Chhattisgarh Geography Overview
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Which district is the largest among the border districts?

  • Rajandgaon (correct)
  • Bijapur
  • Surajpur
  • Dhamtari

Which of the following is classified as a landlocked district?

  • Kanker
  • Mahasamund (correct)
  • Bastar
  • Bijapur

Which district is the smallest among the border districts?

  • Gaurella-pandra-Marwahi
  • Sukma
  • Gorella-Pandra-Marwahi (correct)
  • Kondagaon

How many total border districts are mentioned?

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Which district is NOT classified as landlocked?

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Who is the Editor of the publication?

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What type of experience does Khusboo Sahu have?

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Which of the following statements is false about the publisher's responsibilities?

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What is the primary focus of the publication?

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Who is acknowledged as a special thanks contributor?

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What role does Prakesh Dewangan have in the publication?

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What is stated about the reader's responsibility?

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What is the message regarding the continuous improvement of the book?

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Who was the first Chairman of the Electricity Board of Chhattisgarh?

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Which individual was the first Chairman of the Finance Commission of Chhattisgarh?

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Where was the first Gas based power sub-station established?

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Which area became home to the first e-toilet in Chhattisgarh?

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Who was the first Administrative Reforms Commission chairman in Chhattisgarh?

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Which village was recognized as the first Balmitra Village?

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Who was the first woman Agricultural Scientist in Chhattisgarh?

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What is the name of the first Sugar factory established in Chhattisgarh?

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What geological series primarily composes the Baghelkhand plateau?

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Which soil type is predominantly found in the plateau region suitable for coarse grains?

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What is the approximate height range of the Jashpur Pat region?

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Which type of climate characterizes the region through which the Tropic of Cancer passes?

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Which rock series is abundant in coal found in the plateau region?

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What is the area covered by the Jashpur Pat region in square kilometers?

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Which direction does the slope of the Jashpur Pat region primarily face?

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Which peak is the highest in Chhattisgarh and located in Samri Pat?

<p>Gaurlata (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Chief Minister's House?

<p>Karuna (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which helpline number is associated with women protection services?

<p>181 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many divisions were present during the formation of Chhattisgarh?

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What is the current name assigned to the Ministry (New) Secretarial?

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Which administrative unit has increased from 16 to 28 since the formation of Chhattisgarh?

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Which is the VIP Guest House in Chhattisgarh?

<p>Pahuna (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Directorate in Chhattisgarh?

<p>Indravati (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which helpline number is dedicated to children's safety?

<p>1098 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the 1st Helicopter of the state Government?

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Which option represents a free health counseling service?

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Flashcards

How many administrative divisions does Chhattisgarh have?

Chhattisgarh has 5 divisions, 28 districts, 156 tehsils, 146 development blocks and 85 tribal development blocks.

How many villages are in Chhattisgarh?

The state has 20,126 villages.

How many border districts are in Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh has 18 border districts and 10 landlocked districts.

What is the largest border district in Chhattisgarh?

The largest border district is Rajnandgaon and the smallest is Garella-Pandra-Marwahi.

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What is the smallest landlocked district in Chhattisgarh?

The largest landlocked district is Korba and the smallest is Durg.

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How does the Hasdeo River contribute to the region's geography?

The Hasdeo river takes water to the southern part of the plateaus and merges with the Mahanadi.

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What rock series forms the Baghelkhand Plateau?

The Baghelkhand plateau is formed from Gondwana rock series and Archean rocks of the Precambrian era.

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Where is the upper Gondwana rock series found in Chhattisgarh?

The upper Gondwana is found in the Balrampur, Surajpur and Koriya districts.

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Where is the lower Gondwana rock series found in Chhattisgarh?

The lower Gondwana is found in the southern Koriya and southern Surajpur districts.

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What type of rock is found in the Sarguja region?

The Sarguja region has Archean rock series with granite.

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What type of soil is found in Chhattisgarh?

The region has red-yellow soil that is good for coarse grains.

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What type of climate does Chhattisgarh have?

The region has a dry monsoon climate with 125-150 cm of rainfall.

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What kind of forests are common in Chhattisgarh?

The region has tropical forests.

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Where is the Jashpur Pat located?

The Jashpur Pat region is situated in the north-east of Chhattisgarh and is the highest and smallest natural division of the state.

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What is the area of the Jashpur Pat?

The area of the Jashpur Pat is 6,208 km² which is 4.59% of Chhattisgarh.

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Describe the topography of the Jashpur Pat.

The Jashpur Pat is a high topological location with a flat top and steep slope.

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What is the Jashpur Pat a part of?

