AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SUBJECT: HERITAGE EDUCATION

SESSION- 2021-22
CHHATTISGARH HERITAGE QUESTION BANK

1. In which year Chhattisgarh was formed as a separate state?

Ans- 1 November 2000.

2. From which state the Chhattisgarh was carved out?

Ans- Madhya Pradesh.

3. What does Chhattisgarh mean?

Ans- 36 forts.

4. Name the capital of Chhattisgarh.

Ans- Raipur.

5. Which is the largest district in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Bastar.

6. “The Land of Surprises”, is a phrase relate to ______.

Ans- Chhattisgarh.

7. Who is known as "Chhattisgarh Mangal Pandey"?

Ans- Shaheed Hanuman Singh.

8. Which soil are found in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Red, Yellow and Black Soil.

9. Which is the smallest district in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Durg.

10. Which is the oldest temple of Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Deorani-Jethani Temple.

11. Which is the city of temples at Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Arang is the city of temples at Chhattisgarh.

12. Which district is known as Dandakaranaya region in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Bastar.

13. Identify the cuisine which literally means ‘dipped rice from the last cooked meal’.
Ans- Bore Baasi.

14. Which community follows the tradition of making tattoo on their bodies and wear shawls
of lord Ram?

Ans- Ramnami.

15. Name the personality who performed folk song on Mahabharata in All India Radio.

Ans- Teejan Bai.

16. Which deity is worshipped during Bastar Dusshera?

Ans- Danteshwari Devi.

17. Name the widest waterfall found in India.

Ans- Niagara of India (Chitrakoot).

18. ____________ cave is situated in Kanger Valley National Park.

Ans- Kotumsar.

19. What is Ghotul?

Ans- Tribal system of education.

20. Who created the world-famous bas relief ornamentation works for her child?

Ans- Sonabai.

21. Which is the signature dish of Chhattisgarh.

Ans- Idhar Kadhi.

22. Which river is known as the Ganga of Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Mahanadi.

23. In ancient time the place was called Dakshin Kosala. The current name was popularized by
the Marathas and used for the first time in an official document in 1795. Name the place .

Ans- Chhattisgarh.

24. Which natural resources are found in abundance in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Minerals Resources like Bauxite, Dolomite, Iron Ore, Limestone, Garnet, Tin.

25. Which river is known as the Ganga of Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Mahanadi.

26. The outline of Chhattisgarh is like a .

Ans- Sea horse.

27. Where is the Railway wagon (luggage) repairing centre located?

Ans- In Raipur.

28. In which district is Indravati National Park situated?

Ans- Dantewara.

29. Which is largest (in area) National Park in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park.

30. During which festival, dancers perform “Raut Nacha”?

Ans- Diwali.

31. From which district is Padum Lal and Punna Lal Bakshi the famous literateur belongs to?

Ans- Rajnandgaon.

32. Where is the old temple of Mama-Bhanja is situated?

Ans- Barsur

33. Where is the first Bio-Reserve Park of Asia located?

Ans- Kanker

34. On which river is the Aondhi Dam built?

Ans- Bande Nadi

35. Which is the Chhattisgarh state Flower?

Ans- Rhynchostylis gigantea

36. Which ruler dynasty constructed “Bhoramdeo Temple”?

Ans- Nagavanshi Dynasty

37. In which district the famous Chitrakot waterfall is situated?

Ans- In Dandkaranya Region, Bastar district in Chhattisgarh. The height of the falls is about 29
metres.

38. Which tribe prepare Kosse cloth in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Kosta tribe

39. ____________ is known as ‘Tibet of Chhattisgarh’ and ‘Shimla of Chhattisgarh’.

Ans- Mainpat

40. Which city is famous for the Kosa weaving industry?

Ans- Champa

41. Which is the Chhattisgarh state Bird?

Ans- Hill Myna

42. Mention the languages spoken in Chhattisgarh.

Ans- Hindi, the official language of Chhattisgarh, is the most widely spoken language, followed
by Chhattisgarhi. Many of the Gond speak Gondi.

Note: Chhattisgarhi is also known as Dakshin Kosali and Kosali as in ancient times Chhattisgarh
was known as Dakshin Kosal. Chhattisgarhi has been known by the name Khaltahi to surrounding
hill-people and by the name Laria to speakers in neighbouring regions of Odisha to Chhattisgarh.

43. State a few tribal communities of Chhattisgarh.

Ans- The Gonds, Baiga, Korba, Abhuj Maria, BisonHorn Maria, Muria, Halbaa, Bhatra and
Dhurvaa.

44. Which is the Chhattisgarh state animal?

Ans- Wild Buffalo

45. Name the national parks of Chhattisgarh.

Ans- Indravati (Kutru) National Park, Kanger Valley National Park, Guru Ghasi Das (Sanjay)
National Park.

46. Which is the Chhattisgarh state tree?

Ans- Sal.

47. Who was the First Maratha ruler of the Chattisgarh?

Ans- Bimbaji Bonsale.

48. Which state is to the south of Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Telangana.

49. On which river is the Banki Dam built?

Ans- Banki

50. Which is the Chhattisgarh state song?

Ans- Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar (The Streams of Arpa and Pairi)

51. On which river is the Patora dam built?

Ans- Jonk River.

52. Where is the south eastern coalfields limited situated in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- In Bilaspur.

53. Which city is known as Prayag of Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Rajim.

54. Where is Batra dam situated?

Ans- Surguja.
55. On which river the famous Chitrakot waterfall is located?

Ans- Indravati.

56. Where is the first Akashwani relay center of Chhattisgarh was established?

Ans- Raipur.

57. Where is Chaker dam situated?

Ans- Kabeerdham.

