MPESB Group-2 Subgroup-4 2026 General Knowledge Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering MP Geography, Indian Polity, Sports, National Schemes, and History based on the 2026 MPESB Group-2 Subgroup-4 handbook.

Madhya Pradesh (Area)

Covers an area of $308,245\,km^2$, making it the 2nd largest Indian state by area, accounting for $9.38\%$ of the country's landmass.

Malwa Plateau

A region of volcanic basaltic origin (Deccan Trap) characterized by black cotton soil (Regur) and its highest point, Sigar Peak at $881\,m$.

Dhupgarh

The highest peak in Madhya Pradesh at $1,350\,m$, located on the Mahadeo Hills near Pachmarhi in the Narmada Puram district.

Singrauli

The easternmost district of MP and the only district through which the $82.5^{\circ}\,E$ Indian Standard Time (IST) meridian passes.

Tropic of Cancer ($23.5^{\circ}\,N$)

An administrative coordinate that passes through exactly 14 districts of Madhya Pradesh, moving from West to East.

Narmada River

Known as the 'Life Line of MP', it originates at Amarkantak Plateau and flows westward for $1,312\,km$ ($1,077\,km$ within MP) into the Arabian Sea.

Chambal River

Originates at Janapav Hills and is famous for creating badland topography and severe gully erosion (Behad) in Bhind and Morena.

Ganga of MP (Pollution Basis)

A designation given specifically to the Betwa River in state competitive exams based on its environmental levels.

Kanha National Park

The largest National Park in MP ($940\,km^2$), famous for its mascot 'Bhoorsingh the Barasingha' and the Hard Ground Swamp Deer.

Kuno National Park

The site of 'Project Cheetah' where African Cheetahs were reintroduced from Namibia in September 2022 and South Africa in February 2023.

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve

Established in 2023 as the 7th Tiger Reserve in MP, encompassing Nauradehi and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Mahseer (Tor tor)

The official State Fish of Madhya Pradesh, found in the Narmada River and declared a state symbol in 2011.

Mallakhamba

The official State Sport of Madhya Pradesh, declared in April 2013, with its State Academy located at Ujjain.

Justice M. Hidayatullah

The first Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Sanchi

Located in Raisen District, it was inaugurated in September 2023 as the first Solar City of both India and MP.

Khajuraho Group of Monuments

UNESCO site inscribed in 1986, built by the Chandela Dynasty in the Nagara architectural style between 950 and 1050 CE.

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

A UNESCO site discovered by Dr. V.S. Wakankar in 1957, featuring prehistoric cave art from the Paleolithic to Mesolithic eras.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, which was constituted on 29 August 1947.

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976)

Known as the 'Mini Constitution', it added the terms Socialist, Secular, and Integrity to the Preamble and introduced Fundamental Duties.

10th Schedule

Added by the 52nd Amendment in 1985, it contains the 'Anti-Defection Law' provisions.

Article 17

The article of the Indian Constitution that provides for the absolute 'Abolition of Untouchability'.

Article 32

The 'Right to Constitutional Remedies', referred to by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution'.

Habeas Corpus

A prerogative writ meaning 'To have the body of', used to protect against illegal detention.

Mandamus

A prerogative writ meaning 'We Command', used to direct a public official to perform their official duty.

86th Amendment Act (2002)

Added Article 21A to the Constitution, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years a Fundamental Right.

73rd Amendment Act (1992)

Granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj by adding Part IX and the 11th Schedule with 29 functional subjects.

106th Amendment Act (2023)

The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', which reserves $33\%$ of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for 15 years.

LNIPE Gwalior

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, established in 1957 as India's first national-level physical education institute.

Vikram Award

The highest sports award in MP for senior players (above 19 years), carrying a cash prize of $\text{Rs. } 2\,Lakh$.

Keibul Lamjao NP

Located in Manipur on Loktak Lake, it is recognized as the world's only floating national park.

Ladli Behna Yojana

A 2023 MP state scheme providing a monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of $\text{Rs. } 1,500$ to eligible women.

MGNREGA

Implemented in 2006, it guarantees 100 days of wage employment per financial year to rural households with a statutory $33\%$ women participation rate.

Heliodorus Pillar

Also known as Khamb Baba, it is a Shunga-era monument in Vidisha (Besnagar) erected by a Greek Ambassador in honor of Lord Vasudeva.

Battle of Chanderi (1528)

A historic battle where Babur defeated Medini Rai in present-day Madhya Pradesh.

Tripuri Session (1939)

An INC session held near Jabalpur where Subhas Chandra Bose defeated Pattabhi Sitaramayya for the presidency before later resigning.

Rani Avantibai Lodhi

The 1857 resistance leader from the Ramgarh region of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh.

Brahmo Samaj

A social reform organization founded in 1828 at Calcutta by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Repo Rate

The monetary policy tool defined as the rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to eligible banks against securities.

Fiscal Deficit (BE 2026-27)

An economic estimate projected at $4.3\%$ of the GDP in the Union Budget for the 2026-27 period.