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CG PSC 2024 Pre (Paper 1) was held on 11 February 2024. The questions asked with relevant answers are:

1. Considered the following statements about the Rowlatt Satyagrah(A)

  1. The Rowlatt Satyagraha turned out to be the first All India struggle against the British government although it was largely restricted to cities.
  2. The Rowlatt Act curved fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers.

Choose the right option given below.

  1. Both the statements (1) and (2) are correct.
  2. Only the statement (1) is correct.
  3. Only the statement (2) is correct.
  4. None of the above

Rowlatt Act:

  • The act officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919 was passed in 1919 by the Imperial Legislative Council.
  • It had authorized the British government to arrest anybody suspected of terrorist activities.
  • It also authorized the government to detain such people arrested for up to 2 years without trial.
  • It empowered the police to search a place without a warrant. It also placed severe restrictions on the freedom of the press.
  • The primary intention colonial govt. was to repress the growing nationalist movement in the country.
  • The British were also afraid of a Ghadarite revolution in Punjab and the rest of the country.

2. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the annual financial statement?

  1. Article 72
  2. Article 88
  3. Article 112
  4. None of the above

Article 112: There is a constitutional requirement to present before the Parliament a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the government in respect of every financial year.

3. Which of the following is the Nastik School of thought?

  1. Sankhya
  2. Yoga
  3. Nyaya
  4. Buddhism

4. Consider the following statements about Vice President of India.

  1. He is an ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabh(A)
  2. He is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of parliament.

Which of the statements given above is are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

5. The thickness of the ozone in a column of air from the ground to the top of the atmosphere is measured in terms of

  1. Ozone Unit
  2. Thompson Unit
  3. Dobson Unit
  4. None of the Above

6. What was the period of India’s 12th Five Year Plan?

  1. 2001-2006
  2. 2007-2012
  3. 2012-2017
  4. None of the Above

7. Majuli is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world is formed by

  1. Ganga River
  2. Narmada River
  3. Brahmaputra River
  4. None of the Above

8. In context of medieval India, the term “SARAIS” refers to

  1. A land given to religious places which was tax free
  2. Type of tax imposed on Peasants
  3. A placement to provide temporary accommodation to Indian and foreign travelers, pilgrims, merchants, traders etc.
  4. None of the Above

Sarais were significant establishments in medieval India, serving as designated resting spots for travelers. Referred to by various names such as sattras, chavadis, caravanserais, and dharamshalas, they were crucial features of the time, offering shelter to those journeying along routes. These travelers primarily included merchants, pilgrims, traders, state officials, and their troops. Typically, sarais were constructed to provide travelers with accommodation for overnight stays.

9. Which of the following statements is/are true about Chandrayan-3 of ISRO?

  1. Chandrayan 3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end to end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
  2. It was launched by launch vehicle LVM 3.
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

10. Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of the events in modern Indian history?

  1. Morley- Minto Reforms, Gandhi Irwin Pact, August Offer, Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy
  2. August Offer, Morley- Minto Reforms, Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy, Gandhi Irwin Pact
  3. Morley- Minto Reforms, Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy, Gandhi Irwin Pact, August Offer
  4. Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy, Gandhi Irwin Pact, August Offer, Morley- Minto Reforms
  1. Morley-Minto Reforms (1909): Introduced constitutional reforms in British India, including the idea of separate electorates for Muslims, which significantly impacted the political landscape.
  2. Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy (1919): A massacre where British troops, under General Dyer, opened fire on peaceful protestors in Amritsar, killing hundreds. This tragic event intensified India’s struggle for independence.
  3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931): A political agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and the British Viceroy Lord Irwin, in which Gandhi agreed to halt the Civil Disobedience Movement in exchange for certain concessions, like the release of political prisoners.
  4. August Offer (1940): Proposed by the British government, it promised dominion status for India after World War II but was rejected by the Indian National Congress, as it fell short of complete independence.

11. Graphite and diamonds are basically made up of atoms of

  1. Silica
  2. Carbon
  3. Nitrogen
  4. None of the above

Both are allotropes of Carbon.

12. Consider the following statements and choose the right options given below.

  1. Fuel obtains from plastic waste as low octane rating.
  2. Lower the octane number, more is the ability of the fuel to withstand compression without detonating.
  1. Only statement 1 is correct.
  2. Only statement 2 is correct.
  3. Both the statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
  4. Both the statements 1 and 2 are correct.

An octane rating (or octane number) measures a fuel’s ability to resist “knocking” or “pinging” during combustion in an engine. Knocking occurs when the air-fuel mixture ignites prematurely due to compression, which can damage the engine.

