1. During which period did the Mauryan Empire, under Emperor Ashoka, have influence over Chhattisgarh?
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A) 5th century CE
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B) 3rd century BCE
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C) 8th century CE
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D) 1st century BCE
Answer: B) 3rd century BCE
2. Which dynasty ruled over Chhattisgarh from the 10th to the 15th century during the Medieval Period?
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A) Gupta dynasty
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B) Chola dynasty
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C) Kalachuri dynasty
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D) Maurya dynasty
Answer: C) Kalachuri dynasty
3. Which kingdom was Chhattisgarh part of during the Medieval Period?
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A) Magadh Kingdom
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B) Haihaya Kingdom
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C) Vijayanagara Kingdom
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D) Kushan Kingdom
Answer: B) Haihaya Kingdom
4. When did Chhattisgarh come under Mughal rule?
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A) 15th century
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B) 16th century
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C) 14th century
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D) 17th century
Answer: B) 16th century
5. Under whose leadership did the Marathas gain control over Chhattisgarh in the 18th century?
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A) Shivaji
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B) Raghunath Rao
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C) Baji Rao I
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D) Balaji Vishwanath
Answer: B) Raghunath Rao
6. In which century did Chhattisgarh become part of the British Empire?
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A) 17th century
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B) 18th century
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C) 19th century
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D) 16th century
Answer: C) 19th century
7. Which princely state initially controlled Chhattisgarh under British suzerainty in the early 19th century?
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A) Jodhpur
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B) Nagpur
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C) Mysore
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D) Jaipur
Answer: B) Nagpur
8. When was Chhattisgarh annexed into the British-administered Central Provinces?
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A) 1854
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B) 1800
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C) 1901
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D) 1750
Answer: A) 1854
9. What historical event did Chhattisgarh witness in 1857 against British rule?
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A) Indian National Congress formation
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B) Salt March
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C) Revolt of 1857
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D) Quit India Movement
Answer: C) Revolt of 1857
10. Which tribal communities actively participated in the Revolt of 1857 in Chhattisgarh?
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A) Bhils and Gonds
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B) Santhals and Todas
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C) Nagas and Mizos
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D) Jarawas and Onge
Answer: A) Bhils and Gonds
11. What is the historical connection between Bastar District and the Haihaya Kingdom?
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A) Bastar was the capital of the Haihaya Kingdom.
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B) Bastar has a rich tribal heritage connected to the Haihaya Kingdom.
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C) Haihaya rulers originated from Bastar.
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D) Bastar was the last stronghold of the Haihaya Kingdom.
Answer: B) Bastar has a rich tribal heritage connected to the Haihaya Kingdom.
12. Why does Durg district have historical significance?
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A) Due to its association with the Mughal Empire.
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B) It was the capital of the Kalachuri dynasty.
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C) Proximity to places linked with the Kalachuri dynasty.
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D) Connection to the British colonial period.
Answer: C) Proximity to places linked with the Kalachuri dynasty.
13. Which historical dynasty is associated with Raipur District?
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A) Gupta dynasty
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B) Kalachuri dynasty
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C) Maurya dynasty
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D) Chola dynasty
Answer: B) Kalachuri dynasty.
14. Why was Bilaspur an important center during the Haihaya rule?
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A) It served as the Haihaya capital.
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B) It was a major trading hub.
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C) Bilaspur had strong military fortifications.
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D) Ratanpur, in Bilaspur, served as a capital during the Haihaya period.
Answer: D) Ratanpur, in Bilaspur, served as a capital during the Haihaya period.
15. What is the historical significance of Rajnandgaon District?
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A) It was a prominent center during the Mughal Empire.
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B) It was the capital of the Kalachuri dynasty.
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C) Rajnandgaon was influenced by various ruling dynasties.
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D) It was a stronghold of the British colonial administration.
Answer: C) Rajnandgaon was influenced by various ruling dynasties.
16. Why does Korba District have archaeological sites, and what might these reveal?
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A) Korba was the capital of the Kalachuri dynasty.
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B) Archaeological sites indicate a connection to the Mauryan Empire.
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C) Further research may reveal historical connections to ancient rulers.
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D) The region was a major trade route during medieval times.
Answer: C) Further research may reveal historical connections to ancient rulers.
