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

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Jharkhand State Government provides Rs. 50 lakhs to filmmakers who promote the state’s tourist places through films. This grant supports the promotion of Jharkhand’s culture and tourism. The amount is distinct from other grants for local actors or processing fees. The grant policy is part of the state’s efforts to enhance tourism visibility. Other amounts are not officially allocated for this specific purpose.

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Manda Parv is a festival celebrated in Jharkhand, mainly around Ranchi. It starts on Akshaya Tritiya in the Vaishakh month. The festival honors Lord Shiva and involves rituals such as fasting and firewalking for rainfall. It commemorates the immolation of Goddess Sati. Manda Parv is also known as Manda Mela or Manda Puja, with primary devotion directed toward Shiva.

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Sarhul is a tribal festival in Jharkhand celebrated by Oraon, Munda, and Ho communities. It takes place in the Hindu month of Chaitra, from Chaitra Shukla Tritiya to Chaitra Purnima. The festival involves worship of the Sal tree in Sarna groves by the village priest (Pahan). Rituals include offerings of Sal flowers, fruits, vermilion, rooster, and liquor for prosperity. Sarhul marks the New Year and the arrival of spring, with communities dancing and beginning farming activities after the ceremonies.

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The state flower of Jharkhand is Palash (Butea monosperma), also known as the “Flame of the Forest.” It is a medium-sized tree that produces bright crimson-red flowers. These flowers bloom at the end of winter or early summer when the tree sheds its leaves. Palash flowers are used to make natural colors for the Holi festival and have medicinal uses for liver disorders, chronic fever, and eye diseases.

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Nagara is a percussion instrument used by the Mundas and Oraons in Jharkhand. Tamak is a drum made from iron sheets with a buffalo hide cover, played by the Santhal tribe. Santoor is a stringed instrument from Jammu & Kashmir and is not part of Jharkhand’s traditional tribal music. Jharkhand’s folk music includes instruments like sarangi, bansuri, and mandar, but Santoor is not associated with the state’s musical traditions.

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Seraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand is the origin of the Seraikela Chhau dance. This dance form is one of the three distinct Chhau styles from eastern India and uses masks for storytelling. It was preserved under the royal patronage of the former Seraikela state. UNESCO recognizes the Seraikella style of Chhau dance. Other districts like Godda, Deoghar, and East Singhbhum do not have this association with the Chhau dance tradition.

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Lambadi, also called Gour Boli or Gor Boli, is spoken by the Banjara community. It is a Western Indo-Aryan language without a native script. Lambadi is often written in Devanagari or local scripts such as Telugu or Kannada. This language is used across various Indian states where Banjaras reside, including Jharkhand. Sources confirm Lambadi as the Banjara language, while names like Harji, Thapra, or Koke are not recognized as their language names.

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Dhanpat Mahto authored “Birsa Bhagwan” in 1991. The book is part of Jharkhand’s literary tradition and focuses on tribal leader Birsa Munda. The other listed books are authored by different writers and are unrelated to Dhanpat Mahto. “Birsa Bhagwan” is a recognized work in Khortha literature, which highlights Jharkhand’s tribal culture and history.

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Mahua Manjhi authored ‘Marang Goda Neelkanth Hua’, a Hindi novel published in 2017. The book discusses mining and industrial pollution effects on Jharkhand’s Ho tribal communities, particularly around West Singhbhum’s Chaibasa region. The title refers to Lord Shiva’s blue neck, symbolizing the toxins impacting the tribal village. Mahua Manjhi’s debut novel was ‘Main Borishaila’, which won the International Katha UK Award. The novel was published by Rajkamal Prakashan and has ISBN 9788126727612.

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The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) in Jharkhand has powers similar to a Deputy Commissioner. The SDO handles revenue administration including land revenue assessment and collection. They also have law administration powers under Cr.P.C. for maintaining law and order. Additionally, the SDO oversees development administration by coordinating departments, monitoring programs, and addressing public grievances. Thus, the SDO exercises all three powers concurrently.