13. The outermost range of the Himalayas is called as

  1. Shiwaliks
  2. Kumaon Himalayas
  3. Kashmir Himalayas
  4. None of the above

The Himalayas are divided into three main parallel ranges based on their altitude and characteristics:

  1. The Great Himalayas (Himadri): This is the highest and most continuous range, with peaks often exceeding 6,000 meters, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjung(A) It contains permanent snow caps and glaciers.
  2. The Lesser Himalayas (Himachal): Located to the south of the Great Himalayas, this range consists of rugged and steep mountains with elevations typically between 2,000 to 5,000 meters. Popular hill stations like Shimla and Mussoorie are situated here.
  3. The Shivalik Hills (Outer Himalayas): As the lowest range, it lies at the foothills of the Himalayas and has altitudes ranging from 600 to 1,500 meters. These hills are composed of loose sediments and are prone to erosion.

14. Consider the following statement/s about the recently launched XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) by ISRO.

  1. It is India’s first dedicated Polarimetry machine to study various dynamics of bright astronomical Xray sources in extreme conditions.
  2. The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit.

Which of the statements given above is are true?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

15. Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of

  1. Vitamin B2
  2. Vitamin A
  3. Vitamin C
  4. None of the above

16. Which of the following statements about the founding of the Indian National Congress (INC) is/are correct?

  1. The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in 1885.
  2. The first president of the Indian National Congress (INC) was Womesh Chandra Banerjee.

Select the correct answer using the options even below

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (now Mumbai). It was initiated by A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, with the support of prominent Indian leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and W.C. Banerjee. The first session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, and W.C. Banerjee served as its first president.

17. Fatima Beevi, who recently passes away, is India’s first

  1. Woman to climb Mount Everest
  2. Women Judge of Supreme Court
  3. Women Chief Minister
  4. None of the above

18. National Income (NI) is

  1. NI = NNP at Basic Price – (Indirect taxes – Subsidies)
  2. NI = NNP at Market Price – (Indirect taxes – Subsidies)
  3. NI = NNP at Market Price – (Direct taxes – Subsidies)
  4. None of the above

See National and Per Capita Income

19. Which badminton player has clinched the Japan Open 2023 singles men’s title?

  1. Kenta Nishimoto
  2. Jonatan Christie
  3. Viktor Axelsen
  4. None of the above

20. Quit India movement was launched in the year

  1. 1942
  2. 1940
  3. 1944
  4. None of the above

21. Consider the following statements about Jain Philosophy.

  1. The Jain philosophy revolves around two main doctrines i.e. Anekantavada and Syadvad(A)
  2. According to Anekantavada, every being has numerous properties. The permanent property that constitutes the nature of a thing is called attribute (guna).

Which are the statements given above is are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

See Philosophy of Jain 

22. Consider the following statements and choose the right options given below.

  1. Earth’s surface re-emits heat in the form of ultraviolet radiation.
  2. Clouds and gases reflect about one fourth of the incoming solar radiation.
  1. Only statement 1 is correct.
  2. Only statement 2 is correct.
  3. Both the statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
  4. Both the statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Earth’s surface re-emits heat in the form of infrared radiation, which has longer wavelengths compared to ultraviolet radiation. Clouds and gases reflect about one-fourth (25%) of the incoming solar radiation back into space. This reflection, known as albedo, plays an essential role in Earth’s energy balance.

23. Who is the government’s chief legal adviser and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The Solicitor General of India
  2. Chief Justice of India
  3. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  4. None of the above

The Attorney General of India serves as the government’s chief legal adviser and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of Indi(A) This position is established under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution.

24. Consider the following statements and choose the right options given below.

  1. Presence of large amounts of nutrients in water also causes excessive growth of planktonic (free floating) algae called an Algae Bloom.
  2. Algae Bloom causes deterioration of water quality and fish mortality.
  1. Only statement 1 is correct.
  2. Only statement 2 is correct.
  3. Both the statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
  4. Both the statements 1 and 2 are correct.

An algae bloom refers to the rapid growth or accumulation of algae in aquatic environments, such as lakes, rivers, or oceans. This phenomenon is often triggered by an excess of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, which can come from agricultural runoff, sewage, or other sources. Excessive blooms can block sunlight, deplete oxygen levels in the water (leading to fish deaths), and sometimes produce harmful toxins, known as harmful algal blooms (HABs).

25. The ruling dynasties Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva were associated with

  1. Warangal
  2. Kashmir
  3. Vijayanagar
  4. None of the above

The Sangama, Saluva, and Tuluva dynasties were associated with the Vijayanagara Empire in South Indi(A) This empire, founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty, was a prominent power in medieval India.

