Q1. The traditional tribal council “Manjhi–Pargana” is associated with which community?
[A] Santhal
[B] Ho
[C] Oraon
[D] Birhor

Q2. The customary tribal priest “Pahan” mainly performs rituals related to:
[A] Village deity and nature worship
[B] Ancestor worship only
[C] Judicial decisions
[D] Land settlement

Q3. Which Nagvanshi ruler built the Navratangarh Fort in Ranchi?
[A] Madra Munda
[B] Durjan Shah
[C] Jatra Bhagat
[D] Dalel Singh

Q4. The Kol rebellion (1831–32) mainly erupted due to:
[A] Exploitation by moneylenders and zamindars
[B] Missionary activities
[C] Salt tax increase
[D] Forest laws

Q5. Who among the following was a leader in the Tamar region during Kol uprising?
[A] Budhu Bhagat
[B] Telanga Kharia
[C] Tilka Manjhi
[D] Sidhu Murmu

Q6. Which movement is considered the first demand for a separate Jharkhand state?
[A] Birsa movement
[B] Jharkhand Party movement (post-Independence)
[C] Kol rebellion
[D] Tana Bhagat movement

Q7. All Jharkhand Students’ Union (AJSU) was formed in which year?
[A] 1970
[B] 1986
[C] 1990
[D] 1965

Q8. Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Hul (Santhal Rebellion)?
[A] Sidhu–Kanhu
[B] Tilka Manjhi
[C] Telanga Kharia
[D] Ram Dayal Munda

Q9. Which tribal leader was known as “Deshbandhu” of Chotanagpur?
[A] N.E. Horo
[B] Jaipal Singh
[C] Shibu Soren
[D] Krishna Ballabh Sahay

Q10. The statehood of Jharkhand was granted during the tenure of which Prime Minister?
[A] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[B] Manmohan Singh
[C] P.V. Narasimha Rao
[D] H.D. Deve Gowda

Q11. The tribal identity of Jharkhand is closely linked with which ecological feature?
[A] Himalayan foothills
[B] Deccan lava plateau
[C] Chotanagpur plateau forests
[D] Gangetic plains

Q12. The socio-political category “Sadan” refers to:
[A] Non-tribal inhabitants of Jharkhand region
[B] Migrant industrial workers
[C] Only priestly castes
[D] Tribal forest dwellers

Q13. Which of the following is a famous folk theatre of Jharkhand?
[A] Jatra
[B] Bidesia
[C] Nagpuri Nacha
[D] Nautanki

Q14. The tourist site Hundru Falls is located on which river?
[A] Subarnarekha
[B] Damodar
[C] Koel
[D] Barakar

Q15. The Rajrappa temple is dedicated to which goddess?
[A] Durga
[B] Kali
[C] Chinnamasta
[D] Tara

Q16. Which is the only notified bird sanctuary of Jharkhand?
[A] Dalma Sanctuary
[B] Udhwa Lake Sanctuary
[C] Palamu Sanctuary
[D] Hazaribagh Sanctuary

Q17. “Mandar Hill,” associated with Samudra Manthan legend, is located in which district?
[A] Deoghar
[B] Dumka
[C] Banka
[D] Pakur

Q18. Who is known as the “father of modern Santhali literature”?
[A] Raghunath Murmu
[B] Nirmala Putul
[C] Sushil Samad
[D] Mahashweta Devi

Q19. The “Ol Chiki” script was devised by:
[A] Pandit Raghunath Murmu
[B] Ram Dayal Munda
[C] Girdhari Ram Gonjhu
[D] Jaipal Singh

Q20. Birsa Agricultural University was established in which year?
[A] 1960
[B] 1981
[C] 1971
[D] 1990

Q21. Indian School of Mines (ISM), now IIT (ISM), is located in:
[A] Ranchi
[B] Jamshedpur
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Bokaro

Q22. Michael Kindo, a Padma Shri awardee, was associated with which sport?
[A] Archery
[B] Football
[C] Hockey
[D] Athletics

Q23. Which Jharkhand cricketer became the captain of Indian national cricket team?
[A] Saurabh Tiwary
[B] Shahbaz Nadeem
[C] Mahendra Singh Dhoni
[D] Varun Aaron

Q24. The CNT Act restricts transfer of land belonging to:
[A] Scheduled Tribes
[B] Scheduled Castes
[C] Backward Classes
[D] All rural peasants

