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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Article 356 (President's Rule) has been used most frequently in Madhya Pradesh among all states; first imposed in 1961 and multiple times thereafter.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states; in Madhya Pradesh it passes through 14 districts including Bhopal, Raisen, and Jabalpur.
Madhya Pradesh has 29 Lok Sabha seats and 11 Rajya Sabha seats; the state legislative assembly has 230 seats.
The first Woman Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh was Uma Bharti (2003); the first Chief Minister was Ravishankar Shukla (1956).
India's first tribal-majority state is Madhya Pradesh; it has the largest tribal population in absolute numbers among Indian states.
The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) is in Bhopal; the National Judicial Academy is also in Bhopal.
The largest national park in India by area is Hemis National Park (Ladakh); in Madhya Pradesh the largest is Kanha National Park.
The current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (as of 2024) is Mohan Yadav; the Governor is Mangubhai Patel.
Madhya Pradesh shares its longest border with Maharashtra (about 1,090 km); it is the second-largest state by area after Rajasthan.
General Science
Newton's second law: F = ma; SI unit of force is the newton (N) = kg·m/s².
Ohm's law: V = IR; power dissipated P = VI = I²R = V²/R.
The pH scale runs 0–14; pH < 7 is acidic, pH > 7 is basic, pH = 7 is neutral at 25°C.
Photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂; occurs in chloroplasts, primarily in palisade mesophyll cells.
The human heart has four chambers; the normal resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
Blood groups: A, B, AB, O; O negative is the universal donor, AB positive is the universal recipient.
The three laws of motion: inertia (1st), F = ma (2nd), action-reaction (3rd).
The chemical symbol for sodium is Na (from Latin natrium); potassium is K (kalium); iron is Fe (ferrum).
Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, slowest in gases; speed in air at 20°C is about 343 m/s.
Mathematics and Reasoning
Simple interest: SI = (P × R × T) / 100; compound interest: CI = P(1 + R/100)^T − P.
Area formulas: triangle = ½ × base × height; circle = πr²; rectangle = length × breadth; trapezium = ½(a + b)h.
Pythagorean theorem: in a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.
Average = sum of observations / number of observations; speed = distance / time.
Percentage change = (new value − old value) / old value × 100.
Number series: check differences, ratios, squares (1,4,9,16…), cubes (1,8,27…), or alternating patterns.
Coding-decoding: apply the shift consistently (e.g., +1, +2) or reverse alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y).
Blood relations: draw a family tree; vertical line = parent-child, horizontal = siblings/spouse.
Syllogism: use Venn diagrams; a conclusion is valid only if true in all possible diagrams.
Indian Constitution
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
The Constituent Assembly had 389 members initially; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
Fundamental Rights are in Part III (Articles 12–35); the Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) is called the 'heart and soul' by Ambedkar.
Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part IV (Articles 36–51); they are non-justiciable.
Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A), added by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
The Preamble declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic; the words 'socialist' and 'secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment.
Article 368 deals with amendment procedures; the basic structure doctrine was established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973).
The President is the head of state (Article 52); the Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers (Article 74).
The Right to Education (Article 21A) was inserted by the 86th Amendment (2002), making education a fundamental right for ages 6–14.
Polity and Governance
The Indian Parliament consists of the President, Rajya Sabha (Council of States), and Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members; Lok Sabha has a maximum of 552 members.
The President is elected by an electoral college using a single transferable vote system with proportional representation.
Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of the President; the Rajya Sabha has 14 days to return them.
The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).
Panchayati Raj was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment (1992); urban local bodies by the 74th Amendment.
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body (Article 324); the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge.
The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President under Article 76 and is the chief legal advisor to the government.
A no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha; it requires the support of a majority of members present and voting.
History
The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around 2500–1500 BCE; major sites include Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal, and Kalibangan.
The Battle of Plassey (1757) established British political power in Bengal; the Battle of Buxar (1764) consolidated it.
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume; the first president was W.C. Bonnerjee.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar; it led to the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920).
The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) began on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram; it marked the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
The Quit India Movement was launched on 8 August 1942 at the Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay.
India gained independence on 15 August 1947; the Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE; Ashoka's Kalinga War (261 BCE) led him to embrace Buddhism.
The Gupta Empire is known as the Golden Age of India; Aryabhata and Kalidasa flourished during this period.
Geography and Culture of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is called the 'Heart of India' due to its central location; its capital is Bhopal and largest city is Indore.
Major rivers: Narmada (westward flowing), Tapti, Chambal, Betwa, and Son; the Narmada originates from Amarkantak.
The state has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Khajuraho temples, Sanchi Stupa, and the Bhimbetka rock shelters.
Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, and Panna are major national parks; Kanha inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.
The Gwalior Fort, Orchha temples, and Mandu's architectural ruins are key historical sites.
Major tribal groups: Gond, Bhil, Baiga, Korku, and Sahariya; the Baiga are known for their unique tattooing tradition.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 14 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Raisen, Vidisha, and Jabalpur.
