(Solved Papers) CGPSC 2024 Pre (Paper 1)

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CG PSC 2024 Pre (Paper 1) was held on 9 February 2025. The questions asked with relevant answers are:

1. What is the maximum limit of loan at present, provided under the Prime Minister Mudra Yojana?

(A) Rupees 10 Lakh

(B) Rupees 15 Lakh

(C) Rupees 20 Lakh

(D) Rupees 25 Lakh

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched in 2015 to empower non-corporate, non-farm small and micro enterprises by providing loans of up to ₹10 lakh. The loan limit was increased from to ₹20 lakh during the Union Budget 2024-25 w.e.f October 24, 2024.

2. A group of individual organism with fundamental similarities is called as a

(A) Family

(B) Species

(D) Order

The biological classification system organizes living organisms into a hierarchical structure.

Species: A species is a group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. They share fundamental similarities in their characteristics.

3. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at

(A) Kaimur ranges

(B) Vindhyan ranges

(C) Nilgiri hills

(D) Rajmahal hills

4. Maximum Diversity of species is found at

(A) Temperate region

(B) Tropical region

(D) None of the above

Tropical regions, located near the equator, experience warm temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. These conditions create a favorable environment for a wide variety of plant and animal species to thrive. The greater availability of resources and stable climate contribute to higher biodiversity in tropical regions compared to temperate or polar regions.

5. Scientific name of Leopard?

(A) Panthera leo

(B) Panthera pardus

(D) Panthera uncia

Tiger Family Genus: Panthera

Species:

Panthera uncia (Snow Leopard)

Panthera tigris (Tiger)

Panthera onca (Jaguar)

Panthera pardus (Leopard)

Panthera leo (Lion)

6. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, which of the following commodities has the highest percent share in the export from India in the financial year 2021-22?

(A) Agriculture and allied products

(B) Crude oil and petroleum products

(C) Manufactured goods

(D) Ore and minerals

7. By which of the following names is “Gandhara” style known?

(A) Indo Persian Art

(B) Indo Greek Art

(D) Indo European Art

8. Which of the following Articles is called the “Heart and Soul” of the Indian Constitution?

(A) Article 32

(B) Article 14

(D) Article 19

9. With reference to the “ANNA DARPAN” project, consider the following statements.

(a) It is initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Government of India.

(b) Its objective is to modernise the Supply Chain Management System.

(d) It will not cover its operations at Mandis, Mills and Depots (both owned and hired) as well as divisional, regional, zonal and headquarters levels.

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

(A) Only (a), (b) and (d)

(B) Only (b) and (c)

(D) None of the above

ANNA DARPAN is a new digital platform that will replace FCI’s old system, the Depot Online System. It uses advanced technology to make managing food supply chains (like mandis, mills, and depots) smoother and more efficient.

10. The dimension of dielectric constant is

(A) M^OL^OT^O

(B) ML^OT

(D) M^OL^OT

The dielectric constant (ε), also known as relative permittivity, is a dimensionless quantity. It represents the ratio of the permittivity of a medium to the permittivity of free space. Since it’s a ratio of two permittivities, its dimensions are M⁰L⁰T⁰.

11. Where is Devnimori Stupa situated?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Chhattisgarh

(D) Gujarat

The Devnimori Stupa, an important Buddhist archaeological site, is located in the Aravali range near the village of Devnimori in the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.

12. ‘PM-AASHA’ Scheme is related to the welfare of

(A) Women

(B) Disabled

(C) Farmer

(D) Student

PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan) is a comprehensive scheme launched by the Indian government to ensure a fair and remunerative price for farmers’ produce.

13. Which of the following is not a tribe of the middle Indian region?

(A) Baigas

(B) Kadars

(D) Kharia

Kadars are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) primarily found in the southern Indian state of Kerala.

14. Which among the following pair is an example of paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances?

(A) H₂O and Fe

(B) Cu²⁺ and Gd

(D) Fe and Cu2+

Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted to a magnetic field due to randomly spin oriented unpaired electrons. Cu²⁺ (copper ion) is a paramagnetic substance.

