Historical Scenario (Chhattisgarh)

Total Questions: 50

41. Match List-1 (British Superintendences of Chhattisgarh) with List-2 (Main events of their times) [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

List-1	List-2
A. Capt. Edmund	1. Transfer of capital from Ratanpur to Raipur
B. Col. P. Vans Agnew	2. Revolt in Dongargarh Zamindari
C. Mr. Sandice	3. End of British protectorate
D. Mr. Crawfurd	4. Conflict between Bastar and Karonde Zamindaris

Codes :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	1	4	3
(b)	2	3	1	4
(c)	2	4	3	1
(d)	2	3	4	1

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match is as follows:

List-1	List-2
Capt. Edmund	Revolt in Dongargarh Zamindari
Col. P. Vans Agnew	Transfer of capital from Ratanpur to Raipur
Mr. Sandice	Conflict between Bastar and Karonde Zamindaris
Mr. Crawfurd	End of British protectorate

42. Select the right option of the British administrators, according to their period of service here, in right order, during the period of British control in Chhattisgarh. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(i) Captain Crafaurd

(ii) Major Agnew

(iii) Mr. Sendis

(iv) Captain Edmond

(a) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(d) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

Correct Answer: (c) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

Solution:In 1818 Chhattisgarh came under some sort of British control for the first time. British Superintendent of Chhattisgarh 1818-1830 AD were mentioned below -

Captain Edmond (1818 AD)

Agnew (1818-25 AD)

Captain Hunter (1825 AD)

Sandis (1825-1828)

Wilkinson and Crawford (1828-30 AD)

43. Which of the following pairs (land grant donated during the Maratha Rule in Chhattisgarh and its meaning) is not correctly matched? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Mokasa- A village donated to Bramins
(b) Dharmday- A village in the name of religion
(c) Devasthan- A village donated in the name of temple
(d) Namnuk- A village donated to the Kamavisdar

Correct Answer: (d) Namnuk- A village donated to the Kamavisdar

Solution:Namnuk is related to the village donated to the Brahmins. Mokasa is also related to the village donated to the Brahmins. Dharmaday is related to a village donated in the name of Religion. Devasthan is related to the village donated in the name of Temple. Thus option (d) will be correct answer.

44. During the first phase of Civil Disobedience Movement the following events took place in Chhattisgarh: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

i. An attempt to hoist tricolor on the high school building of Bilaspur by the students

ii. Imprisonment of Vaman Rao Lakhe, Shivdas Daga, Abdul Rauf, and Pyarelal Singh in Raipur

iii. Elaboration 'Poorna Swaraj' week at different places in Chhattisgarh

iv. Election of Pt Ravi Shankar Shukla as Chairman of Raipur District Council while he was in the jail

Select the answer determining their chronology of these events:

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:This question is not correctly framed. Thus chronological order can't determine. CGPSC also awarded this question to all, in its final answer key.

45. Which of the following is correct regarding the Maratha rule in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Marathas continued the administrative system of Kalchuriyas.
(b) Marathas had the administrative control over Khalsa region of Chhattisgarh.
(c) Marathas implemented Dahsala bandobast of Land revenue.
(d) Marathas transferred the administration of Chhattisgarh to Kalchuri Kings.
(e) Marathas introduced Ijaradari system in Chhattisgarh.

Correct Answer: (b) Marathas had the administrative control over Khalsa region of Chhattisgarh.

Solution:Marathas had administrative control over the Khalsa region of present-day Chhattisgarh. Other statements about Marathas and Chhattisgarh are wrong.

46. Arrange in chronological order the names of Maratha Subedars: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2021]

1. Keshav Govind

2. Yadurao (Yadavrao) Divakar

3. Vitthal Dinkar

4. Bhika Gopal

Choose the right option-

(a) 4, 3, 1, 2
(b) 3, 2, 4, 1
(c) 3, 1, 4, 2
(d) 2, 1, 3, 4

Correct Answer: (c) 3, 1, 4, 2

Solution:Vitthal Dinkar (1790-1796)- He established the Pragana revenue system in Chhattisgarh, replacing the previous revenue system.

