(Topic-Wise Mains Papers) Paper-V: Geography of Chhattisgarh (छत्तीसगढ़ का भूगोल)

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Paper–V (General Studies- III: Economics and Geography) (200 Marks)

Part 03: Geography of Chhattisgarh (75 Marks)

Physical Geography

Physical features, location & extent; Physical Divisions and Drainage System; Climate, Soil

2022

1. Give description about Gadiya Pahad. (02 marks)

गढ़िया पहाड़ का विवरण दीजिये। (02 अंक)

2. Give short description of Madku Dweep. (02 marks)

मदकू द्वीप का संक्षिप्त विवरण दीजिये। (02 अंक)

3. Throw light on the significance of Shivrinarayan. (02 marks)

शिवरीनारायण के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालिए। (02 अंक)

4. Where does Dudh River flow? (02 marks)

दूध नदी कहाँ प्रवाहित होती है? (02 अंक)

5. Provide the characteristics of Keshkal Valley. (04 marks)

केशकाल घाटी की विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (04 अंक)

6. Highlight the major rivers of Godavari Drainage System in Chhattisgarh. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे गोदावरी प्रवाह क्रम की प्रमुख नदियों का उल्लेख कीजिए। (04 अंक)

7. Where is Chandrakuri located? Explain its importance. (04 marks)

चंद्रखुरी कहाँ स्थित है? इसका महत्व बताईए। (04 अंक)

8. Describe the Samri Pat. (08 marks)

सामरी पाट का वर्णन कीजिए। (08 अंक)

2021

1. Write the characteristics of Keshkal Scarp. (02 marks)

केशकाल स्कार्प की विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (02 अंक)

2. Where are the Cuddapah Group of rocks found in Chhattisgarh? (02 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे कडप्पा समूह की शैले कहाँ-कहाँ पाई जाती हैं? (02 अंक)

3. Write about the drainage of Kanhar River. (02 marks)

कनहार नदी के प्रवाह क्षेत्र को बताइए। (02 अंक)

4. In which areas the highest rainfall in Chhattisgarh occurs? (02 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे अधिकतम वर्षा किन क्षेत्रों मे होती है? (02 अंक)

5. Describe the physical features of Maikal Range of Chhattisgarh. (04 marks)
छत्तीसगढ़ स्थित माइकल श्रेणी के भौतिक स्वरूप का वर्णन कीजिए। (04 अंक)

6. Give an account of the rains during Retreating Monsoon in Chhattisgarh. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे लौटते हुए मानसून की वर्षा का विवरण दीजिए।(04 अंक)

2020

What is the form of Mahanadi drainage system? (2 marks)

महानदी जल निकासी प्रणाली का रूप क्या है? (2 अंक)

2. Give description about Albaka Hill. (2 marks)

अल्बाका हिल के बारे में विवरण दें। (2 अंक)

3. Where Gopad river flows?(2 marks)

गोपद नदी कहाँ बहती है? (2 अंक)

4. Write the characteristics of Abujhmarh Hills. (4 marks)

अबूझमाड़ पहाड़ियों की विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (4 अंक)

2018

Describe the relief of Kusmi Pat. (2 marks)
Where is Dharwar rock system found in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)
Where the Gopad river flows in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

2017

Explain the Changbakhar Devgarh Hills in Chhattisgarh region. (2 marks)
Explain the flowing area and origin area of Maniyari river. (2 marks)
What is Matasi Soil in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)
How the Pat regions of north Chhattisgarh are related with Chhota Nagpur Plateau? (4 marks)

2016

Write the names of physical divisions of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Write the names of the main rivers of Mahanadi drainage system in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Explain the duration of winter season in Chhattisgarh and describe the main characteristics of winter season. (2 marks)
Explain the distribution of importance of Black Soil (Kanhar) in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Explain the location and physical features of Chhuri-Udaipur Hills in Chhattisgarh region. (4 marks)
Describe the characteristics of Pat physiography in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Highlight the geological structure of Chhattisgarh in brief. (10 marks)

2015

Describe the location and physical characteristics of Samari Pat. (2 marks)
Explain the location and physical features of Maikal Range in Chhattisgarh region. (8 marks)
Describe the drainage system of Chhattisgarh. (40 marks)

2014

Describe the characteristics of Cuddapah Rock Series in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Describe the Godavari Drainage System in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
On which basis the quality of soil is evaluated? (2 marks)
How Bay of Bengal effect the rainfall in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)
Describe Baghelkhand Plateau located in Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

