Q1. The Sarna tradition in Jharkhand is primarily related to worship of which tree?
[A] Peepal
[B] Sal
[C] Banyan
[D] Neem
Q2. In the Munda–Manki system, “Manki” is the head of:
[A] A village
[B] A cluster of villages
[C] A family lineage
[D] A religious group
Q3. The Parha Panchayat system was mainly prevalent among which tribe?
[A] Oraon
[B] Munda
[C] Santhal
[D] Ho
Q4. Who among the following was the leader of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855?
[A] Tilka Manjhi
[B] Sidhu–Kanhu
[C] Birsa Munda
[D] Budhu Bhagat
Q5. Ulgulan movement of 1899–1900 was led by:
[A] Tilka Manjhi
[B] Birsa Munda
[C] Sidhu Murmu
[D] Jatra Bhagat
Q6. The Tana Bhagat movement was started in:
[A] 1899
[B] 1914
[C] 1857
[D] 1932
Q7. Tilka Manjhi was associated with which region of Jharkhand?
[A] Rajmahal Hills
[B] Palamu Plateau
[C] Chotanagpur
[D] Singhbhum
Q8. Jharkhand was created as a separate state on:
[A] 15th November 2000
[B] 26th January 2001
[C] 1st November 2001
[D] 2nd October 2000
Q9. Who was the founder of Jharkhand Party in 1949?
[A] N.E. Horo
[B] Jaipal Singh Munda
[C] Shibu Soren
[D] Binod Bihari Mahto
Q10. Who among the following was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
[A] Arjun Munda
[B] Shibu Soren
[C] Babulal Marandi
[D] Madhu Koda
Q11. Which of the following districts is famous for Parasnath Hills, a Jain pilgrimage site?
[A] Deoghar
[B] Giridih
[C] Dumka
[D] Godda
Q12. Which traditional instrument of Jharkhand is used in Domkach dance?
[A] Mridang
[B] Mandar
[C] Pakhawaj
[D] Nagara
Q13. Sohrai painting of Jharkhand is mainly associated with which district?
[A] Gumla
[B] Khunti
[C] Hazaribagh
[D] Pakur
Q14. Jadopatia paintings are a traditional art form of:
[A] Pakur
[B] Dumka
[C] Godda
[D] Deoghar
Q15. Who among the following was a noted scholar, linguist and cultural activist of Jharkhand?
[A] Ram Dayal Munda
[B] Bindeshwar Pathak
[C] N.K. Singh
[D] S.C. Roy
Q16. Which writer is known for his contribution to Nagpuri literature?
[A] Nirmala Putul
[B] Girdhari Ram Gonjhu
[C] Binod Bihari Verma
[D] Pandit Raghunath
Q17. Nirmala Putul is associated with which language literature?
[A] Maithili
[B] Bhojpuri
[C] Santhali
[D] Hindi
Q18. Which premier institute of Jharkhand is located at Mesra, near Ranchi?
[A] ISM Dhanbad
[B] BIT Mesra
[C] NIT Jamshedpur
[D] Xavier Institute
Q19. The Central University of Jharkhand is located near:
[A] Jamshedpur
[B] Bokaro
[C] Brambe (Ranchi)
[D] Daltonganj
Q20. Which sportsperson from Jharkhand is associated with Archery?
[A] Mahendra Singh Dhoni
[B] Deepika Kumari
[C] Premlata Agarwal
[D] Michael Kindo
Q21. Simdega district of Jharkhand is famous for which sport?
[A] Hockey
[B] Football
[C] Kabaddi
[D] Archery
Q22. The Chotanagpur Tenancy Act was passed in the year:
[A] 1912
[B] 1908
[C] 1949
[D] 1935
Q23. The Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act was enacted in which year?
[A] 1912
[B] 1908
[C] 1949
[D] 1935
Q24. In CNT Act, transfer of tribal land to non-tribals requires permission of:
[A] Village Panchayat
[B] Deputy Commissioner
[C] Governor
[D] Land Revenue Officer
Q25. Mundari Khuntkattidari system relates to:
[A] Irrigation canals
[B] Community land tenure
[C] Land tax collection
[D] Forest lease
Q26. Which act empowers Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas of Jharkhand?
