Historical Scenario (Chhattisgarh) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 26

11. Match the following (Leaders of Chhattisgarh imprisoned during Quit India Movement of 1942 and places) [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

List-I (Leaders)List-II (Places)
A. Tretanath Tiwari1. Malkapur
B. Raghunandan Pd. Singhrol2. Raipur
C. Amar Singh Sangal Sahgal3. Bilaspur
D. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla4. Durg

Codes :

ABCD
(a)4132
(b)4213
(c)3421
(d)1243
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
LeadersPlaces
Tretanath TiwariBilaspur
Raghunandan Pd. SinghrolDurg
Amar Singh Sangal SahgalRaipur
Pt. Ravishankar ShuklaMalkapur

12. Who among the following led the historic protest of labours of B.N.C. Mill Rajanandgaon? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Thakur Pyarelal Singh
Solution:Thakur Pyarelal Singh led the historic strike by the workers of BNC Mill Rajanadgaon in 1920. This strike went on for over 37 days. Finally, the mill officers had to accept all the demands of the workers.

13. Read the following statements. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. On 9th August 1942 the Congressmen of Raipur took out a procession and shouted slogan 'Angrezon Bharat Chhodo'.

2. One youth of Raipur Ramkrishna Singh Thakur hoisted tricolour on the High Court building of Nagpur.

3. In Bilaspur students observed 'hartal' on 9th August 1942.

Select the correct answer

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 are correct
Solution:Quit India Resolution was passed in the Congress session of Bombay 1942. During this Gandhiji gave the famous slogan "Do or Die". As soon as Gandhiji started this movement, it affected the Chhattisgarh region also. On 9th August, 1942 the congressmen of Raipur took out a procession and shouted slogan 'Angrezon Bharat Chhodo'. Ramakrishna Singh Thakur hoisted tricolour on the High Court building of Nagpur.

14. Read the following statements: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. On 8th August 1941 the volunteers of Chhattisgarh participating in Individual Satyagraha were arrested near Lalitpur.

2. Jwala Prasad Mishra and Yadunandan Prasad Shrivastava were among these volunteers

3. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla was the leader of these volunteers.

Select the correct answer:

 

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 are correct.
Solution:On 8th August 1941 the volunteers of the Chhattisgarh participating in Individual Satyagraha were arrested near Lalitpur. Rajaram Shahu and Rameshwar Shahu who led this movement were also arrested. Ramgopal Tiwari, Jwala Prasad Mishra, Yadunandan Prasad Shrivastava, Thakur Chedi Lal, Chintamani Oswal, Dr. R.P. Rai and Kishan Chandra Kayasth were prominent leaders from Bilaspur. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla started Individual Satyagraha on 27th November, 1940 from Raipur, he was arrested and sentenced imprisonment for one year.

15. The following persons from the British territories of Chhattisgarh were elected for the Constitution-making Assembly of India. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

1. Ravishankar Shukla

2. E. Raghavendra Rao

3. Thakur Chhedilal

4. Ghanshyam Singh Gupta

Select the correct answer

 

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 3 and 4
Solution:Persons elected to the Constituent Assembly from Chhattisgarh region were Ravishankar Shukla, Thakur Chhedilal and Ghanshyam Singh Gupta.

16. Who of the following was the first superintendent appointed in Chhattisgarh under the British protectorate over the Bhonsala Kingdom of Nagpur? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Captain Edmund
Solution:Captain Edmund was the first Superintendent appointed in Chhattisgarh under the British protectorate in Bhonsale kingdom in 1818.

17. Read the following statements. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. On 29th July 1938 Pt. Ravishankar Shukla of Chhattisgarh formed second Congress Cabinet of the Central province.

2. This cabinet introduced the 'Vidya Mandir' scheme in the province.

3. On 8th November 1939, this cabinet tendered resignation.

Select the correct answer

 

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3 are correct
Solution:The first cabinet of the Central Provinces was formed under the leadership of Dr. N.B. Khare on 14th July, 1937. Ravishankar Shukla took charge as the education minister in this cabinet and launched Vidya Mandir Scheme. On 26th July, 1938, Chief Minister Dr. N.B. Khare resigned. Ravishankar Shukla was elected leader of the Congress Party in the Legislative Assembly became Chief Minister and formed a new cabinet on 29th July, 1938. On 1st September, 1939, second World War was declared. Without taking the opinion of Indian legislative assemblies, the then viceroy of India enjoined India in the World war. Congress oppossed this and like other Congress ruled state the cabinet in Central provinces submitted its resignation on 8th November, 1939.

18. Read the following statements : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. On 20 June 1915 a conference of about 300 Malguzars of Chhattisgarh was held in the Town-hall of Raipur.

2. The conference was presided by Raosaheb Dani.

3. The conference discussed National issues.

Select the correct answer:

 

Correct Answer: (e) Only 1 is correct
Solution:Extremist nationalism and Swadeshi movement resulted in a conference regarding the establishment of a university in Central provinces, malgujari and amendment in agricultural code. In this context, on 20 June 1915 a conference of about 300 Malguzars was held in the town hall of Raipur.

19. "Due to geographical situation, social system, arrangement of land, the existence of Zamindars in Chhattisgarh remained natural and inevitable." Whose statement is this? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Mr. Jenkins
Solution:Above statement is said by Mr. Jenkins. British Resident of Chhattisgarh Mr. Jenkis abolished the Subedari system and appoints British Superintendents.

20. Who among the following is not associated with the establishment of National Vidyalaya of Rajnandgaon? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajulal Sharma
Solution:Padumlal Punnalal Bakhshi, Thakur Pyarelal Singh and Baldev Prasad Mishra are associated with the establishment of National Vidyalaya of Rajnandgaon.