States PCS: Jharkhand GK for JPSC and other Jharkhand State Exams
For all Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) exams including Combined Civil Services, Assistant Engineer, Medical Officer, and other Jharkhand-based exams.
11. Who from Pakur received life imprisonment during the Wahabi Movement?
[A] Mir Usman
[B] Ibrahim Mandal
[C] Shah Mohammad Hussain
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ibrahim Mandal]
Notes:
Ibrahim Mandal from Pakur was sentenced to life imprisonment and exile to Andaman during the Wahabi Movement. He was arrested near the Deputy Magistrate’s court in Pakur, jailed in Ralmahal and Monghyr, and sentenced in 1870 with property confiscation. He was involved in jihad funding against British rule from 1818-1872, succeeding Rafik Mandal. Shah Mohammad Hussain and Mir Usman are not recorded in connection with this event.
12. In which year was Giridih district formed?
[A] 1973
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: D [1972]
Notes:
Giridih district was established on December 4, 1972, by separating it from Hazaribagh district in Bihar. The district has Giridih as its headquarters. Later, in 1999, Bokaro district was formed from parts of Giridih. After Jharkhand’s formation in 2000, Giridih became part of the new state. The official district website and historical records confirm the year 1972 as the formation year.
13. In which Jharkhand city is Asia’s largest steel plant located?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Dhanbad
[C] Bokaro
[D] Godda
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Correct Answer: C [Bokaro]
Notes:
The Bokaro Steel Plant, Asia’s largest steel plant, is located in Bokaro city, Jharkhand. Construction began in 1964 with Soviet support, and it was commissioned in 1972. It operates multiple blast furnaces with an output capacity of 5.8 million tons of liquid steel, planned to increase after modernization. It is the second largest steel plant in India after Bhilai Steel Plant, serving as a major industrial center in eastern India.
14. Which leader died of cholera in Ranchi jail on 9 June 1900?
[A] Birsa Munda
[B] Tana Bhagat
[C] Bhagirath Manjhi
[D] Ganga Narayan
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Correct Answer: A [Birsa Munda]
Notes:
Birsa Munda was arrested by British forces in 1900 and died on 9 June 1900 in Ranchi Jail. British records list cholera as the cause of his death. He led the Ulgulan movement against British colonial rule in Jharkhand. His death occurred during the Adivasi uprisings in the late 19th and early 20th century. The Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 followed the period of tribal resistance linked to his leadership.
15. What is the northern latitude boundary of Jharkhand?
[A] 24°50′ N
[B] 25°40′ N
[C] 24°75′ N
[D] 25°18′ N
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Correct Answer: D [25°18′ N]
Notes:
Jharkhand lies between 21°57′ N and 25°14′ N latitude. The northern boundary is officially recorded near 25°14′ N, which rounds to 25°18′ N. Ranchi city is located approximately at 23°20′ N latitude. Other parts, such as Nonihat, lie near 24°48′ N. Latitude figures like 24°50′, 24°75′ (invalid), and 25°40′ N are outside the confirmed northern boundary of Jharkhand based on India-WRIS data.
16. Into how many climatic regions did Ayodhya Prasad divide Jharkhand?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: D [7]
Notes:
Ayodhya Prasad divided Jharkhand into 7 climatic regions based on temperature, monsoon, and topography. This classification includes regions like Mahadweepiya and considers variations on the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Areas such as Hazaribag have moderate temperatures and high rainfall primarily during the monsoon, about 1300+ mm annually. The division aids in studying local climatic differences across Jharkhand.
17. Through which Jharkhand district does the Ganga river flow?
[A] Palamu
[B] Garhwa
[C] Hazaribagh
[D] Sahebganj
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Correct Answer: D [Sahebganj]
Notes:
Sahebganj is the only district in Jharkhand through which the Ganga river flows. It lies along Jharkhand’s northeastern border before the river enters West Bengal. The Ganga’s path through Sahebganj aligns with the Ganga Stem Basin of Jharkhand. Districts like Palamu, Garhwa, and Hazaribagh do not have the Ganga river flowing through them but have tributaries such as the Punpun. Sahebganj features important river infrastructure including an international river port.
18. Domchanch, Gawan, Chatkari, and Chakal are famous for mining which ore?
[A] Zinc
[B] Asbestos
[C] Manganese
[D] Ilmenite
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Correct Answer: B [Asbestos]
Notes:
Domchanch (Koderma), Gawan (Giridih), Chatkari, and Chakal in Jharkhand are noted for asbestos mining. Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral extracted specifically from these locations. Jharkhand also has mineral deposits including iron ore, coal, mica, and bauxite, but the mentioned sites are distinct for asbestos. Other minerals like manganese are mined in different areas of Jharkhand such as West Singhbhum. The association of these sites with asbestos is confirmed by geological and economic surveys of the state.
19. Palna Dam is located on which river in Jharkhand?
[A] Damodar
[B] Amanat
[C] Swarna Rekha
[D] Barakar
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Correct Answer: C [Swarna Rekha]
Notes:
Palna Dam is constructed on the Swarna Rekha (Subarnarekha) River near Chandil town in Jharkhand. It is located about 95 km from Ranchi and close to NH33 near Rangamati. The dam is distinct from Chandil Dam, which is nearby, and is set amidst green hills, making it a peaceful tourist spot. The region around the dam is part of Seraikela district in Jharkhand state, confirming the dam’s placement on the Swarna Rekha River.
20. Which Jharkhand district does the River Ganga flow through?
[A] Garhwa
[B] Sahibganj
[C] Deoghar
[D] Dumka
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Correct Answer: B [Sahibganj]
Notes:
The Ganga River flows through Sahibganj district in Jharkhand. Sahibganj is the only district in the state where the Ganga actually passes. It forms part of the Ganga Stem Basin of Jharkhand. Other districts like Garhwa, Deoghar, and Dumka do not have the Ganga River flowing through them. Sahibganj hosts both an international and a domestic port near the river.
