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Chhattisgarh: Top 100 Important Static GK

Section 1: State Formation & Symbols

When was Chhattisgarh formed? Ans: 1 November 2000 (26th State of India).
From which state was Chhattisgarh carved out? Ans: Madhya Pradesh.
What is the State Animal of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Wild Water Buffalo (Van Bhainsa).
What is the State Bird of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Hill Myna (Pahari Maina).
What is the State Tree of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Sal (Sorea Robusta).
What is the State Motto of Chhattisgarh? Ans: “Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar” (State Song).
How many districts are there in Chhattisgarh currently? Ans: 33.
What is the official language of the state? Ans: Hindi and Chhattisgarhi.
Which is the largest district by area? Ans: Bijapur (Previously Bastar/Rajnandgaon before splits).
Which is the smallest district by area? Ans: Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi.

Section 2: Geography & Environment

Which river is known as the ‘Lifeline of Chhattisgarh’? Ans: Mahanadi.
Which waterfall is known as the ‘Niagara of India’? Ans: Chitrakote Falls (Indravati River).
Which is the highest peak in Chhattisgarh? Ans: Gaurlata (Samri Pat, Balrampur).
How many National Parks are there in Chhattisgarh? Ans: 3 (Indravati, Kanger Valley, and Guru Ghasidas).
Which is the largest National Park in the state? Ans: Guru Ghasidas National Park.
Indravati National Park is located in which district? Ans: Bijapur.
Which river flows through the ‘Bastar’ region? Ans: Indravati River.
Where is the ‘Mainpat’ (Shimla of Chhattisgarh) located? Ans: Surguja district.
The ‘Tropic of Cancer’ passes through how many districts in CG? Ans: 4 (Korea, Surajpur, Balrampur, and Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur).
Which is the longest river flowing within the state? Ans: Shivnath River.

Section 3: History & Heritage

What was the ancient name of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Dakshin Kosala.
Which dynasty ruled for the longest period in Chhattisgarh? Ans: Kalchuri Dynasty.
Who was the first martyr of Chhattisgarh in the 1857 revolution? Ans: Veer Narayan Singh.
Where is the famous ‘Bhoramdeo Temple’ (Khajuraho of CG) located? Ans: Kabirdham (Kawardha).
The ‘Sirpur’ historical site is located on the banks of? Ans: Mahanadi.
Which Queen built the famous Lakshmana Temple in Sirpur? Ans: Queen Vasata.
Who is known as the ‘Gandhi of Chhattisgarh’? Ans: Pt. Sunderlal Sharma.
In which year was the first newspaper ‘Chhattisgarh Mitra’ published? Ans: 1900.
The ‘Girodhpuri Dham’ is the birthplace of which saint? Ans: Guru Ghasidas Baba.
Where did the famous ‘Kandur Nahar Satyagraha’ take place? Ans: Dhamtari.

Section 4: Tribes & Culture

Which tribe is the largest in Chhattisgarh? Ans: Gond Tribe.
The ‘Bastar Dussehra’ lasts for how many days? Ans: 75 days (World’s longest festival).
‘Pandwani’ is a famous folk singing style related to which epic? Ans: Mahabharata.
Who is the most famous Pandwani singer and Padma Vibhushan winner? Ans: Teejan Bai.
Which tribe is known for the ‘Ghotul’ system? Ans: Muria Tribe.
‘Panthi’ dance is associated with which community? Ans: Satnami Community.
What is the traditional folk dance of the Baiga tribe? Ans: Karma Dance.
Which place is famous for ‘Terracotta’ art in CG? Ans: Bastar.
The ‘Hareli’ festival is celebrated by? Ans: Farmers (celebrated in the month of Shravana).
Which folk dance is known as the ‘Parrot Dance’? Ans: Sua Dance.

Section 5: Economy & Minerals

Which district is the leading producer of Iron Ore? Ans: Dantewada (Bailadila mines).
Chhattisgarh is the only state in India that produces? Ans: Tin.
Where is the ‘Bhilai Steel Plant’ located? Ans: Durg (established with USSR help).
Which city is the ‘Energy Capital’ of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Korba.
The ‘Aluminum’ plant (BALCO) is located in? Ans: Korba.
Which district is famous for ‘Kosa Silk’? Ans: Janjgir-Champa and Raigarh.
What is the rank of Chhattisgarh in Coal production in India? Ans: Usually 1st or 2nd.
Where is the ‘Naya Raipur’ (Atal Nagar) located? Ans: Raipur district.
Which river valley is famous for coal deposits? Ans: Hasdeo-Arand valley.
The first sugar factory in CG was established at? Ans: Kawardha.

