States PCS: Jharkhand GK for JPSC and other Jharkhand State Exams

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The Ho tribe, along with others, led the Kol uprising in 1831-32 in Jharkhand’s Chotanagpur plateau against British policies.

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Tropical deciduous forests, particularly dry and moist types, cover most of Jharkhand and are characterized by sal, teak, and bamboo.

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Raja Jay Singh Deo from Odisha was accepted as Jharkhand’s ruler in the 13th century. The acceptance occurred due to oppressive tribal leaders, leading locals to invite Singh Deo rulers for governance. Historical records and legends from Jharkhand confirm the 13th century as the time he became ruler. No credible sources mention his rule in the 10th, 11th, or 18th centuries.

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The Bhumij Rebellion (1832-33) occurred in Manbhum, Singhbhum, and Jungle Mahals. It was led jointly by tribal Bhumij people and tribal zamindars against British land revenue policies and corruption. Leaders included Ganga Narayan Singh of Barabhoom Raj and zamindars from Dhalbhum, Panchet, and Raipur. The uprising targeted British exploitation and forced concessions on land sales and taxes.

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The Santhal revolt of 1831–32 occurred in the Chhotanagpur region of Jharkhand. It was immediately triggered by forced labour, locally called beth begari, imposed by British authorities and non-tribal settlers. The uprising was led by tribal leaders Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat, and Madara Mahato. It targeted zamindars and officials enforcing forced labour and economic exploitation. This revolt is also known as the Kol Rebellion and was one of the earliest tribal uprisings against British rule in the region.

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Tilka Manjhi was a tribal freedom fighter from Bhagalpur, Bihar. He was executed by the British in 1785 and was publicly hanged from a banyan tree. The site of his execution is called Tilka Manjhi Chowk. After Indian independence, a statue was erected at this location. Bhagalpur University was renamed Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University to honor him.

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Jaipal Singh Munda merged the Jharkhand Party with the Indian National Congress in 1963. The Jharkhand Party was earlier known as the Adivasi Mahasabha. The merger occurred after the party’s reduced performance in the 1962 Bihar Assembly elections. Not all members agreed to the merger. Jaipal Singh later served as a minister in Bihar’s government under Vinodanand Jha but was removed in August 1963 during K.B. Sahay’s tenure.

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Nagarmal Modi organized the ‘5 Days Strike’ in Jharkhand during the Non-cooperation movement. The movement took place in 1921, with Ranchi as a key center of protests. Nagarmal Modi was a local leader in Ranchi who mobilized people against British rule. Jamshedpur and Ranchi witnessed complete shutdowns on 15th March 1921. Ratan Tata and Jamshedji Tata were industrialists and did not actively participate in this strike. Saraswati Devi is not associated with this event.

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The Chota Nagpur Catholic Sabha was founded between 1933 and 1939. It primarily demanded a separate province for Chota Nagpur. This demand aimed to protect Catholic tribal interests after Orissa’s separation from Bihar in 1936. The Sabha sought socio-religious and political advancements for Catholic tribes. It worked towards political participation and tribal unity by joining groups like the Adivasi Mahasabha. Electoral setbacks in 1937 intensified the push for a separate province to counteract Congress policies.

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Ranchi Municipality was constituted in 1869. Ranchi city first got its municipality status in that year, covering an area of 7.02 sq km. The Ranchi Municipal Corporation was later formed in 1979 by merging the municipality with other bodies. The municipality existed as an administrative unit before the formation of the corporation.