Chhattisgarh General Knowledge is crucial for government teaching exam aspirants who wish to teach in Chhattisgarh. Understanding the state’s history, culture, and heritage allows educators to connect better with students and create a conducive learning environment. Knowledge of Chhattisgarh’s geographical features, administrative divisions, and prominent cities aids in designing relevant and relatable lesson plans.
Familiarity with the state’s socio-economic conditions helps teachers address the specific needs of students and contribute to their overall development effectively. Additionally, awareness of Chhattisgarh government schemes and policies enables educators to align their teaching methods with the state’s educational objectives, fostering a more impactful learning experience for the students.
Chhattisgarh General Knowledge Questions
The weightage of Chhattisgarh General Knowledge questions in teaching exams can vary depending on the specific exam and its syllabus. In most teaching exams that are conducted in the state of Chhattisgarh or for teaching positions in Chhattisgarh schools, a section on General Knowledge, including questions related to the state’s history, geography, culture, and current affairs, is a common component.
To get precise information about the weightage of Chhattisgarh General Knowledge questions in a particular teaching exam, it is advisable to refer to the official exam notification and syllabus provided by the concerned authority or consult reliable study materials designed for that specific exam. Additionally, candidates can also look for previous years’ question papers to understand the pattern and weightage of Chhattisgarh GK questions in previous exams.
Q1. When was the state of Chhattisgarh established?
(a) November 1, 2000 AD
(b) November 10, 2000 AD
(c) November 15, 2000 AD
(d) November 20, 2000 AD
Q2. What was Chhattisgarh region known as in ancient times?
(a) Uttar Kosala
(b) Dakshin Panchal
(c) Uttar Panchal
(d) Dakshin Kosala
Q3. According to its establishment, in which order does Chhattisgarh rank among the states of India?
(a) 25th
(b) 26th
(c) 27th
(d) 28th
Q4. When did the entry and expansion of Aryans occur in Chhattisgarh?
(a) During the post-Vedic period
(b) During the Rigvedic period
(c) Both of these periods
(d) None of these
Q5. Who ruled Chhattisgarh for the longest period?
(a) Kalachuris
(b) British
(c) Marathas
(d) Haihayas
Q6. What is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh?
(a) Hindi
(b) Gaudi
(c) English
(d) Chhattisgarhi
Q7. What is the State emblem of Chhattisgarh?
(a) Ashoka lions, lotus, sun rising over water and ears of wheat
(b) Ashoka lions and the Himalaya mountains
(c) Ashoka lions and ears of rice.
(d) National Emblem of India
Q8. Who is the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh?
(a) Ajit Jogi
(b) Raman Singh
(c) Bhupesh Baghel
(d) Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Q9. How many constituencies are there for Lok Sabha in the state of Chhattisgarh?
(a) 9
(b) 11
(c) 13
(d) 18
Q10. Which is the largest city of Chhattisgarh?
(a) Bilaspur
(b) Durg
(c) Raipur
(d) Basta
Q11. Who was the first Governor of Chhattisgarh state?
(a) Prabhat Kumar
(b) Dinesh Nandan Sahay
(c) C. Rangarajan
(d) Bhai Mahavir
Q12. The government of Chhattisgarh has launched a campaign named “Prahar.” What is the objective of this campaign?
(a) To eliminate unemployment from the state
(b) To encourage BSF soldiers
(c) To eradicate Naxalism
(d) None of these
Q13. Which state does not share a common border with Chhattisgarh?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Odisha
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Maharashtra
Q14. How many Indian states share borders with Chhattisgarh state?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
Q15. In which division of Chhattisgarh are the most districts located?
(a) Bilaspur
(b) Surguja
(c) Raipur
(d) Bastar
Q16. How many administrative divisions are there in the state of Chhattisgarh?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
Q17. Which district is located on the southern border of Chhattisgarh?
(a) Kanker
(b) Sukma
(c) Jangir
(d) Dantewada
Q18. What is the climate of Chhattisgarh state like?
(a) Tropical
(b) Alpine
(c) Semi-arid
(d) None of these
Q19. Which of the following agro-climatic -zones of Chhattisgarh receives lowest rainfall?
(a) Plain of Chhattisgarh
(b) Bastar plateau
(c) Northern hilly region
(d) None of the above
Q20. In terms of forest area, where does Chhattisgarh rank among the Indian states?
(a) Third
(b) Eighth
(c) Seventh
(d) Fifth
Solution
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India and was formed on November 1, 2000 by partitioning 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. Chhattisgarh was known as Dakshin Kosala. Dakshina Kosala is a historical region of central India. It was located in what is now Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh along with some parts of Western Odisha.
Chhattisgarhi is also known as Dakshin Kosali and Kosali as in ancient times
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh came into being on 1 November 2000 as the 26th State of India.