[A] CNT Act
[B] SPT Act
[C] PESA Act
[D] Forest Rights Act
Q27. Damodar Valley is famous for:
[A] Tea cultivation
[B] Coal mining
[C] Jute industry
[D] Fisheries
Q28. Jadugoda mines of Jharkhand are famous for:
[A] Gold
[B] Uranium
[C] Copper
[D] Bauxite
Q29. Bokaro Steel Plant was established with the help of which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
Q30. Koderma district is mainly famous for which mineral?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Mica
[C] Bauxite
[D] Copper
Q31. Tata Steel Plant is located at:
[A] Bokaro
[B] Jamshedpur
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Ranchi
Q32. Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) is situated at:
[A] Ranchi
[B] Bokaro
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Deoghar
Q33. Which scheme of Jharkhand is related to afforestation and tree plantation?
[A] Abua Awas Yojana
[B] Mukhyamantri Jan Van Yojana
[C] Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan
[D] Har Ghar Nal
Q34. Betla National Park is located in which district?
[A] Palamu
[B] Latehar
[C] Ranchi
[D] Hazaribagh
Q35. Palamu Tiger Reserve is spread across which districts?
[A] Hazaribagh and Ramgarh
[B] Palamu and Latehar
[C] Ranchi and Simdega
[D] Gumla and Khunti
Q36. Which river is also called the “Sorrow of Jharkhand” due to pollution?
[A] Koel
[B] Damodar
[C] Subarnarekha
[D] Barakar
Q37. Which dam is built on the Barakar river?
[A] Tenughat
[B] Tilaiya
[C] Maithon
[D] Konar
Q38. Which hydroelectric project is on the Subarnarekha river?
[A] Sikidiri
[B] Patratu
[C] Tenughat
[D] Maithon
Q39. Patratu Thermal Power Station is situated in which district?
[A] Bokaro
[B] Ramgarh
[C] Ranchi
[D] Dhanbad
Q40. Which district of Jharkhand is known as the “Rice Bowl”?
[A] Lohardaga
[B] Ranchi
[C] Palamu
[D] Hazaribagh
Q41. Which district is the leading producer of Tasar silk in Jharkhand?
[A] Dumka
[B] Godda
[C] Deoghar
[D] Pakur
Q42. Which district of Jharkhand has the highest literacy rate (Census 2011)?
[A] Ranchi
[B] East Singhbhum
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Bokaro
Q43. Which district of Jharkhand has the lowest literacy rate (Census 2011)?
[A] Chatra
[B] Pakur
[C] Sahibganj
[D] Godda
Q44. Which district has the largest geographical area in Jharkhand?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Giridih
[C] Latehar
[D] Palamu
Q45. Which district has the smallest geographical area in Jharkhand?
[A] Lohardaga
[B] Simdega
[C] Chatra
[D] Pakur
Q46. Which script is used for writing Santhali language?
[A] Ol Chiki
[B] Roman
[C] Devanagari
[D] Bengali
Q47. Which script is used for writing Kurukh language?
[A] Ol Chiki
[B] Tolong Siki
[C] Roman
[D] Devanagari
Q48. Which script is used for writing Mundari language?
[A] Devanagari
[B] Mundari Bani
[C] Roman
[D] Bengali
Q49. Which dance form is associated with the victory of Nagbanshi kings?
[A] Karma
[B] Paika
[C] Domkach
[D] Jhumar
Q50. Which festival of Jharkhand is celebrated to worship the Sal tree?
[A] Sohrai
[B] Sarhul
[C] Karam
[D] Mage
Q51. On which river is the Tenughat dam constructed?
[A] Barakar
[B] Damodar
[C] Koel
[D] Subarnarekha
Q52. On which river is the Konar dam constructed?
[A] Damodar
[B] Subarnarekha
[C] Barakar
[D] North Koel
Q53. On which river is the Getalsud dam constructed?
[A] Damodar
[B] Subarnarekha
[C] Barakar
[D] North Koel
Q54. Which is the largest multipurpose project in Jharkhand?
[A] Tenughat Project
[B] Damodar Valley Project
[C] Subarnarekha Project
[D] North Koel Project
Q55. Chandrapura Thermal Power Station is located in which district?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Dhanbad
[C] Bokaro
[D] Hazaribagh
Q56. Sikidiri Hydroelectric Project is located in:
[A] Ranchi
[B] Hazaribagh
[C] Bokaro
[D] Dhanbad
Q57. Which district of Jharkhand is famous for Pyroxenite deposits?
