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1. Most of the songs in folk culture of tribal areas of Jharkhand are– (A) Dance songs (B) Child songs (C) Marriage songs (D) Songs related with women traditions (Ans : A) 2. Of which movement of Chhota Nagpur was Jatra Bhagat the main founder? (A) Quit India movement (B) Non-cooperation movement (C) Champaran movement (D) Tana Bhagat movement (Ans : D) 3. Who was the first revolutionary of Chhota Nagpur area, who was martyred during the fight against Britishers ? (A) Kunwar Singh (B) Ram Narain Singh (C) Buddha Bhagat (D) Birsa Munda (Ans : C) 4. There are many waterfalls in Chhota Nagpur plateau of Jharkhand. In which of the following districts are they in maximum number? (A) Singhbhum (B) Sahaibganj (C) Pakuda (D) Ranchi (Ans : D) 5. Which of the following mineral is not produced in Jharkhand ? (A) Coal (B) Thorium (C) Uranium (D) Petroleum (Ans : D) 6. Important waterfalls alongwith districts are given in the list, select the wrong one– (A) Hundru waterfall–Ranchi (B) Hirni waterfall–East Singhbhum (C) Ghagara waterfall–Gumla (D) Rajrappa waterfall–Palamu (Ans : D) 7. Who started the famous TISCO factory in Jharkhand ? (A) Sachchidanand Sinha (B) Dhirubhai Ambani (C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (D) Jamshedji Tata (Ans : D) 8. Betla National Park is reserved for– (A) Lions (B) Deers (C) Bird and aquatic animals (D) Elephants (Ans : A) 9. Besides TISCO, where else has the iron and steel industry been established in Jharkhand ? (A) Bokaro (B) Sindri (C) Ghatshila (D) Durgapur (Ans : A) 10. Which of the following religion people come to Parasnath hill as pilgrims? (A) Hindu (B) Muslim (C) Sikh (D) Jain (Ans : D) 11. Which boys and girls of the following tribal people, is there no other important festival than Jatra ? (A) Munda (B) Santhal (C) Orab (D) Kharia (Ans : C) 12. Which of the following tribs is famous for truth and to sacrifice all for truth?

(A) Kharbar (B) Munda (C) Santhal (D) Sauria (Ans : A) 13. Which of the following tribes is found in Palamu district of Jharkhand ? (A) Orab (B) Munda (C) Bhumij (D) Korba (Ans : D) 14. Normally what is known as the residence of the Birhar tribal people? (A) Tonda (B) Tole (C) Dhumkuria (D) Akhare (Ans : A) 15. In which city of Jharkhand has the uranium processing factory been started ? (A) Ranchi (B) Ghatshila (C) Garwa (D) Sahaibganj (Ans : B) 16. Who is the author of Jharkhand : Castel over Graves? (A) Shibbu Soren (B) Shailendra Mahento (C) Victor Das (D) None of these (Ans : C) 17. When did the tribal revolution of Chhota Nagpur take place? (A) 1807-08 (B) 1820 (C) 1858-59 (D) 1889 (Ans : C) 18. Where has the Small Scale Research Institute been established? (A) Bokaro (B) Sindri (C) Dhanbad (D) Chatra (Ans : B) 19. When was the Ranchi district Tana Bhagat reha-bilitation ordinance passed? (A) 1948 (B) 1952 (C) 1977 (D) 1980 (Ans : A) 20. Where is the famous Gupteshwar temple of Shiva situated? (A) Giriyak ranges (B) Kharagpur ranges (C) Kaimur ranges (D) Jethian ranges (Ans : C) 21. Which of the following is main tribal caste living in the state? (A) Munda (B) Hoo (C) Asur (D) Gond (Ans : B) 22. What do the Munda tribes call themselves? (A) Korakh (B) Nagra (C) Horko (D) None of these (Ans : C) 23. When is the Aundi song sung? (A) At the time of spring (B) At the time of sowing Dhan (C) At the time of marriage (D) None of the above (Ans : C) 24. What is called the integrated tribal development project? (A) Tribal sub-project (B) Integrated rural development project (C) Meso project (D) None of the above (Ans : C) 25. In Jharkhand there are many places where there are terraced fields so– (A) That rain water is fully utilized (B) That approach from one field to another field may be easy (C) Field can be saved from consolidation (D) It is a religious tradition (Ans : A) 26. In which of the following have Santhal tribal people supremacy? (A) Artistic (B) Knitting (C) Utensils making (D) Hunting (Ans : B) 27. Who is famous as a 'Marar-Gomeka' ? (A) Jaipal Singh (B) Buddha Bhagat (C) Kunwar Singh (D) Raj Kumar Shukl (Ans : A) 28. What is the main basis of economy of Jharkhand ? (A) Agriculture (B) Industry (C) Mining (D) Transport (Ans : C) 29. In which part of Jharkhand is maximum rainfall being recorded ? (A) Chatra (B) Neterhat plateau (C) Ranchi plateau (D) Bokaro (Ans : B) 30. Where was the first Iron and Steel industry established in Jharkhand ? (A) Sakchi (Jamshedpur) (B) Bokaro (C) Lohardagga (D) Ghatshila (Ans : A) 31. In which of the following district's mines is the maximum iron-ore produced? (A) Singhbhum (B) Hazaribagh (C) Palamu (D) Gumla (Ans : A) 32. In which part of Jharkhand is the minimum temperature of winter found? (A) North Ganga plain (B) Santhal Pargana area (C) Neterhat plateau (D) Raj Mahal ranges (Ans : C)