Ferromagnetic substances are strongly attracted to a magnetic field due to spin aligned unpaireed electrons. Gd (Gadolinium) is a ferromagnetic substance.

15. The two great leaders of the revolution of 1857, who escaped to Nepal?

(A) Nana Saheb and Begum Zeenat Mahal

(B) Kunwar Singh and Nana Saheb

(D) Nana Saheb and Begum Hazrat Mahal

16. Ahar or Banas culture was a contemporary of which culture?

(A) Harappa culture

(B) Mughal period culture

(D) Gupta period culture

The Ahar culture, also known as the Banas culture, is a Chalcolithic archaeological culture on the banks of the Ahar River of southeastern Rajasthan contemporary and adjacent to the Indus Valley civilization. Situated along the Banas and Berach Rivers, as well as the Ahar River, the Ahar–Banas people were exploiting the copper ores of the Aravalli Range to make axes and other artefacts.

17. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

(A) Sri Morarji Desai

(B) Sri Jagjivan Ram

(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Since 1950 India has had 8 deputy prime ministers. See list.

18. With reference to the Asia-Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held at Kuala Lumpur, consider the following statements.

(a) It was 11th (Eleventh) Asia-Pacific Deaf Games.

(b) India received 5th (Fifth) rank in it.

(d) India did not participate in this games.

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

(A) only (a) and (b)

(B) only (b) and (c)

(D) only (d)

The 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 1–8, 2024. India received 5th rank in it.

19. A Minister who for any period of six (6) consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall cease to be a Minister after the expiry of this period. This is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?

(A) Article 75(5)

(B) Article 75(3)

(D) Article 75(2)

20. Green Plants in Ecosystem are

(A) Primary Producer

(B) Primary Consumer

(D) Decomposer

21. Who among the following travelers visited the court of Vijayanagara ruler Devraya II as a Persian Ambassador?

(A) Barbosa

(B) Nicolo-de-Conti

(D) Abdur Razzaq

Abdur Razzaq was a Persian diplomat and historian who visited the Vijayanagara court during the reign of Devraya II in the 15th century.

22. Which of the following memory of the computer is used to speed up computer processing?

(A) Cache memory

(B) RAM

(D) None of the above

Cache memory is a small, fast memory that stores frequently accessed data. It speeds up processing by reducing the time it takes to retrieve data from slower main memory. RAM (Random Access Memory) is the main memory used for storing data and instructions currently being processed.

23. Which of the following Himalayan peaks is not situated in India?

(A) Kamet

(B) Dhaulagiri

(D) Nanga Parbat

Dhaulagiri is the highest mountain located completely within Nepal.

24. Whose composition is “Natyashastra”?

(A) Vishwanath

(B) Bhamah

(C) Bharatamuni

(D) Bhavbhuti

25. On the basis of the Chelliah Committee’s recommendations, in which of the following fields were reforms initiated?

(A) Monetary Policy

(B) Trade Policy

(D) Tax Policy

The Government appointed a Tax Reforms Committee under Prof Raja Chelliah to lay out agenda for reforming India’s tax system during economic liberalization in 1990s.

26. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the Governor reserves a Bill passed by the State Legislature for President’s consideration?

(A) Article 199

(B) Article 200

(D) Article 356

Article 200 of the Indian Constitution outlines the process for a Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of a State to be presented to the Governor for assent, who may either:

Assent to the bill.

Withhold assent.

Reserve the bill for consideration by the President.

27. Who among the following is not a member of the high-level committee constituted on simultaneous elections?

(A) Dr. Niten Chandra

(B) Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap

(D) Sri N.K. Singh

The High-level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, constituted under the chairmanship of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, has proposed simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and local bodies in India.

The other members of the Committee were Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Shri N.K. Singh, former Chairman, 15th Finance Commission, Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, former Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Shri Harish Salve, Senior Advocate, and Shri Sanjay Kothari, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Law and Justice was a Special Invitee and Dr. Niten Chandra was the Secretary of the HLC.

28. The Central Government in its Union Budget 2023-24 adopted seven priorities of the Government; these 7 priorities are named as-

(A) Saptadev

(B) Saptarishi

(D) Saptadwar

These priorities covered areas like inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential of human capital, innovation and research and development, and green growth.