Q25. Under the CNT Act, tenancy rights of which community were specially recognised?
[A] Mundas
[B] Santhals
[C] Oraons
[D] All non-tribals

Q26. The SPT Act primarily protects land rights in which region?
[A] Palamu
[B] Santhal Pargana
[C] Singhbhum
[D] Ranchi

Q27. Under CNT Act, land can be transferred to non-tribals only with permission of:
[A] Governor
[B] Deputy Commissioner
[C] Gram Sabha
[D] Police Superintendent

Q28. The “Khuntkatti” tenure system is associated with which tribe?
[A] Munda
[B] Oraon
[C] Santhal
[D] Ho

Q29. Which of the following Acts provides special safeguards in Scheduled Areas?
[A] Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act
[B] Mines and Minerals Act
[C] Industrial Disputes Act
[D] Essential Commodities Act

Q30. Which is the oldest coalfield of Jharkhand?
[A] Jharia
[B] North Karanpura
[C] Bokaro
[D] Giridih

Q31. Jadugoda mines are India’s first and only underground mines for which mineral?
[A] Gold
[B] Uranium
[C] Bauxite
[D] Mica

Q32. Which mineral is extensively found in Lohardaga district?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Bauxite
[C] Copper
[D] Coal

Q33. Chiria mines in West Singhbhum are known for:
[A] Iron ore
[B] Mica
[C] Uranium
[D] Copper

Q34. Which industrial town is famous for Bokaro Steel Plant?
[A] Dhanbad
[B] Ranchi
[C] Bokaro
[D] Jamshedpur

Q35. MECON, a consultancy organisation for engineering projects, is headquartered in:
[A] Bokaro
[B] Ranchi
[C] Jamshedpur
[D] Dhanbad

Q36. Which major PSU is located at Sindri in Jharkhand?
[A] Fertiliser Corporation of India
[B] Steel Authority of India
[C] Coal India Limited
[D] NTPC

Q37. The “Johar” scheme in Jharkhand is related to:
[A] Irrigation and livelihood promotion
[B] School education
[C] Housing for poor
[D] Skill development

Q38. Abua Awas Yojana of Jharkhand provides:
[A] Free health care
[B] Housing for poor households
[C] Skill training
[D] Old age pension

Q39. Sarhul festival is celebrated to worship:
[A] Sun God
[B] Moon God
[C] Village deity and nature
[D] Ancestors only

Q40. The traditional dance “Jhumar” is performed mainly during:
[A] Marriage
[B] Harvest festivals
[C] Funeral rituals
[D] Childbirth ceremonies

Q41. Palamu Tiger Reserve was one of the first nine Tiger Reserves created under Project Tiger in which year?
[A] 1973
[B] 1979
[C] 1984
[D] 1993

Q42. Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is particularly known for:
[A] Migratory birds
[B] Tigers
[C] Elephants
[D] Peafowl

Q43. Which river of Jharkhand is also called “Subarnarekha” due to traces of gold?
[A] Koel
[B] Damodar
[C] Swarnarekha
[D] Sankh

Q44. The Tilaiya dam is built on which river?
[A] Damodar
[B] Barakar
[C] Subarnarekha
[D] Koel

Q45. North Koel project is located in which district?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Latehar
[C] Deoghar
[D] Palamu

Q46. Which cyclone hit Jharkhand in 2019, along with Odisha and West Bengal?
[A] Fani
[B] Aila
[C] Bulbul
[D] Hudhud

Q47. The most flood-prone district of Jharkhand is:
[A] Sahibganj
[B] Gumla
[C] Simdega
[D] Chatra

Q48. Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority was constituted in which year?
[A] 2001
[B] 2004
[C] 2007
[D] 2010

Q49. Which institute in Jharkhand works on forestry research?
[A] ICFRE Ranchi
[B] FRC Mandar
[C] BSI Howrah
[D] HEC Ranchi

Q50. Which environmental problem is caused due to mica mining in Jharkhand?
[A] Desertification
[B] Child labour and land degradation
[C] Oil spills
[D] Glacial retreat

Q51. The Maithon dam is constructed on which river?
[A] Damodar
[B] Subarnarekha
[C] Barakar
[D] Koel

