Historical Scenario (Jharkhand)

11. When was Tana Bhagat Movement started? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) April, 1912
(b) April, 1913
(c) April, 1914
(d) April, 1915

Correct Answer: (c) April, 1914

Solution:Tana Bhagat Movement (1914-1920) was a tribal uprising of a section of Tana Bhagat, it opposed the taxes imposed on them by the British Zamidars, the Banias, the Missionaries the Muslim and the British state. This movement was led by Jatra Oraon of Gumla District.

12. Jharkhand is known by which name in Mahabharat? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Nagdesh
(b) Gandharva desh
(c) Pundarik desh
(d) Matsya desh

Correct Answer: (c) Pundarik desh

Solution:The area presently known as Jharkhand was mentioned in Mahabharat as ‘Pundarik Desh (country)’. It was first mentioned as ‘Pundru’ in Aitareya Upanishad.

13. In the times of Mughals the region of Jharkhand was known as: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Atavi
(b) Aranya
(c) Vananchal
(d) Kukra

Correct Answer: (d) Kukra

Solution:In the times of Mughals the region of Jharkhand was known as Kukra. After the year 1765. It came under the control of British empire and became formally known it present title "Jharkhand".

14. Tanginath was the centre of: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Vaishnavism
(b) Pasupatas
(c) Buddhism
(d) Jainism

Correct Answer: (b) Pasupatas

Solution:Tanginath is a place of religious as well as historical importance in Gumla district of Jharkhand. It was the centre of Pasupatas. The place is famous for the main temple of Lord Shiva and the great trishul buried in the ground.

15. Freedom fighter Poto Sardar was: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:Poto Sardar or Poto 'Ho' Ho was a freedom fighter from Jharkhand. Under his leadership, tribes fought bravely against the British Army in Singhbhum. Several British soldiers were killed. Poto Sardar and his closest aides—Nara Ho, Bora Ho, Pandua Ho, Debi Ho, Budaic Ho, Bhugni Ho were however, captured and sentenced to death. JPSC has accepted none of the given options as the correct one in its revised final answer key.

16. Among the freedom fighters of Jharkhand who was the first 'Shahid' (Martyr)? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Birsa Munda
(b) Telanga Khadiya
(c) Tilka Manjhi
(d) Siddhu and Kanhu

Correct Answer: (c) Tilka Manjhi

Solution:First tribal revolt against Zamindars and British Government in Jharkhand was led by Tilaka Manjhi in 1771. He was a brave leader of Santhali tribe area. In 1785, he was captured and hanged by Britishers. Among the freedom fighters of Jharkhand, he was the first Shahid (Martyr).

17. Which of the following temples was built by the ruler Poornamal? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Jagannath temple of Ranchi
(b) Shiva temple at Deoghar
(c) Pahari Shiva temple at Ranchi
(d) Bhadrakali temple at Itkhori

Correct Answer: (b) Shiva temple at Deoghar

Solution:Shiv Temple at Deoghar, also known as 'Ravaneshwar Baidyanath Jyotirlinga' is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It was built by King Puranmal (Poornamal).

18. 'Anjan Dham' is located in which district of Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Gumla
(b) Garhwa
(c) Giridih
(d) Godda

Correct Answer: (a) Gumla

Solution:Anjan Dham is located in the Gumla district of Jharkhand. It is known as the birthplace of Mahaveer Hanuman. The name of the place has been derived from the name of Goddess Anjani, mother of Mahaveer Hanuman.

19. Who was the President of Chhotanagpur Sanyukta Sangh of 1954? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Satyadeo Sahu
(b) Sukhdeo Mahato
(c) Ram Narayan Khalako
(d) M.L. Agrawal

Correct Answer: (b) Sukhdeo Mahato

Solution:The President of Chhotanagpur Sanyukta Sangha of 1954 was Sukhdeo Mahato.