Madhya Pradesh State Service / One-Service Preliminary Exam – General Knowledge Q&A (27-02-2026)

1. Who has been selected for the 'Padma Pani Award 2026'?
   A. A. R. Rahman
   B. Ilaiyaraaja
   C. M. M. Keeravani
   D. Pritam
   Answer: B. Ilaiyaraaja
2. Who became the second Indian woman to score 10,000 runs in international cricket?
   A. Mithali Raj
   B. Smriti Mandhana
   C. Harmanpreet Kaur
   D. Jemimah Rodrigues
   Answer: B. Smriti Mandhana
3. Who is the first Indian woman badminton player to win a singles match at a major event?
   A. Saina Nehwal
   B. P. V. Sindhu
   C. Jwala Gutta
   D. Ashwini Ponnappa
   Answer: B. P. V. Sindhu
4. Which major state ranked first in the NITI Aayog Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024?
   A. Gujarat
   B. Tamil Nadu
   C. Maharashtra
   D. Karnataka
   Answer: C. Maharashtra
5. India's ranking in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026?
   A. Third
   B. Fifth
   C. Sixth
   D. Eighth
   Answer: C. Sixth
6. India's rank in the Responsible Nations Index 2026?
   A. 10th
   B. 16th
   C. 25th
   D. 50th
   Answer: B. 16th
7. India's position in the Henley Passport Index 2026?
   A. 75th
   B. 80th
   C. 85th
   D. 90th
   Answer: B. 80th
8. India became the fourth largest economy by overtaking which country?
   A. Germany
   B. United Kingdom
   C. Japan
   D. France
   Answer: C. Japan
9. Which district became the first 'Child Marriage Free' district in 2025?
   A. Raipur
   B. Balod
   C. Durg
   D. Bastar
   Answer: B. Balod
10. Which major state ranked first in the NITI Aayog Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024?
    A. Gujarat
    B. Tamil Nadu
    C. Maharashtra
    D. Karnataka
    Answer: C. Maharashtra