  • The Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485) was the founding dynasty of the empire.
  • The Saluva Dynasty (1485–1505) succeeded the Sangama dynasty but ruled for a relatively short period.
  • The Tuluva Dynasty (1505–1570) followed, with its most notable ruler being Krishna Deva Raya, who is remembered for his military conquests and contributions to art and architecture.

26. 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for Experimental methods that

  1. generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in a matter.
  2. Experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell Inequalities and pioneering quantum information science.
  3. Physical modelling of Earth’s climate, quantifying variability and reliability predicting global warming.
  4. None of the above

27. Who is the first woman officer to be appointed as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?

  1. Nina Singh
  2. Fatima Wasim
  3. Shiva Chouhan
  4. None of the above

IPS officer Neena Singh:

  • Neena Singh is a 1989 batch Rajasthan cadre IPS officer.
  • She was presently posted as Special Director General in CISF and was holding the additional charge of Director General.
  • She has the distinction of being the first woman IPS officer in Rajasthan.
  • She also served as Joint Director of the CBI from 2013 to 2018.

28. Which one of the following statements about the Indian Desert is/are correct?

  1. The Indian desert lies towards the western margins of the Aravalli Hills.
  2. This reason receives very low rainfall below 150 mm per year.
  3. Luni is the only large river in this region.
  4. All the above.

29. Which of the following temples is an example for Vesara style of architecture?

  1. Hoysaleshwara Temple
  2. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
  3. Sri Rama Temple Ayodhya
  4. None of the above

Vesara style is a blend of Nagara (North Indian) and Dravidian (South Indian) architectural elements. An excellent example of the Vesara style of architecture is the Chennakesava Temple at Belur, Karnatak(A)

30. Slash and burn agriculture, commonly called as Jhum cultivation practice in the

  1. North-eastern states of India
  2. North-western states of India
  3. Western coast of India
  4. None of the above

31. Consider the following statements about Peninsula Plateau.

  1. Rising from the height of 150 m above the river plains up to an elevation of 600-900 m is the irregular triangle known as the Peninsular Plateau.
  2. Delhi ridge in the northwest, the Rajmahal hills in the east, Gir range in the west and the Cardamom hills in the South constitute the outer extent of the Peninsular Plateau.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

The Peninsular Plateau is one of the oldest and most stable landforms in India, covering a significant portion of the southern part of the country. It is roughly triangular in shape, with its base along the northern plains and its apex at Kanyakumari.

32. What is the name of the Air India’s generative AI virtual agent powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service?

  1. Maharaja
  2. Vistara
  3. Siri
  4. None of the above

Air India’s generative AI virtual agent is called AI.g. It is powered by ChatGPT and designed to assist passengers with various travel-related queries, such as flight status, baggage allowances, booking, and check-in. Additionally, Air India has introduced another generative AI virtual agent named Maharaja, powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service.

33. Consider the following statements about union and its territory.

  1. India comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
  2. India, a union of states, is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with the parliamentary system of government.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

34. Which Indian city has been added to the ‘UNESCO Creative Cities Network’ in music category?

  1. Kozhikode
  2. Udupi
  3. Gwalior
  4. None of the above

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognizes cities worldwide for their contributions to creativity in various fields, including music. In the music category, cities are acknowledged for their rich musical heritage, vibrant music scenes, and efforts to promote music as a tool for sustainable urban development.

In India, Varanasi (2015) and Chennai (2017) have been designated as UNESCO Creative Cities of Music. Recently, Gwalior (2023) was also added to this prestigious list. These cities are celebrated for their contributions to Indian classical music, such as the Banaras Gharana in Varanasi and the Carnatic tradition in Chennai, while Gwalior is renowned for its Gwalior Gharana and its association with legendary musician Tansen.

35. Considered the following statements about the Cabinet Secretariat.

  1. The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Vice President of Indi(A)
  2. The administrative head of the Secretariat is the Cabinet Secretary who is also the official chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

The Cabinet Secretary of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. This position is the highest-ranking civil servant in the country and plays a crucial role in coordinating the central government’s administrative functions. The Cabinet Secretary also heads the Cabinet Secretariat and advises the Prime Minister on policy matters.

36. Which of the following metals are used as catalyst in the Catalytic Converters to eliminate poisonous gases?

  1. Sodium
  2. Thorium
  3. Rhodium
  4. None of the above

Catalytic converters use platinum, palladium, and rhodium as catalysts to eliminate poisonous gases. These metals facilitate chemical reactions that convert harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC) into less harmful substances such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrogen (N₂), and water vapor (H₂O).

