Historical Scenario (Chhattisgarh)

1. "Chitawa Dongari" of Rajnandgaon district is famous for what? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Prehistorical rock paintings

Solution:"Chitawa Dongari" of Rajnandgaon (Now Balod), Chhattisgarh is famous for prehistorical rock paintings. These rock paintings have a Chinese figure riding a donkey, figures of dragon and depictions of agricultural activity most of painting and art on the rocks give us an insight into the life of early human beings.

2. When did British Government give Sanad to Mahant Ghasidas of Rajnandgaon State to be the ruler? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) 1861
(b) 1865
(c) 1869
(d) 1872

Correct Answer: (b) 1865

Solution:Rajnandgaon was an active place to live until the British came. In 1865, the British recognized the then ruler Mahant Ghasidas as the ruler of Rajnandgaon. He was conferred the title. Feudal Chief of Rajnandgaon and also was given Sanad, a right to adoption at later point of time.

3. Who had firsly discoved the rock paintings of Chitwadongri in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) J. R. Kambley and Ramendranath Mishra
(b) Bhagwan Singh Baghel and Ramendranath Mishra
(c) Bhagwan Singh Baghel and Arun Kumar Sharma
(d) Arun Kumar Sharma and Vishnu Shridhar Vakankar

Correct Answer: (b) Bhagwan Singh Baghel and Ramendranath Mishra

Solution:Bhagwan Das Singh Baghel and Ramendranath Mishra had first discovered rock painting of Chitwa Dongri at Balod's in Chhattisgarh. At ChitwaDongri interesting depiction of Chinese human figure riding a donkey, picture of dragons and those of agriculture scenes are depicted.

4. Drama theatre constructed in Sitabengra cave is located at [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Raigarh
(b) Ramgarh
(c) Navagarh
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Ramgarh

Solution:The oldest drama theatre of the country is located at Sitabengra caves which is present in Sarguja district in the hills of Ramgarh. It is believed that during the exile Ram, Laxman and Sita stayed here. It has an inscription of 3rd Centuary B.C.

5. In which district "Sita lekhani" hill located? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Surajpur

Solution:Sita Lekhani hill is located in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh.

6. Singhanpur of Raigarh District is famous for - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Cave paintings

Solution:Singhanpur of Raigarh district is famous for cave paintings. These cave paintings were first discovered by Anderson in 1910. Other places of Chhattisgarh where cave paintings were found are - Kabra Pahar, Basanajhar, Ongana, Karmagarh, Khairpur and Amargufa. Cave paintings of human and animals have been found in Singhanpur.

7. Babu Rewaram was resident of which place? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Shivrinarayan
(b) Ratanpur
(c) Kudurmal
(d) Rajim

Correct Answer: (b) Ratanpur

Solution:Great Sanskrit Poet of 19th century Babu Rewaram was a resident of Ratanpur. He was born in 1812 in Ratanpur and his ancestors were Diwan of Kings of Haihaya dynasty. He is known for his works 'Gammat' and 'Rahans'.

8. Yati Yatan Lal was associated with which ashram of Mahasamund? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Sevagram
(b) Ramkrishna
(c) Vivek Vardhan
(d) Jaitu Sahu math

Correct Answer: (c) Vivek Vardhan

Solution:Yati Yatan Lal was played a major role in Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930. Forest Satyagraha was launched in the leadership of Shankar Rao Ganaudwale and Yati Yatan Lal. He was associated with Vivek Vardhan Ashram in 1942. He became active in the promotion of Harijan Lalar Movement as per the instruction of Mahatma Gandhi.

9. The founder of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram Narayanpur is- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Swami Atmanand

Solution:Ramakrishna Mission Ashram was established in Narayanpur by Swami Aatmanand for the welfare of the tribal people of Abujhmarh of Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. It is started 1985.

10. What is Bahadur Kalarin Ki Machi? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Ancient Monument

Solution:'Bahadur Kalarin Ki Machi' is an ancient monument located in Balod district. It is pavilion of dilapidated pillars.