The Jashpur Pat is a part of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau, which has an area of 65,509 km² and mainly extends across Jharkhand with small regions in Odisha, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.

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How high is the Jashpur Pat and in what direction does it slope?

The Jashpur Pat is approximately 700-1,000 meters high and slopes towards the east-south.

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What geographic features surround the Jashpur Pat?

The Jashpur Pat is surrounded by the Chhota Nagpur Plateau from the east, the Baghelkhand plateau from the west and the Mahanadi basin from the South-West of Chhattisgarh.

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What are some of the sub-regions within the Jashpur Pat?

The Jashpur Pat includes: Samri Pat (Balrampur), Jamir Pat (Balrampur), Pandra Pat (Jashpur), Jashpur Pat (Jashpur), Jarang Pat (Sarguja), Mainpat (Sarguja).

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Where is the Samri Pat located?

The Samri Pat extends into the Kusmi tehsil of the Balrampur district.

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Where is the Samri Pat located?

It is situated on the border of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

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What is the highest peak in Chhattisgarh?

The highest peak of the Samri Pat is Gaurlata, which is 1,225 meters high and the highest peak in Chhattisgarh.

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What is the latitude and longitude of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau?

The Chhota Nagpur Plateau’s area is 22°18’ to 23°40’ N Latitude, 83°2’ to 84°20’ East Longitude.

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Where are the Upper Gondwana Rocks located in Chhattisgarh?

The Upper Gondwana rocks are found in the Balrampur, Surajpur and Koriya districts.

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Where are the Lower Gondwana Rocks located in Chhattisgarh?

The Lower Gondwana rocks are found in the Southern Koriya and Southern Surajpur districts.

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What type of rock is found in Sarguja?

The Sarguja region has Archean rock series with granite.

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What kind of soil is found in the region?

The region has red-yellow soil that is good for coarse grains.

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What type of climate does the region have?

The region has a dry monsoon climate with 125-150 cm of rainfall.

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What type of forests are found in the region?

The region has tropical forests.

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What is the elevation and slope of the Jashpur Pat?

The Jashpur Pat is approximately 700-1,000 meters high and slopes towards the east-south.

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Where is the Samri Pat located?

The Samri Pat extends into the Kusmi tehsil of the Balrampur district.

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Study Notes

Chhattisgarh Geography

  • Chhattisgarh has 5 divisions, 28 districts, 156 tehsils, 146 development blocks and 85 tribal development blocks
  • The state has 20,126 villages
  • Chhattisgarh has 18 border districts and 10 landlocked districts
  • The largest border district is Rajnandgaon and the smallest is Garella-Pandra-Marwahi
  • The largest landlocked district is Korba and the smallest is Durg
  • The Hasdeo river takes water to the southern part of the plateaus and merges with the Mahanadi
  • The Baghelkhand plateau is formed from Gondwana rock series and Archean rocks of the pre-cambrian era
  • The upper Gondwana is found in the Balrampur, Surajpur and Koriya districts
  • The lower Gondwana is found in the southern Koriya and southern Surajpur districts
  • The Sarguja region has Archean rock series with granite
  • The region has red-yellow soil that is good for coarse grains
  • The region has a dry monsoon climate with 125-150 cm of rainfall
  • The region has tropical forests

Jashpur Pat Region

  • The Jashpur Pat region is situated in the north-east of Chhattisgarh and is the highest and smallest natural division of the state
  • The area of the Jashpur Pat is 6,208 km² which is 4.59% of Chhattisgarh
  • The Jashpur Pat is a high topological location with a flat top and steep slope
  • The Jashpur Pat is a part of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau, which has an area of 65,509 km² and mainly extends across Jharkhand with small regions in Odisha, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
  • The Chhota Nagpur Plateau’s area is 22°18’ to 23°40’ N Latitude, 83°2’ to 84°20’ East Longitude
  • The Jashpur Pat is approximately 700-1,000 meters high and slopes towards the east-south
  • The Jashpur Pat is surrounded by the Chhota Nagpur Plateau from the east, the Baghelkhand plateau from the west and the Mahanadi basin from the South-West of Chhattisgarh
  • The Jashpur Pat includes:
    • Samri Pat (Balrampur)
    • Jamir Pat (Balrampur)
    • Pandra Pat (Jashpur)
    • Jashpur Pat (Jashpur)
    • Jarang Pat (Sarguja)
    • Mainpat (Sarguja)

Samripat

  • The Samri Pat extends into the Kusmi tehsil of the Balrampur district
  • It is situated on the border of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
  • The highest peak of the Samri Pat is Gaurlata, which is 1,225 meters high and the highest peak in Chhattisgarh

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