37. Which of the following hormones has been misused for increasing milk production in animals and to increase the size of vegetables such as pumpkins, watermelons, etc.?

  1. Humulin
  2. Oxytocin
  3. Thyroxine
  4. None of the above

The hormone oxytocin is sometimes misused to increase the size of vegetables like pumpkins, watermelons, and cucumbers.

38. Which of the following is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India?

  1. Bhakra-Nangal Project
  2. Damodar Valley Project
  3. Hirakud Multipurpose Project
  4. None of the above

Damodar Valley Project was established in 1948 and modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority in the United States. The project aimed to control floods, provide irrigation, generate hydroelectric power, and support navigation in the Damodar River basin, which spans parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

 39. Who was awarded 2020 Sveriges Riksbank Prize (Nobel Prize) in Economic Sciences?

  1. Abhijit Banerjee
  2. Claudia Goldin
  3. Esther Duflo
  4. None of the above

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, often referred to as the Nobel Prize in Economics, was established in 1968 by Sweden’s central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, to commemorate its 300th anniversary. Although not one of the original Nobel Prizes, it is awarded alongside them and follows similar selection criteri(A)

40. Consider the following statements about Lakshadweep Islands.

  1. This group of islands is composed of small coral islands.
  2. Earlier they were known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive.
  3. Island group lying close to the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu.

Which of these statements given above is are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. Both 1 and 2
  3. 3 only
  4. None of the above

41. Consider the following about the features of Buddhist philosophy.

  1. The seed of Buddhist philosophy is traced in the teachings of Gautam Buddha itself.
  2. Buddha always emphasized on leading a moral life for the emancipation of humans suffering rather than indulging in philosophical problems.

Which of the following statement/s given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

See Philosophy of Buddha

42. Nominal GDP is

  1. GDP evaluated at exchange rate
  2. GDP evaluated at the current market prices
  3. GDP evaluated at constant market prices
  4. None of the above

See National and Per Capita Income

43. Who among the following said, “India for the Indians”?

  1. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
  2. Swami Vivekananda
  3. Dayanand Saraswati
  4. None of the above

The phrase “India for the Indians” is associated with Chittaranjan Das, a prominent leader in India’s freedom struggle. He used this slogan to advocate for self-governance and unity among Indians during the colonial period.

44. Garba dance was included in the list of UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’, it belongs to which state?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Punjab
  3. Gujarat
  4. None of the above

45. What is the chemical name of washing soda?

  1. Sodium Carbonate
  2. Sodium Bisulphite
  3. Sodium Bicarbonate
  4. None of the above

46. Constitution of India came into force on

  1. November 26, 1949
  2. January 26, 1950
  3. August 15, 1950
  4. None of the above

47. The third battle of Panipat took place on

  1. 1765
  2. 1789
  3. 1761
  4. None of the above

48. Devprayag is situated at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and

  1. Bhagirathi
  2. Mandakini
  3. Nandakini
  4. None of the above

49. Consider the following statements about Minars (Tower) of Middle India

  1. The Qutub Minar, built in 13th century is a 180 feet high tapering tower divided into five storeys.
  2. Chand Minar, built in the 15th century is a 210 feet high tapering tower divided into four storeys.

Which of the following statement/s given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. None of the above

The Qutub Minar has five storeys. It stands at a height of 72.5 meters (238 feet) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Delhi. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, while the fourth and fifth storeys are constructed using marble and sandstone

50. Personal disposable income PDI

  1. PDI = Personal Income – Personal tax payments
  2. PDI = Personal Income – Personal tax payments – Non tax payments
  3. PDI = Personal Income – Non tax payments
  4. None of the above

See National and Per Capita Income

51. Match the location of following industries in Chhattisgarh.

a. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
b. Jute Industry
c. Lafarge Cement Limited
d. Kosa Cloth Industry  		i. Sonadih
ii. Janjgir Champa
iii. Korba
iv. Raigarh

Code:

(a) (b)          (c)          (d)

  1.         iii            iv            I              ii
  2.         i              ii             iii            iv
  3.         iv            iii            ii             I             
  4.         iii            ii             iv            i

52. Who is author of the book ‘Adivasi Sangeet’?

  1. Dr Hiralal Shukla
  2. Shiv Kumar Pandey
  3. Smt Tara Shukla
  4. Verrier Elwin

53. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): ‘Lingo Pen’ is the founder of origin of Ghotul.

Reason (R): ‘Lingo Pen’ is also an agriculture God of Bastar Land.