29. Which of the following films won the 96th Academy Award 2024 in the best picture category?

(A) The Holdovers

(B) Barbie

(C) Oppenheimer

(D) Anatomy of a Fall

30. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments restricts the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People?

(A) 86th Amendment

(B) 52nd Amendment

(C) 91st Amendment

(D) 73rd Amendment

The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2003, introduced several changes, including the restriction on the size of the Council of Ministers. It limited the number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, to 15% of the total membership of the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

31. In the Nyaya Philosophy, the synonym of Knowledge is-

(A) Cognition

(B) Apprehension

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) None of the above

In Nyaya philosophy, both “Cognition” and “Apprehension” are used as synonyms for knowledge. It places great emphasis on pramana (valid means of knowledge) and the process of acquiring correct knowledge.

32. Who among the following was conferred with the title of ‘Jagat guru’ by Akbar?

(A) Jinchandra Suri

(B) Hir Vijay Suri

(D) Birbal

Hiravijaya (1526–1595), also known as Muni Hiravijayji and Hiravijay Suri, was a high priest of the Tapa Gaccha monastic order, following the Jain Svetambara tradition. He is known for propounding the Jain philosophy to Mughal Emperor Akbar and turning him towards vegetarianism.

33. Who has said that ‘Conscious body is the soul’?

(A) Nagarjuna

(B) Charvak

(D) Asang

34. In India, the classification of cities based on the size of the population is in how many categories?

(A) 03

(B) 04

(D) 06

The Census of India classifies urban settlements into six categories based on population size:

Metropolitan City: Population of 1 million (10 lakh) and above.
City: Population between 100,000 and 999,999.
Town: Population between 20,000 and 99,999.
Census Town: A settlement with urban characteristics but not formally notified as a town. Criteria include a population of 5,000 or more, at least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural activities, and a density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km.
Outgrowth: A well-defined urban growth contiguous with a town.
Urban Agglomeration: A continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining urban outgrowths, or two or more towns with their outgrowths.

35. Who is the founder of the “Indian Statistical Institute”?

(A) V. K. R. V. Rao

(B) Prof. Raj Krishna

(C) P. C. Mahalanobis

(D) D. T. Lakdawala

PC Mahalanobis, a renowned statistician, founded the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata in 1931. Mahalanobis has been considered the father of statistics in India.

36. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India was established in the year-

(A) 1991

(B) 1995

(D) 2001

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs was set up in 1999. It was created by bifurcating the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with the aim of providing a more focused approach to the development and welfare of tribal communities in India.

37. What are Residuary subjects?

(A) Subjects included in the State list

(B) Subjects included in the Concurrent list

(C) Subjects not included in any list

(D) Subjects included in the Union list

38. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

List-1 List-II

(Scheduled Tribe) (Dominating region)

(a) Jarawa (1) Rajasthan

(b) Munda (2) Himachal Pradesh

(d) Gaddi (4) Jharkhand

Code:

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

(A) (1) (2) (3) (4)

(B) (2) (1) (4) (3)

(D) (3) (4) (1) (2)

39. Which one of the following Gupta rulers is referred to as “Lichchavi Dauhitara” (son of the daughter of the Lichchavis)?

(A) Chandragupta – 1

(B) Samudragupta

(D) Skandagupta

Samudragupta’s mother, Kumaradevi, was a princess from the Lichchavi clan, an ancient republic in the region.

40. Which of the following statements are correct regarding National Judicial Appointments Commission?

It consists of

(a) The Chief Justice of India as the Ex-officio Chairperson.

(b) Two other Senior Judges of the Supreme Court next to the Chief Justice of India, as the Ex-officio Members.

(d) Two eminent persons to be nominated by the Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People or where there is no such Leader of Opposition, then, Leader of single largest opposition party in the House of the People Members.

Choose the correct options.

(A) (a) and (c)

(B) (b) and (d)

(D) All of the above

National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was created through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 to replace the collegium system with a multi-stakeholder body to appoint judges to the SC and HCs. However, SC ruled it unconstitutional as it violated the Basic Structure Doctrine.

