CGPSC SSE 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

CGPSC SSE 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Ancient India

   Which among the following was NOT a feature of the Mauryan administration under Ashoka?

   • A. Dhamma Mahamattas were appointed to propagate righteousness
   • B. Rock edicts were inscribed to communicate policies to the people
   • C. A decentralized system with complete provincial autonomy
   • D. Use of spies (gudhapurusha) for intelligence gathering
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Ashoka's empire maintained a strong centralized administration. While provincial governors (Kumaras and Mahamattas) existed, they did not have complete autonomy; the emperor retained ultimate authority over policy and administration.

2. Q2 · Halba rebellion (1774-79)

   Who initiated the Halba rebellion in Bastar region during 1774-79?

   • A. Gend Singh of Paralkot
   • B. Ajmer Singh, governor of Dongar
   • C. Vir Narayan Singh
   • D. Gunda Dhur
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Halba rebellion (1774-79) was initiated by Ajmer Singh, the governor of Dongar, with the objective of establishing an independent kingdom. The Halba tribe and soldiers supported him against Maratha and British forces.

3. Q3 · Chhattisgarh in freedom movement

   Veer Narayan Singh, who became the first martyr from Chhattisgarh in the 1857 uprising, was the Zamindar of which region?

   • A. Rajim
   • B. Sonakhan
   • C. Bastar
   • D. Ratanpur
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Veer Narayan Singh was the benevolent Zamindar of Sonakhan who led the 1857 uprising in Chhattisgarh. He was executed on December 10, 1857, and is remembered as the first martyr from the region.

4. Q4 · Location and physiography of Chhattisgarh

   Chhattisgarh shares its borders with how many other Indian states?

   • A. Five states
   • B. Six states
   • C. Seven states
   • D. Eight states
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Chhattisgarh shares borders with seven other Indian states: Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh (previously), and Maharashtra, making it a strategically located state in central India.

5. Q5 · Indian Constitution

   Which Constitutional Amendment Act restricts the size of the Council of Ministers to not more than 15% of the total membership of the Lok Sabha?

   • A. 73rd Amendment Act
   • B. 86th Amendment Act
   • C. 91st Amendment Act
   • D. 97th Amendment Act
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 introduced the restriction limiting the number of ministers to 15% of the total membership of the House of the People.

6. Q6 · Chhattisgarh economy

   Chhattisgarh is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of India because:

   • A. It exports maximum rice globally
   • B. The central lowland plains supply abundant rice to mills
   • C. It has the highest per capita rice consumption
   • D. Rice is the only crop cultivated in the state
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Chhattisgarh's central lowland plains are known for abundant rice production, supplying grain to hundreds of rice mills, earning it the designation of India's 'rice bowl'.

7. Q7 · Climate change

   Climate Action Plans prepared by state governments typically focus on which of the following measures to reduce carbon emissions? 1. Promotion of solar rooftop installations 2. Adoption of electric vehicles 3. Implementation of PM-KUSUM Yojana for farmers 4. Increased use of coal-based thermal power Select the correct answer:

   • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
   • B. 2, 3 and 4 only
   • C. 1, 3 and 4 only
   • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Climate Action Plans emphasize renewable energy (solar rooftop), clean transportation (EVs), and sustainable agriculture (PM-KUSUM). Increased coal use contradicts carbon reduction goals.

8. Q8 · Chhattisgarh state schemes

   Under the Krishak Unnati Yojana launched by the Chhattisgarh government, what additional financial benefit is provided to paddy farmers?

   • A. Free electricity for irrigation
   • B. The difference between MSP and the promised rate of ₹3,100 per quintal
   • C. Subsidized fertilizer at 50% cost
   • D. Interest-free crop loans up to ₹3 lakh
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Krishak Unnati Yojana provides farmers the difference between the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the promised procurement rate of ₹3,100 per quintal for paddy, benefiting farmers from Kharif 2023-24.

9. Q9 · PVTGs of Chhattisgarh

   Which of the following criteria is NOT used for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Chhattisgarh?

   • A. Pre-agricultural level of technology
   • B. Declining or stagnant population
   • C. Urban settlement pattern
   • D. Extremely low literacy rate
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   PVTGs are identified based on primitive technology, declining/stagnant population, low literacy, and subsistence economy. Urban settlement is contrary to their typically forest-dwelling lifestyle.

10. Q10 · Reading comprehension

    Read the passage: "Traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous communities has proven invaluable in biodiversity conservation. These communities have developed sophisticated systems for resource management through generations of observation and adaptation." Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

    • A. Indigenous communities are primarily focused on economic development
    • B. Traditional knowledge systems contribute significantly to environmental conservation
    • C. Modern science is superior to traditional practices
    • D. Resource management requires technological intervention
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The passage emphasizes that indigenous traditional knowledge, developed over generations, plays a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and resource management.