Miscellaneous Part – II

Total Questions: 31

11. In Chhattisgarh which of the following departments does not have an officer at the district level? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Culture
Solution:Among the administrative departments of Chhattisgarh, Department of Culture' does not have a district level officer.

12. When was the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board constituted? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) 15th November 2000
Solution:Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board was constituted on 15 November, 2000. It became operational on 1 December, 2000. As per notification released by government of Chhattisgarh on 19 December, 2008, CSEB is reorganized into five companies.

These are : Chhattisgarh State Power Holding Company Limited, Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited, Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited and Chhattisgarh State Power Trading Company Limited.

13. Who is the biggest employer in the State of Chhattisgarh after the State Govt? [(d) Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) None of these
Solution:In Chhattisgarh state none of the given options are biggest employer. However, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has marked option (a) as correct answer in its Preliminary Answer Key and marked option (d) in its final answer Key.

14. How much unit electricity are given free of cost to families living under below poverty line in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) 40 units
Solution:Families below the poverty line in Chhattisgarh get 40 Units of electricity free of cost. In 2018, under the Sahaj Bijli Bill Yojna Chhattisgarh government assuring free electricity upto 30 unit.

15. In which state of the Indian Union, the government encouraged a private militia (Salva Judum) and whose action was invalidated by the Supreme Court? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Chhattisgarhart
Solution:Salwa Judum was a militia that was mobilized and developed as part of anti-insurgency operations in Chhattisgarh. On 5 July, 2011, the Supreme Court of India held it illegal.

16. In Republic Day 2020 Parade at Delhi Rajpath, which folk dance was performed in Chhattisgarh's Tableau? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Kaksaar dance
Solution:In republic Day 2020, Parade at Delhi Rajpath, Kaksaar folk dance was performed in Chhattisgarh's Tableau. The state's tableau based on the theme of indigenous jewelery and crafts reflected the artistic beauty of Chhattisgarh's rich folk life and society.

17. Which dancer of Chhattisgarh got the first position in Kuchipudi dance in 20th National Youth Fest? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Ruchi Krishnan
Solution:The 20th National Youth Festival was held from 10-16 January, 2016 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Ruchi Krishnan who acted as 'Ardhnarishwar' got the first place.

The theme of this festival was 'India Youth for Skill, Development and Harmony'. The 26th National Youth festival was held in Hubbali, Karnataka with the theme 'Viksit Yuva-Viksit Bharat'.

18. Which of the following is not a name of a 'Bhaji' (leaf vegetable)? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Ramkeria
Solution:Ramkelia is not a Bhaji (leaf vegetable) in Chhattisgarh. Ramkelia means Lady finger in Chhattisgarh.

19. Which of the following is not a utensil? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Ghanouchi
Solution:Utensil is a type of toll, i.e. used in home so, Ghanouchi is not a utensil. This term is used to describe the instrument onto which the Earthen pots are kept.

20. On which date was Chhattisgarh Godhan Nyay Yojana started? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) 20 July, 2020
Solution:Godhan Nyay Yojana, a first of its kind scheme, has been launched in Chhattisgarh on 20th July, 2020. Under the scheme government will procure cow dung at Rs. 2 per kg from livestock owners and use it to produce mannure and fertilizers.