17. What is the historical significance of Kanker District in the Bastar region?
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A) Kanker was the capital of the Haihaya Kingdom.
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B) Kanker has a rich tribal culture, and its history may be linked to ancient tribal chieftains.
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C) It was a major center during the British colonial period.
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D) Kanker was a stronghold of the Gupta dynasty.
Answer: B) Kanker has a rich tribal culture, and its history may be linked to ancient tribal chieftains.
18. Which rulers may have influenced Janjgir-Champa District historically?
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A) Gupta dynasty
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B) Maurya dynasty
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C) Chola dynasty
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D) Kalachuris
Answer: D) Kalachuris.
19. Which ancient dynasty is believed to have had influence in central India, including parts of Chhattisgarh?
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A) Maurya Dynasty
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B) Gupta Dynasty
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C) Satavahana Dynasty
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D) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Answer: C) Satavahana Dynasty.
20. Under the rule of which Mauryan Emperor did central India, possibly including Chhattisgarh, come under influence?
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A) Chandragupta Maurya
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B) Bindusara
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C) Ashoka
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D) Samudragupta
Answer: C) Ashoka.
21. What is the Gupta Dynasty known for in the context of central India, including Chhattisgarh?
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A) Military conquests
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B) Cultural and economic achievements
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C) Maritime trade dominance
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D) Architectural innovations
Answer: B) Cultural and economic achievements.
22. During the medieval period, which dynasty exerted influence over parts of central India, including Chhattisgarh?
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A) Chedi Dynasty
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B) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
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C) Kalchuri Dynasty
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D) Maratha Dynasty
Answer: B) Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
23. What ancient Indian tribe is associated with Chhattisgarh, mentioned in texts like the Mahabharata?
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A) Kalchuris
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B) Chedis
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C) Rashtrakutas
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D) Satavahanas
Answer: B) Chedis.
24. During which period did the Kalchuri Dynasty rule over parts of central India, with its capital at Tumman?
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A) 5th to 10th centuries
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B) 10th to 15th centuries
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C) 15th to 18th centuries
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D) 18th to 20th centuries
Answer: B) 10th to 15th centuries.
25. In the 18th century, which empire established dominance in central India, leading to Chhattisgarh becoming a part of it?
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A) Mughal Empire
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B) Maratha Empire
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C) Gupta Empire
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D) Rashtrakuta Empire
Answer: B) Maratha Empire.
26. What is Raigarh known as due to its historical cultural activities?
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A) Industrial Hub
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B) Steel City
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C) Cultural Capital
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D) Educational Center
Answer: C) Cultural Capital.
27. Before independence, how was Raigarh governed, and who ruled the princely state?
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A) Direct British Rule
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B) Local Ruler
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C) Parliamentary Governance
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D) Tribal Council
Answer: B) Local Ruler.
28. After independence, which state did Raigarh join, becoming a separate district?
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A) Rajasthan
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B) Gujarat
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C) Madhya Pradesh
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D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh.
29. Who is credited for the establishment of Raigarh State?
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A) Jujhar Singh
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B) Madan Singh
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C) Takhat Singh
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D) Chakradhar Singh
Answer: B) Madan Singh.
30. What was Madan Singh's original hometown before establishing Raigarh State?
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A) Raigarh
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B) Sambalpur
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C) Bairagarh
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D) Chanda
Answer: C) Bairagarh.
31. Who succeeded Madan Singh as the ruler of Raigarh State?
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A) Takhat Singh
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B) Beth Singh
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C) Dilip Singh
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D) Jujhar Singh
Answer: A) Takhat Singh.
32. Who is recognized as the last king of the separate Raigarh State?
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A) Chakradhar Singh
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B) Devnath Singh
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C) Ghanshyam Singh
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D) Bhupdev Singh
Answer: A) Chakradhar Singh.
33. Who is credited with founding the present-day Jashpur State by defeating the last ruler of the Dom dynasty?
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A) Raibhan
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B) Suryavanshi King
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C) Sujan Rai
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D) Banswada
Answer: C) Sujan Rai.
34. What compelled Sujan Rai to take charge of the throne and establish the State of Jashpur?
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A) His father's death
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B) A popular uprising
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C) A hunting expedition
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D) A revolt by the subjects
Answer: A) His father's death.
35. During the earlier years, which dynasty's paramountcy did the Jashpur king accept, offering 21 buffalos as a mark of respect?
