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.
21. What was Jharkhand’s rural population percentage in Census 2011?
[A] 73.12%
[B] 24.42%
[C] 75.94%
[D] 76.82%
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Correct Answer: C [75.94%]
Notes:
According to Census 2011, 75.95% of Jharkhand’s population lived in rural areas. The rural population counted 25,055,073 people, including 12,776,486 males and 12,278,587 females. The urban population comprised 24.05% of the total. The rural population growth rate from 2001 to 2011 was 19.50%. Therefore, 75.94% is the closest percentage among given options.
22. Who proclaimed “Abau Raj Etejana, Maharani Raj Tudu”?
[A] Jatra Bhagat
[B] Birsa Munda
[C] Tana Bhagat
[D] Tilka Manjhi
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Correct Answer: B [Birsa Munda]
Notes:
Birsa Munda proclaimed the slogan during his Ulgulan rebellion against British rule in late 19th-century Chota Nagpur, now Jharkhand. This movement aimed to end British Raj, restore Munda rule, and protect tribal land rights. Birsa Munda mobilized Mundas and attacked colonial symbols, leading to his arrest and death in 1900. The slogan represents the start of Munda reign and end of Queen Victoria’s reign among tribal communities in Jharkhand.
23. Which tribe has the largest population in Jharkhand?
[A] Lohra
[B] Santhal
[C] Karmali
[D] Korba
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Correct Answer: B [Santhal]
Notes:
The Santhal tribe is the largest in Jharkhand, comprising about 35% of the state’s tribal population according to census data. Jharkhand’s total Scheduled Tribe population was 8,645,042 in 2011, representing 26.21% of the state’s population. The main tribes include Santhal, Oraon (Kurukh), Munda, Kharia, and Ho. Other tribes like Lohra, Karmali, and Korba have significantly smaller populations compared to the Santhals.
24. What is the main occupation of Sadans in Jharkhand?
[A] Hunting
[B] Farming
[C] Business
[D] Weaving
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Correct Answer: B [Farming]
Notes:
Sadans are native non-tribal Indo-Aryan groups in Jharkhand. Their primary occupation is agriculture. They share farming tools and practices with local Adivasis. Sadans live in the Chotanagpur region, engaging mainly in cultivation. Secondary activities include animal husbandry and trade. Farming is central to their traditional village economy and lifestyle.
25. In which Jharkhand district is the Bhoot fair held?
[A] Garhwa
[B] East Singhbhum
[C] Seraikela-Kharsawan
[D] Palamu
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Correct Answer: D [Palamu]
Notes:
The Bhoot Mela, or Ghost Fair, is held in Palamu district, Jharkhand. It takes place at Haidernagar Devi Dhaam during Navratri, including Chaitra Navratri. Thousands of devotees from Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha attend for exorcism rituals by tantriks. The fair is located about 80 km from Medininagar, Palamu’s headquarters. Palamu is officially recognized as the site of this festival, distinguishing it from other districts in Jharkhand.
26. Which festival is celebrated on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha, Bhadrapada month?
[A] Karam
[B] Bandana
[C] Sohraya
[D] Sirhul
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Correct Answer: A [Karam]
Notes:
The Karam festival is observed by tribes in Jharkhand on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month. It involves worship of the Karam tree (Adina cordifolia) and honors Karam Devta, the god of youth and power. Rituals include collecting wood, fruits, and flowers for offerings, followed by group singing and dancing. Sarhul festival is celebrated in Chaitra Shukla Paksha, not in Bhadrapada, confirming Karam as the correct festival for this date.
27. Which festival in Jharkhand is linked to cattle worship?
[A] Diwali
[B] Sohrai
[C] Holi
[D] Sarhul
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Correct Answer: B [Sohrai]
Notes:
Sohrai is a Jharkhand festival celebrated by Santhal, Oraon, and Munda tribes. It occurs the day after Diwali on Kartik Amavasya and involves washing, decorating, and worshipping cattle for their agricultural and transport roles. The festival includes lighting lamps in cowsheds and performing pujas. It spans six days with songs, dances, and games like bullfighting, emphasizing the reverence of cattle among tribal communities in Jharkhand.
28. Which of the following is another type of flute?
[A] Kendri
[B] Shehnai
[C] Madanbheri
[D] Murli
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Correct Answer: D [Murli]
Notes:
Murli is a bamboo flute synonymous with bansuri, commonly used in Jharkhand tribal music. Shehnai is a double-reed oboe, not a flute. Madanbheri is a wind instrument but not classified as a flute. Kendri is not referenced as a flute in Jharkhand musical instruments. Murli accompanies dances and songs in Jharkhand and is an explicit flute variant within regional naming conventions.
29. By what other name is Shri Sammed Shikhar known?
[A] Canary Hill
[B] Tagore Hill
[C] Phuldungri
[D] Parasnath Hill
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Correct Answer: D [Parasnath Hill]
Notes:
Shri Sammed Shikhar is also called Parasnath Hill, located in Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is the holiest Jain pilgrimage site where 20 of 24 Tirthankaras attained moksha, including the 23rd, Parshvanatha. Parasnath Hill’s elevation ranges between 4480 and 4769 feet. The name “Shikharji” is also used for this site. Other hills like Canary Hill, Tagore Hill, and Phuldungri are unrelated to this location.
30. Which language is considered an appendage of Kurmali?
[A] Bhojpuri
[B] Maithili
[C] Magadhi
[D] Malti
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Correct Answer: C [Magadhi]
Notes:
Magadhi is an Indo-Aryan language closely related to Kurmali. Kurmali is spoken by around 550,000 people in Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. It shows strong lexical similarity (58%-72%) with Magadhi. Ethnologue classifies Kurmali as a sub-dialect of Magadhi, along with Panchpargania and Sadri. Kurmali is spoken primarily by the Kurmi community and holds the second official language status in Jharkhand. It is written in the Devanagari script. Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Malti are not considered appendages of Kurmali.
