detailed SSC-exam-focused overview of Chhattisgarh, covering static GK, general awareness, and current affairs.

1. Basic Facts (Static GK of Chhattisgarh)

  • Formation: 1 November 2000 (carved out of Madhya Pradesh).
  • Capital: Raipur (Administrative), Naya Raipur/Atal Nagar (planned city).
  • Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan (2025).
  • Chief Minister: Vishnu Deo Sai (BJP, since Dec 2023).
  • Official Language: Hindi; regional languages – Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, Halbi, Kurukh.
  • Legislative Assembly: 90 seats.
  • High Court: Bilaspur High Court.
  • State Symbols:
  1. State Bird: Hill Myna.
  2. State Animal: Wild Water Buffalo.
  3. State Flower: Rhynchostylis (Kachnar).
  4. State Tree: Sal.

2. Geography

  • Borders: Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Major Rivers: Mahanadi, Indravati, Hasdeo, Shivnath, Arpa.
  • Major Forest Area: Around 44% of the state's area is forested.
  • Important Plateaus & Hills: Bastar Plateau, Maikal Hills, and Dandakaranya region.

3. History & Culture

  • Ancient name: Dakshin Kosala.
  • Historically ruled by Mauryas, Satavahanas, and Kalachuris.
  • Folk Dances: Pandavani, Panthi, Soowa, Raut Nacha.
  • Tribal Population: Over 30% of the population – major tribes include Gond, Baiga, Kanwar, Halba, Bhatra.
  • Famous Festival: Bastar Dussehra (celebrated for 75 days – longest in the world), Hareli, Madai festival.
  • Handicrafts: Bell-metal (Dokra), Tumba art, Kosa silk.

4. Economy

  • Known as: "Rice Bowl of India" (produces 20,000+ rice varieties).
  • Mineral Rich: Top producer of coal, iron ore, dolomite, bauxite.
  • Industries: Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL), Korba power plants, NMDC in Dantewada.
  • Agriculture: Rice, maize, pulses.

5. Current Affairs (2024–25, SSC Focus)

  1. BJP Government in Power (2023) – Vishnu Deo Sai became first tribal CM of Chhattisgarh.
  2. Bastar Railway Line Development – for Naxal-affected areas.
  3. New Mines Auctioned (2024): Coal and iron ore blocks for industrial growth.
  4. Sirpur International Buddhist Conference (2024) – highlighting Buddhist heritage.
  5. Chhattisgarh Millet Mission – promoted as a major step after 2023 International Year of Millets.

6. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Indravati National Park (famous for wild buffalo).
  • Kanger Valley National Park (known for caves & waterfalls).
  • Guru Ghasidas National Park (part of Sanjay NP) – Tiger Reserve.
  • Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Udanti-Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.

7. Important Places

  • Bhilai Steel Plant – Asia's largest steel plant.
  • Chitrakote Falls – known as the "Niagara Falls of India."
  • Kutumsar & Kailash Caves (Kanger Valley).
  • Sirpur – ancient Buddhist site.
  • Dongargarh – famous for Maa Bamleshwari Temple.

8. SSC Exam-Oriented Questions (MCQs)

Q1. When was Chhattisgarh formed?
A) 1998
B) 2000
C) 2001
D) 2002
Ans: B) 2000

Q2. What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?
A) Raipur
B) Bhopal
C) Bilaspur
D) Jagdalpur
Ans: A) Raipur

Q3. Which waterfall is known as “Niagara of India”?
A) Dudhsagar Falls
B) Chitrakote Falls
C) Jog Falls
D) Hogenakkal Falls
Ans: B) Chitrakote Falls

Q4. Which dance form of Chhattisgarh is based on the Mahabharata?
Ans: Pandavani.

Q5. Which steel plant is located in Chhattisgarh?
Ans: Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL).

9. Key SSC Topics from Chhattisgarh

  • Date of formation (1 Nov 2000).
  • Capital (Raipur) and CM (Vishnu Deo Sai).
  • Chitrakote Falls, Bastar Dussehra.
  • Bhilai Steel Plant.
  • National Parks – Indravati, Kanger Valley.
  • Tribal population and folk dances.
  • Major rivers – Mahanadi, Indravati.

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