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A) Maurya Dynasty
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B) Bhonsle's of Nagpur
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C) Gupta Dynasty
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D) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Answer: B) Bhonsle's of Nagpur.
36. In 1818, under whose regime was Jashpur State brought under Sarguja State for efficient administration?
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A) Ashoka
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B) Mudhaji Bhonsle
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C) Raibhan
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D) Sujan Rai
Answer: B) Mudhaji Bhonsle.
37. Till 1950, what administrative status did Jashpur hold among the Chhotanagpur States?
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A) Autonomous Region
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B) Part of Bengal Government
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C) Princely State
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D) Union Territory
Answer: C) Princely State.
38. When did Jashpur become part of Madhya Pradesh after being organized as a new state under the Union of India?
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A) October 10, 1956
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B) November 1, 1956
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C) May 25, 1998
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D) May 22, 1998
Answer: B) November 1, 1956.
39. In which year did Jashpur officially become a district, as declared by the Chief Minister of M.P., Mr. Digvijay Singh?
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A) 1989
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B) 1992
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C) 1998
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D) 1982
Answer: C) 1998.
40. On the organization of Chhattisgarh as a new state, when did Jashpur become a part of this province?
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A) May 22, 1998
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B) October 10, 1956
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C) November 1, 1956
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D) May 25, 1998
Answer: C) November 1, 2000.
41. Which ancient kingdom considered Raipur district as part of its territory during historical times?
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A) Mourya Kingdom
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B) Satawahana Kingdom
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C) Sarabhpuri Kingdom
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D) Nala Kingdom
Answer: B) Satawahana Kingdom.
42. Who established dominance over Raipur region in the 4th Century AD?
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A) Sarabhpuri Kings
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B) Satawahana Kings
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C) Samudragupta
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D) Nala Kings
Answer: C) Samudragupta.
43. Which dynasty ruled Raipur region during the Fifth-Sixth Century A.D.?
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A) Nala Kings
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B) Sarabhpuri Kings
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C) Somavanshi Kings
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D) Kalchuri Kings
Answer: A) Nala Kings.
44. Which city served as the capital for Somavanshi kings ruling over Raipur region?
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A) Sirpur
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B) Rajim
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C) Ratanpur
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D) Khallari
Answer: A) Sirpur.
45. Who was the mightiest emperor of the Somavanshi Dynasty ruling Raipur region?
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A) Mahashivgupt Balarjun
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B) Rani Vasata
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C) Ramachandra
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D) Brahmdeo Rai
Answer: A) Mahashivgupt Balarjun.
46. Which dynasty made Ratanpur its capital while ruling over Raipur region?
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A) Kalchuri Kings
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B) Somavanshi Kings
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C) Satawahana Kings
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D) Mourya Kingdom
Answer: A) Kalchuri Kings.
47. According to one story, who is credited with establishing the city of Raipur?
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A) Ramachandra
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B) Brahmdeo Rai
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C) Amarsingh Deo
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D) Rani Vasata
Answer: B) Brahmdeo Rai.
48. In which year was the temple of Hatkeshwar Mahadev constructed in Raipur region?
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A) 1402 A.D.
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B) 1854 A.D.
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C) 2nd-3rd century A.D.
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D) 9th century A.D.
Answer: A) 1402 A.D.
49. When did the British Government assume control of Chhattisgarh, with Raipur as its headquarters?
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A) 1402 A.D.
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B) 1854 A.D.
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C) 2nd-3rd century A.D.
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D) 9th century A.D.
Answer: B) 1854 A.D.
50. In the epic Ramayana, the traditional name for the region mentioned is:
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A) Kosala Kingdom
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B) Dandakaranya
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C) Vakataka Kingdom
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D) Kakatiya Kingdom
Answer: B) Dandakaranya.
51. Who ruled Bastar state around 450 AD and invaded the neighboring Vakataka kingdom?
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A) Narendrasena
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B) Bhavadatta Varman
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C) Annama Deva
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D) Pratapa Rudra Deva
Answer: B) Bhavadatta Varman.
52. The princely state of Bastar was established around 1324 AD under the tutelage of which local goddess?
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A) Durga
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B) Kali
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C) Dantheshwari
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D) Lakshmi
Answer: C) Dantheshwari.