Composition of NJAC:

Chief Justice of India (Chairperson)
Two senior-most SC judges
Union Law Minister
Two eminent persons (selected by PM, CJI, and LoP, with one from SC/ST/OBC/women/minorities)

41. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

(A) Methane

(B) Chlorofluorocarbon

(D) Nitrogen

42. Which of the following States was the highest iron-ore producing State in the year 2023-24 in India?

(A) Odisha

(B) Karnataka

(D) Jharkhand

Odisha is the largest aluminium ore and iron ore producing state in India. Rajasthan has the highest share of limestone production in India. Order of mineral production by share – Odisha (44.11%), Chhattisgarh (17.34%), Rajasthan (14.10%)

43. As per the Union Budget 2024-25 of India, the estimated Fiscal Deficit for the Financial year 2024-25 as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product is-

(A) 4.9 percent

(B) 3.9 percent

(D) 3.5 percent

The Union Budget presented for 2024-25 projected a fiscal deficit of 4.9% of GDP.

44. According to Buddhist Philosophy, the cause of Sanskar (impressions) is-

(A) Vigyan (Consciousness)

(B) Vedana (Sense-Experience)

(C) Avidya (Ignorance)

(D) None of the above

The cycle of twelve links (Nidanas) of Pratityasamutpada include Sanskar which is caused by ignorance.

45. Which of the following Bangla newspapers underwent a rapid transformation, changing overnight into an English newspaper in order to circumvent the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

(A) Yugantar Patrika

(B) Anand Bazar Patrika

(D) Amrit Bazar Patrika

The Amrita Bazar Patrika was a Bengali newspaper that famously switched to English overnight to avoid the restrictions imposed by the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.

46. Why are “MITTI” cafes famous?

(A) Because they are completely managed by the senior citizens

(B) Because they are completely managed by the women

(C) Because they are completely managed by the differently abled persons

(D) Because they are completely managed by the third gender people

Mitti Cafe is a chain of cafes that are completely managed by people with disabilities and are present in more than 40 locations across India, including The Supreme Court of India.

47. As per the Census of India 2011, the Union Territory having the lowest sex ratio in the country is-

(A) Dadra and Nagar Haveli

(B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(C) Daman and Diu

(D) Chandigarh

The sex ration in Daman and Diu is only 618. The national average is 940. Possibly, the main reason is the large number of migratory labour which has increased the population but decreased the sex ratio.

48. Which of the following was a tax levied on pastures in ancient India?

(A) Akshayanivi

(B) Bhaga

(D) Viveet

Viveet was a tax specifically levied on pastures in ancient India.

49. Kanika Siwach is related to which game?

(A) Weightlifting

(B) Long Jump

(C) Hockey

(D) Archery

50. According to Jain Philosophy, the characteristics of Tatva (Reality) –

(A) Origination

(B) Decay

(D) All of the above

In Jain philosophy, Tatva refers to reality or the fundamental elements that constitute the universe. Jainism recognizes several tattvas, and they are characterized by:

Origination (Utpada): Things come into existence.
Decay (Vyaya): Things undergo change and destruction.
Permanence (Dhruvata): Despite changes, there is an underlying permanence or substance that persists.

51. Among the special tribes of Chhattisgarh, which of the following festivals is related to animals?

(A) Beesu

(B) Choura Pooja

(C) Sohrai

(D) Dussehra

Sohrai is basically a festival of livestock, where cows and bulls are worshipped by the villagers.

52. Name the freedom fighter of Chhattisgarh who was imprisoned along with his wife Rajkunwar Devi in Nagpur Central Jail for 6 months.

(A) Pt. Ravishankar Shukla

(B) Khubchand Baghel

(C) Pyarelal Singh

(D) Barrister Chedilal

53. In Chhattisgarh, traditional headgear (Maur) worn by the bride and bridegroom during marriages are made from the leaves of which tree?

(A) Chhind or Chhin

(B) Kaner

(D) None of the above

54. Article 243(J) of the Indian Constitution is related to

(A) Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position

(B) Audit of Accounts of Panchayats

(D) None of the above

Article 243J of the Indian Constitution mandates the formation of a State Finance Commission in each state. The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts.