33. What type of rocks are found in Chhota Nagpur plateau? (A) Igneous rocks (B) Sedimentary rocks (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) Lava rocks (Ans : D) 34. From which mine is iron-ore supplied to TISCO? (A) Bella Dellah (B) Noamundi (C) Baba Budan (D) Keonjhar (Ans : B) 35. From which of the following mines is the ironore supplied to Bokaro ? (A) Noamundi (B) Baba Budan (C) Bella Dellah (D) Keonjhar (Ans : D) 36. Which of the following tribes is brave martial tribe? (A) Pahari-Kharia (B) Korba (C) Sauria (D) Kharbar (Ans : D) 37. 'Asur' is also a tribe of Jharkhand. Tell of which district are they the residents? (A) Ranchi (B) Palamu (C) Singhbhum (D) Goddah (Ans : C) 38. Which festival of Munda is called 'Sorhul' ? (A) Karam (B) Desai (C) Botuli (D) Ba-Parav (Ans : D) 39. Which city of Jharkhand is known as the steel city? (A) Hazaribagh (B) Tata Nagar (C) Dalmia Nagar (D) Ranchi (Ans : B) 40. When did the Tana Bhagat movement take place? (A) 1910-11 (B) 1913-14 (C) 1921-22 (D) 1922-23 (Ans : B) 41. When was the Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act passed? (A) 1908 (B) 1902 (C) 1990 (D) 1875 (Ans : A) 42. In which of the following industrial settlements is Chhota Nagpur plateau situated? (A) Bhilai (B) Ranchi (C) Asansol (D) Durgapur (Ans : B) 43. With which of the following is Ull-Gulan revolution associated? (A) Santhal (B) Kal (C) Katch Naga (D) Birsa Munda (Ans : D) 44. Where is the 'Indian Institute of Mines' situated? (A) Ranchi (B) Jamshedpur (C) Dhanbad (D) Sindri (Ans : C) 45. Which tribe more in number is found in Ranchi district in the largest number? (A) Munda (B) Hoo (C) Asur (D) Gond (Ans : A) 46. In the revolt of 1831 against the Britishers did which of the following tribes indulge? (A) Hoo and Munda (B) Lohara and Baig (C) Orab and Asur (D) None of the above (Ans : A) 47. Sasas is a place, where Mundas– (A) Keep their food (B) Keep their animals (C) Keep the bones of their ancestors (D) None of the above (Ans : C) 48. In which of the following has the well known story 'Soso Baiga' of Mundas been written? (A) In the form of song (B) In the form of poem (C) In the form of prose (D) In the form of ballad (Ans : D) 49. Which oil seed is produced in maximum quantity at Palamu ? (A) Mustard (B) Linseed (C) Sesamum (D) Caster seed (Ans : C) 50. Which of the following groups of festivals are celebrated among the tribes? (A) Sarhul, Kanna, Dhagu and Modh (B) Karma, Khalti, Lohari and Vaha (C) Sorhai, Chaturthi, Kali worship, Sarhul (D) Maghe, Phagu, Holi, Sarhul (Ans : A) - See more at: http://www.allexamgurublog.com/2008/09/jharkhand-objective-gk.html#sthash.9VVhOHR1.dpuf