Section 6: Polity & Administration

How many Lok Sabha seats are there in CG? Ans: 11.
How many Rajya Sabha seats are there in CG? Ans: 5.
What is the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly? Ans: 90.
Who was the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Ajit Jogi.
Who was the first Governor of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Dinesh Nandan Sahay.
The High Court of Chhattisgarh is located in? Ans: Bilaspur (19th High Court of India).
Who is the current Chief Minister (as of Feb 2026)? Ans: Vishnu Deo Sai.
Who is the current Governor (as of Feb 2026)? Ans: Ramen Deka.
Which city is known as ‘The City of Tanks’? Ans: Ratanpur.
Where is the ‘Police Academy’ of CG located? Ans: Chandkhuri.

Section 7: Miscellaneous Facts (61-100)

Which district is known for the ‘Kanger Valley Limestone Caves’? Ans: Bastar (Kutumsar Caves).
Who wrote the first grammar of Chhattisgarhi language? Ans: Hiralal Kavyopadhyaya.
Which animal is depicted on the state emblem of CG? Ans: Bison (Mithun) horns and Fort (Gadh).
The ‘Rajim Kumbh’ is held at the confluence of which three rivers? Ans: Mahanadi, Pairi, and Sondur.
Which place is known as the ‘Prayag of Chhattisgarh’? Ans: Rajim.
Where is the ‘Tattapani’ hot spring located? Ans: Balrampur.
Which is the oldest temple in Chhattisgarh? Ans: Devarani-Jethani Temple (Tala).
The ‘Chitrakote Falls’ is located on which river? Ans: Indravati.
Where is the ‘Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary’ located? Ans: Mahasamund.
Which district has the highest forest area? Ans: Narayanpur.
Which tribal festival involves ‘Muria’ girls choosing life partners? Ans: Bali Parab.
The ‘Tirathgarh Falls’ is located in which National Park? Ans: Kanger Valley National Park.
Which king’s name is associated with the ‘Bastar Dussehra’ origin? Ans: Purushottam Deo.
Where is the ‘Achanakmar Tiger Reserve’ located? Ans: Mungeli.
Which is the first biosphere reserve of the state? Ans: Achanakmar-Amarkantak.
Who founded the city of Raipur? Ans: Kalchuri King Ramachandra.
Which city is the headquarters of South East Central Railway (SECR)? Ans: Bilaspur.
What is the name of the central jail where Veer Narayan Singh was kept? Ans: Raipur Central Jail.
Which is the most literate district of CG? Ans: Durg.
Where is the ‘Guru Ghasidas Central University’ located? Ans: Bilaspur.
Which tribe performs the ‘Gendi’ dance? Ans: Muria Tribe.
What is ‘Angarmoti’? Ans: A famous temple in Dhamtari.
Where is ‘Dongargarh’ (Maa Bamleshwari Temple) located? Ans: Rajnandgaon.
Which canal is the longest in Chhattisgarh? Ans: Mahanadi Main Canal.
What is the state’s rank in terms of area in India? Ans: 9th.
Where is the ‘Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya’ (First Music University of Asia)? Ans: Khairagarh.
The ‘Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary’ is in which district? Ans: Dhamtari.
Which river is the tributary of Godavari in CG? Ans: Indravati.
What is the literal meaning of ‘Chhattisgarh’? Ans: 36 Forts.
Where is the ‘Tamra Ghoomara’ waterfall? Ans: Bastar.
Which forest is known as the ‘Abujhmar’ forest? Ans: Narayanpur region.
Who is the founder of the ‘Satnam Panth’ in CG? Ans: Guru Ghasidas.
Which city is known as ‘Chhoti Kashi’ of CG? Ans: Kharod.
Where is the ‘Badal Khol Wildlife Sanctuary’ located? Ans: Jashpur.
Which river flows through Bilaspur city? Ans: Arpa River.
The ‘Bastar’ tribal rebellion ‘Bhumkal’ took place in? Ans: 1910.
Who led the Bhumkal rebellion? Ans: Gunda Dhur.
Which place is famous for the ‘Kutumsar Caves’ (blind fish)? Ans: Jagdalpur.
What is ‘Bore Basi’? Ans: Traditional breakfast of Chhattisgarh (soaked rice).
Where is the ‘Dandakaranya’ project located? Ans: Bastar region.