Sanchi Stupa / Buddhist monuments
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (prehistoric rock-shelters)
Administrative & Political Setup
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Number of Legislative Assembly seats: ~ 231–230 (varies).
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Number of Lok Sabha (Parliament) seats: ~ 29 .
Economy, Agriculture & Resources
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Due to its central location, fertile plains, and river network — MP plays major role in agriculture and related activities.
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Forests, minerals, natural resources — state has potential in mining, forestry, wildlife, etc.
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Cultural tourism & heritage tourism — thanks to historical & prehistoric sites (temples, rock shelters, monuments) — helps boost tourism economy.
🎯 Key Facts & GK Pointers (Useful for MPPSC / Exams)
Topic
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Fact / Detail
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State formation day
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1 November 1956 (original formation after reorganisation)
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Nickname / Tag
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Heart of India / Central zone of India
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Rivers origin & importance
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Many major peninsular rivers — Narmada, Tapi, etc — originate or flow here
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Heritage sites
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Khajuraho, Sanchi, Bhimbetka — UNESCO / tourist importance
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Forest & tribal population
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High forest cover, significant tribal communities & cultural-natural heritage
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Largest city / economic hub
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Indore — urban & economic centre of MP
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