Dinesh Oraon elected as Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly

Jharkhand Raghubar Das sworn in as 10th CM of Jharkhand Share on emailShare on facebookShare on twitterShare on printShare on google December 28, 2014No comments Raghubar Das was sworn-in as 10th Chief Minister of Jharkhand and becoming first non-tribal to hold this post. Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed administered the oath of office and secrecy to him at oath taking ceremony held at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Along with Raghubar Das, following 4 cabinet ministers were sworn in Nilkanth Singh Munda, Chandreswar Prasad Singh, Louis Marandi (all BJP). Chandraprakash Choudhary (AJSU party). Raghubar Das became 10th CM and 6th person as state CM after Babulal Marandi (once), Arjun Munda (thrice), Shibu Soren (thrice), Madhu Koda (once) and Hemant Soren (once) since state was granted statehood status after bifurcating from Bihar on 15 November 2000. Background In 2014 Jharkhand State Assembly election, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had emerged victorious by winning 37 out of total 81 seats in state. BJP along with its ally All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) which has won 5 seats in total has 42 seats, thus formed ruling government in state. About Raghubar Das He was recently elected to state legislative assembly from Jamshedpur (East) constituency. He started his career as a labourer in Tata Steel. He did his schooling and college in Jamshedpur and later joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. Political career: He had joined BJP in 1980 and was elected as the state BJP chief twice. He is five-time MLA from Jamshedpur East constituency. Earlier he became a minister in the Jharkhand government for the first time in 2000 and since then he has held portfolios of finance, labour and urban development during his stint as cabinet minister. He also has served as the Deputy CM in the Shibu Soren government from 2009-10.

“Sammakkaa Saarakka” or “Jatara”: Largest tribal religious congregation of world began

Jharkhand Cabinet approved Jharkhand Special Courts Ordinance, 2015 Published on: 04-JUN-2015 Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Raghubar Das gave the nod for the Ordinance to make Jharkhand rid of corruption by setting up adequate special courts.

Draupadi Murmu sworn in as first woman Governor of Jharkhand Published on: 19-MAY-2015 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

She succeeded Syed Ahmed who was recently transferred as Governor of Manipur by President Pranab Mukherjee.

NTPC signed MoA with Jharkhand Government for maintaining Patratu Thermal Power Station Published on: 04-MAY-2015 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

NTPC with Jharkhand Government will form a Joint Venture Company for managing Patratu Thermal Power Station (PTPS).

DK Pandey appointed as Director General of Police of Jharkhand Published on: 25-FEB-2015 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Prior to his posting as DGP of Jharkhand, D K Pandey was the Additional Director General (ADG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Jharkhand Government to provide tablets to all girls student of KGBV Published on: 06-FEB-2015 Important for Exam: 54 people agreed

The announcement was made during the two days Baal Samagam festival held at Morhabadi Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Assembly adopted resolution on opening High Court bench in Dumka Published on: 09-JAN-2015 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

Resolution urging Jharkhand government to send a proposal to Union Government for setting up a high court bench in the second capital of the state, Dumka was adopted unanimously.

Dinesh Oraon of BJP unanimously elected Speaker of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Published on: 07-JAN-2015 Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

He is the 10th Speaker of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly since the State came into being on 15 November 2000

Raghubar Das sworn-in as first non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand Published on: 29-DEC-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

Raghubar Das was sworn-in as the first non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand. BJP fought the election with AJSU and garnered 42 seats out of 81 seats.

