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

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Bismail Khan is not recorded as a Jharkhand freedom fighter. Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan rebellion against British rule in 1899 in Jharkhand. Dhananjay Mahato founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and contributed to the Jharkhand statehood movement. Kanu Murmu co-led the 1855 Santhal Hul rebellion against British zamindars in Jharkhand. These individuals are historically recognized for their roles in Jharkhand’s freedom movement.

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The Kol Revolt occurred in 1831-32 in the Chotanagpur plateau. It was a tribal uprising against non-tribal economic exploitation and British revenue policies. Following this revolt, the British government enacted Regulation XIII of 1833. This regulation created the South West Frontier Agency to administer the region separately. The agency was governed by an Agent appointed by the Governor-General, exempting it from Bengal’s general laws.

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Jharkhand was formed on November 15, 2000, by the Bihar Reorganisation Act. The first government was formed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with its allies, based on the 2000 Bihar election results. BJP leader Babulal Marandi became the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha led the statehood movement but did not form the initial government.

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After the Battle of Buxar in 1764, the East India Company obtained Diwani rights in 1765. This gave them administrative control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, which included Chhota Nagpur. The region’s effective administration started later, particularly in 1834, with the establishment of a zamindari police system and courts. Further reorganization occurred in 1854 under Act XX, introducing a Commissioner system and regular courts.

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The Asur civilization remains at Khunti are located on the eastern bank of the Tajna River in Jharkhand. The site, Saridkhel, was first examined by S.C. Roy in 1915. Findings included red ware potsherds, bricks, gold ornaments, and stone beads. A.Ghosh in 1944 described it as an extensive Asur site. Another nearby site, Khuntitola, yielded Asur graves with earthen jars, bones, copper ornaments, and iron tools, confirming the Asur presence in the Khunti district.

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Lodh Falls, also called Budha Ghagh, is the highest waterfall in Jharkhand. It is located on the Burha River in Latehar district’s Palamau Tiger Reserve. The waterfall’s height is 143 meters (469 feet). This height is confirmed by the official Latehar district and corresponds to approximately 468 feet. The waterfall is a tiered one, producing a loud sound heard up to 10 km away. It represents a nick point from river rejuvenation on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

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Hundru Falls is Jharkhand’s second highest waterfall at 98 meters on the Subarnarekha River. It ranks as the 21st highest waterfall in India. Lodh Falls is the highest waterfall in Jharkhand with a height over 450 feet. Dassam Falls and Jonha Falls are lower, at about 43 meters. Hundru Falls is a major tourist attraction noted for its height and location.

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Jharkhand’s Damodar River Valley includes coalfields such as Jharia and Bokaro. The Jharia coalfield is noted for high-quality bituminous and coking coal. These coalfields are economically important and produce superior-grade coal. Jharkhand holds over 28 percent of India’s coal reserves and produces about 113 million tonnes annually. The Damodar River Valley coalfields are the primary source of high-grade coal in the state.

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Magnetite ores are found near Daltenganj in Palamu district, Jharkhand. Other iron ore areas like Noamundi and Gua mainly produce haematite. Palamu is listed as a key magnetite-producing district alongside Gumla and Latehar. The ores here can have iron content up to 72%. Bokaro, Garhwa, and Pakur districts are not known for magnetite; Garhwa has dolomite deposits instead.

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Black granite is mined in Jharkhand districts including Jamtara, Khunti, and Latehar. Pakur district produces 12 million tonnes of granite annually from 300 mines. Granite extraction in Jharkhand also occurs in adjacent areas like Dumka and Sahebganj. These districts contribute to the state’s granite output, with Jamtara, Khunti, and Latehar being notable for black granite. Mining activity in these regions supports both local use and export to South Asia.