WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Dandakaranya' region is primarily located in which state?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chhattisgarh
  2. Karnataka
  3. West Bengal
  4. Tamil Nadu

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chhattisgarh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Chhattisgarh šŸ“š Explanation: Dandakaranya is a vast historical and geographical region primarily located in the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, extending into parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. It is mentioned in the epic Ramayana as the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent their exile. Today, it is a region of significant tribal population and rich mineral resources, but also faces challenges related to left-wing extremism.