2013

Describe the characteristics of Gondwana rock series in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Describe the Ganga River drainage system in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Examine the distribution of rainfall in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Explain the location and physical features of Dandakarany Plateau in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2012

Describe the location and extent of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Write the name and length of main rivers of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Classify the soils of Chhattisgarh in local basis. (4 marks)
Describe physiographic division of Chhattisgarh and describe the characteristics of each region in brief. (40 marks)

Vegetation and wild life: Importance of forest, wild life management system, national parks and sanctuaries, State Forest Policy, Forest conservation

2022

Give short description of Udanti Sanctuary. (04 marks)

उदन्ती अभयारण्य का विवरण का वर्णन कीजिए। (04 अंक)

2021

1. Explain the location and salient characteristics of Bhaisadarha Sanctuary. (02 marks)

भैसादरहा अभयारण्य की स्थिति व मुख्य विशेषताएँ बतलाइए। (02 अंक)

2. Explain the Forest Village Development Scheme of Chhattisgarh. (04 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे वन ग्राम विकास योजना को बतलाइए।(04 अंक)

2020

Write the features of Badalkhol Sanctuary. (2 marks)

बादलखोल अभयारण्य की विशेषताएं लिखिए। (2 अंक)

2. Throw light on forest resource production and conservation in Chhattisgarh State. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य में वन संसाधन उत्पादन एवं संरक्षण पर प्रकाश डालिए। (8 अंक)

2018

Focus of the significance of Turturiya. (2 marks)
Write the characteristics of Badal Khol sanctuary. (2 marks)

2017

What are the basic causes of wild elephant hazards in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)

2016

Explain the differences between reserve and protected forests. Describe its distribution in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2015

What is elephant reserve? (2 marks)
Describe the forest resources of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2014

Describe Sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
State National Park and development for wild life conservation in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2013

Describe the wild life conservation policy in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2012

Mention the National Parks in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Classify the forest of Chhattisgarh in administrative manner and describe forest policy of the state. (8 marks)

Human Geography

Human Characteristics: Population, population growth, Density and Distribution. Birth rate, Mortality rate, Infant Mortality rate, Migration, Sex ratio, age group, schedule caste population literacy, occupational structure, urbanization, family welfare programs

2022

Which are the main tribal communities of Bastar? Describe the Abujhmadiya Tribe. (15 marks)

बस्तर के प्रमुख जनजाति समूह कौन-कौन से हैं? अबूझमाड़िया जनजाति का वर्णन जीजिए। (15 अंक)

2021

Discuss the trend of population growth, its causes and consequences in Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)
छत्तीसगढ़ मे जनसंख्या वृद्धि की प्रवृति, उसके कारण एवं प्रतिफलों की विवेचना कीजिए।(15 अंक)

2020

Mention the towns of Chhattisgarh having more than 5 lakh population. (2 marks)

5 लाख से अधिक जनसंख्या वाले छत्तीसगढ़ के नगरों का उल्लेख कीजिए। (2 अंक)

2. Describe the literacy pattern of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के साक्षरता पैटर्न का वर्णन कीजिये । (4 अंक)

2018

As per Census 2011, give the names of 10 districts of Chhattisgarh having maximum percentage of population of Scheduled Tribes in decreasing order. (2 marks)
Throw light on Sakhi Scheme implemented by Govt of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Give the names of major Schedule Tribes living in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Write the characteristics of Abujhmad. (4 marks)
Explain the pattern of sex ratio in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Explain the trend of birth rate during 1981-2011 Census in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2017

Give a brief description of Oraon Tribe in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
What is Chief Minister Food Program? (2 marks)
Which services are provided to the beneficiaries under the Integrated Child Development Service Project in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)

2016

As per Census 2011 of Chhattisgarh, name the four districts which have women literacy rate lesser than 51 percent. (2 marks)
Discuss the trend of urban population growth (1951-2011) in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2015

What do you mean by Abujhmad? (2 marks)
In which district of Chhattisgarh, the maximum number of ration cards are distributed under Food Security Act 2012? (2 marks)
Explain the role of public distribution system in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2014

What change has taken place in the population of 0-6 years in rural areas of Chhattisgarh during 2001-2011 decade? (2 marks)
What are the causes of excessive maternal and infant mortality rate in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)
Describe the age and sex-ratio of Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2013

Write a distribution of female literacy in Chhattisgarh on the basis of 2011 census. (2 marks)
Describe the population- growth, density, literacy and sex ration in Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

