Paper- III (General Studies- I: History, Constitution and Public Administration) (200 Marks)

Part 03: History of Chhattisgarh (75 Marks)

Pre-historic Age

2018

1. Give an account of the subject matter of the cave paintings of Singhanpur. (2 marks)

History of Chhattisgarh from Vedic age to Gupta Period

2018

1. Mention the available evidences related to the power of Satvahans in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
2. What account has been given about contemporary Chhattisgarh in the ‘Prayag Prashasti’? (4 marks)

2017

1. Give an account of Bastar during the period of Ramayana. (4 marks)

2015

1. Trace the conquest of Chhattisgarh by Samudragupta with evidence. (4 marks)

2012

1. On what basis it can be said that Chhattisgarh was included in the Mauryan Empire? (4 marks)

Major dynasties like Rajarshitulya Kula, Nala, Sharabhpuriyas, Pandu, Somvanshis etc.

2020

1. What do you know about the Arang Copper Plate Inscription of Bhimsena II of Rajashritulya Kula Dynasty? (2 marks)

राजश्रृतुल्य कुल वंश के भीमसेना द्वितीय के आरंग ताम्रपत्र अभिलेख के बारे में आप क्या जानते हैं? (2 अंक)

2. Describe the revolutionary activities of queen of Bastar Suvarna Kumari. (2 marks)

बस्तर की रानी सुवर्णा कुमारी की क्रांतिकारी गतिविधियों का वर्णन कीजिये । (2 अंक)

3. Give an account of the achievements of Sharabhapuriya King Prasannamatra. (4 marks)

शरभापुरिया राजा प्रसन्नामात्र की उपलब्धियों का विवरण दीजिए। (4 अंक)

4. Throw light in brief on the history of Chhindaka Naga Dynasty of Chakrakota. (15 marks)

चक्रकोट के छिंदकनाग राजवंश के इतिहास पर संक्षेप में प्रकाश डालें। (15 अंक)

2018

1. Point out the foundation of the Sharabhpuriya dynasty in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
2. How did Kalingraj establish his authority on South Kosala? (2 marks)
3. Describe the victories achieved by Someshwar Dev-I, the ruler of Chhindak Nag dynasty of Bastar. (4 marks)
4. Throw light on the achievements of the rulers of Soma Dynasty of Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2017

1. What do you know about ‘Trikalingadhipati’ kings related with Som Dynasty of South Kosala? (2 marks)

2016

1. Narrate the achievements of Tivardev, the ruler of Pandu Dynasty. (2 marks)

2015

1. What was the main contribution of Queen Vasata? (2 marks)

2014

1. Why the reign of Mahashivgupta Balarjuna is called the ‘Golden Age’ in the history of Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

2013

1. Point out the historicity of Sarabharaj. (2 marks)

2012

1. What is the importance of Sirpur in the ancient history of Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

Model

1. Introduce the main archaeological excavation of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

The Kalchuris and their Administration

2020

1. Write a brief note on Kandariya Mahadev Temple. (2 marks)

कंदरिया महादेव मंदिर पर एक संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए। (2 अंक)

2. Describe the conditions of Kalchuries at the time of Maratha invasion. (2 marks)

मराठा आक्रमण के समय कलचुरियों की दशाओं का वर्णन कीजिए। (2 अंक)

3. What was th importance of ‘Garh’ in Kalchuri administration? (2 marks)

कलचुरी प्रशासन में ‘गढ़’ का क्या महत्व था? (2 अंक)

4. Give a brief introduction of Kalchuri Rulers of Chhattisgarh before establishment of Ratanpur as the capital. (4 marks)

रतनपुर को राजधानी बनाने से पहले छत्तीसगढ़ के कलचुरी शासकों का संक्षिप्त परिचय दीजिए। (4 अंक)

2018

1. Give an introduction of the ‘Barahon’ unit of Kalchuri administration in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2016

1. Trace the achievements of Kalchuri King Jallaladev, the first. (4 marks)

2015

1. What was the achievement of Kalchuri Ruler Ratnadev I? (2 marks)
2. What were the social characteristics of Chhattisgarh during Kalchuri period? (15 marks)
3. Give an account of economy of Chhattisgarh during Kalchuri period. (15 marks)
4. What was the contribution of Kalchuri’s in the field of architecture? (10 marks)

2013

1. What is Lakha-Banta system? (2 marks)
2. Trace the administrative system of the Kalchuris in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

Model

1. What led the Kalchuris of Chhattisgarh to decline? (2 marks)
2. What is the importance of Mahamaya Temple of Ratanpur? (2 marks)

Chhattisgarh under the Marathas

2020

1. Mention the works of ‘Patels’ during the Maratha period in Chhattigarh. (2 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में मराठा काल के दौरान ‘पटेलों’ के कार्यों का उल्लेख कीजिए। (2 अंक)

2. Give a brief account of Suba System in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में सूबा प्रणाली का संक्षिप्त विवरण दें। (8 अंक)

2018

1. Give a critical account of the administrative system of Chhattisgarh under the ‘Subah System’. (15 marks)

2017

1. Give an account of main events during the period of Maratha Subedar Vitthal Rao Dinkar. (2 marks)

2016

1. What do you know about the Pargana System, under Maratha administration? (2 marks)

2014

1. When and whose period did Bhosales’ attack Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)
2. What was ‘Kamavisdar’ in the Maratha administration? (4 marks)