Q52. Patratu Thermal Power Plant is located in which district?
[A] Bokaro
[B] Ramgarh
[C] Ranchi
[D] Dhanbad

Q53. Tenughat Thermal Power Station is situated in:
[A] Ranchi
[B] Bokaro
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Hazaribagh

Q54. Which district of Jharkhand is called the “Land of Forests and Waterfalls”?
[A] Simdega
[B] Gumla
[C] Ranchi
[D] Chatra

Q55. Which district of Jharkhand is the leading producer of coal?
[A] Bokaro
[B] Giridih
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Godda

Q56. Bokaro district is especially known for which resource?
[A] Copper
[B] Iron ore
[C] Coal
[D] Bauxite

Q57. Which district of Jharkhand is famous for its copper reserves?
[A] West Singhbhum
[B] Giridih
[C] Lohardaga
[D] Hazaribagh

Q58. In which year was Tata Steel (TISCO) founded at Jamshedpur?
[A] 1905
[B] 1907
[C] 1911
[D] 1913

Q59. Which industrial city of Jharkhand is also known as “Steel City”?
[A] Dhanbad
[B] Bokaro
[C] Ranchi
[D] Jamshedpur

Q60. The Usha Martin company in Jharkhand is famous for manufacturing:
[A] Fertiliser
[B] Wire ropes and steel products
[C] Aluminium
[D] Automobiles

Q61. Jharkhand’s Industrial Policy, 2021 emphasises development of which sector?
[A] Aerospace
[B] Information Technology and Start-ups
[C] Tea industry
[D] Shipping

Q62. The state government launched “Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana” to provide:
[A] Irrigation canals
[B] Direct cash assistance to farmers
[C] Free fertilisers
[D] Crop insurance

Q63. “Sahibganj Multimodal Port” has been developed on which river?
[A] Damodar
[B] Subarnarekha
[C] Ganga
[D] Koel

Q64. Which major expressway project passes through Jharkhand?
[A] Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
[B] Varanasi–Kolkata Expressway
[C] Amritsar–Kolkata Expressway
[D] Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway

Q65. Which is the largest district of Jharkhand in terms of area?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Giridih
[C] Palamu
[D] Latehar

Q66. Which is the smallest district of Jharkhand in area?
[A] Lohardaga
[B] Chatra
[C] Simdega
[D] Khunti

Q67. As per Census 2011, which district has the highest literacy rate in Jharkhand?
[A] Ranchi
[B] East Singhbhum
[C] Bokaro
[D] Dhanbad

Q68. As per Census 2011, which district has the lowest literacy rate in Jharkhand?
[A] Sahibganj
[B] Pakur
[C] Chatra
[D] Godda

Q69. Which district of Jharkhand is famous as the “Rice Bowl”?
[A] Hazaribagh
[B] Lohardaga
[C] Ranchi
[D] Palamu

Q70. The festival “Mage Parab” is celebrated mainly by which tribe?
[A] Munda
[B] Oraon
[C] Santhal
[D] Ho

Q71. Karma festival of Jharkhand is mainly celebrated in which month?
[A] January–February
[B] March–April
[C] August–September
[D] November–December

Q72. Sohrai festival of Jharkhand is primarily related to:
[A] Worship of cattle
[B] Worship of Sal tree
[C] Worship of Moon God
[D] Worship of River Goddess

Q73. Pahariya tribe belongs to which group of people?
[A] Proto-Australoid
[B] Mongoloid
[C] Dravidian
[D] Aryan

Q74. Which tribe of Jharkhand is also known as “Hunters”?
[A] Birhor
[B] Lohra
[C] Asur
[D] Gond

Q75. Which tribe of Jharkhand traditionally makes “Tasar silk”?
[A] Santhal
[B] Lohra
[C] Mal Pahariya
[D] Turi

Q76. Which district of Jharkhand is the largest producer of Tasar silk?
[A] Pakur
[B] Godda
[C] Dumka
[D] Deoghar

Q77. Which dance of Jharkhand symbolises martial traditions?
[A] Karma
[B] Chhau
[C] Domkach
[D] Jhumar

Q78. Chhau dance of Jharkhand is recognised by UNESCO as:
[A] World Heritage Monument
[B] Intangible Cultural Heritage
[C] Biosphere Reserve
[D] Cultural Landscape