[A] East Singhbhum
[B] West Singhbhum
[C] Gumla
[D] Chatra
Q58. Which tribe of Jharkhand is traditionally associated with iron smelting?
[A] Asur
[B] Gond
[C] Ho
[D] Oraon
Q59. Which tribe of Jharkhand is associated with making leaf plates (pattal)?
[A] Lohra
[B] Birhor
[C] Chik Baraik
[D] Asur
Q60. Which is the largest tribe of Jharkhand?
[A] Santhal
[B] Oraon
[C] Munda
[D] Ho
Q61. Which is the second largest tribe of Jharkhand?
[A] Munda
[B] Oraon
[C] Ho
[D] Kharia
Q62. Which is the third largest tribe of Jharkhand?
[A] Ho
[B] Santhal
[C] Munda
[D] Kharia
Q63. Which is the fourth largest tribe of Jharkhand?
[A] Santhal
[B] Kharia
[C] Oraon
[D] Ho
Q64. Which of the following tribes are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
[A] Asur
[B] Birhor
[C] Pahariya
[D] All of the above
Q65. Which tribe of Jharkhand worships Singbonga as their supreme deity?
[A] Santhal
[B] Ho
[C] Munda
[D] Oraon
Q66. Which of the following tribes of Jharkhand follow Totemism?
[A] Oraon
[B] Munda
[C] Ho
[D] All of the above
Q67. Which is the language of the Santhal tribe?
[A] Mundari
[B] Kurukh
[C] Santhali
[D] Ho
Q68. Which tribes speak the Kurukh language?
[A] Oraon
[B] Santhal
[C] Munda
[D] Ho
Q69. Which folk dance of Jharkhand is mainly performed during marriages?
[A] Karma
[B] Paika
[C] Jhumar
[D] Domkach
Q70. Which festival is known as the harvest festival of Jharkhand?
[A] Karam
[B] Sohrai
[C] Sarhul
[D] Mage
Q71. Sohrai festival is mainly celebrated in which month?
[A] March–April
[B] July–August
[C] October–November
[D] December–January
Q72. Sarhul festival is mainly celebrated in which month?
[A] March–April
[B] July–August
[C] October–November
[D] December–January
Q73. Karma dance is performed mainly by:
[A] Munda
[B] Oraon
[C] Ho
[D] All of the above
Q74. Paika dance is associated with which tribe?
[A] Santhal
[B] Oraon
[C] Ho
[D] Munda
Q75. Chhau dance is associated with which district of Jharkhand?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Saraikela
[C] Dumka
[D] Deoghar
Q76. Sohrai painting is mainly done by women in which region?
[A] Khunti
[B] Hazaribagh
[C] Deoghar
[D] Gumla
Q77. Jadopatia paintings are associated with which district?
[A] Dumka
[B] Godda
[C] Pakur
[D] Deoghar
Q78. Paitkar painting is related to which district?
[A] Godda
[B] Pakur
[C] East Singhbhum
[D] West Singhbhum
Q79. Kohbar painting is mainly practiced in which district?
[A] Dumka
[B] Deoghar
[C] Pakur
[D] Hazaribagh
Q80. Domkach in Jharkhand refers to:
[A] Song
[B] Dance
[C] Marriage
[D] Tabla
Q81. Santhal Rebellion took place in the year:
[A] 1837
[B] 1855
[C] 1857
[D] 1845
Q82. Who among the following was the leader of Kol Rebellion?
[A] Budhu Bhagat
[B] Gaya Munda
[C] Telanga Kharia
[D] Jatra Bhagat
Q83. Which of the following was the first tribal revolt against British in Jharkhand region?
[A] Paharia Rebellion
[B] Kol Rebellion
[C] Santhal Rebellion
[D] Chuar Rebellion
Q84. Which district was the main centre of Birsa Movement?
[A] Gumla
[B] Khunti
[C] Palamu
[D] Ranchi
Q85. Who founded the Tana Bhagat Movement?
[A] Jatra Bhagat
[B] Gaya Munda
[C] Budhu Bhagat
[D] Birsa Munda
Q86. Which is the state bird of Jharkhand?
[A] Sparrow
[B] Pigeon
[C] Peacock
[D] Koel
Q87. According to Census 2011, which district of Jharkhand has the highest sex ratio?