53. Who was the last ruler of the Bastar branch of the dynasty that became extinct in the third generation?
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A) Purushottama Deva
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B) Pratapa Raja Deva
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C) Dikpala Deva
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D) Rajapala Deva
Answer: C) Dikpala Deva.
54. After the death of Rajapala Deva in 1721, who took refuge in the neighboring kingdom of Jeypore and later regained the throne of Bastar?
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A) Dalapati Deva
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B) Dakhin Singh
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C) Pratap Raja Deva
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D) Purushottama Deva
Answer: A) Dalapati Deva.
55. What was the capital of Bastar with a royal palace built by its ruler, who shifted the capital from the old capital Bastar?
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A) Raipur
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B) Jagdalpur
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C) Kanker
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D) Jeypore
Answer: B) Jagdalpur.
56. In which century was Bastar divided into two kingdoms, one based in Kanker and the other ruled from Jagdalpur?
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A) 14th century
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B) 15th century
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C) 16th century
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D) 17th century
Answer: B) 15th century.
57. In 1861, Bastar became part of which newly formed administrative unit?
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A) Central Provinces and Berar
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B) Madhya Pradesh
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C) Chhattisgarh
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D) Jeypore state
Answer: A) Central Provinces and Berar.
58. Maharaja Pravir Chandra Bhanj Deo, the last ruling head of Bastar state, ascended the throne in which year?
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A) 1929
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B) 1936
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C) 1948
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D) 1966
Answer: B) 1936.
59. How did Maharaja Pravir Chandra Bhanj Deo meet his end in 1966?
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A) Natural causes
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B) Assassination
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C) Accidental death
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D) Abdication
Answer: B) Assassination.
60. In which year did Dantewada district come into existence as a separate district?
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A) 1998
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B) 2005
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C) 1987
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D) 2010
Answer: A) 1998.
61. What was Dantewada previously before becoming a district in 1998?
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A) District
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B) Tehsil of Bastar district
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C) Village
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D) Municipality
Answer: B) Tehsil of Bastar district.
62. Why is the district named "Dakshin Bastar Dantewada"?
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A) It is in the northern part of Bastar
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B) It is in the eastern part of Bastar
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C) It is in the southern part of Bastar
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D) It is in the western part of Bastar
Answer: C) It is in the southern part of Bastar.
63. According to the Ramayan, who took shelter in Dandkaranya during exile?
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A) Krishna
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B) Arjuna
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C) Ravana
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D) Ram
Answer: D) Ram.
64. Inhabitants of Sindhughati who reached Bastar were known as:
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A) Aryans
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B) Dravid Speaking "Nag"
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C) Mauryans
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D) Guptas
Answer: B) Dravid Speaking "Nag".
65. Which dynasty ruled Bastar from 72 BC to 200 AD?
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A) Chalukya
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B) Nala
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C) Satwahana
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D) Bhonsle
Answer: C) Satwahana.
66. What traces can be seen in Bastar region before the Nala dynasty related to Buddhism and Jainism?
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A) Satwahana rulers
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B) Flourishing trade
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C) Ancient sculptures and temples
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D) Invasion by Mauryan Empire
Answer: C) Ancient sculptures and temples.
67. Which ruling system existed in this area from 600 B.C to 1324 A.D.?
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A) Feudalism
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B) Monarchy
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C) Tribal republic
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D) Democracy
Answer: C) Tribal republic.
68. Under which dynasty or rule did the down-fall of the tribal republic ruling system occur?
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A) British
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B) Nalas
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C) Chalukya
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D) Nagas
Answer: C) Chalukya.
69. During which period did the British rule Dantewada?
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A) 1324 – 1777 AD
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B) 1777 – 1853 AD
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C) 1853 – 1947 AD
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D) 760 – 1324 AD
Answer: C) 1853 – 1947 AD.