On November 9, 2000, the state of Uttaranchal became the 27th state of India. It was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, and in January 2007 the new state changed its name to Uttarakhand.
S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. During the post-Vedic period entry and expansion of Aryans occur in Chhattisgarh.
This agricultural expansion led to an increase in trade and competition for resources, and many of the old tribes coalesced to form larger political units. The Indo-Aryans cultivated wheat, rice and barley and implemented new crafts, such as carpentry, leather work, tanning, pottery, jewelry crafting, textile dying, and wine making
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Haihayas dynasty had ruled Chhattisgarh State for the longest time.
the Heheya Kingdom (also known as Haihaya, Haiheya, Heiheya, etc.) is one of the kingdoms ruled by Chandravanshi (Yadava) kings in the central and western India. It was ruled by the powerful Kartavirya Arjuna.
The Kalachuris is also known as Kalachuris of Mahishmati were an Indian dynasty that ruled in west-central India between the 6th and 7th centuries.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol.
•The official language of Chhattisgarh is Hindi.
•The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur.
•State animal – Wild Water Buffalo.
•State bird – Hill myna.
•State tree – Sal.
•State flower – Rhynchostylis Gigantea
S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. The emblem is a circular seal depicting the Lion Capital of Ashoka encircled by ears of rice. Below the capital are three wavy lines in the colours of the Indian national flag, which represent the rivers of the state, flanked by two lightning bolts which represent as Energy Surplus State.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi was an Indian politician, who has served as the 1st Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2003 and a member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from Marwahi from 2018 to 2020 and from 2001 to 2013.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. There are 11 constituencies of Lok Sabha in the state of Chhattisgarh.
There are 05 constituencies of Rajya Sabha in the state of Chhattisgarh
S10. Ans. (c)
Sol.
Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh and with an estimated population of 1.5 million is the largest city in the state.
S11. Ans. (b)
Sol. Dinesh Nandan Sahay was a police officer turned politician and served as DGP of Bihar and later as Governor of Tripura and first Governor of Chhattisgarh.
S12. Ans. (c)
Sol. Operation Prahar is a codename used by the police of various states for targeted action against criminals. But Operation Prahar gets a different meaning — the battle against the Naxal insurgents
S13. Ans. (a)
Sol. The state shares its border with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in the west, Uttar Pradesh in the north, Odisha and Jharkhand in the east, and Andhra Pradesh in the south.
Hence in the given option, all the state except Arunachal Pradesh shares a common boundary with Chhattisgarh.
S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. Chhattisgarh is surrounded by six states Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur which is the center of all the trade, economy and administration
S15. Ans. (a)
Sol. Bilaspur division of Chhattisgarh are the most districts located. There are 8 districts in Bilaspur division.
• Raipur Division – Baloda Bazar, Dhamtari, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur.
• Bilaspur Division -Bilaspur, Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi district, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, Mungeli, Raigarh, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh.
• Surguja Division – This division consists of the Chhattisgarh districts of Balrampur-Ramanujganj, Jashpur, Koriya, Manendragarh district, Surajpur, Surguja.
• Durg Division – Balod, Bemetara, Durg, Kabirdham (Kawardha), Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Rajnandgaon.
• Bastar Division – This division consists of the Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada (Dakshin Bastar), Kanker (Uttar Bastar), Kondagaon, Narayanpur, and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh
S16. Ans. (d)
Sol. There are 5 administrative divisions are there in the state of Chhattisgarh.
1. Durg
2. Surguja
3. Bilaspur
4. Bastar
5. Raipur
S17. Ans. (b)
Sol. Sukma district is the southernmost district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the Bastar region, known for its tribal culture. Sukma district borders with Odisha (Malkangiri district), Telangana (Bhadradri Kothagudem district) and Andhra Pradesh (Alluri Sitharama Raju district)
S18. Ans. (a)
Sol. Chhattisgarh has a tropical climate. It is hot and humid in the summer because of its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer and its dependence on the monsoons for rains. Summer temperatures in Chhattisgarh can reach up to 49 °C (113 °F)
S19. Ans. (a)
Sol. The plain of Chhattisgarh receives the lowest rainfall.
• On the basis of regional topography, Chhattisgarh state is divided into three agro-ecological regions-
1. The Northern Hills
2. The Central Plains
3. The Bastar Plateau
• Bilaspur, Raipur, Janjgir-Champa, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Kawardha, Durg, Mahasamund, Dhamtari, Korba and parts of Kanker come under “Plains of Chhattisgarh”
S20. Ans. (a)
Sol. Chhattisgarh ranks third in the country in terms of forest cover. The total forest area of Chhattisgarh is 55611 sq km. It has been increased by 64 sq km from the previous year. The forest area covers 41.13% of the total geographical area of the state.
