Geographical Scenario

21. In which district 'Madheshwar Pahad' is located in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Surajpur
(b) Jashpur
(c) Sarguja
(d) Kanker

Correct Answer: (b) Jashpur

Solution:Madheshwar Pahad is located in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh.

22. Chhattisgarh State Forest Development Corporation came in existence in : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) May, 2001
(b) June, 2001
(c) July, 2001
(d) August, 2001

Correct Answer: (a) May, 2001

Solution:Chhattisgarh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam or Chhattisgarh State Forest Development Corporation was established in 2001. It has been incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 22nd May, 2001.

23. What is the forest cover area in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Over 41%
(b) Over 43%
(c) Over 45%
(d) Over 63%

Correct Answer: (b) Over 43%

Solution:According to 'India State of Forest Report 2017' 41.09% (55547 sq. km) of the total geographical area of Chhattisgarh is under forest cover while 2.83 percent (3833 sq. km) is under the tree cover. Recorded forest area is 44.21 percent (59772 sq. km.) of the total area of Chhattisgarh. According to 'India State of Forest Report' 2021, the forest cover of Chhattisgarh is 41.21% (55716.60 sq. km) of geographical area of the state. The tree cover in Chhattisgarh is 5,355 sq. km.

24. Which of the following district of Chhattisgarh has the maximum forest area? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Sarguja

Solution:According to 'India State of Forest Report 2021' (ISFR- 2021) Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh has the maximum area (7109.76 sq. km.) under forest cover. Next to it comes Bijapur (6538.26 sq. km.) and Dantewada (4472.80 sq. km). In terms of percentage area under forest cover Narayanpur (81.61%) is followed by Bijapur (76.65%) and Koriya (62.16%). Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

25. Approximately what of the following percent of the forest area of Chhattisgarh is under teak forest? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) 9 percent

Solution:When question was asked Teakwood forest was over 9% of the forest cover, however as per latest ISFR 2021, Teak wood forest is 6.87% of total forest cover in Chhattisgarh.

26. Approximately what of the following percent of the forest area of Chhattisgarh is under sal forest? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) 40 percent

Solution:When question was asked Sal tree forest was approximately over 40 percent of the total forest cover of Chhattisgarh. As per latest ISFR 2021, Sal forest is 33.41% of total forest cover in Chhattisgarh.

27. Which of the following district of Chattisgarh has the minimum forest area? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Janjgir-Champa

Solution:Janjgir- Champa district of Chhattisgarh has lowest forest cover in the state. Forest cover of this district is 151.42 sq. km as per IFSR, 2021..

28. Which of the following tree species in Chhattisgarh is included in nationalized tree list? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Sal
(b) Teak
(c) Khair (Catechu)
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer: (d) All of the above

Solution:All the above mentioned tree species in Chhattisgarh is included in nationalized tree list.

29. Which of the following two rock groups are the most widespread in the geological formation of Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Archean and Cudappa
(b) Dharwar and Deccan
(c) Upper and Lower Gondwana
(d) Granite and Laterite

Correct Answer: (a) Archean and Cudappa

Solution:Archean rock groups is over 50 percent of the geographical area of Chhattisagarh. Cudappa rock system is spread over 30 percent of the geographical area of Chhattisgarh. These rock systems are relatively more ancient and metamorphic. Thus these two rock systems together are spread over 80 percent of the total area of Chhattisgarh.

30. Maximum rocks extension in Chhattisgarh is - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) From Duccan Trap
(b) From Cuddapah Trap
(c) From Dharwar Trap
(d) From Unclassified Crystallation

Correct Answer: (b) From Cuddapah Trap