
CMO Recruitment Examination to be conducted by CGPSC has 75 marks from Part 2: General Introduction of Chhattisgarh which contains Culture of Chhattisgarhas a very important component. It would be quite fruitful for the candidates to go through the questions asked in various examinations of CGPSC and read the related issues, before taking the real exam.
Attempt this quiz containing all the questions asked in CGPSC Prelims over the years based on Culture of Chhattisgarh.
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- Question 1 of 51
1. Question
Kondagaon is famous for what ?
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2. Question
What is Chhattisgarhi idioms for Lajjit hone ?
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3. Question
Who is famous singer of Bharthari Gayab (song) ?
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4. Question
In which district Sita Lekhani hill located?
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5. Question
Who was the Hindi poet of Chhattisgarh, propounder of Romanticism in Hindi poetry?
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6. Question
- The following novels are written by Vinod Kumar Shukla
- Naukar Ki Kamiz
- KalaJal
- Diwar Men Ek Khidki
- Khilega to Dekhenge
Select the correct answer
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7. Question
At which place in Chhattisgarh Music University is established?
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8. Question
Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?
(Chhattisgarhi writers and their novels)
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9. Question
What is the Chhattisgarhi idiom for ‘harrassing’?
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10. Question
Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?
(Chhattisgarhi writers and their novels)
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11. Question
Which faculty is not available in the Indira Kala Sangeet University Khairagarh?
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12. Question
Out of the following, which is the Chhattisgarhi ‘Pranay geet’ (love song)?
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13. Question
Who is the author of the Chhattisgarhi novel ‘Diyana Ke Anjro?’
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14. Question
Who is the writer of the Natak (Drama) ‘Ram Rajya’?
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15. Question
Whose contribution paved the way for development of ‘Katthak Dance’ in Chhattisgarh?
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16. Question
What was the name of ancient language of Chhattisgarh?
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17. Question
Who was the director of first Chhattisgarhi film ‘Kahi Deve Sandesh’?
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18. Question
The founder of Kabir Panth in Chhattisgarh is
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19. Question
Which of these is a creation of Thakur Jagmohan Singh?
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20. Question
Who is the author of book ‘Chhattisgarh Parichay’?
- Question 21 of 51
21. Question
At which place Jajalladev Mahotsava organised?
CorrectJajalladev of Kalchuri Kingdom founded Jajallapur (presently Janjgir).
IncorrectJajalladev of Kalchuri Kingdom founded Jajallapur (presently Janjgir).
- Question 22 of 51
22. Question
What is the total duration of Bastar Dashahara?
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23. Question
When is Bade Bhajan Ramnami Mela held?
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24. Question
Which of the following is not a name of ‘Bhaji’ (leaf vegetable)?
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25. Question
Which of the following is not an utensil?
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26. Question
What does “Nankan tura , bulak bulak ke par bandhay’ signifies?
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27. Question
What does ‘Parra bhar lai, agaas bhar bagarai’ signifies?
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28. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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29. Question
Nangmori is an ornament of which part of the body?
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30. Question
In which popular Chhattisgarhi Folk song, the name of Ganga appears frequently?
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31. Question
Which writer is a Meteric Poet (Chhand Shashtri) from Chhattisgarh?
CorrectHis most famous work was Chandaḥprabhākara, a work on prosody in Hindi, which saw nine editions during his life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagannath_Prasad_BhanuIncorrectHis most famous work was Chandaḥprabhākara, a work on prosody in Hindi, which saw nine editions during his life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagannath_Prasad_Bhanu - Question 32 of 51
32. Question
Who is the author of ‘Shyama Swapna’
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33. Question
Turturiya is associated with which Rishi (Ascentic) in Chhattisgarh?
CorrectBaravanvapara Sanctuary is also located nearby. Tauratria is situated on the Balbhadri Nala near a village called Bahriya. It is believed to be the birthplace of Luv and Kush.
IncorrectBaravanvapara Sanctuary is also located nearby. Tauratria is situated on the Balbhadri Nala near a village called Bahriya. It is believed to be the birthplace of Luv and Kush.
- Question 34 of 51
34. Question
Amerikapa-Tala is near the confluence point of which rivers?
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35. Question
Damakheda is associated with which from the following?
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36. Question
Bhadauni songs are sung on which occasion?
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37. Question
Jethauni is celebrated in which month?
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38. Question
Dr. Ramesh Chandra Mehrotra was a scholar of which subject?
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39. Question
Who is the founder of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekanand Ashram, Narayanpur?
CorrectStarted in 1985, the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narayannpur, along with its 6 Service Centers inside Abujhmarh jungle villages of Chhattisgarh State.
IncorrectStarted in 1985, the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narayannpur, along with its 6 Service Centers inside Abujhmarh jungle villages of Chhattisgarh State.
- Question 40 of 51
40. Question
Which one of the following ornament is worn in neck?
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41. Question
What is Bahadur Kalarin Ki Machi from the following?
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42. Question
In which district ‘The Kutumsar’ cave is situated?
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43. Question
The Kutumsar cave was invented by
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44. Question
What is the meaning of Chhattisgarhi idiom ‘Kariya Achchar Bhains Barabar’?