Q79. Which district is famous for Sohrai painting?
[A] Hazaribagh
[B] Dumka
[C] Godda
[D] Deoghar

Q80. Paitkar painting is traditionally practiced in which district?
[A] Pakur
[B] Godda
[C] East Singhbhum
[D] West Singhbhum

Q81. Which script is used for writing Kurukh language?
[A] Tolong Siki
[B] Ol Chiki
[C] Mundari Bani
[D] Devanagari

Q82. Mundari Bani script was created for which language?
[A] Kurukh
[B] Mundari
[C] Santhali
[D] Ho

Q83. Which Santhali leader started the Hul revolution?
[A] Tilka Manjhi
[B] Sidhu and Kanhu
[C] Budhu Bhagat
[D] Telanga Kharia

Q84. Who among the following was known as the “Gandhi of Kharia tribe”?
[A] Telanga Kharia
[B] Jatra Bhagat
[C] Gaya Munda
[D] Budhu Bhagat

Q85. Which tribal revolt is associated with the slogan “Abua Dishum, Abua Raj”?
[A] Birsa Munda Movement
[B] Tana Bhagat Movement
[C] Santhal Hul
[D] Kol Uprising

Q86. In which district is the famous Baidyanath Dham temple located?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Dumka
[C] Deoghar
[D] Bokaro

Q87. The Parasnath Hill is sacred to which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Sikhism

Q88. Which national park in Jharkhand is also known for elephants?
[A] Betla National Park
[B] Hazaribagh National Park
[C] Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Udhwa Lake Sanctuary

Q89. Which environmental problem is mainly caused by coal mining in Jharkhand?
[A] Ground subsidence and pollution
[B] Oil leakage
[C] Glacial retreat
[D] Sea level rise

Q90. Which town is famous for mica industry?
[A] Hazaribagh
[B] Koderma
[C] Dumka
[D] Deoghar

Q91. Which is the most drought-prone region of Jharkhand?
[A] Palamu
[B] Ranchi
[C] Giridih
[D] Gumla

Q92. In which year was the Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority constituted?
[A] 2007
[B] 2008
[C] 2009
[D] 2010

Q93. Which cyclone severely affected Jharkhand in 2020?
[A] Amphan
[B] Fani
[C] Hudhud
[D] Aila

Q94. According to seismic zoning, Jharkhand mainly falls in:
[A] Zone II and III
[B] Zone IV only
[C] Zone I and II
[D] Zone V

Q95. Which institute in Ranchi works on space applications and disaster management?
[A] IIM Ranchi
[B] JSAC
[C] BAU Ranchi
[D] HEC Ranchi

Q96. Which is the official state flower of Jharkhand?
[A] Palash
[B] Lotus
[C] Jasmine
[D] Marigold

Q97. Which is the official state tree of Jharkhand?
[A] Sal
[B] Neem
[C] Banyan
[D] Peepal

Q98. Which is the official state animal of Jharkhand?
[A] Tiger
[B] Elephant
[C] Chital
[D] Indian Bison

Q99. Which is the official state fish of Jharkhand?
[A] Hilsa
[B] Rohu
[C] Tengra
[D] Magur

Q100. Which is the official state fruit of Jharkhand?
[A] Mango
[B] Jackfruit
[C] Litchi
[D] Guava

Answer Key — Set–2 (Q1–Q100)

Q No.	Answer
1	A
2	A
3	B
4	A
5	A
6	B
7	B
8	A
9	A
10	A
11	C
12	A
13	C
14	A
15	C
16	B
17	B
18	A
19	A
20	C
21	C
22	C
23	C
24	A
25	A
26	B
27	B
28	A
29	A
30	A
31	B
32	B
33	A
34	C
35	B
36	A
37	A
38	B
39	C
40	B
41	A
42	A
43	C
44	B
45	D
46	A
47	A
48	C
49	B
50	B
51	C
52	B
53	B
54	C
55	C
56	C
57	A
58	B
59	D
60	B
61	B
62	B
63	C
64	C
65	B
66	A
67	B
68	B
69	C
70	A
71	C
72	A
73	A
74	A
75	D
76	B
77	B
78	B
79	A
80	A
81	A
82	B
83	B
84	A
85	A
86	C
87	B
88	C
89	A
90	B
91	A
92	D
93	A
94	A
95	B
96	A
97	A
98	B
99	B
100	B