2012

Describe the main causes of infant death rate in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Throw light on trends of urbanization in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
What do you understand by Integrated Child Development Service Project? Which services are provided by Govt of Chhattisgarh under it? (4 marks)

Agriculture: Agricultural food crops, cereal, pulses, oil seeds and other crops, production and distribution, means of irrigation and its importance, important irrigation projects, problem of agriculture and state scheme for farmers benefits

2022

1. Describe the production and distribution of Kodo-Kutki in Dandkaranya. (04 marks)

डंडकारण्य क्षेत्र मे कोदो-कुटकी के उत्पादन एवं वितरण का वर्णन कीजिए। (04 अंक)

2. Describe the Ravi Shankar Sagar Project. (08 marks)

रविशंकर सागर परियोजना का वर्णन कीजिए। (08 अंक)

2021

1. What are the major oil seed crops of the Jashpur Pat area? (02 marks)

जशपुर पाट क्षेत्र की मुख्य तिलहन फसलें कौन-सी हैं? (02 अंक)

2. Write the characteristics of Pairi Project. (04 marks)

पैरी परियोजना की विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (04 अंक)

3. Describe the Shivnath-Mahanadi Doab Area of chattisgarh. (08 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे स्थित शिवनाथ-महानदी दोआब क्षेत्र का वर्णन कीजिए। (08 अंक)

4. Write the characteristics of Marhan, Tikara and Gabhar. (08 marks)

मरहान, टिकरा एवं गभार की विशेषताएँ लिखिए। (08 अंक)

2020

What are the irrigation projects built upon Mahanadi River? (2 marks)

महानदी नदी पर कौन सी सिंचाई परियोजनाएँ बनी हैं? (2 अंक)

2. Mention the major oil-seed crops of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ की प्रमुख तिलहन फसलों का उल्लेख कीजिए। (2 अंक)

3. What do you mean by Penda Agriculture? (4 marks)

पेंडा कृषि से आप क्या समझते हैं ? (4 अंक)

4. Explain the distribution of tube-well irrigated areas of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ के नलकूप सिंचित क्षेत्रों के वितरण की व्याख्या कीजिए। (4 अंक)

5. Describe the production and distribution of Millets in Dandakaranya area. (8 marks)

दंडकारण्य क्षेत्र में बाजरा के उत्पादन एवं वितरण का वर्णन कीजिए। (8 अंक)

2018

What type of agricultural loan of how many farmers is waived by the Chhattisgarh Govt? (4 marks)
Describe the major millet producing areas of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Explain Narva, Garua, Ghuruva and Badi Yojana for the development of farmers of Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

2017

Point out suggestions for agricultural development in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
What is the Minimum Support Price of Rice in the year 2017-18? (2 marks)
What is Hariyali Prasar Yojana? (2 marks)
What are the importance and contribution of tank water irrigation in Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)
State the new solar energy policy of Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Evaluate the total potential capacity of surface water and ground water in Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)
Write an essay on the irrigation and industrial use of available water resources of Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)
Give answer with logic- Is 100% irrigation possible on agricultural land in Chhattisgarh? (40/3 marks)

2016

Explain Surajdhara Yojana in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
What is Chhattisgarh Food and Nutrition Act, 2012? (2 marks)
Explain Mukhyamantri Khadyan Sahayata Yojana in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Describe the major irrigation projects in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
What is the arrangement of purchasing and payment of paddy in Chhattisgarh? (8 marks)

2015

What do you mean by conservation of water resource? (2 marks)
State Indira Gandhi Gram Ganga Program in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Describe the Mahanadi Irrigation Projects. (4 marks)

2014

What is Indira Hareli Saheli Yojana? (2 marks)
Write names of agricultural development plans in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Explain Herbal State. (4 marks)
What is the concept of Mega Food Parks? What benefits are achieved through it? (8 marks)

2013

Write the names of main crops in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Explain the agricultural development program in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2012

State Shakambari Yojana in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Discuss the causes of low production of agriculture sector in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Evaluate the irrigation efficiency in Chhattisgarh. (40 marks)

Mineral resources: Various types, mineral storage in Chhattisgarh, production and distribution of mineral
Energy resources: Coal, thermal power energy, non conventional sources of energy;

2022

1. Write the names of major types of Iron ore. (02 marks)

लौह अयस्क के प्रमुख प्रकारों के नाम लिखिए। (02 अंक)

2. Gift short description about the Sipat electricity plant. (02 marks)

सीपत विद्युत संयंत्र का संक्षिप्त विवरण दीजिए। (02 अंक)

