MPPSC General Studies Sample Paper 2026: Prelims & Mains Practice Questions with Solutions

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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) State Service Examination is the gateway to officer-level posts in the Madhya Pradesh state government. The General Studies (GS) paper is the deciding component at both the Prelims and Mains stages. This guide gives you the MPPSC GS exam pattern for 2026, sample practice questions across topics, and a focused preparation strategy.

MPPSC State Service Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination

• Paper I, General Studies: 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours.
• Paper II, General Aptitude (CSAT): 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours (qualifying, 33% required).
• Negative marking: 1/3rd of mark for each wrong answer.

Main Examination

• Paper 1: History, Constitution, Polity, Economics, Sociology, 300 marks.
• Paper 2: Geography, History of MP, MP Polity, Economics, 300 marks.
• Paper 3: Science & Technology, Logic, Statistics, 300 marks.
• Paper 4: Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration, Behavioural & Social Issues, 200 marks.
• Paper 5: Hindi (qualifying, 200 marks).
• Paper 6: Hindi Essay (100 marks).
• Interview: 175 marks.

MPPSC GS Prelims Syllabus Highlights

• History of India and Independent India movement
• History, Culture, Literature and Art of Madhya Pradesh
• Geography of India and Madhya Pradesh
• Indian Polity and Governance, Constitution, Public Administration
• Madhya Pradesh, Polity, Administration, Economy
• Economic and Sustainable Development
• Sports, General Science
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• Information & Communication Technology

Sample Practice Questions: MPPSC GS Prelims

Section 1: Madhya Pradesh History & Culture

Q1. Khajuraho temples are famous worldwide for their architecture. Which dynasty built them?
(a) Kalachuri dynasty
(b) Paramara dynasty
(c) Chandela dynasty
(d) Bundela dynasty
Answer: (c) Chandela dynasty, Built between 950–1050 CE.

Q2. Who founded the city of Bhopal?
(a) Raja Bhoj
(b) Dost Mohammad Khan
(c) Akbar
(d) Maharani Kamlapati
Answer: (b) Dost Mohammad Khan, An Afghan soldier of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s army, in 1707.

Q3. The famous “Bhimbetka rock shelters” are located in which district of Madhya Pradesh and are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
(a) Sehore
(b) Raisen
(c) Hoshangabad
(d) Vidisha
Answer: (b) Raisen

Section 2: Indian Polity & Constitution

Q4. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 19
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 32
Answer: (a) Article 14, equality before law and equal protection of laws.

Q5. Who appoints the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
(a) President of India
(b) Governor of Madhya Pradesh
(c) Chief Justice of MP High Court
(d) Speaker of MP Legislative Assembly
Answer: (b) Governor of Madhya Pradesh

Section 3: Geography

Q6. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states of India?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Answer: (c) 8, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.

Q7. Which is the longest river flowing entirely within Madhya Pradesh?
(a) Narmada
(b) Tapti
(c) Chambal
(d) Betwa
Answer: (a) Narmada, flows from Amarkantak to the Gulf of Khambhat, but its longest stretch is within MP.

Section 4: Indian Economy

Q8. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) was launched in which year?
(a) 2014
(b) 2015
(c) 2016
(d) 2017
Answer: (b) 2015, launched on 25 June 2015 with the goal of “Housing for All by 2022”.

Section 5: General Science

Q9. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbon Dioxide
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Argon
Answer: (c) Nitrogen, approximately 78% of the atmosphere.

Q10. Vitamin C deficiency causes which disease?
(a) Rickets
(b) Scurvy
(c) Beri-beri
(d) Pellagra
Answer: (b) Scurvy

Section 6: Current Affairs

Q11. The G20 summit hosted by India in 2023 was held in which city?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Bengaluru
(c) New Delhi
(d) Hyderabad
Answer: (c) New Delhi

Q12. Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, successfully soft-landed on the Moon in which year?
(a) 2022
(b) 2023
(c) 2024
(d) 2025
Answer: (b) 2023, landed on 23 August 2023, making India the first country to land near the lunar south pole.

Madhya Pradesh-Specific Topics: Quick Reference

Topic	Key Facts
State Capital	Bhopal (founded 1707)
Largest district by area	Chhindwara
Number of districts	55 (after 2023 reorganisations)
Major rivers	Narmada, Tapti, Chambal, Betwa, Sone, Mahanadi (origin)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in MP	Khajuraho, Sanchi, Bhimbetka
National Parks	Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, Panna, Madhav
Major industries	Cement (Satna), automobile (Pithampur), steel (Bhilai-Chhattisgarh historical), pharma

MPPSC GS Preparation Strategy

• Master MP-specific topics first, these account for 30-40% of MPPSC GS questions and are not covered in standard UPSC books. Use MP Yearbook (every year), state-specific MPPSC guides from Sahitya Bhawan or Arihant.
• NCERT for fundamentals, History (Class 6-12 NCERT), Geography (Class 6-12 NCERT), Polity (Class 9-12 NCERT plus Laxmikanth), Economy (Class 11-12 NCERT plus Sanjeev Verma).
• Daily current affairs, Hindi-language sources (Dainik Bhaskar MP edition, Naidunia) plus national sources (The Hindu / Indian Express). MPPSC focuses on MP and India news.
• Solve previous year papers, last 10 years of MPPSC papers reveal pattern, frequency of topics and depth expected.
• Mains answer-writing practice, write 2-3 answers daily once the syllabus is 70% covered.
• Hindi proficiency, Hindi essay paper (100 marks) and Hindi qualifying paper (200 marks) demand strong written Hindi; daily Hindi editorial reading and weekly essay-writing practice are essential.

Recommended Books for MPPSC General Studies

• Madhya Pradesh, Ek Drishti (Sahitya Bhawan)
• Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh / Sanjeev Verma
• Spectrum’s Modern Indian History (Rajiv Ahir)
• Indian Geography by Majid Hussain
• MPPSC Previous Years’ Papers (Arihant or Yukti Prakashan)
• MP Yearbook (current year)
• Current Affairs, monthly compilations from Plutus IAS or Vision IAS

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MPPSC GS Prelims questions are MP-specific?

Typically 30-40 questions out of 100 in Paper I are directly about Madhya Pradesh, its history, culture, geography, polity and economy. This is the highest-leverage area for MPPSC aspirants and the one where general UPSC books fall short.

Is the MPPSC GS paper similar to the UPSC GS paper?

Roughly 60-65% of the MPPSC GS Prelims syllabus overlaps with UPSC, but the MP-specific 30-40% is unique to MPPSC. Mains structure is also different, MPPSC has 6 papers vs UPSC’s 9 papers.

Can I prepare for MPPSC and UPSC simultaneously?

Yes. Many serious candidates target UPSC as primary and MPPSC as a backup, since 60-65% of preparation overlaps. Add a focused 1-2 hour daily slot for MP-specific content to crack MPPSC alongside UPSC preparation.

How long should I prepare for MPPSC GS?

For first-time candidates with no prior exam preparation, 10-14 months of focused preparation is realistic. Candidates already preparing for UPSC need an additional 4-6 months of MP-specific content layered on top.

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