States PCS: Chhattisgarh GK for CGPSC Exams
For all Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) exams including State Services Exam, Assistant Professor, AE, and other state-level recruitment tests.
1. What was the ancient name of the city now called Sirpur in Chhattisgarh?
[A] Malhar
[B] Rajnandgaon
[C] Kanker
[D] Shripur
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Correct Answer: D [Shripur]
Notes:
Shripur was the ancient name of Sirpur; it was the capital of the Sharabhapuriya and Somavamshi dynasties and is renowned for its Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments.
2. Which dynasty governed the region of present-day Chhattisgarh after the decline of the Maurya Empire and prior to the emergence of the Somavamshi dynasty?
[A] Ratanpur Kalachuri dynasty
[B] Sharabhapuriya dynasty
[C] Mahakoshal Haihaya dynasty
[D] Panduvamshi dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Sharabhapuriya dynasty]
Notes:
The Sharabhapuriya dynasty ruled Chhattisgarh in the 5th–6th centuries CE, with their capital at Sharabhapura, and preceded the Somavamshis.
3. Which ancient river significantly influenced trade and settlement patterns in early Chhattisgarh?
[A] Indravati
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Shivnath
[D] Hasdeo
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Correct Answer: B [Mahanadi]
Notes:
The Mahanadi river was pivotal for agriculture, trade, and urban development in ancient Chhattisgarh, particularly near Sirpur.
4. Which type of religious structure is most prominently found among the ancient ruins at Sirpur, Chhattisgarh?
[A] Buddhist Vihara
[B] Hindu Temple
[C] Jain Basadi
[D] Christian Church
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Correct Answer: A [Buddhist Vihara]
Notes:
Sirpur is renowned for its ancient Buddhist viharas, such as the Ananda Prabhu Vihara, highlighting its historical importance as a Buddhist center.
5. Which inscription discovered in Chhattisgarh gives information about the Somavamshi dynasty?
[A] Lakshman Temple inscription, Sirpur
[B] Maharaja Prithvideva inscription, Arang
[C] Shiva Temple inscription, Rajim
[D] Bhopalpatnam Buddhist inscription
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Correct Answer: A [Lakshman Temple inscription, Sirpur]
Notes:
The Lakshman Temple inscription at Sirpur details the rule of Somavamshi king Mahashivagupta Balarjuna and temple construction.
6. Which ancient art form discovered in Chhattisgarh’s caves provides evidence of prehistoric human habitation?
[A] Petroglyphs
[B] Warli paintings
[C] Madhubani art
[D] Phad paintings
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Correct Answer: A [Petroglyphs]
Notes:
Petroglyphs in caves like Singhanpur near Raigarh show early art by prehistoric inhabitants of Chhattisgarh.
7. Which deity was predominantly worshipped in the ancient temples of Chhattisgarh during the Somavamshi dynasty period?
[A] Vishnu
[B] Durga
[C] Shiva
[D] Jagannath
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Correct Answer: C [Shiva]
Notes:
Lord Shiva was the principal deity worshipped during the Somavamshi period in Chhattisgarh, as evidenced by temples like the Lakshman Temple, reflecting the prominence of Shaivism in the region.
8. Which dynasty succeeded the Somavamshis in ruling major parts of Chhattisgarh during the medieval period?
[A] Haihaya
[B] Kalachuri
[C] Nagvanshi
[D] Panduvanshi
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Correct Answer: B [Kalachuri]
Notes:
The Kalachuri dynasty of Ratanpur succeeded the Somavamshis and ruled much of Chhattisgarh from the 10th century, profoundly shaping its history.
9. Which city served as the capital of the Kalachuri dynasty in Chhattisgarh?
[A] Ratanpur
[B] Raipur
[C] Durg
[D] Kanker
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Correct Answer: A [Ratanpur]
Notes:
Ratanpur was the capital of the Kalachuri dynasty in Chhattisgarh, known for its medieval temples and inscriptions.
10. Which medieval Chhattisgarh king is renowned for extensive temple construction and the patronage of Shaivism?
[A] Ratanpuradeva
[B] Prithvideva I
[C] Ratnadeva III
[D] Jajalladeva
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Correct Answer: D [Jajalladeva]
Notes:
Jajalladeva, a Kalachuri ruler of Chhattisgarh, is notable for building temples and supporting Shaivism, as proven by his inscriptions and religious structures.
