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Which of the following places is known as The Tourism Capital of Madhya Pradesh?1. Bhopal2. Amarkantak3. Panchmarhi4. Indore

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Panchmarhi

The correct answer is Panchmarhi.

  • Panchmarhi is known as the state's Tourism CapitalPachmarhi is one of the famous places in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the district of Hoshangabad. It is also known as the Summer Capital of Madhya Pradesh.
  • This place is situated in the Satpura mountains. It is the only Hill station in the state. It is said to be that this place was discovered by Captain Forsyth by finding Priyadarshini Caves.
  • According to the ancient stories, Pandavas of Mahabharata spent their one year exile in this place.
  • The meaning of Pachmarhi is "Five Caves" or Five Shelter". It is also famous for Lord Shiva, Pandavas of Mahabharata, Satpura Tiger Reserve, and Satpura National Park.

StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictHoshangabad
TypeMayor-council
HeadquartersHoshangabad
Area (Total) 5408 km(km) 
Population (2011) total117,288
Density185/km (480 sq/mi)
Literacy rate76.52%
Sex Ratio912
Lok Sabha Constituencies1
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies8

StateMadhya Pradesh
Established1st November 1956
Chief MinisterShivraj Singh Chauhan
Capital Bhopal
GovernorMangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Districts52
HeadquartersBhopal City
LegislatureUnicameral (230)
Area (Total)308,252 (km) (132,139 (sq mi)
Population (2011) total72,625,809
Density240/km (610 sq/mi)
Literacy rate70.06%
Sex Ratio931
Lok Sabha Constituencies29 seats
Rajya Sabha Constituencies11 seats
High courtJabalpur high court


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