Code :

  1. Both A and R are correct.
  2. A is wrong and R is correct.
  3. A is correct and R is wrong.
  4. Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

54. In which of the following districts the number of women in sex ratio is highest?

  1. Kanker
  2. Kondagaon
  3. Koriya
  4. Korba

55. With reference to demographic dividend in Chhattisgarh, which of the following age group has the highest population?

  1. 0 to 14 years
  2. 15 to 64 years
  3. More than 64 years
  4. More than 100 years

56. Roka-Chheka Abhiyan 2023 in Chhattisgarh is started on

  1. 5 June
  2. 5 July
  3. 6 June
  4. 6 July

As part of the Roka-Chheka campaign, animals will be regularly brought to Gothan to protect crops from grazing.

57. Females of which tribe celebrated ‘Kappal Pandum’ festival?

  1. Dorla
  2. Bhatra
  3. Halba
  4. Muria

Kappal Pandum is a unique festival celebrated by the Dorla tribe in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. It involves the symbolic marriage of frogs, which is performed as a ritual to invoke rain and ensure a good harvest.

58. Identify the correct sequence of the following districts of Chhattisgarh in ascending order of their year of declaration.

  1. Bilaspur, Surguja, Bastar, Durg
  2. Surguja, Bastar, Durg, Bilaspur
  3. Bilaspur, Bastar, Surguja, Durg
  4. Surguja, Durg, Bastar, Bilaspur

When Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000, it originally consisted of 16 districts. These districts were inherited from Madhya Pradesh and had been established at various times:

  1. Raipur: Established in 1861.
  2. Bilaspur: Established in 1861.
  3. Durg: Established in 1906.
  4. Bastar: Established in 1948.
  5. Surguja: Established in 1948.
  6. Rajnandgaon: Established in 1973.
  7. Kanker: Established in 1998.
  8. Korba: Established in 1998.
  9. Janjgir-Champa: Established in 1998.
  10. Dhamtari: Established in 1998.
  11. Mahasamund: Established in 1998.
  12. Kabirdham: Established in 1998.
  13. Koriya: Established in 1998.
  14. Jashpur: Established in 1998.
  15. Raigarh: Established in 1948.
  16. Dantewada: Established in 1998.

As all the options are wrong, it was deleted by CGPSC.

59. Who is the winner of the IACP International Award of the first female IPS of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Richa Sharma
  2. Lalita Mehar
  3. Ankita Sharma
  4. Bhavna Gupta

60. In the inscriptions of Mahashivgupta Balarjuna, the ruler of Pandu Dynasty of Sirpur, the name of the following poet or citation writer is not found

  1. Ishan
  2. Dev Dandi
  3. Sumangal
  4. Bhaskar

61. Which of the following is/are not true?

  1. Javanphool and Motichoor are aromatic varieties of paddy in Chhattisgarh.
  2. Rainfed area development aims to increase the productivity and sustainability of agriculture through integrated cropping.
  3. Kali Kamod and Loctimanchi are pulse and oil seed crops.
  1. Only 3
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. Only 1

Kali Kamod and Loctimanchi are also varieties of paddy.  

62. Who among the following is regarded as the first literary in ‘Halbi’?

  1. Lala Jagdalpuri
  2. Thakur Puran Singh
  3. Babu Rewaram
  4. Harisingh Thakur

63. Match the following about Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam 1993.

a. Notification of village
b. Definitions
c. Election of President and Vice President of Janpad Panchayat
d. No confidence motion against Sarpanch and Upsarpanch   		i. Article-2
ii. Article-3
iii. Article-21
iv. Article-25

Code:

(a) (b)          (c)          (d)

  1.         i              ii             iii            iv
  2.         ii             i              iv            iii
  3.         ii             iii            i              iv           
  4.         iv            iii            ii             i

64. 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.

  1. Captain Crawford
  2. Major Agnew
  3. Mr Sandis
  4. Captain Edmund
  1.         3             1             4             2            
  2.         1             2             3             4            
  3.         4             2             3             1            
  4.         2             4             1             3

During the British period in Chhattisgarh, the region was administered as part of the Central Provinces. Some notable British administrators and their contributions include:

  1. Captain Edmund: The first British Superintendent of Chhattisgarh. He dealt with revolts, such as the one in Dongargarh Zamindari.
  2. Colonel P. Vans Agnew: Superintendent from 1818 to 1825, during which the capital was shifted from Ratanpur to Raipur.
  3. Mr. Sandice: Superintendent from 1825 to 1828, known for addressing conflicts between Bastar and Karonde Zamindaris.
  4. Mr. Crawfurd: Superintendent from 1828 to 1830, under whom the British protectorate ended, and administration was handed over to the Bhosle ruler, Krishna Rao Appa.