[A] Gumla
[B] Khunti
[C] West Singhbhum
[D] Simdega
Q88. According to Census 2011, which district of Jharkhand has the lowest sex ratio?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Bokaro
[C] Godda
[D] Dhanbad
Q89. Which district of Jharkhand has the largest population (Census 2011)?
[A] Ranchi
[B] East Singhbhum
[C] Dhanbad
[D] Hazaribagh
Q90. Which district of Jharkhand is famous for copper mining?
[A] Chatra
[B] Dhanbad
[C] West Singhbhum
[D] East Singhbhum
Q91. Which mineral is mainly found in Giridih district?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Mica
[C] Copper
[D] Coal
Q92. Which mineral is found in Noamundi mines?
[A] Bauxite
[B] Coal
[C] Iron ore
[D] Copper
Q93. Uranium is mined in which location of Jharkhand?
[A] Bokaro
[B] Jadugoda
[C] Koderma
[D] Hazaribagh
Q94. Bokaro Steel Plant was established in which year?
[A] 1960
[B] 1964
[C] 1965
[D] 1968
Q95. The first Governor of Jharkhand was:
[A] M. Rama Jois
[B] Syed Sibtey Razi
[C] Prabhat Kumar
[D] Ved Marwah
Q96. The Damodar river is also called:
[A] Sorrow of Jharkhand
[B] Lifeline of Jharkhand
[C] Ganga of Jharkhand
[D] Glory of Jharkhand
Q97. Which is the most drought-prone district of Jharkhand?
[A] Deoghar
[B] Ranchi
[C] Dumka
[D] Garhwa
Q98. Which cyclone affected Jharkhand in May 2021?
[A] Hudhud
[B] Yaas
[C] Bulbul
[D] Fani
Q99. From the earthquake sensitivity point of view, Jharkhand lies in which seismic zones?
[A] Zone I & II
[B] Zone II & III
[C] Zone III & IV
[D] Zone IV only
Q100. Which institution in Jharkhand works on space and remote sensing for disaster management?
[A] Birsa Agricultural University
[B] Jharkhand Space Application Centre
[C] ISM Dhanbad
[D] NIT Jamshedpur
Answer Key — (Q1–Q100)
| Q No. | Answer |
| 1 | B |
| 2 | B |
| 3 | B |
| 4 | B |
| 5 | B |
| 6 | B |
| 7 | A |
| 8 | A |
| 9 | B |
| 10 | C |
| 11 | B |
| 12 | B |
| 13 | C |
| 14 | C |
| 15 | A |
| 16 | B |
| 17 | C |
| 18 | B |
| 19 | C |
| 20 | B |
| 21 | A |
| 22 | B |
| 23 | B |
| 24 | B |
| 25 | B |
| 26 | C |
| 27 | B |
| 28 | B |
| 29 | B |
| 30 | B |
| 31 | B |
| 32 | A |
| 33 | B |
| 34 | A |
| 35 | B |
| 36 | B |
| 37 | B |
| 38 | A |
| 39 | B |
| 40 | B |
| 41 | A |
| 42 | B |
| 43 | A |
| 44 | B |
| 45 | A |
| 46 | A |
| 47 | B |
| 48 | B |
| 49 | B |
| 50 | C |
| 51 | B |
| 52 | A |
| 53 | B |
| 54 | B |
| 55 | C |
| 56 | A |
| 57 | B |
| 58 | A |
| 59 | A |
| 60 | A |
| 61 | B |
| 62 | B |
| 63 | D |
| 64 | D |
| 65 | C |
| 66 | D |
| 67 | C |
| 68 | A |
| 69 | D |
| 70 | B |
| 71 | C |
| 72 | A |
| 73 | D |
| 74 | C |
| 75 | B |
| 76 | B |
| 77 | B |
| 78 | C |
| 79 | D |
| 80 | B |
| 81 | B |
| 82 | A |
| 83 | A |
| 84 | B |
| 85 | A |
| 86 | D |
| 87 | C |
| 88 | B |
| 89 | A |
| 90 | C |
| 91 | B |
| 92 | C |
| 93 | B |
| 94 | B |
| 95 | C |
| 96 | A |
| 97 | D |
| 98 | B |
| 99 | B |
| 100 | B |