2013

1. Elucidate the administrative policy of Bimbaji Bhonsale in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2012

1. What do you know about the Suba System of Marathas in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks) 

Chhattisgarh under British protectorate, Former states and Zamindaris of Chhattisgarh, Feudatory States, Revolt of 1857

2020

1. Give the names of feudatory states of Chhattisgarh State after 1905. (2 marks)

1905 के बाद छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य के सामंती राज्यों के नाम दीजिए। (2 अंक)

2. How did the British protectorate initiate in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में ब्रिटिश नियंत्रण का सूत्रपात किस प्रकार हुआ? (4 अंक)

2018

1. What was the Maharasiya episode in Chhattisgarh during British protectorate? (2 marks)
2. What do you know about the revolt of Surendra Sai against the British Govt? (2 marks)

2017

1. What were the main contributions of Queen Praphulla Kumari of Bastar? (2 marks)
2. Evaluate the policies of British Govt towards feudatory states in Chhattisgarh. (10 marks)

2014

1. Who had killed Sergeant Major Sidwel and when? (2 marks)
2. What districts were joined together to form separate Chhattisgarh State? (2 marks)

2013

1. When and how was Chhattisgarh state constituted? (2 marks)

2012

1. What was the contribution of Hanuman Singh in 1857? (2 marks)
2. Give a brief account of former princely state of Bastar. (8 marks)

Model

1. What is the contribution of Veer Narayan Singh in the revolution of 1857? (2 marks)

Freedom Movement in Chhattisgarh; Workers, peasant and tribal movements; Formation of Chhattisgarh State.

2020

1. Describe the contributions of Vamanrao Baliram Lakhe. (2 marks)

वामनराव बलिराम लाखे के योगदान का वर्णन कीजिए। (2 अंक)

2. Describe the impact of Home Rule Movement of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के होमरूल आंदोलन के प्रभाव का वर्णन कीजिए। (2 अंक)

3. What do you know about the Vanar Sena or monkey troops of Bilaspur? (4 marks)

बिलासपुर की वानर सेना के बारे में आप क्या जानते हैं? (4 अंक)

4. Describe the works of Pt Sunderlal Sharma regarding removal of untouchability. (4 marks)

अस्पृश्यता को दूर करने के संबंध में पंडित सुंदरलाल शर्मा के कार्यों का वर्णन कीजिये । (4 अंक)

5. What is the importance of Kandel Nahar Satyagraha in the political history of Chhattisgarh? (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के राजनीतिक इतिहास में कंदेल नहर सत्याग्रह का क्या महत्व है? (8 अंक)

6. Give an account of the contribution of Chhattisgarh in the Individual Satyagraha. (15 marks)

व्यक्तिगत सत्याग्रह में छत्तीसगढ़ के योगदान का विवरण दीजिए। (15 अंक)

2018

1. Which leaders of Chhattisgarh surrendered their titles during the non-cooperation movement? (2 marks)
2. Give a brief account of Dynamite Case of Raipur in 1942. (2 marks)
3. What were the reasons of the peasant movement launched in the Daundi Lohara zamindari of Chhattisgarh in 1937? (4 marks)
4. Give an account of the revolutionary events occurred in Durg during Quit India Movement. (4 marks)
5. Review the nature of forest satyagraha occurred in the Nagari-Sihava region of Chhattisgarh in 1922. (8 marks)
6. Underline the role of Pt Sunderlal Sharma in the development of national consciousness in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)
7. Analyze the role of youth in the freedom movement in Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

2017

1. What do you know about Tana Bhagat? (2 marks)
2. What changes took place in the territories of Chhattisgarh division up to 1905 AD under the Central Provincial administration? (4 marks)
3. What works were done by the freedom fighter Gajadhar Sao of Mungeli district? (8 marks)
4. Critically examine the impact of Gandhism on Chhattisgarh during freedom movement. (10 marks)
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2016

1. Write a note on the first BNC Mill Workers’ Movement. (2 marks)
2. How come the states of Chhattisgarh were merged in the Indian Union? (2 marks)
3. Write a note on Paralkot Revolt. (4 marks)
4. Throw light on the student movement occurred in Raipur during Quit India Movement. (8 marks)
5. Write a note on Jungle Satyagraha in Chhattisgarh during Civil Disobedience Movement. (10 marks)
6. Trace the contribution of Chhattisgarh in Individual Satyagraha. (10 marks)          

2015

1. By whom, when and from where the newspaper ‘Chhattisgarh Mitra’ was published? (2 marks)
2. Write a comment on ‘Koi Revolt’ of Bastar. (2 marks)
3. Give an account of Mahatma Gandhi’s second visit of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
4. Describe the ‘Sepoy Revolt’ occurred at Raipur in the beginning of 1858 AD. (8 marks)

2014

1. Why Damakheda is famous? (4 marks)
2. Write a note on the Bhoomkal of Bastar. (8 marks)
3. Discuss the major peasant movements in Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

2013

1. When and with what purpose did Gandhiji visit Chhattisgarh for the second time? (2 marks)
2. Write a note on the Forest Satyagraha of 1930 in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
3. Describe the labour movements that occurred in Chhattisgarh before 1947. (20 marks)

2012

1. What was the characteristic of the first workers’ movement in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)
2. What was Raipur Conspiracy Case of 1942? (4 marks)
3. Analyze the impact of Swaraj Party in Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

Model

1. What is the contribution of Barrister Chhedilal in the freedom movement? (2 marks)
2. Exhibit the expansion of Kabit Panth in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
3. Write down the main teachings of Satnam Panth of Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)
4. Discuss the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

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