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Q1 · Medieval India
The Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya belonged to which Silsila (order)?
- A. Suhrawardi
- B. Chishti
- C. Qadiri
- D. Naqshbandi
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Nizamuddin Auliya was one of the most renowned saints of the Chishti Silsila, which emphasized simplicity, love, and service to humanity. The Chishti order played a major role in the spread of Islam in the Indian subcontinent.
Q2 · Bastar tribal uprisings
The Bhumkal rebellion of 1910 in Bastar was primarily led by which tribal leader?
- A. Birsa Munda
- B. Gunda Dhur
- C. Tikendraji Singh
- D. Ajmer Singh
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Gunda Dhur, a tribal leader from Nethanar village, led the Bhumkal rebellion of 1910 in Bastar. The rebellion was against oppressive British forest policies that threatened the traditional livelihood of tribal communities.
Q3 · Statehood movement
On which date was Chhattisgarh officially formed as the 26th state of India?
- A. 26 January 2000
- B. 1 November 2000
- C. 15 August 2000
- D. 2 October 2000
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Chhattisgarh was officially formed on 1 November 2000, after being carved out of Madhya Pradesh through the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act. President K. R. Narayanan gave consent on 25 August 2000.
Q4 · Forests of Chhattisgarh
According to the Champion & Seth Classification, the forests of Chhattisgarh are primarily categorized into which two broad Type Groups?
- A. Tropical Evergreen and Temperate Forests
- B. Tropical Moist Deciduous and Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
- C. Alpine and Sub-Alpine Forests
- D. Mangrove and Littoral Forests
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The forests of Chhattisgarh are classified into Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests and Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests according to the Champion & Seth Classification (1968), further divided into 12 forest types.
Q5 · Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly
What is the total number of seats in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly?
- A. 80 seats
- B. 85 seats
- C. 90 seats
- D. 95 seats
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly comprises 90 members directly elected from single-seat constituencies, with a term of 5 years unless dissolved earlier.
Q6 · Indian economy
Fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP indicates:
- A. Total revenue minus total expenditure
- B. Total expenditure minus total non-debt receipts
- C. Total borrowings minus total debt
- D. Revenue receipts minus capital expenditure
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Fiscal deficit is calculated as the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total non-debt receipts, indicating the borrowing requirement to finance expenditures.
Q7 · Chhattisgarh state schemes
Which of the following schemes launched by the Chhattisgarh government provides financial assistance of ₹12,000 per annum to empower women across the state?
- A. Mahtari Nyay Yojana
- B. Mahatari Vandan Yojana
- C. Mahatari Shakti Loan Yojana
- D. Godhan Nyay Yojana
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mahatari Vandan Yojana provides ₹12,000 per year to eligible women beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh as part of women empowerment initiatives launched under 'Modi ki Guarantee'.
Q8 · Biology and human body
Which of the following statements about the human circulatory system is/are correct? 1. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body 2. The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation 3. Pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood from lungs to heart 4. Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle Select the correct answer:
- A. 1, 2 and 4 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1, 3 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
Q9 · Festivals and Teej of Chhattisgarh
The 'Hareli' festival celebrated in Chhattisgarh marks the beginning of which agricultural activity?
- A. Sowing of Kharif crops
- B. Harvesting of Rabi crops
- C. Preparation of land for wheat cultivation
- D. Storage of paddy in granaries
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Hareli is an important agricultural festival that marks the commencement of the sowing season for Kharif crops, particularly paddy, and involves worship of agricultural implements.
Q10 · Logical reasoning and analytical ability
In a row of students, Priya is 12th from the left end and Rohit is 18th from the right end. When they interchange their positions, Priya becomes 20th from the left. How many students are there in the row?
- A. 36
- B. 37
- C. 38
- D. 35
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After interchange, Priya is 20th from left, which is Rohit's original position. So Rohit is (20-1) = 19th from left, which means he is 18th from right. Total = 20 + 18 - 1 = 37 students.
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