Raghubar Das elected as party leader of BJP in Jharkhand Published on: 26-DEC-2014 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

BJP leader, Raghubar Das elected as party leader by BJP Party of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2014 results declared Published on: 24-DEC-2014 Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

Results of Assembly elections of Jharkhand declared by ECI. BJP emerged as the largest party in the house of 81 seats.

Prime Minister dedicated 765 KV Ranchi-Sipat transmission line to the nation Published on: 22-AUG-2014 Important for Exam: 79 people agreed

Prime Minister inaugurated and dedicated 765 KV Ranchi-Dharmjaygarh-Sipat Transmission Line (Powergrid) to the nation.

SEBI inaugurated its local office at Ranchi, Jharkhand

Published on: 20-MAR-2014 Important for Exam: 56 people agreed

R.S. Sharma, Chief Secretary of Jharkhand Government inaugurated local office of SEBI at Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Jharkhand State Cabinet Expanded;Six New Ministers Inducted Published on: 04-AUG-2013 Important for Exam: 63 people agreed

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 4 August 2013 expanded his cabinet by inducting six new ministers.

Hemant Soren sworn in as Ninth Chief Minister of Jharkhand Published on: 13-JUL-2013 Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

Hemant Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Syed Ahmed, the Governor administered him the oath to the office.

Pranab Mukherjee revoked President's Rule from Jharkhand Published on: 13-JUL-2013 Important for Exam: 46 people agreed

Following provision of Article 356 (Section 2), President revoked his rule from Jharkhand. The decision will pave way for Hemant Soren to assume office of CM.

Jharkhand decided to Impart Technical Training to Unemployed Youth Published on: 13-MAY-2013 Important for Exam: 31 people agreed

Jharkhand on 12 May 2013 decided to impart technical skill development training to all unemployed youth in Naxal areas

President of India Inaugurated the 14 Mega Watt Solar Power Project at Deoghar Published on: 01-MAY-2013 Important for Exam: 153 people agreed

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 14 mega watt Solar Power project at Deoghar in Jharkhand on 30 April 2013.

CCI approved proposal for North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Plant in Jharkhand Published on: 21-FEB-2013 Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

Proposal for setting up of North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Plant in Jharkhand was approved by the CCI on 20 Feb 2013.

JMM withdrew support from BJP in Jharkhand and Reduced It to Minority Published on: 08-JAN-2013 Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

JMM announced withdrawal of support from the BJP led coalition Government in Jharkhand bringing it to minority.

Arjun Munda, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand announced Tablet Computers for Students Published on: 16-NOV-2012

Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

India Current Affairs November 2012. Chief Minister of Jharkhand Arjun Munda on the 13th Foundation Day of the State announced tablet computers for students who will pass matriculation

Annual Plan Size for Jharkhand finalised at 16300 Crore Rupees Published on: 07-AUG-2012 Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

India Current Affairs August 2012. Annual plan size for Jharkhand fpr fiscal year 2012-13 was agreed at 16300 crore rupees

Jharkhand Government and the Airport Authority of India signed MoU to establish Airports Published on: 21-FEB-2012 Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. Jharkhand Government and the Airport Authority of India on 21 February 2012 signed a memorandum of understanding

Jharkhand Government’s Initiatives for the State’s All-round Development Published on: 16-NOV-2011 Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

India Current Affairs. Jharkhand government introduced Right to Service Act that came into force in the state on 15 November 2011.

Jharkhand State Government Approved Right to Service Act Published on: 24-AUG-2011 Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. The Jharkhand government on 23 August 2011 approved a draft of Right to Service Act 2011

Jharkhand State Government Launched Dal Bhat Scheme on Independence Day Published on: 16-AUG-2011 Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. Jharkhand state government launched the Dal Bhat scheme under which lunch will be given to a poor person at Rupees 5

Jharkhand Annual Plan 2011-12 Finalised at 15300 Crores Published on: 14-APR-2011 Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011... The Annual Plan for Jharkhand for the year 2011-12 was finalised at 15300 crores rupees