58. Who is the founder of Satnami community in Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Guru Ghasidas.

59. Which temple is known as the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh?

Ans- Bhoramdeo temple.

60. Name the traditional costume of women.

Ans- Lugda and Polkha.

61. Which folk singing style involves tales from ancient epic Mahabharata?

Ans- Pandavani.

62. Tribes like Ghadwas and Jharas of Chattisgarh involved in a world-famous art form made
using the lost-wax casting technique. Identify the art form.

Ans- Dhokra art.

63. is drawn from the cocoons on the Saja, Arjun and Sal trees through which
Chhattisgarh Kosa Saree, drapes and dress materials are produce by Dewangan
community.

Ans- Kosa Silk

64. Which rice dish made by steaming leftover rice of balls made from rice flour?

Ans- Farra.

65. This art form is a basic extension of the tribal container made by vegetables such as
pumpkins, lauki (gourd), etc. Identify the art form.

Ans- Tumba art.

66. Name India’s first University dedicated to Music and Dance.

Ans- Indra Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay.

67. A variety of products such as bottle holders, key rings, mat squares are formed
from______. It is processed to produce a very fine white fibre, which are smooth, durable,
resistant to moisture and possess an excellent tensile strength.

Ans- Sisal/Sabai Grass Leaves.

68. is a village in Chhattisgarh named after forests of Champa flowers.

Ans- Champaran.

69. A temple built during 11th Century by Nagwanshi Kings; due to its erotic sculptures it is
also called the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh. Identify the Temple.

Ans- Bhoramdeo Temple.

70. Name the 7th century temple dedicated to lord Vishnu.

Ans- Laxman Temple.

71. Women in Jamgala paint conventional tattoo motifs on textiles using natural color
acquired from the forest. Identify this ground-breaking art form of Chhattisgarh.

Ans- Godna tattoo art.

72. The Vallabh Sect and Rudra Sampradaya School was founded by an Indian philosopher and
saint. Identify the personality.

Ans- Vallabhacharya.

73. Name the road from where Lord Ram had passed during the period of his exile.

Ans- Ram Van Gaman Marg.

74. Identify the unique place in Chhattisgarh wherein if anyone jumps on ground it creates a
shaky wonder and feels like earthquake.

Ans- Jal-Jali, Manipat.

75. Talagram has a temple complex which was built by two Queens of Sharbhpururiya
dynasty. Name the temple complex.

Ans- Devrani and Jethani temple complex.

76. The statue was found infront of Devrani temple which has uniqueness on its
face and body parts. The statue is depicted by various creatures and animals.

Ans- Rudra Shiva Statue.

77. Name the unique rock found near to Darima in which if someone hit on it by other small
stone it can sound like a musical instrument.

Ans- Thin Thin Patthar.

78. Which river is known as the oxygen of the Bastar district?

Ans- The river Indravati.

79. The Kanger ghat valley has natural formation of minerals that the locals call
____________.

Ans- Jhoomar.
80. Name the tribe of women who get tattoos on their body to welcome different phases of
their life.

Ans- Baigas.

81. Which temple is built in Panchayatan style (the whole family of a diety resides on one
platform) in Shripur (city of wealth)?

Ans- Surang Tila Temple.

82. Why Surang Tila temple is named so?

Ans- Earlier the area used to be a mountain with a deep pit in the middle. So, because of the pit
locals called it surang. It is also believed that there is a tunnel which opens at Arang (one of the
historical sites). This tunnel indicates a relationship between these historical sites.

83. Name the village which is mentioned in the memoirs of the Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang
as a location of monasteries and temples.

Ans- Sirpur.

84. Which are the world’s oldest surviving theatres found in Chhattisgarh?
Ans- Sitabena and Jogimara

85. Identify the thanksgiving festival celebrated by farmers in Chhattisgarh, to acknowledge

the importance of bulls and oxen, for agriculture and farming activities.

Ans- Pola

86. Sua Nacha is also called as a .

Ans- Parrot dance.

87. In which dance form the dancers tie tinkling bells of various sizes on their waists.

Ans- Kaksar Dance

88. is a famous delicacy prepared with bamboo shoots.

Ans- Aamat.

89. Name the traditional food which is prepared during the major festivals like Teeja and Pola.

Ans- Khurmi.

90. Which state is known as “Dhan Ka Katora”?

Ans- Chhattisgarh

91. In which dance form the scenes show the fight between King Khansa and Lord Krishna.

Ans- Raut Nacha

92. Where is the Asia’s largest man-made ‘Jungle Safari’ is located?

Ans- Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh.

93. Which is the largest lake in the city of Raipur?

Ans- Budha Talab, which literally means old lake or aged pond.

94. is used as Life Saving Medicine in Chhattisgarh.

Ans- Kodo Millet.

95. Name the highest peak situated in samri pat village.

Ans- Gaurlata

96. Who is a director, screenwriter, producer and an Indian reality show judge?

Ans- Anurag Basu.

97. Who was awarded as Mrs. Asia International India in 2014?

Ans- Shweta Padda.

98. On which river Amrit Dhara Waterfall is situated?

Ans- Hasdeo River.

99. From where the first India’s Civil Disobedience movement was launched by Mahatma
Gandhi?

Ans- Champaran Satyagraha.

100. Which pilgrimage centre in Girodhpuri, Chhattisgarh is seven feet taller than Qutub
Minar?

Ans- Jaitkhamb Dham.

101. Name the India’s Newest Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh.

Ans- National Tiger Conservation Authority has declare the combined areas of the Guru Ghasidas
National Park & Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. This is the 4th Tiger Reserve
in Chhattisgarh (others are Udanti-Sitanadi, Achanakmar, Indravati).