70. According to the historical account, who were the original rulers of Korea before the 17th century?
a) Agnikul Chauhan
b) Baland Kings
c) Kol Raja
d) Gonnd Zamindars
Answer: b) Baland Kings
71. What is the name of the plateau mentioned as a possible location for the Capital of the Kol Raja?
a) Jhilmili
b) Koreagarh
c) Bachra
d) Sidhi
Answer: b) Koreagarh
72. In the early 17th century, who came to the rescue of the Rani of Surguja when the Maharaja was away from the Capital?
a) Kol Raja
b) Gonnd Zamindars
c) Chauhan brothers
d) Baland Kings
Answer: c) Chauhan brothers
73. What was the area on the Eastern part of Surguja State offered to the Chauhan brothers for their assistance?
a) Balandasthan
b) Jhilmili
c) Bhaiyasthan
d) Koreagarh
Answer: c) Bhaiyasthan
74. After the Chauhan brothers settled in Jhilmili, what title was conferred on them by Maharaja Amar Singh?
a) Chauhan Rajas
b) Baland Brothers
c) Rakhi Brothers
d) Bhaiya
Answer: d) Bhaiya
75. What did the Chauhan brothers drive away from the Jhilmili Area after settling there?
a) Baland forces
b) Surguja State forces
c) Gonnd Zamindars
d) Pakharias
Answer: d) Pakharias
76. Which brother moved westward beyond the Surguja State boundary and carved his own kingdom in Korea State?
a) Dalthmban Sahi
b) Dharamal Sahi
c) Deoraj Sahi
d) Raja Narsingh Deo
Answer: b) Dharamal Sahi
77. What village was made the capital by Dharamal Sahi after defeating the Kol Raja in Korea State?
a) Kaskela
b) Chirmi
c) Nagar
d) Jhilmili
Answer: b) Chirmi
78. Who succeeded Raja Gajraj Singh Deo, who was issueless?
a) Raja Jeet Rai Deo
b) Raja Afhar Sahi Deo
c) Raja Garib Singh
d) Raja Sawal Sahi Deo
Answer: c) Raja Garib Singh
79. Why did Raja Garib Singh move the capital to the interior, as mentioned in the historical account?
a) Fear of Maratha attacks
b) Better resources
c) Expansion plans
d) Cultural reasons
Answer: a) Fear of Maratha attacks
80. In 1797, who led the Maratha forces that attacked Sonhat, compelling Raja Garib Singh to pay Chauth?
a) Modeji Bhosle
b) Subedar Gulab Khan
c) Maharaja of Surguja
d) Raja Pran Singh Deo
Answer: b) Subedar Gulab Khan
81. What happened to the Maratha forces on their return journey after attacking Sonhat?
a) They faced no resistance
b) They were attacked by Patna Zamindar forces
c) They successfully collected Chauth
d) They captured Surguja State
Answer: b) They were attacked by Patna Zamindar forces
82. After the defeat of Modeji Bhosle, which entity came under the suzerainty of the East India Company?
a) Surguja State
b) Chhattisgarh States
c) Korea State
d) Maratha Empire
Answer: b) Chhattisgarh States
83. According to the Kabuliat executed in 1819, what annual tribute did Korea State agree to pay to the East India Company?
a) Rs. 400
b) Rs. 386
c) Rs. 500
d) Rs. 200
Answer: a) Rs. 400
84. Who succeeded Raja Garib Singh after his death in 1864?
a) Raja Pran Singh Deo
b) Raja Sheomangal Singh Deo
c) Raja Amol Singh
d) Raja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo
Answer: a) Raja Pran Singh Deo
85. Why did Raja Sheomangal Singh Deo shift the capital from Sonhat to Baikunthpur in 1900?
a) Better resources
b) More centralized location
c) Fear of attacks
d) Cultural reasons
Answer: b) More centralized location
86. Who took over the administration of Korea State after Raja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo's death in 1909, as he was a minor?
a) Pandit Gangadin Shukla
b) Raghubir Prasad Verma
c) Gore Lal Pathak
d) Subedar Gulab Khan
Answer: c) Gore Lal Pathak
87. What significant railway line construction started in 1928 during Raja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo's rule?
a) Bijuri – Chirimiri Railway Line
b) Chhattisgarh Express Line
c) Surguja Connection Line
d) Central Provinces Line
Answer: a) Bijuri – Chirimiri Railway Line
88. Which event marked the merger of Korea State into Central Provinces and Berar?
a) 15th December 1947
b) 1st January 1948
c) 2nd February 1949
d) 10th March 1950
Answer: b) 1st January 1948
89. Under Raja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo's rule, what was the state's income when he ascended the Gaddi in 1925?
a) 5 lakhs
b) 20 lakhs
c) 2.25 lakhs
d) 10 lakhs
Answer: c) 2.25 lakhs