65. Names of the major musical instruments of ‘Gadwa Baja’ are

  1. Jhanjh
  2. Nagada
  3. Mohri
  4. Bansuri

Code:

  1. a, b and d
  2. b, c and d
  3. a, c and d
  4. a, b and c

Gadwa Baja is a traditional musical instrument and is part of the Bastar Iron Craft, which holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

66. What are defined under Article 3 of Chhattisgarh Municipalities Act 1961?

  1. Assessment List
  2. Balance Sheet
  3. Collector
  4. Colonisation
  1. 1, 2, 3, 4
  2. 1, 2, 4
  3. 1, 3, 4
  4. 2, 3, 4

67. Every year on which date ‘Chhattisgarhi Raj Bhasha Diwas’ is celebrated?

  1. 1st November
  2. 14th November
  3. 27th November
  4. 28th November

Chhattisgarhi Raj Bhasha Diwas is celebrated on November 28th each year in Chhattisgarh to honor the state’s official language, Chhattisgarhi. This day marks the passage of the Rajbhasha Bill, which recognized Chhattisgarhi as the official language of the state.

68. STPI- Software Technology Parks of India’s Centre is situated at

  1. Nawa Raipur
  2. Bhilai
  3. Rajnandgaon
  4. Bilaspur

69. Select the right option of the reign of the following Kalchuri rulers of Raipur, according to Babu Rewa Ram.

i. Chamund Singh Dev

ii. Somdatt

iii. Jait Singh Dev
iv. Man Singh Dev

  1.         i              ii             iii            iv
  2.         iv            I              iii            ii
  3.         iv            iii            ii             I             
  4.         i              iii            iv            ii

70. As per Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam 1993, ‘Every Panchayat shall establish a fund to be called the Panchayat fund and all sums received by the Panchayat shall form part of the fund.’ It is stated in

  1. Article – 62
  2. Article – 63
  3. Article – 65
  4. Article – 66

71. In Muria tribe, the song sung at the time of death by the aged people is known as

  1. Lingo Pata
  2. Ghotul Pata
  3. Maram Pata
  4. Hulki Pata

72. In the first cabinet of the Legislative Council of the Central Provinces and Berar, after the elections of 1937, Pt Ravishankar Shukla was on which position?

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Chief Minister
  3. PWD Minister
  4. Education Minister

73. Who is the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Arun Sao
  2. Mohan Markham
  3. TS Singhdeo
  4. Vijay Sharma

74. Match the following sites of precious minerals in Chhattisgarh.

a. Alexandrite
b. Corundum
c. Gold
d. Diamond		i. Bijapur
ii. Devbhog
iii. Mainpur
iv. Balodabazar  

Code:

(a)          (b)          (c)          (d)

  1. ii             i              iv            iii
  2. i              ii             iii            iv
  3. iv            iii            ii             i
  4. iii            ii             i              iv           

District-wise overview:

  1. Raipur: Limestone, diamond, and quartz.
  2. Balodabazar: Limestone, dolomite, and traces of gold.
  3. Gariaband: Garnet, diamond, and alexandrite.
  4. Durg: Limestone, molding sand, and quartzite.
  5. Kabirdham (Kawardha): Bauxite, limestone, and iron ore.
  6. Rajnandgaon: Limestone, iron ore, fluorite, and quartz.
  7. Korba: Coal and mic(A)
  8. Surguja: Coal and bauxite.
  9. Dantewada: Iron ore and tin ore.
  10. Bijapur: Corundum and bauxite.
  11. Sukma: Quartz, limestone, and tin.
  12. Jashpur: Gold and bauxite.

75. Where are the family courts established in following?

  1. Kanker
  2. Balod
  3. Janjgir Champa
  4. Kabirdham
  1. 1, 2, 3, 4
  2. 2, 3, 4
  3. 1, 3, 4
  4. 1, 3

District-wise list of family courts in the state:

  1. Raipur
  2. Bilaspur
  3. Durg
  4. Janjgir-Champa
  5. Korba
  6. Rajnandgaon
  7. Mahasamund
  8. Raigarh
  9. Surguja
  10. Jashpur
  11. Kabirdham (Kawardha)
  12. Kanker
  13. Dhamtari
  14. Bastar
  15. Bemetara

76. Select the right group of forts from the following groups of forts being ruled from Ratanpur during the Kulchuri Period.

  1. Kharod, Lafa, Chhuri, Pander Bhatta
  2. Uparoda, Khallari, Navagarh, Mohandi
  3. Lafa, Navagarh, Simga, Matin
  4. Akalvada, Tengangarh, Lavan, Maaro

77. According to the Economic Survey 2022-23 the forest area of the State is

  1. 60,038 square kilometer
  2. 59,772 square kilometer
  3. 59,702 square kilometer
  4. 57,972 square kilometer

 78. In folk culture of Bastar which among the following wood is used to prepare ‘Mongrahan Kham’ in ‘Vivah-Mando’ (Mandap)?

