GK Chhattisgarh

The Hasdo River (also spelled Hasdeo) is a tributary of the Mahanadi River and flows through Chhattisgarh. The Mini Mata Project is a significant irrigation and hydroelectric project on this river. The Hasdo River basin is important for both agriculture and power generation in central India.

South-Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has its corporate headquarters in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. SECL is the largest coal producing company in India and operates mines across multiple states. Bilaspur serves as the administrative hub for SECL's extensive operations.

The Cement Corporation of India has factories in Raipur, Janjgir, and Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh. Durg district does not have a CCI factory, making option A the correct answer for 'not situated'. This is a negative-framed question requiring careful attention.

Dinesh Nandan Sahay served as the first Governor of Chhattisgarh after the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 2000. He was a seasoned bureaucrat and politician who provided leadership during the state's formation. His tenure helped establish the administrative framework of the new state.

Bacheli in Bastar district is home to major iron ore mining operations, including the Belladella project operated by NMDC. The region has some of India's largest iron ore deposits.

Chhattisgarh covers approximately 135,194 square kilometers, making it the 10th largest state by area in India. This figure is the officially recorded area.

Bastar district (including the Bailadila range areas like Bacheli-Kirandul) has the highest iron ore production in Chhattisgarh due to extensive NMDC mining operations.

The headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), which oversees the Southern Coalfields, is located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Bilaspur is a major coal industry hub.

Chhattisgarh became India's 26th state on November 1, 2000, when it was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. It was one of three states created that year.

Jamul Cement Works, established in 1919 near Durg (now in Chhattisgarh), was the first cement factory in the region. It was later nationalized and became part of ACC.

Cherki Mahal is a historical palace located in Kawardha (now Kabirdham district). It was the royal residence of the Kawardha princely state rulers.

Smt. Geeta Devi Singh became the first woman minister in Chhattisgarh's council of ministers when the state was formed in 2000. She was in the first cabinet under Ajit Jogi.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Chhattisgarh's population was recorded as 25,540,196. This made it the 17th most populous state at that time.

In 2011, Chhattisgarh had 18 districts. The state now has 33 districts (as of recent reorganizations), but at the time of the 2011 census, there were only 18.

Chhattisgarh is a power-surplus state with substantial coal-based thermal power plants. It generates more electricity than it consumes, supplying power to other states.

Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary in Surguja district is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Chhattisgarh by area, covering approximately 608 square kilometers. It was established in 1978 and is known for its diverse flora and fauna including tigers, leopards, and various bird species.