CGPCS Prelims and Mains Notes, CGPCS Test Series
Former Pricely States of Chhattisgarh and Zamindaris Merger of Chhattisgarh States There were 15 Chattisgarh states, the biggest of them being Bastar with an area of 15029 Sq miles (39060 sq. km.) and a population over half a million. The smallest, Sakti had an area of 138 sq. miles and its population was around a … Read more
Minerals in Chattisgarh–Chhattisgarh is rich in minerals. It produces 20% of the country’s total cement produce. It has the highest output of coal in the country with second highest reserves. Chattisgarh is third in iron ore production and … Read more
Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the Chattisgarh. According to a government estimate, net sown area of the state is 4.828 million hectares and the gross sown area is 5.788 million hectare. Horticulture and animal husbandry also engage a major share of the total population of the state. About 80% of … Read more
Constitution or Formation of State of Chhattisgarh:- Known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Central India,’ Chhattisgarh came into existence on November 1, 2000. It was earlier part of Madhya Pradesh and after separation became 26th State of India. Located in central India it covers an area of of 135,194 sq.kms. Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is bordered … Read more
CHHATTISGARH Govt to develop tourist spots in surguja forests The State Government is planning to develop tourist destinations in forests of Surguja region, officials informed. It may be recalled that the Chhattisgarh Government is also creating an ‘eco-ethnic’ tourist destination near the world famous Chitrakot water falls in Bastar region of the State, official … Read more
Chhattisgarh BRPL & IRCON ink MoU for laying railway line in C’garh. State-owned NMDC Ltd today said that Bastar Railway Private Ltd (BRPL) and IRCON have signed a project execution agreement, under which the latter will construct a 140-km long railway line between Jagdalpurto Rawghat in Chattisgarh. BRPL is a joint venture company formed by the NMDC Ltd, SAIL, IRCON and CMDC Ltd, with … Read more
Major cities Raipur :Raipur District is situated in the fertile plains of Chhattisgarh Region. The District is surrounded by District Bilaspur in North, District Bastar and part of Orissa state in South, District Raigarh and part of Orissa state in East and district Durg in West. The district occupies the south eastern part of … Read more
Climate of Chhattisgarh– Climate of Chhattisgarh is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in general or over prolonged period of time , usually for 35 years. Climate of Chhattisgarh is tropical. It is hot and humid because of its proximity to the tropic of cancer and its dependence on the monsoons for rains. Summer temperature … Read more
Painting of Chattisgarh Indian paintings provide an artistic continuum that extends from the early civilization and culture to the present day. From being essentially religious in purpose in the beginning, Indian painting has evolved over the years to become a fusion of various cultures and traditions. The Indian painting was exposed to Greco-Roman as well … Read more
50. Iron Ore Chhattisgarh 24 % Dalli, Rajhra (Durg), Bailadila, Raoghat, Aridongri 51. Goa (21%) Sanquelim, Sanguem, Quepem, Satari, Ponda, Bicholim 52. Karnataka (20%) Bellary, Hospet, Sandur 53. Jharkhand (17 %) Noamund, Gua 54. Orissa (15 %) Gurumahisani, Sulaipat, Badampahar (Mayurbhanj), Kiriburu, Meghahataburu, Bonai (Sundargarh). 55. … Read more