  1. Mahua
  2. Bel
  3. Aam
  4. Sarai

In the folk culture of Bastar, mahua is primarily used for Mongrahan Kham, whereas in some parts of central Bastar, Sal wood is also utilized along with Mahua to provide a stronger foundation. Hence it was deleted by CGPSC.

79. Who was the first governor of Chhattisgarh State?

  1. DN Sahay
  2. ELS Narasimhan
  3. KM Seth
  4. Shekhar Dutt

80. Match the following festivals based on agriculture of Bastar with agriculture work.

a. Kare Pandum
b. Botigati Pandum
c. Pachchig Pandum
d. Toram Pandum		i. Festival of cutting
ii. Festival of Biyasi
iii. Festival of cutting tree and burning
iv. Festival of seed sowing  

Code:

(a)          (b)          (c)          (d)

  1.         iii            iv            ii             i
  2.         i              ii             iii            iv
  3.         iv            iii            ii             i
  4.         ii             iv            iii            i             

Kare Pandum: A festival marking the beginning of agricultural activities, often celebrated with rituals to ensure a good harvest.

Botigati Pandum: Associated with sowing seeds and invoking blessings for the growth of crops.

Pachchig Pandum: Celebrated during the harvest season, expressing gratitude to nature for its bounty.

Toram Pandum: A festival of joy and community bonding, often involving music, dance, and feasting.

81. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below.

 List-IList-II
a. Arar barar bandhna chor, Teen Mur chai Gorh.
b. Argar upar Bargar, Bargar upar Dor. Gai Bhains la chor ke, Kotha le lege chor.
c. Arki tike tikai Peela Parvat jake ladai hela
d. Atpati cheri ke Fatfati kan. Aau cheri Khay kai gona Dhan.		i. Dhenki
ii. Gai aur Bachra
iii. Madhumakhi ka Chatta
iv. Tangiya, Kulhari

Code:

               (a)          (b)          (c)          (d)

  1. i       iii            iv            ii
  2.         ii             iii            iv            i
  3.         ii             ii             iii            iv
  4.         i              ii             iv            iii

Deleted by CGPSC

82. ‘Lakh’ is not obtained from which of the following trees of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Palash
  2. Kusum
  3. Parijat
  4. Ber

83. What are right about Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam 1993, functions of Gram Panchayat?

  1. It is mentioned in article 49.
  2. Article 49 has 30 sub clauses.
  3. Regulation of sale and preservation of meat.
  4. The establishment, maintenance and supervision of fair price shops under public distribution system.

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4
  2. 1, 2, 4
  3. 2, 3, 4
  4. 1, 4

84. As per the census 2011, how many districts of Chhattisgarh State have more than 25% Scheduled Tribe population?

  1. 14
  2. 16
  3. 17
  4. 15

85. Who is awarded with Rohini Nayyer Award 2023?

  1. Amolkar Sangam
  2. Deenanath Rajput
  3. Neil Shankar
  4. Suraya Charan

The Rohini Nayyar Award was established in memory of Dr. Rohini Nayyar, an esteemed economist and bureaucrat. It recognizes individuals under the age of 40 for their outstanding contributions to rural development in Indi(A) The award includes a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, a citation, and a trophy.

Deenanath Rajput (2023) was awarded this award for empowering tribal women farmers in Bastar.

86. What are the criteria of classifying some of the Scheduled Tribe as PVTG

  1. Caste
  2. Declining population or static population
  3. Extremely low literacy
  4. Sex ratio
  1. i and ii are correct
  2. iii and iv are correct
  3. i and iv are correct
  4. ii and iii are correct

The classification of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) is based on specific criteria that highlight their vulnerability. These criteria include:

  1. Pre-agricultural level of technology: Communities that rely on rudimentary tools and practices for subsistence.
  2. Stagnant or declining population: Groups with low population growth or a declining demographic trend.
  3. Extremely low literacy levels: Limited access to education and very low literacy rates.
  4. Subsistence-level economy: Dependence on basic, non-commercialized economic activities for survival.

87. The Maratha rulers of Ratanpur used the following language in their administrative documents

  1. Marathi
  2. Modi
  3. Urdu
  4. All the above

88. Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

Statement I: At present irrigation facility is available in more than 49% area from all the irrigation sources of the state.

Statement II: Shakambhari scheme helps small marginal farmers to install irrigation wells and pumps.