3. Explain the expansion of Bailadila Hills and its international importance. (15 marks)

बैलाडीला पहाड़ियों का विस्तार एवं अंतराष्ट्रीय महत्व को स्पष्ट कीजिए। (15 अंक)

2021

1. Write the production and distribution of tin in Chattisgarh. (02 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे टिन का उत्पादन एवं विवरण को लिखिए। (02 अंक)

2. Discuss the non-conventional sources of energy with special reference to Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़क के संदर्भ मे ऊर्जा के गैर-परंपरागत स्रोतों की विवेचना कीजिए। (15 अंक)

2020

Explain the distribution of coal areas in Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में कोयला क्षेत्रों के वितरण की व्याख्या कीजिए। (15 अंक)

2. Which minerals are produced in Chhattisgarh under minor mineral? (2 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में लघु खनिज के अंतर्गत किन खनिजों का उत्पादन होता है ? (2 अंक)

3. Give a geographical distribution of iron ores areas in Chhattisgarh State. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य में लौह अयस्क क्षेत्रों का भौगोलिक वितरण दें। (8 अंक)

2018

Write the main characteristics of production areas of Corundum. (2 marks)
Describe the areas and production of lime stone in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)

2016

Describe the minerals of Dharwar and Gondwana rock series in detail. (10 marks)

2015

Explain the non-conventional energy resources in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)

2014

Write thermal power projects in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Describe the importance, distribution and production of coal in Chhattisgarh. (40 marks)

Industries: Development and structure of industries in Chhattisgarh, large Scale medium, small and smallest scale;
Agricultural, forest and mineral based industries;
Means of transport and tourism

2022

1. Where is Maa Danteshwari Sugar Industry located? (02 marks)

माँ दंतेश्वरी शक्कर कारख़ाना कहाँ स्थित है? (02 अंक)

2. Describe the cement industry in Chhattisgarh. (08 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ मे सीमेंट उद्योग का वर्णन कीजिए। (08 अंक)

2021

1. Write the cultural significance of ancient temples of Talagaon. (02 marks)

तालागाँव मे स्थित प्राचीन मंदिरों के सांस्कृतिक महत्व को लिखिए। (02 अंक)

2. Throw light on the significance of Sirpur Tourist Place. (04 marks)

सिरपुर पर्यटन स्थल की महत्ता पर प्रकाश डालिए। (04 अंक)

3. Describe the forest based small-scale industries of Chhattisgarh. (08 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़मे वन-आधारित लघु उद्योग का वर्णन कीजिए।(08 अंक)

2020

What is the Panchakoshi Mahadev Parikarma in Chhattisgarh? (2 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में पंचकोशी महादेव परिक्रमा क्या है? (2 अंक)

2. Give short description about the agro-based industries in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में कृषि आधारित उद्योगों के बारे में संक्षिप्त विवरण दें। (2 अंक)

3. Where is Lemru Tourist Center located? Write a short note on it. (4 marks)

लेमरू पर्यटन केंद्र कहाँ स्थित है? इस पर एक संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए। (4 अंक)

4. Explain the main objectives of present Industrial Policy of Chhattisgarh Government. (8 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार की वर्तमान औद्योगिक नीति के मुख्य उद्देश्यों की व्याख्या कीजिए। (8 अंक)

5. Describe forest-based industries in Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

छत्तीसगढ़ में वन आधारित उद्योगों का वर्णन कीजिए। (15 अंक)

2018

Describe cement industry of Baloda bazaar District. (4 marks)
Explain the development of sugar industry in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)
Discuss the forest based industries in Chhattisgarh. (15 marks)

2017

Highlight on Kosa Industry in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Give the names of minor industries based on forest resources and how they help the economic development of tribal people. (8 marks)

2016

Explain the Bamboo based cottage industries in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Write an essay on cement industries in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)
Discuss the localization of iron-steel industries in Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)
Describe the development and production of iron-steel industries in Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)
Describe the distribution of iron-steel industries in Chhattisgarh. (40/3 marks)

2015

What are the small forest produce of Chhattisgarh? (4 marks)
Describe the production and distribution of iron ore in Chhattisgarh. (20 marks)

2013

State micro-enterprises in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Explain the factors responsible for the development of industries in Chhattisgarh. (40 marks)

2012

Describe the new industrial policy of Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
Discuss the forest based industries in Chhattisgarh. (2 marks)
State the structure of forest output in Chhattisgarh. (4 marks)
Describe the production and distribution of iron-ore in Chhattisgarh. (8 marks)