55. Which of the following rivers is the right bank tributary of the river Mahanadi?

(A) Ebb

(B) Seonath

(C) Tel

(D) Mand

The major tributaries of Mahanadi are Seonath, the Hasdeo, the Mand and the Ib joins Mahanadi from left whereas the Ong, the Tel and the Jonk joins it from right.

56. In which district of Chhattisgarh is the Solar Special Economic Zone (SEZ) being developed?

(A) Raipur

(B) Durg

(D) Rajnandgaon

The solar SEZ in Rajnandgaon is being developed by Lanco Solar Private Ltd.

57. On which special tithi/date grains are sown in small baskets for the festival of ‘Bhojali’?

(A) Kwar Shukla Paksha Dwitiya

(B) Chaitra Shukla Paksha Dwitiya

(C) Shravan Shukla Paksha Panchami

(D) Bhadra Krishna Paksha Pratipada

58. The meaning of the Chhattisgarhi saying “Jaangar Ke Chalat Le”

(A) To trust yourself

(B) Defamation

(C) Live a care-free life

(D) Being selfish

59. During the Kalchuri rule, which one of the following garh was a part of Chhattisgarh (36 garh)?

(A) Vrindavan garh

(B) Semariya garh

(D) Chitru garh

60. With reference to the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Act, 1993, match the List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the list.

List-I (a) Section-83 (b) Section-89 (c) Section-84 (d) Section-88

List-II (i) Inquiry into affairs of Panchayat (ii) Inspection of works of Panchayats (iii) Power of State Government in regard to relief in taxes (iv) Liability of Panch etc. for loss and mis-appropriation

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

(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Act, 1993

Section 83:- Power of State Government in regard to relief in taxes.

Section 84:- Inspection of works of Panchayats.

Section 88:- Inquiry into affairs of Panchayat

Section 89:- Liability of Panch etc. for loss, misappropriation.

61. Which content is mostly used in ‘Shisal Craft’?

(A) Plant

(B) Bottle gourd

(D) Soil

When Shisal leaves are processed, they prodoce very fine while fibre similar to jute. The craft is practiced in Narayanpur, Kondagaon and Bastar districts.

62. In 1920 at Rajnandgaon, the mill workers’ strike for 37 days was led by whom?

(A) Vamanrao Lakhe

(B) Deendayal Singh

(D) None of these

In 1920, Rajnandgaon Mill Workers, led by Thakur Pyarelal Singh started a strike that lasted more than 37 days. This was India’s first long-term strike and it managed to reduced the worker’s working hours.

63. The Fertilizer Corporation of India has established a coal-based chemical fertilizer plant in which of the following districts of Chhattisgarh?

(A) Raigarh

(B) Korba

(D) Durg

64. According to the 2011 Census, the total active population of the State of Chhattisgarh is

(A) 121,80,225

(B) 71,33,866

(D) None of the above

65. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rural Industry Crafts Centre (Bamboo Art Centre) is operated in-

(A) Jagdalpur

(B) Dhamtari

(D) Bilaspur

66. The meaning of the Chhattisgarhi idiom “Aankhee Karuwana” is

(A) To be cute

(B) To cheat

(D) To get angry

67. With whose cooperation was NTPC’s super thermal power plant established in Korba in the year 1982-83?

(A) World Bank

(B) Asia Development Bank

(D) Grant by Central Government

68. What is the position of Chhattisgarh in India in linking the forest ecosystem with Green Gross Domestic Product?

(A) First

(B) Second

(D) Fourth

Chhattisgarh has become the first state in India to link its forest ecosystem to the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). Chhattisgarh recorded the highest increase in forest cover in India State of Forest Report 2023, growing by 683.62 sq km. The state’s total forest cover now spans 44.2% of its geographical area.

Green GDP is a modified version of traditional GDP that accounts for the environmental costs of economic activities. It incorporates factors such as natural resource depletion, environmental degradation, and pollution into the economic output, offering a more comprehensive picture of a nation’s true wealth.

According to the World Bank, Green GDP = NDP (Net Domestic Product) − (Cost of Natural Resource Depletion + Cost of Ecosystem Degradation).

