Historical Scenario (Chhattisgarh) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 26

21. The leader of the Sepoy Revolt at Raipur in January 1858 was- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Hanuman Singh
Solution:The revolt of 1857 in Raipur, Chattisgarh was superheaded by Vir Narayan Singh, but he was hanged on 10 December 1857. Hanuman Singh was another Sepoy who fought against Britishers during Rebellion of 1857 and was last seen in January 1858. He was never caught by British.

22. Which of the following Rebellions of Chhattisgarh is also called the 'Freedom Struggle of Bastar'? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Lingagiri Rebellion
Solution:Lingagiri Rebellion of Chhattisgarh is also called 'freedom struggle of Bastar'. Southern Bastar was centre of revolt. It was fought under the leadership of Dhurvarao Mariya.

23. Consider the following events of the History of Chhattisgarh: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(i) Halba Rebellion

(ii) Sentence to death of Gend Singh, Zamindar of Paralkot

(iii) Starting of the Sepoy Mutiny

(iv) Maratha invasion in Chhattisgarh

(v) Muria Rebellioner

(vi) Establishment of Ratanpur

(vii) Sentence to death of Sahid Veer Narayan Singh

The correct chronological order of the above events is:

 

Correct Answer: (b) (vi), (iv), (i), ii), (vii), (iii), (v)
Solution:The correct chronological order of the above events is follows as:
EventYear
(vi) Establishment of RatanpurNearly 1050 AD
(iv) Maratha invasion in Chhattisgarh1741 AD
(i) Halba Rebellion1774-1779 AD
(ii) Sentence to death of Gend Singh, Zamindar of Paralkot1825 AD
(vii) Sentence to death of Sahid Veer Narayan SinghDecember, 1857 AD
(iii) Starting of the Sepoy MutinyJanuary, 1858 AD
(v) Muria Rebellion1876 AD

Thus option (b) will be correct answer.

24. Which of the following pair (tribal revolt in C.G. and leader) is correctly matched? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Muria Revolt 1876 - Jhada Sirha
Solution:Muria revolt (1876) is a landmark revolt in the history of Baster. Gopinath Kapardas was appointed as the diwan of Baster and was infamous for exploitation of the tribal population in Chhattisgarh. Tribals from different Parganas jointly requested king to remove Diwan but the king did not concede to these demand. Apart from this exploitation of natural resources of Bastar by British was also point to contention. All this head to a tribal revolt against king an British in 1876 under the leadership of Jhada Sirha.

25. Which of the following pairs (Tribal revolts in Chhattisgarh and their leaders) is not correctly matched? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Koi Revolt (1859) - Gopinath
Solution:Paralkot Revolt (1825) was led by Gend Singh, Tarapur revolt (1842) and Maria revolt (1842) were led by Dalganjan Singh and Hidma Manjhi respectively. Bastar revolt (1910) was led by Gundadhur. Gopinath was appointed as the Diwan of Bastar estate in 1867 and led the massive exploitation of tribal people there opposing which Muria tribe revolted in 1876. Thus Gopinath was not the leader of any revolt.

26. On August 15, 1947, Flag Hoisting in Durg was done by whom? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Shri Ghanshyam Gupta
Solution:On August 15, 1947, Flag Hoisting in Durg was done by Shri Ganshyam Singh Gupta.