Sept-Oct 2011, Issue 68
 

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All India Quiz for Awareness Programme For Chhattisgarh Tourism
Rules & Regulations: i. All Indian Citizens are eligible to participate in this Quiz. ii. They have to answer on-line by ticking the right answer. iii. The answer should reach us by 30 November 2008. A cash award of ` 500 shall be given to first 10 entries who have got at least 18 out of 20 answers correct.

1. One of the most important tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh, Champaran is the birth place of
a. Vallabhacharya b. Mahatma Gandhi c. Maharshi Valmiki d. None of these
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2. Chhattisgarh has become a major destination for eco-tourism in the country. It has ____________ wildlife sanctuaries.
a. 5 b.11 c. 15 d. 25
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3. Which of the following festival is not celebrated in Chhattisgarh?
a. Pola b. Navakhai c. Dussehra d.Bihu
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4. Which of the following city in Chhattisgarh has an airport?
a. Raigarh b. Bilaspur c. Raipur d. Korba
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5. Which one of the following wildlife sanctuary is not found in Chhattisgarh?
a. Achanakmar b. Udanti c. Bhoramdeo d.Bandhavgarh
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6. There are 3 National Parks in Chhattisgarh. Tick the incorrect option.
a. Kanha National Park b. Indravati National Park c Guru Ghasi Das National Park d. Kanger Ghati National Park
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7. Which of the following rivers does not flow through Chhattisgarh?
a. Sabari b. Hasdo c. Betwa d. Son
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8. Female per thousand male (sex ratio) in Chhattisgarh is
a. 850 b. 890 c. 940 d. 990
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9. Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh is located
a. in the northernmost extremity of the State b. in the southernmost part of the State c. in the central regions of the State d. None of the above
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10. Which one of the following industrial plants is not located in Chhattisgarh
a. Bhilai Steel Plant b. BALCO c. NALCO d. Raipur Cement Plant
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11. What prestigious award was won by Chhattisgarh for its Human Development Report using IT for the betterment of citizens in 2007?
a. UNESCO Brilliance Award b. UNDP Award c. India Today Award d. NDTVAward
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12. Bhoramdeo in Chhattisgarh is famous for
a. Being the capital of Phaninagvanshi kings b. The famous temple dedicated to lord Shiva c. highest waterfalls d. rock cut caves
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13. Recorded forested area of Chhattisgarh in 2005 is
a. 25 per cent b. 35 per cent c. 44 per cent d. 20 per cent
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14. In ancient texts Chhattisgarh was referred to as
a. Dakshin Kaushal b. Kurukshetra c. Madhyakhand d. Bundelkhand
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15. Which one of the following tribal groups are not part of Chhattisgarh
a. Hill and Bison horn Maria b. Muria Gonds c. Irulas d. Halbas
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16. Various crafts practiced in Chhattisgarh are listed below. Pick the odd one out.
a. Gharchola b. Dhokra c. Loha Shilpa d. Terracota
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17. The village of Sirpur is known for
a. Largest Buddhist complex discovered b. Wildlife sanctuary c. Diamond mines d. Ancient rock paintings
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18. Chhattisgarh gained statehood in the year
a. 2002 b. 1999 c. 2001 d. 1958
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19. Navakhai festival is celebrated to
a. Rejoice the harvest of a new crop b. Appease the rain Gods c. Organise and celebrate the community marriage d. Plant new tree saplings
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20. The state of Chhattisgarh is largely rural in character with about
a. 75 per cent of population depending on agriculture
b. 90 per cent of population depending on agriculture
c. 60 per cent of population depending on agriculture
d. 80 per cent of population depending on agriculture
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Ans: 1. a 2. b 3. d. 4. c 5. d 6. a 7. c 8. d 9. c 10. d 11. b 12. a 13. c 14. a 15. c 16. a 17. a 18. a 19. a 20. d.
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