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45. Question
Who is the famous Artist of ‘Kabir Gyan’ in Chhattisgarh?
CorrectThe members of Bharti Bandhu are GCD Bharti, Vivekanand Bharti, G Ramanand Bharti and C Vidrumna Vachaspati Bharti. Bharti Bandhu sing Sufi songs and the verses of Kabir. GCD Bharti was honored by the Government of India, in 2013, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.
IncorrectThe members of Bharti Bandhu are GCD Bharti, Vivekanand Bharti, G Ramanand Bharti and C Vidrumna Vachaspati Bharti. Bharti Bandhu sing Sufi songs and the verses of Kabir. GCD Bharti was honored by the Government of India, in 2013, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.
- Question 46 of 51
46. Question
‘Pandawani’ gayan is based on which granth?
CorrectPandavani (lit.: Songs and Stories of the Pandavas) is a folk singing style involving narration of tales from Mahabharata. Bhima, the second of the Pandava is the hero of the story in this style.
Jhaduram Dewangan and Teejan Bai are the most renowned singers of this style. Among contemporary artists, Ritu Verma is popular along with others such as Shantibai Chelak and Usha Barle.IncorrectPandavani (lit.: Songs and Stories of the Pandavas) is a folk singing style involving narration of tales from Mahabharata. Bhima, the second of the Pandava is the hero of the story in this style.
Jhaduram Dewangan and Teejan Bai are the most renowned singers of this style. Among contemporary artists, Ritu Verma is popular along with others such as Shantibai Chelak and Usha Barle. - Question 47 of 51
47. Question
Where is the birth place of ‘Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya’?
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48. Question
Raja Chakradhar Singh is famous for development of which dance?
CorrectHe was the Raja of Raigarh, the Raigarh Gharana of Kathak was established by him during his reign, which produced many luminaries, dancers, singers and musicians due to his patronage and philanthropy. Among the noted Kathak exponents to have served his court were Pandit Jaggannath Prasad of Jaipur Gharana and Guru Kalaka Prasad and his sons of Lucknow Gharana. Among the dancers and musicians to have performed or served his court were Pandit Makhan Lal Chaturvedi, Dr. Ramkumar Verma, Pandit Mahaveer Prasad Dwivedi, Pandit Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi.
Chakradhar Singh was himself a great exponent of tabla and pakhawaj. He was given title of Sangit Samrat by the Viceroy Lord Linlithgow at All India Music Conference in 1939.
IncorrectHe was the Raja of Raigarh, the Raigarh Gharana of Kathak was established by him during his reign, which produced many luminaries, dancers, singers and musicians due to his patronage and philanthropy. Among the noted Kathak exponents to have served his court were Pandit Jaggannath Prasad of Jaipur Gharana and Guru Kalaka Prasad and his sons of Lucknow Gharana. Among the dancers and musicians to have performed or served his court were Pandit Makhan Lal Chaturvedi, Dr. Ramkumar Verma, Pandit Mahaveer Prasad Dwivedi, Pandit Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi.
Chakradhar Singh was himself a great exponent of tabla and pakhawaj. He was given title of Sangit Samrat by the Viceroy Lord Linlithgow at All India Music Conference in 1939.
- Question 49 of 51
49. Question
Who are main characters of folk lyric ‘Chandaini’?
CorrectThe tale of Chandaini, or Lorik Chanda tells the story of the romance of an Ahir hero Lorik and Rajpur princess Chanda, who was already married. It emphasizes different elements of the narrative—the bravery of Laurik as a Ahir hero who defends the honour of his caste, the intrepidity of Chanda who steers the course of the love story between Laurik and herself, or the many challenges faced by Laurik and Chanda when they elope.
The story was moulded into a masnavi (or a Sufi tale) with mystical overtones in the Chandayana, composed by Mulla Daud in the 14th century.
The story is also mentioned by Elliot and he has also given authentic history of Ahir caste in this context.IncorrectThe tale of Chandaini, or Lorik Chanda tells the story of the romance of an Ahir hero Lorik and Rajpur princess Chanda, who was already married. It emphasizes different elements of the narrative—the bravery of Laurik as a Ahir hero who defends the honour of his caste, the intrepidity of Chanda who steers the course of the love story between Laurik and herself, or the many challenges faced by Laurik and Chanda when they elope.
The story was moulded into a masnavi (or a Sufi tale) with mystical overtones in the Chandayana, composed by Mulla Daud in the 14th century.
The story is also mentioned by Elliot and he has also given authentic history of Ahir caste in this context. - Question 50 of 51
50. Question
Who sings the ‘Bans Geet’?
CorrectBased on ‘Compassion’, Bans Geet is mainly sung by people of Raut or Ahir caste.There is a singer and two persons called “Ragi” and “Dehi” playing bamboos with him.
IncorrectBased on ‘Compassion’, Bans Geet is mainly sung by people of Raut or Ahir caste.There is a singer and two persons called “Ragi” and “Dehi” playing bamboos with him.
- Question 51 of 51
51. Question
What is the meaning of Chhattisgarhi riddle:
Kari gay, Kalinder khya |
Duhte jay, Panhate jay ||?CorrectIncorrect