Statement III: Use of treated seeds is the main basis for increasing agricultural production and productivity.

  1. Statement I, II and Statement III are correct.
  2. Statement I, II and Statement III are incorrect.
  3. Only Statement I and II are correct.
  4. Only Statement I is incorrect.

As of recent data, approximately 36% of the agricultural area in Chhattisgarh is irrigated.

89. Who was the founder of Kakatiya Dynasty in Bastar?

  1. Bhairav Dev
  2. Jaysingh Dev
  3. Annamdev
  4. Praveerchandra Bhanjdev

90. In which of the following districts of Chhattisgarh Geothermal Power Plant is proposed for establishment?

  1. Korba
  2. Balrampur
  3. Durg
  4. Kanker

91. Which is the smallest district of Chhattisgarh in area?

  1. Koriya
  2. Durg
  3. Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi
  4. Bemetara

92. Who was the first chief justice of Bilaspur High Court?

  1. WA Shishak
  2. Ramesh Sinha
  3. AK Patnaik
  4. ASV Moorthy

93. Which of the following latitudes passes through Chhattisgarh?

  1. 0 degree latitude
  2. 23 ½ degree North latitude
  3. 23 ½ degree South latitude
  4. 66 ½ degree North latitude

94. The following event did not happen during the reign of Raghuji 3rd in Chhattisgarh.

  1. Eradication of the Sati System
  2. The revolt of the Gond King of Dhamda
  3. Ban on human sacrifice
  4. The arrival of British traveler George Forester to Chhattisgarh

As per options British traveler George Forester travelled to Chhattisgarh during the reign of Madhoji Bhosle. All other events happened during the reign of Raghuji third in Chhattisgarh.

95. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below.

 List-IList-II
a. ‘Tat’ musical instrument
b. ‘Vitat’ musical instrument
c. ‘Ghan’ musical instrument
d. ‘Sushir’ musical instrument		i. ‘Chitkul’
ii. Karnal’
iii. ‘Tasa’
iv. ‘Dhankul’

Code:

               (a)          (b)          (c)          (d)

  1.         iv            i              ii             iii
  2.         iv            iii            i              ii
  3.         iv            ii             i              iii
  4.         ii             iv            iii            i

As described in ancient texts like the Natya Shastra:

  1. Tat (Stringed Instruments): Instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings, either plucked or struck. Examples include the Veena, Sitar, and Tanpur(A)
  2. Vitat (Bowed String Instruments): Instruments played with a bow, such as the Sarangi, Violin, and Esraj.
  3. Ghan (Solid Percussion Instruments): Instruments that produce sound by striking solid surfaces, like the Manjira, Jal-Tarang, and Ghatam.
  4. Sushir (Wind Instruments): Instruments that use air to produce sound, such as the Bansuri (flute), Shehnai, and Harmonium.

96. Which are right about the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam 1993 from the following?

  1. It received assent of the Governor on 24th January 1994.
  2. First published in the Madhya Pradesh (Extraordinary) dated 26th January 1994.
  3. “Be it elected by Madhya Pradesh Legislature in the 44th year of the Republic of India as follows”.
  4. Chapter 1, preliminary article 1(2) it extends to the whole of Chhattisgarh provided that it extends to the scheduled areas subject to the exceptions and modifications provided in Chapter XIV-(A)
  1. 1, 2, 3, 4
  2. 2, 3, 4
  3. 1, 3, 4
  4. 1, 2

97. Match the ornaments in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below.

 List-IList-II
a. Sutiya
b. Khonchni
c. Eithi
d. Lurki		i. Wrist
ii. Hair
iii. Ear
iv. Nose

Code:

               (a)          (b)          (c)          (d)

  1.         iv            ii             i              iii
  2.         iv            i              ii             iii
  3.         iv            iii            ii             i
  4.         iv            i              iii            ii

98. How many states touch Chhattisgarh State?

  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8

99. Match the Following about Chhattisgarh Ram panchayat terms of office of members of Standing Committee and procedure for the conduct of business rules 1994.

a. Terms of the members of the Standing Committee
b. Decision of the certain matters
c. Quorum
d. Repeal  		i. Article – 11
ii. Article – 15
iii. Article – 4
iv. Article – 9

Code:

               (a)          (b)          (c)          (d)

  1.         1             2             3             4
  2.         2             1             4             3            
  3.         3             1             4             2            
  4.         4             3             1             2

100. Godavari-Sabri catchment area lies in which of the physical regions of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Plain of Mahanadi
  2. Jaspur-Samri Pat
  3. Eastern part of Baghelkhand Plateau
  4. Dandakaranya

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