Political Scenario

1. Every year on which date 'Chhattisgarh Rajbhasa Diwas' is celebrated? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) 1st November
(b) 14th November
(c) 27th November
(d) 28th November

Correct Answer: (d) 28th November

Solution:Chhattisgarh Rajbhasa Diwas is celebrated every year on 28th November.

2. In which of the following year Chhattisgarh became a division of the Central Provinces? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) 1862

Solution:The Central Province was a province of British India which was formed in 1861. It consisted part of present day Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The then Chhattisgarh became a division of central province in 1862. With the inclusion of Berar in 1903, the province became central province and Berar.

3. Chhattisgarh State has....... districts. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) 15
(b) 16
(c) 17
(d) 19

Correct Answer: (b) 16

Solution:When this question was asked, there were 16 districts in Chhattisgarh. On 11th May, 2007, two new districts were formed namely Bijapur and Narayanpur carving out Dantewada and Bastar respectively. Thus the number of districts became 18. Afterwards on 1st January, 2012 with the formation of 9 new districts (Sukma, Kondagaon, Baloda Bajar-Bhatpara, Balod, Bemetra, Balrampur - Ramanujganj, Surajpur, Gariyaband and Mungeli) together, the number of districts became 27 districts. "Gaurela - Pendra - Marwahi" was created with effect from 10th Feburary, 2020. In September, 2022 five new district were inaugurated: Manendragarh-chirminir-Bharatpur, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai and Sakti (33rd). So at present there are 33 district in Chhattisgarh.

4. Which of the following is not among the districts created in the year 2012? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Dhamtari

Solution:When this question was asked, there were 16 districts in Chhattisgarh. On 11th May, 2007, two new districts were formed namely Bijapur and Narayanpur carving out Dantewada and Bastar respectively. Thus the number of districts became 18. Afterwards on 1st January, 2012 with the formation of 9 new districts (Sukma, Kondagaon, Baloda Bajar-Bhatpara, Balod, Bemetra, Balrampur - Ramanujganj, Surajpur, Gariyaband and Mungeli) together, the number of districts became 27 districts. "Gaurela - Pendra - Marwahi" was created with effect from 10th Feburary, 2020. In September, 2022 five new district were inaugurated: Manendragarh-chirminir-Bharatpur, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai and Sakti (33rd). So at present there are 33 district in Chhattisgarh.

5. In December 2011, what was the number of districts in Chhattisgarh ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) 18

Solution:When this question was asked, there were 16 districts in Chhattisgarh. On 11th May, 2007, two new districts were formed namely Bijapur and Narayanpur carving out Dantewada and Bastar respectively. Thus the number of districts became 18. Afterwards on 1st January, 2012 with the formation of 9 new districts (Sukma, Kondagaon, Baloda Bajar-Bhatpara, Balod, Bemetra, Balrampur - Ramanujganj, Surajpur, Gariyaband and Mungeli) together, the number of districts became 27 districts. "Gaurela - Pendra - Marwahi" was created with effect from 10th Feburary, 2020. In September, 2022 five new district were inaugurated: Manendragarh-chirminir-Bharatpur, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai and Sakti (33rd). So at present there are 33 district in Chhattisgarh.

6. Total number of districts in chhattisgarh at present [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) 20
(b) 27
(c) 25
(d) 18

Correct Answer: (d) 18

Solution:When this question was asked, there were 16 districts in Chhattisgarh. On 11th May, 2007, two new districts were formed namely Bijapur and Narayanpur carving out Dantewada and Bastar respectively. Thus the number of districts became 18. Afterwards on 1st January, 2012 with the formation of 9 new districts (Sukma, Kondagaon, Baloda Bajar-Bhatpara, Balod, Bemetra, Balrampur - Ramanujganj, Surajpur, Gariyaband and Mungeli) together, the number of districts became 27 districts. "Gaurela - Pendra - Marwahi" was created with effect from 10th Feburary, 2020. In September, 2022 five new district were inaugurated: Manendragarh-chirminir-Bharatpur, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai and Sakti (33rd). So at present there are 33 district in Chhattisgarh.

7. Where are the Family Courts are established in following? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

1. Kanker

2. Balod

3. Janjgeer Champa

4. Kabirdham

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

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

Solution:Family Courts are established in all the districts given in the option.

8. Which of the following places is not a headquarter of Development Block in Chhattisgarh ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Raipur

Solution:Raipur is a district of Chhattisgarh, hence it can not be a headquarter of Development block. The total number of Development Block (Block Panchayat in Chhattisgarh is 146. Other places given in the options are Block Development headquarter.

9. When did the state of Chhattisgarh come into existence? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) 1.12.2001
(b) 1.10.2001
(c) 1.11.2000
(d) 1.12.2000

Correct Answer: (c) 1.11.2000

Solution:The state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1st November, 2000 as the 26th state of the Indian Union carving out 16 districts of Madhya Pradesh under Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2000.

10. What is correct about the wards committee of Nagar Panchayat? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

1. Wards committee is formed with some wards of Nagar Panchayat.

2. Councilor elected from the wards become its member.

3. Two persons are nominated in the committee residing in the ward.

4. Chairman of the wards committee is nominated by the President of Nagar Panchayaat.

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3

Solution:According to the Section-19- 'Composition of Municipal Council of Nagar Panchayat' of the Chhattisgarh Municipalities Act, 1961-

i. Wards committee is formed with some wards of Nagar Panchayat.

ii. Councilors elected from the wards become its member.

iii. Two persons are nominated in the committee residing in the ward.