1. Where is the archaeological site of Dipadih located and what is its historical significance?
a) 75 km from Ambikapur on Kusima Marg
b) 58 km on Ambikapur-Ramanujganj road
c) Shankargarh Vikaskhand
d) Sandur, SemarSot, Chetan, and Sasu rivers
Answer: a) 75 km from Ambikapur on Kusima Marg
2. Which sects' archaeological remains from the 8th to 14th centuries can be found around Dipadih?
a) Buddhist and Jain
b) Shaiv and Shakya
c) Vaishnav and Shaiv
d) Vedic and Tantric
Answer: b) Shaiv and Shakya
3. What is the architectural style of the Shiva temple located at Uraon Tola near Dipadih?
a) Gothic style
b) Panchayana style
c) Byzantine style
d) Baroque style
Answer: b) Panchayana style
4. Which river flows in the Semersot Sanctuary, and how does it contribute to the sanctuary's beauty?
a) Chetan River, supports bamboo forests
b) Sasu River, forms a waterfall
c) Semersot River, covered with bamboo forests
d) Sandur River, creates a reservoir
Answer: c) Semersot River, covered with bamboo forests
5. Which animals can be spotted in the Semersot Sanctuary?
a) Lions, elephants, and rhinoceros
b) Leopards, gaur, Nilgai, and chital
c) Tigers, deer, and crocodiles
d) Wolves, foxes, and wild boars
Answer: b) Leopards, gaur, Nilgai, and chital
6. What is the legend associated with Arjungarh, and what natural feature is found in its mountainous region?
a) Ancient fort ruins; Waterfall from a deep ditch
b) Caves of perfect men; Underground river
c) Buddhist stupas; Natural hot springs
d) Mysterious caves; Glacial lake
Answer: a) Ancient fort ruins; Waterfall from a deep ditch
7. Where is Sedam Waterfall located from Ambikapur?
a) 75 km
b) 28 km
c) 45 km
d) 10 km
Answer: c) 45 km
8. What is another name for Sedam Waterfall?
a) Ram Waterfall
b) Tiger Point
c) Fish Point
d) Sarbhanja waterfall
Answer: a) Ram Waterfall
9. Which place is referred to as the "Shimla of Chhattisgarh"?
a) Deogarh
b) Laxmangarh
c) Mainpat
d) Kailash Cave
Answer: c) Mainpat
10. What are the major tourist attractions in Mainpat?
a) Sedam Waterfall
b) Kailash Cave
c) Sarbhanja waterfall
d) Tiger Point and Fish Point
Answer: d) Tiger Point and Fish Point
11. Where is Deogarh located in relation to Ambikapur?
a) 28 km
b) 10 km
c) 40 km
d) 60 km
Answer: a) 28 km
12. What is another name for the Gauri Shankar Temple in Deogarh?
a) Rudra Temple
b) Shiva Parvati Temple
c) Laxmangarh
d) Mainpat
Answer: b) Shiva Parvati Temple
13. Where is Kailash Cave located in relation to Ambikapur?
a) 10 km
b) 60 km
c) 28 km
d) 40 km
Answer: b) 60 km
14. What is the significance of Laxmangarh?
a) Birthplace of Krishna
b) Stay of Sri Laxman ji during Vanvas period
c) Gauri Shankar Temple
d) Sarbhanja waterfall
Answer: b) Stay of Sri Laxman ji during Vanvas period
15. Where is the Kudargarh temple situated in the district?
a) Wadrafnagar
b) Odagi block
c) Ambikapur
d) Mainpat
Answer: b) Odagi block
16. When was the Kudargarh temple assumed to have been built, according to the information provided?
a) 15th century
b) 17th century
c) 19th century
d) 21st century
Answer: b) 17th century
