Historical Scenario (Chhattisgarh) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

31. On 21st January 1922 which satyagraha was organised in Sihava-Nagari? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Forest Movement
Solution:On 21 January 1922 Sihawa Nagari Jungle Satyagrah was started, in the leadership of Shyamlal Som. Sihava is fully surrounded by the forest and around 70% population are Aadivasi, so, the Satyagrah was against British government because they broke the jungle law.

32. When did the 'Flag Satyagraha' begin in Bilaspur? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) 31 March, 1923
Solution:Flag Satyagraha begin in Bilaspur in 31 March 1923, under the leadership of Sunderlal. But after the arrest of Sunderlal, the leadership was handed over Mahatma Bhagwandin.

33. Who of the following Muslim leader accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on his arrival in Chhattisgarh in 1920 ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Maulana Shaukat Ali
Solution:Mahatma Gandhi visited Chhattisgarh in 1920 and was accompanied by Maulana Shaukat Ali. He was invited by Pt Sundarlal Sharma to participate in Kandel Satyagraha.

34. Which of the following statements is true about Mahatma Gandhi's first visit to Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) His aim to visit Chhattisgarh was to obtain public support for Non-Cooperation Movement.
Solution:Gandhiji's first arrival in Chhattisgarh was on 20 December 1920. Here, he supported the persons engaged in the Canal Satyagraha in the village Kandel. Satyagraha was led by Pt. Sundarlal Sharma.

This canal satyagraha was started on imposition of fines due to the use of canal water in Kandel. Chhotelal Srivastava, Narayan Rao Meghawale were supporters of this movement.

35. In 1937 in the Daundi-Lauhara Zamindari, there was a peasant movement, in which the peasants observed Satyagraha under the leadership of who of the following? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (e) a and b
Solution:In 1937, a significant movement was initiated by the farmers of Daundi Lohara Zamindari. This peasant movement was led by the young advocates namely Narsingh Prasad Agarwal and Saryu Prasad Agarwal.

Thr farmers in this Zamidari had been granted access to forest resources, known as 'Chori Nistari', even before the establishment of the Zamidari system.

36. Match the following (Events and Years): [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

List-I (Events)List-II (Years)
A. Merger of C.G. Railway in Bengal-Nagpur Railway1. 1893
B. Construction of Rudri Canal2. 1887
C. Establishment of St. Paul's School in Raipur3. 1938
D. Opening of Chhattisgarh College in Raipur4. 1912

Codes :

ABCD
(a)1234
(b)2413
(c)3124
(d)4231
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
List-I (Events)List-II (Years)
Merger of C.G. Railway in Bengal-Nagpur Railway1887
Construction of Rudri Canal1912
Establishment of St. Paul's School in Raipur1893
Opening of Chhattisgarh College in Raipur1938

37. Which of the following pair (event and person) is not correctly matched? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:On 15th August, 1947, the first Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Pt. Ravishankar Shukla hoisted National Flag at the Sitabardi Fort of capital Nagpur. So rest all pair are correctly matched.

38. Who was main leader of Gattasilli satyagraha in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Above mentioned both
Solution:Gattasilli was a village in Nagari Tehsil in Dhamtari district. Here, a Satyagraha was started to oppose the British officials move to take into custody more than 500 cattles of the villagers because they had entered into a reserved forest in the leadership of Narayan Rao Meghawale and Nathuji Jagatap in 1930.

Finally, the British officials had to release the cattle. Thus, the Gattasilly Satyagraha was successful in securing its objective.

39. Who of these British Officers transferred the capital of Chhattisgarh from Ratanpur to Raipur ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Major Agnew
Solution:British officers named Major Agnew transferred the capital of the region presently known as Chhattisgarh from Ratanpur to Raipur in 1818.

40. Who was the Deputy Commissioner of Chhattisgarh in 1855? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Elliot
Solution:Captain C. Elliot was the first Deputy Commissioner of Chhattisgarh in 1855 A.D.