Keshavgovind (1797-1808)- He was the Subedar of Chhattisgarh for the longest time. In 1799, under his leadership, a European traveller Colebrooke visited in Chhattisgarh.

Bhika Gopal (1809-1817) - During his reign, the Pindarias were at their most active and looted Chhattisgarh.

Yadavrao Diwakar (1817-1818)- On 31 May, 1818, the provincial administration was abolished by Resident Jenkins. Chhattisgarh came under British control in, 1818.

47. During the rule of Vyankoji Bhosle, the Subedari system was introduced in Chhattisgarh, during which of the following Subedars worked? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. Bikaji Gopal

2. Keshav Govind

3. Vitthal Dinkar

4. Mahipatrao Dinkar

Select the answer determining their chronology-

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2, 3, 4, 1
(c) 3, 4, 1, 2
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1

Correct Answer: (d) 4, 3, 2, 1

Solution:(i) Mahipatrao Dinkar (1787-90)- He was the first Subedar of Chhattisgarh. In his time, all the power of governance were centered in the hands of the widow 'Anandi Bai' of Bimbaji.

(ii) Vitthal Dinkar (1790-96)- His reign has been very important. He transformed the revenue systems into Paraganas system. The entire Chhattisgarh was divided into 27 Paraganas.

(iii) Keshav Govind (1797-1808)- He was the fourth Subedar. For the longest time he has been able to be a Subedar. During his reign, the European traveller Colebrooke had come.

(iv) Bikaji Gopal (1809-1817): He was the fifth Subedar. In his reign, the Pindari's made a big disaster in Chhattisgarh.

48. The following persons were posted as 'Subedars' in Chhattisgarh during the Maratha rule? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. Vitthal Dinkar

2. Keshav Govind 8181

3. Bikaji Gopal

4. Mahipatrao Dinkar

Select the correct chronology of them:

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2, 3, 4, 1
(c) 3, 4, 1, 2
(d) 4, 1, 2, 3

Correct Answer: (d) 4, 1, 2, 3

Solution:(i) Mahipatrao Dinkar (1787-90)- He was the first Subedar of Chhattisgarh. In his time, all the power of governance were centered in the hands of the widow 'Anandi Bai' of Bimbaji.

(ii) Vitthal Dinkar (1790-96)- His reign has been very important. He transformed the revenue systems into Paraganas system. The entire Chhattisgarh was divided into 27 Paraganas.

(iii) Keshav Govind (1797-1808)- He was the fourth Subedar. For the longest time he has been able to be a Subedar. During his reign, the European traveller Colebrooke had come.

(iv) Bikaji Gopal (1809-1817): He was the fifth Subedar. In his reign, the Pindari's made a big disaster in Chhattisgarh.

49. The following Subedars were appointed in Chhattisgarh during Maratha rule [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

1. Keshav Govind

2. Vithalrao Dinkar

3. Mahipatrao

4. Bikaji Gopal

Arrange them chronologically

Correct Answer: (c) 3, 2, 1, 4

Solution:The sequence of Subedars appointed in Chhattisgarh during Maratha rule is as follows - Mahipatrao, Vithalrao Dinkar, Keshav Govind and Bikaji Gopal.

50. During the tenure of which king of Ratanpur, Maratha Commander Bhaskar Pant had attacked? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Ratnaraj
(b) Raghunath Singh
(c) Prithvi Dev I
(d) Amar Singh

Correct Answer: (b) Raghunath Singh

Solution:Raghunath Singh was the king of Ratanpur, when Maratha commander Bhaskar Pant had attacked. Raghunath Singh the last ruler of the Haihayavansi dynasty. In the year 1742 Raghuji Bhosale of Nagpur passed through Chhattisgarh for the victory of Orissa and Bengal under the leadership of his commander Bhaskar Pant. He attacked Ratanpur and conquered it.

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