17. What is the significance of tying chunari on the trees at the Kudargarh temple?
a) To celebrate a festival
b) As a tradition
c) As a resemblance of wishes
d) To mark the temple's anniversary
Answer: c) As a resemblance of wishes
18. What is the estimated height of the Kapil Dhara waterfall at Kudargarh?
a) 30-40 feet
b) 50-60 feet
c) 70-80 feet
d) 90-100 feet
Answer: b) 50-60 feet
19. Where is the Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Surajpur district?
a) Ambikapur
b) Ramkola village
c) Wadrafnagar
d) Odagi block
Answer: b) Ramkola village
20. Which animals can be found at Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary?
a) Lions and Tigers
b) Wild Buffalo, Wild Boars, Sambhar, Asian Elephants
c) Giraffes and Zebras
d) Kangaroos and Koalas
Answer: b) Wild Buffalo, Wild Boars, Sambhar, Asian Elephants
21. Where is Sarasor located, and which river is it situated on the bank of?
a) Mainpat, Mahanadi
b) Bhaiyathan, Mahan Nadi
c) Odgi, Rihand
d) Pratappur, Shivnath
Answer: b) Bhaiyathan, Mahan Nadi
22. What is believed to have happened at Sarasor during the exile of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman?
a) Building of a fortress
b) Arrival of Hanuman
c) Arrival of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman
d) Establishment of a kingdom
Answer: c) Arrival of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman
23. How far is Shivpur from Ambikapur, and which festival sees big ceremonies organized at Shivpur Shiva Temple?
a) 35 KMs, Diwali
b) 45 KMs, Shivaratri and Vasant Panchami
c) 25 KMs, Holi
d) 55 KMs, Navratri
Answer: b) 45 KMs, Shivaratri and Vasant Panchami
24. Where is Rakasganda Fall located, and which river does the waterfall belong to?
a) Mainpat, Mahanadi
b) Navgayi village, Rihand
c) Pratappur, Shivnath
d) Ramanujnagar, Ganga
Answer: b) Navgayi village, Rihand
25. What is the approximate height from which the water falls at Rakasganda Fall?
a) 30 feet
b) 40 feet
c) 50 feet
d) 60 feet
Answer: c) 50 feet
26. What is Rakasganda Fall often referred to as in Surajpur?
a) Bheda Ghat
b) Suraj Kund
c) Vindhya Cascade
d) Navgayi Delight
Answer: a) Bheda Ghat
27. Where is Kotebira Eb River located, and what unique feature does it possess according to the passage?
a) Near Bagicha, known for a sweet water fountain
b) Near Tapkara, known for a dam-like rock
c) Jashpur Nagar, famous for a historical cave
d) Ambikapur, rich in natural beauty
Answer: b) Near Tapkara, known for a dam-like rock
28. What is the significant feature of Rajpuri Waterfall, and where is it situated?
a) Dam-like rock, near Tapkara
b) Catchy scenery, near Ambikapur
c) Attractive waterfall, near Bagicha
d) Built in mountain, near Jashpur Nagar
Answer: c) Attractive waterfall, near Bagicha
29. Where is Kailash Gupha (Cave) located, and what makes it an attractive destination?
a) Near Jashpur Nagar, historical significance
b) Near Ambikapur, natural beauty
c) Near Bagicha, sweet water fountain
d) Near Samarbar Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, rock architecture
Answer: d) Near Samarbar Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, rock architecture