69. Rice blast disease is a……… disease.

(A) Fungal

(B) Bacterial

(D) All of the above

70. Which original Sections of the Chhattisgarh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956, were amended under the Chhattisgarh Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance 2024?

(a) Section-9

(b) Section-11

(d) Section-17

Choose the correct option from the following.

(A) (a) and (b)

(B) (b) and (c)

(D) All of the above

71. Who has done the Chhattisgarhi poetic translation “Bhakha Ke Anjor” (of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s Geetanjali)?

(A) Suchi Bhavi

(B) Sudha Verma

(D) Savita Pathak

72. The Central Government has announced the opening of the first lithium mine of India in which of the following districts of Chhattisgarh?

(A) Bastar

(B) Raigarh

(C) Korba

(D) Janjgir-Champa

India’s first lithium mine is set to open in Katghora, Korba District, following confirmation by the Geological Survey of India on significant deposits.

73. Where is Kanthi Deval Temple located?

(A) Maheshpur

(B) Ratanpur

(D) Sihawa

Kanthi Deul (also Deval), Ratanpur is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located inside Mahamaya Temple Comples Ratanpur.

74. The primary sector of the Chhattisgarh State includes

(A) Animal Husbandry, Mining, Fishing

(B) Animal Husbandry, Construction, Forestry

(D) All of the above

75. “Shikar Devi” is mainly related to which tribe?

(A) Kamar

(B) Baiga

(D) Bhatra

Shikar Devi is considered the goddess of the hunt, and the Baigas, who traditionally relied on hunting for sustenance, hold her in high regard.

76. Which is the hottest region of the Mahanadi Basin?

(A) Raigarh

(B) Janjgir-Champa

(D) Raipur

77. Where is the tourist spot ‘Samat Sarna’ located?

(A) Biharpur

(B) Dipadeeh

(D) Kunkuri

78. In context to the Chhattisgarh Panchayati Raj Act, 1993, match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below.

List-I (a) Punishment for illegal colonization (b) Grant in aid to Panchayat (c) Function of Chief Executive Officer and Secretary (d) District Panchayat Raj Fund

List-II (i) Section-72 (ii) Section-61(d) (iii) Section-76 (iv) Section-64

Code:

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

(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(B) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

(C) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

(D) None of the above

Chhattisgarh Panchayati Raj Act, 1993

Section-61(d) :- Punishment for illegal colonization

Section 64 :- Grant in aid to Panchayat

Section 72 :- Functions of Chief Executive Officer and Secretary.

Section 76 :- District Panchayat Raj Fund

79. “Maa Bamleshwari Devi” temple, Dongargarh, is being developed under which scheme?

(A) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

(B) Prasad Yojana

(D) None of the above

PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) Yojana. This scheme, launched by the Ministry of Tourism, aims to develop and rejuvenate pilgrimage sites across India to enhance the pilgrim experience.

80. In November 1933, Mahatma Gandhi visited Durg (Chhattisgarh) along with a freedom fighter and stayed at his residence. Choose the correct name of the freedom fighter from the following.

(A) Ghanshyam Singh Gupta

(B) Ratnakar Jha

(D) Madhavrao Sapre

81. The answer to the Chhattisgarhi puzzle “Beech Tariya Ma Kanchan Thari” is

(A) Jaamun leaf

(B) Neem leaf

(D) Lotus leaf

82. Which of the following is not a hybrid variety of wheat developed by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur?

(A) Kanishka

(B) Ratan

(D) Arpa

Arpa is a variety of rice, not wheat, and is associated with Chhattisgarh. Kanishka, Ratan, and Indira Sona are all wheat varieties developed by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Raipur.

83. Which of the following dialects is not a tribal dialect of Chhattisgarh?

(A) Halbi

(B) Khadiya

(D) None of the above

All three-Halbi, Khadiya, and Pando are tribal dialects spoken in Chhattisgarh.

84. In the context of the Constitution of India, which statement is correct?

(A) Article 243(A) – Constitution of Panchayats

(B) Article 243(B) – Gram Sabha

(C) Article 243(C) – Composition of Panchayat

(D) None of the above

Article 243(A): Deals with the Gram Sabha

Article 243(B): Deals with the Constitution of Panchayats.