Folk dances: Matki, Grida, and Karma; the Bhagoria festival is celebrated by the Bhil tribe in Jhabua.
The state animal is the barasingha ( swamp deer), the state bird is the Indian paradise flycatcher, and the state tree is the banyan.
Hindi Language and Grammar
संज्ञा के पाँच भेद: व्यक्तिवाचक, जातिवाचक, भाववाचक, समूहवाचक, द्रव्यवाचक।
सर्वनाम के छह भेद: पुरुषवाचक, निजवाचक, निश्चयवाचक, अनिश्चयवाचक, संबंधवाचक, प्रश्नवाचक।
क्रिया के दो भेद: सकर्मक और अकर्मक; सकर्मक क्रिया का फल कर्म पर पड़ता है।
काल के तीन भेद: वर्तमान, भूत, भविष्य; प्रत्येक के चार उपभेद होते हैं (सामान्य, अपूर्ण, पूर्ण, संदिग्ध)।
वर्णमाला में 11 स्वर और 33 व्यंजन होते हैं; कुल 44 वर्ण माने जाते हैं।
अलंकार के दो प्रमुख भेद: शब्दालंकार (अनुप्रास, यमक, श्लेष) और अर्थालंकार (उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा)।
समास के छह भेद: तत्पुरुष, कर्मधारय, द्विगु, द्वंद्व, बहुव्रीहि, अव्ययीभाव।
संधि के तीन भेद: स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि।
मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ: 'अंधे की लाठी' का अर्थ है एकमात्र सहारा; 'नाच न जाने आँगन टेढ़ा' का अर्थ है अपनी अयोग्यता छिपाने के लिए बहाना बनाना।
English Language
Parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection.
Tenses: simple present (habitual actions), present continuous (ongoing), present perfect (completed with relevance to now).
Active to passive: object becomes subject; verb becomes 'be + past participle'; subject becomes 'by + agent'.
Direct to indirect speech: change pronouns (first person to speaker, second to listener), tense backshift (present → past), and time/place words (now → then, here → there).
Articles: 'a' before consonant sounds, 'an' before vowel sounds, 'the' for specific or unique nouns.
Common error: 'He is senior to me' (not 'senior than me'); 'superior to', 'inferior to', 'prefer to'.
Subject-verb agreement: singular subject takes singular verb; 'each', 'every', 'either', 'neither' take singular verbs.
Idioms: 'break the ice' = initiate conversation; 'once in a blue moon' = very rarely; 'hit the nail on the head' = do exactly the right thing.
Synonyms and antonyms: e.g., 'benevolent' (kind) ↔ 'malevolent' (evil); 'candid' (frank) ↔ 'evasive'.
Basic Computer Knowledge and Information Technology
CPU components: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), and registers; it executes instructions.
Primary memory: RAM (volatile) and ROM (non-volatile); secondary storage: hard disk, SSD, pen drive, CD/DVD.
1 byte = 8 bits; 1 KB = 1024 bytes; 1 MB = 1024 KB; 1 GB = 1024 MB; 1 TB = 1024 GB.
Operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS; they manage hardware and provide services to applications.
Shortcuts: Ctrl+C (copy), Ctrl+V (paste), Ctrl+X (cut), Ctrl+Z (undo), Ctrl+Y (redo), Ctrl+S (save), Ctrl+P (print).
Internet protocols: HTTP/HTTPS (web), FTP (file transfer), SMTP (email sending), POP3/IMAP (email receiving), TCP/IP (core).
Computer generations: 1st (vacuum tubes), 2nd (transistors), 3rd (integrated circuits), 4th (microprocessors), 5th (AI).
Malware types: virus, worm, trojan, ransomware, spyware; antivirus software detects and removes them.
Email fields: To (recipient), Cc (carbon copy), Bcc (blind carbon copy); 'Reply All' sends to all original recipients.
Physical Efficiency and Standards (PET/PST)
Male candidates: minimum height 168 cm (relaxation for categories as per MP Police rules); female candidates: minimum height 155 cm.
Chest measurement (male): minimum 81 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion; female candidates are exempt from chest measurement.
Running: male candidates must complete 800 metres in 2 minutes 45 seconds; female candidates 800 metres in 3 minutes 15 seconds (indicative standards; verify current notification).
Long jump: male minimum 3.65 metres; female minimum 2.75 metres (indicative).
High jump: male minimum 1.20 metres; female minimum 0.90 metres (indicative).
Shot put (7.26 kg for male): minimum 4.50 metres; female shot put (4 kg): minimum 3.00 metres (indicative).
Age relaxation: reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST) and ex-servicemen get relaxation as per government norms; upper age limit for general male candidates is 25 years (relaxable).
Physical standards are qualifying in nature; candidates must pass all events to proceed to the written examination.
Candidates must carry original documents and a medical fitness certificate at the time of physical test.