30. What is Damera known for, and where is it located in relation to Jashpur Nagar?
a) Tourist place, 60 Km north
b) Historical cave, 120 Km south
c) Waterfall, 90 Km east
d) Second Sanskrit Mahavidyalay, 12 Km south
Answer: a) Tourist place, 60 Km north
31. Describe the significance of Badalkhol Abhyaran, and what is its climate known for?
a) Residential houses, optimum for wild animals
b) Hill-station, famous for historical events
c) Catchy scenery, known for fountains
d) Natural beauty, known for a dam-like rock
Answer: a) Residential houses, optimum for wild animals
32. Where is Sograh Aghor Asram situated, and what historical connection does it have?
a) 18 Km from Bagicha, temple of Avdhot Bhagvan Shri Ram
b) 90 Km from H.Q., second Sanskrit Mahavidyalay
c) Near Tapkara, known for a dam-like rock
d) Near Jashpur Nagar, famous for a historical cave
Answer: a) 18 Km from Bagicha, temple of Avdhot Bhagvan Shri Ram
33. What is the significance of Khuriarani Cave, and which community is associated with this place?
a) Catchy scenery, Korva Janjati community
b) Attractive waterfall, tribal community
c) Historical cave, residential houses
d) Dam-like rock, tribal community
Answer: a) Catchy scenery, Korva Janjati community
34. Where is the Chandrahasini Devi temple situated, and what event is celebrated annually at this location?
a) Tahsil: DABHARA, Distance: 22 K.M., Navratri Fate
b) Tahsil: PAMGARH, Distance: 20 K.M., Shiv Jayanti
c) Tahsil: NAWAGARH, Distance: 50 K.M., Magh Purnima
d) Tahsil: SAKTI, Distance: ON THE WAY OF SAKTI-KORBA AT 20 K.M
Answer: a) Tahsil: DABHARA, Distance: 22 K.M., Navratri Fate
35. What is the specialty of the Laxminarayan Temple at Shivarinarayan Nagar?
a) Famous for its Magh Purnima celebration
b) Built during the 11th century by the kings of Hayhay Vansh
c) Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Laxman
d) Known for its natural waterfalls and caves
Answer: b) Built during the 11th century by the kings of Hayhay Vansh
36. Where is the Turridham (Shiv Temple) located, and what festival is celebrated there annually?
a) Tahsil: PAMGARH, Distance: 22 K.M., Navratri Fate
b) Tahsil: SAKTI, Distance: 13 K.M., Maha Shivratri
c) Tahsil: JANJGIR, Distance: 10 K.M., Shiv Jayanti
d) Tahsil: MALKHARAUDA, Distance: 11 K.M., Navratri Fate
Answer: b) Tahsil: SAKTI, Distance: 13 K.M., Maha Shivratri
37. What is the unique feature of Vishnu Mandir in Janjgir?
a) Built by kings of Hayhay Vansh
b) Located on the bank of Mahanadi
c) Uncompleted structure with two parts laying separately
d) Famous for its eight-handed Goddess Devi
Answer: c) Uncompleted structure with two parts laying separately
38. Where is the Madanpurgarh temple located, and which festival is celebrated with full devotion and faith?
a) Tahsil: JANJGIR, Distance: 10 K.M., Maha Shivratri
b) Tahsil: MALKHARAUDA, Distance: 11 K.M., Navratri Fate
c) Tahsil: SAKTI, Distance: ON THE WAY OF SAKTI-KORBA AT 20 K.M
d) Tahsil: NAWAGARH, Distance: 50 K.M., Magh Purnima
Answer: a) Tahsil: JANJGIR, Distance: 10 K.M., Maha Shivratri
39. Where is Devapahari located, and what natural attraction can be found there?
a) 40 KM South of Korba, a historic fort
b) 58 KM North East from Korba, a waterfall named Govind Kunj
c) 22 KM West of Korba, a famous temple
d) 70 KM East of Korba, a wildlife sanctuary
Answer: b) 58 KM North East from Korba, a waterfall named Govind Kunj
40. What is Chaithurgarh (Lafagarh), and who constructed it?
a) A modern city, constructed by the government
b) A natural fort, constructed by Raja Pratwidev First
c) A religious site, constructed by saints
d) An agricultural research center, constructed by farmers
Answer: b) A natural fort, constructed by Raja Pratwidev First
