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Narmada · Vindhya · Soybean · Tribal communities
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Constitution · Parliament · MP Vidhan Sabha · Panchayati Raj
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General Science · Environment · MP schemes · GK
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MPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
Paper 1 (GS): 100 questions | 200 marks | 2 hours | Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
Paper 2 (CSAT): 100 questions | 200 marks | 2 hours | Qualifying — minimum 30% required
MPPSC Syllabus — MP-Specific Topics
Madhya Pradesh History and Culture
- Ancient MP: Chandragupta's empire, Ashoka at Sanchi, Gupta period, Chandellas (Khajuraho 10th-12th century), Paramaras (Bhoj dynasty, Dhar)
- Medieval MP: Gond kingdoms (Gondwana region), Bundela Rajputs, Maratha Holkars (Indore) and Scindias (Gwalior)
- Modern MP: 1857 in MP, Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, Tantia Tope, freedom movement
- MP formation: 1956, 2000 Chhattisgarh carved out from MP, current 55 districts
- Culture: Tribal communities (Gond, Bhil, Baiga), classical dances, Malwa-Baghelkhand-Bundelkhand culture, UNESCO sites (Khajuraho, Sanchi, Bhimbetka)
Madhya Pradesh Geography and Economy
- Rivers: Narmada (lifeline of MP), Chambal, Tapti (Tapi), Betwa, Ken, Son — all originate in MP
- Ranges: Vindhya Range (central), Satpura Range (south), Maikal hills (east)
- Agriculture: MP is largest producer of soybean in India; wheat, gram, maize, cotton, sugarcane; horticulture (orange in Chhindwara)
- Forests: MP has highest forest cover in India — tiger reserves (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura) — 26 wildlife sanctuaries
- MP government schemes: Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Udyam Kranti Yojana
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MPPSC State Service exam?
MPPSC State Service exam recruits for Group A posts (Deputy Collector, DSP, CTI, Assistant Director) and Group B posts (Naib Tehsildar) in Madhya Pradesh government through Prelims, Mains and Interview.
What is the MPPSC Prelims cutoff?
MPPSC Prelims Paper 1 General category cutoff typically ranges between 85-105 marks out of 200. It varies each year based on difficulty. Paper 2 cutoff is qualifying at 30% (60 marks).
What is the age limit for MPPSC State Service?
General: 21-40 years. OBC of MP: up to 45 years. SC/ST of MP: up to 45 years. PwD: additional 10 years. No attempt limit — can appear till upper age limit.
Is MPPSC practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All MPPSC Prelims practice questions on ExamBharat are 100% free. No registration required.
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