Article 243(C): Deals with the composition of Panchayats, outlining how members are elected or chosen.

85. Who was the publisher of the Hindi literary magazine “Chhattisgarh Mitra”?

(A) Madhavrao Sapre

(B) Raghuvir Prasad

(D) Gokul Prasad

86. The art and science of cultivating forest crops is known as

(A) Silviculture

(B) Agroforestry

(D) Forestry

87. The tribes of Chhattisgarh obtain black color for tattoo making from which tree?

(A) Sakhua

(B) Karam

(D) Khurai

88. “Khaltahi dialect” is spoken mainly in Chhattisgarh’s

(A) In the Western border area of Chhattisgarh

(B) In the Eastern frontier area of Chhattisgarh

(D) In the Northern part of Chhattisgarh

Marathi-language influence can be seen in Khaltahi Chhattisgarhi. Mostly spoken in Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) and Kabirdham, Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh.

89. Who is eligible for the “Stand-Up India Scheme” in Chhattisgarh?

(A) Scheduled Caste

(B) Scheduled Tribe

(D) All of the above

The Stand-Up India Scheme is designed to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs. It aims to facilitate access to loans and other support for these groups to establish their businesses.

90. From which ancient site of Chhattisgarh has the terracotta seal named “Vedishree” been found?

(A) Malhar

(B) Tarighat

(D) Damru

2500-year-old city, situated on the banks of Kharun River was discovered in Tarighat, Durg District of Chhattisgarh.

91. Which tribe is called the most tattoo-loving tribe?

(A) Pando

(B) Baiga

(D) Kamar

92. Which of the following soil types has the lowest pH value?

(A) Bhatha soil

(B) Dorsa soil

(D) Kanhar soil

Bhatha soil, also known as Laterite soils are typically acidic due to the leaching of minerals in hot and humid climates.

93. Chhattisgarh District Mineral Institute Trust Rule 2015 has been notified by the State Government in-

(A) January 2015

(B) December 2015

(D) November 2015

94. Which University of Chhattisgarh has received an A++ grade from NAAC?

(A) Guru Ghasidas Central University

(B) Sant Gahira Guru University

(D) Khairagarh Music and Arts University

Guru Ghasidas Central University in Bilaspur is the first university in Chhattisgarh to be awarded an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). NAAC is an autonomous body that assesses and accredits higher education institutions in India.

95. As per the Chhattisgarh State budget 2024-25, the focus of economic development is-

(A) GYAN

(B) VIGYAN

(D) PRAMAN

The budget 2024-25 is focused on the prosperity for Gareeb, Yuva, Anndata & Naari (GYAN) and stimulating infrastructural growth by increasing capital expenditure, and employment & livelihood promotion for youth of the state.

96. Match the following Mobile Apps of E-Governance with the concerned institutions/departments of the State of Chhattisgarh.

List-I of E-Governance with the concerned institutions/departments

List-II of the State of Chhattisgarh.

List-I List-II

(a) Samadhan (i) Agriculture

(b) FARMS (ii) Private Universities

(d) CGPURC (iv) School Education

Choose the correct option.

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

(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(B) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

(C) (ⅲ) (i) (iv) (i)

(D) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)

97. Freedom fighter Baba Purushottam Das was related to which place?

(A) Kanker

(B) Khairagarh

(D) Chhuikhadan

98. In which of the following districts is baryte mineral found?

(A) Korba

(B) Raigarh

(D) Raipur

Baryte, a mineral composed of barium sulfate, is found mainly in Raipur District. The Mangampet deposit in Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh is the single largest barytes deposit in the world.

99. Which one of the following is not related to hunting rituals?

(A) Phag Sendra

(B) Bisu Sikror

(D) Magh Hunting

Phag Sendra, Jeth Hunting, and Magh Hunting are all names or types of hunting rituals practiced by various tribal communities. Bisu Sikror, on the other hand, is a harvest festival.

100. What is Siropav?

(A) Pagri

(B) Dhoti and Pichhori

(D) All of the above

“Siropav” is a term used in Chhattisgarh and some other regions to refer to a set of traditional clothing items that are presented as a mark of honor or respect.