?
A) Bhakra Nangal
B) Hirakud
C) Damodar Valley
D) Sardar Sarovar
C) Damodar Valley
Explanation: The Damodar Valley Project, launched in 1948, was India’s first river valley project. It aimed to control floods, provide irrigation, and generate electricity in the Damodar River region.
38. Which is the longest river in the world?
A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi
B) Nile
Explanation: The Nile is considered the longest river in the world, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) and flowing through northeastern Africa.
39. Which religion did Ashoka adopt?
A) Jainism
B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism
D) Islam
C) Buddhism
Explanation: After the Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism and promoted its teachings throughout his empire, emphasizing non-violence and compassion.
40. When did the Dhami firing incident occur?
A) 1935
B) 1939
C) 1947
D) 1950
B) 1939
Explanation: The Dhami Firing Incident occurred in 1939 in Himachal Pradesh, during a protest against the autocratic rule of the princely state of Dhami. Police opened fire on demonstrators, killing two.