41. Where is Madwarani Mandir located, and what special event takes place there annually?
a) 30 KM South of Korba, an ancient cave temple
b) 22 KM from district headquarters on the Korba-Champa Road, a fair during Nawaratri
c) 50 KM West of Korba, a modern pilgrimage site
d) 40 KM East of Korba, an annual cultural festival
Answer: b) 22 KM from district headquarters on the Korba-Champa Road, a fair during Nawaratri
42. What can be found at Shiv Mandir Pali in Korba district?
a) A modern shopping mall
b) An ancient fort
c) An old market square
d) An ancient Shiv Mandir and remnants, along with a large pond
Answer: d) An ancient Shiv Mandir and remnants, along with a large pond
43. Who built the Sarvamangala temple in Korba district, and what other structures surround it?
a) Constructed by the government, surrounded by parks
b) Built by Rajeshwar Dayal's ancestors, surrounded by Trilokinath Mandir, Kali Mandir, and Jyoti Kalash Bhavan
c) A recent construction, surrounded by residential buildings
d) Built by a famous architect, surrounded by modern art installations
Answer: b) Built by Rajeshwar Dayal's ancestors, surrounded by Trilokinath Mandir, Kali Mandir, and Jyoti Kalash Bhavan
44. Where is the Ancient Shiva Temple located, and what is its historical significance?
a) 15 km from Bilaspur, a recent construction
b) 30 km from Bilaspur, in Kirari Gordhi village, dating back to the Kalchuri period
c) In the heart of Bilaspur city, a modern architectural marvel
d) 20 km from Bilaspur, a shrine built during the Gupta period
Answer: b) 30 km from Bilaspur, in Kirari Gordhi village, dating back to the Kalchuri period
45. What is the notable feature of the Rudrasiva statue in the Deorani – Jethani Temple in Amarikampa?
a) It is made of gold
b) It is the largest Shiva statue in India
c) It is semi-fractal and double-colored
d) It is a recent addition to the temple
Answer: c) It is semi-fractal and double-colored
46. In which direction does the face of the Devarani Temple in Amarikampa point, and who is the main deity in this temple?
a) East, main deity is Vishnu
b) West, main deity is Parvati
c) North, main deity is Brahma
d) South, main deity is Shiva
Answer: d) South, main deity is Shiva
47. What is the unique aspect of the ruins in the Jethani Temple in Amarikampa?
a) They are entirely underground
b) They are exposed by excavation, revealing the geo-construction plan
c) They are made of glass
d) They are covered with modern paintings
Answer: b) They are exposed by excavation, revealing the geo-construction plan
48. What artistic feature has emerged in the stone cluster of Chattisgarh as seen in the temples mentioned?
a) Modern graffiti
b) Ancient sculptures
c) Architectural art
d) Abstract paintings
Answer: c) Architectural art
49. Where is Sirpur located in Mahasamund District?
a) 35 km from Raipur
b) 78 km from Mahasamund city
c) On the banks of the river Mahanadi
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
50. In which village is the Chandi Temple of Birkoni located?
a) Guchhapali
b) Daldali
c) Birkoni
d) Bamhini
Answer: c) Birkoni
51. How far is the Chandi Temple in Guchhapali village from Mahasamund?
a) 40 km north
b) 40 km south
c) 10 km east
d) 24.8 km south
Answer: b) 40 km south
52. Where is the Daldali Ghaudhara Shiv Mandir located?
a) 10 km west of Mahasamund
b) 10 km east of Mahasamund
c) 35 km from Raipur
d) 78 km from Mahasamund city
Answer: b) 10 km east of Mahasamund
53. Which village is the Khallari Mata Temple situated in, and in which direction from Mahasamund?
a) Guchhapali, north
b) Khallari, south
c) Birkoni, east
d) Bamhini, west
Answer: b) Khallari, south
54. Where is Sweth Ganga Bamhini located in relation to Mahasamund?
a) 10 km west
b) 40 km south
c) 35 km north
d) 24.8 km south
Answer: a) 10 km west