Historical Scenario (Jharkhand)

1. In which district of Jharkhand is the neolithic archaeological site Barudih located? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above

Solution:Barudih is a neolithic site near Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. The occurrence of the Neolithic industries from this area was first reported as early as 1875 by Ball.

2. Which of the following signifies the Lota Pahar? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Centre of the Revolt of Tilka Manjhi
(b) Centre of the Stone Age of primitive people
(c) A major centre of the 1857 Sepoy Struggle
(d) A major centre of the Kol Uprising

Correct Answer: (b) Centre of the Stone Age of primitive people

Solution:Lota Pahar is a hilly area in Western Singhbhum district. Early stone age tools have been found from here in the river valley of Sanjay.

3. The British entered into Jharkhand for the first time from the side of _______. [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Singhbhum
(b) Pakur
(c) Chatra
(d) Palamu

Correct Answer: (a) Singhbhum

Solution:The British entered into Jharkhand for the first time from the side of Singhbhum. During the British Raj, Singhbhum was a region of India belonging to the Chota Nagpur division of the Bengal presidency. At present, it is located in the Jharkhand state. Singhbhum is divided into three small districts - East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Saraikela Kharsawan.

4. Who was the main leader of the whole Singhbhum region in 1857 revolution? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Raja Durjan Sal
(b) Raja Arjun Singh
(c) Thakur Vishwanath Shahi
(d) Tikait Umraon Singh

Correct Answer: (b) Raja Arjun Singh

Solution:The leading figure of revolutionaries in the whole Singhbhum region in 1857 revolution was Raja Arjun Singh. Arjun Singh was the zemidar of Porahat near Chakra Dharpur in Jharkhand whose territory roughly covered the modern districts of undivided Singhbhum.

5. What was the Santhal Pargana region called in ancient times? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Narikhand
(b) Man-Varjikah
(c) Kartasina
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (a) Narikhand

Solution:Santhal Pargana region was called "Narikhand" in ancient times. According to Buddhist literature, this region was also called ‘Kajangala’. During Mahabharat period, Santhal Pargana region was a part of Anga Mahajanapada. In 1855, during British India, Santhal Parganas was created as a district and was a part of the Bengal Presidency.

6. Safa-Hor movement is associated with which tribal community? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Munda
(b) Ho
(c) Santhal
(d) Kharia

Correct Answer: (c) Santhal

Solution:Safa-Hor movement is associated with the Santhal tribe. Kherwar movement (1868-71) is also known as Safa-Hor movement. This movement had popularized the concept of one God as well as aimed at social reform.

7. 'Rajgair' in Munda tradition is related to which place? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Rohtasgarh
(b) Beejangarh
(c) Paligarh
(d) Rajgir

Correct Answer: (d) Rajgir

Solution:Rajgair in Munda tradition is related to Rajgir or Rajgrih was the capital of Magadh. The place was known as Girivraj in Mahabharat period, which was the ancient capital of Jarasandha.

8. When did the Chotanagpur region come under the British rule? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 1764
(b) 1765
(c) 1772
(d) 1773

Correct Answer: (b) 1765

Solution:The Chotanagpur area had come under the control of the British rule by 1765. Although Chotanagpur was ceded to the British East India Company (EIC) in 1765, the first entry of the British rulers into this region took place in 1772 when Dripanath Shahi was the ruler of the region.

9. 'Hill Assembly Plan' was set up for the development of Adivasi by: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) T. Wilkinson
(b) Cleveland
(c) Lord William Bentinck
(d) Lord Macaulay

Correct Answer: (b) Cleveland

Solution:'Hill Assembly Plan' was set up for the development of Adivasi by Cleveland. He placed the entire range of hills inhabited by Pahariyas under an uniform administration of Hill assembly under hereditary hill chiefs, called sardars. The assembly met twice a year and had wide powers including that of inflicting or rescinding capital punishment. Sardars were entrusted the duty of reporting all crimes and law and order problems in the villages under their control to the authorities.

10. When was the Catholic Church established in Ranchi? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 1909
(b) 1910
(c) 1911
(d) 1912

Correct Answer: (a) 1909

Solution:St. Mary’s Cathedral is one of the oldest church of the Ranchi. It was built in 1909 and remodelled with concrete structure during 25 May, 1927.