Industrial Institution and Workshop (Jharkhand)

1. In which year was Giridih connected with the railways? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) 1871
(b) 1904
(c) 1915
(d) 1985

Correct Answer: (a) 1871

Solution:Giridih was connected with railways for the first time in 1871 AD, when British built a siding here, mainly to transport mineral reserve from the region. Later that siding was converted into a Railway station.

2. The New Industrial Policy (2016) of Government of Jharkhand has given top priority to rural electrification with an objective of [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 70% Electrification by 2017
(b) 80% Electrification by 2017
(c) 90% Electrification by 2017
(d) 100% Electrification by 2017

Correct Answer: (d) 100% Electrification by 2017

Solution:The new Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (2016) of Government of Jharkhand is an update of Industrial Policy (2012). The new Industrial policy has given top priority to rural electrification with an objective of 100% electrification by 2017. Jharkhand government has also signed an agreement with NTPC to establish an electric power plant of 4000 Megawatt at Patratu Thermal Power Station.

3. The 2016 Industrial Policy of Government of Jharkhand is supposed to be operational for a period of - [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 5 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 15 years
(d) 1 year

Correct Answer: (a) 5 years

Solution:The 2016, Industrial Policy of Jharkhand was being operational for a period of 5 years from April, 2016 to March 2021.

4. Under the New Industrial Policy (2016) a mega project under cement sector requires a minimum investment of– [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Rs. 100 crores
(b) Rs. 200 crores
(c) Rs. 300 crores
(d) Rs. 500 crores

Correct Answer: (c) Rs. 300 crores

Solution:Under the New Industrial Policy (2016), if one has to launch a Megaproject in the cement industry, the minimum investment should be 300 crores and it should generate direct employment for at least 100 people.

5. According to the 2008 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy of Government of Jharkhand, the State Level Rehabilitation and Resettlement Council shall meet at least ...... a year. [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Thrice
(d) Four times

Correct Answer: (b) Twice

Solution:

According to the 2008 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy of Government of Jharkhand, the state level Rehabilitation and Resettlement council shall meet at least twice a year.

6. In which year Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of mines) was established- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 1926
(b) 1925
(c) 1927
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) 1926

Solution:The Indian School of Mines was formally opened on 9th December 1926, by Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India to address the need for trained manpower related to mining activities in the country with disciplines of Mining and Applied Geology. In 1967 it was granted the status of a deemed to be university under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.

7. Bihar Sponge Iron plant is located at – [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Adityapur
(b) Sonari
(c) Chandil
(d) Tamar

Correct Answer: (c) Chandil

Solution:

Bihar Sponge Iron Limited (BSIC) is the first merchant sponge iron plant in India. The plant is located at Umesh Nagar, Chandil, in district Saraikela Kharsawan. It was founded in '1982'.

8. XLRI Jamshedpur was established by- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Tata Sons
(b) Society of Mary
(c) Society of Jesus
(d) Sir Ratan Tata Trust

Correct Answer: (c) Society of Jesus

Solution:Xavier Labour Research Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur is one of the premier business schools in India. Established in 1949 by the Society of Jesus. It offers a range of management programmes.

9. Bokaro Steel Plant was constructed with the help of: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) United States of America
(b) Germany
(c) England
(d) Russia

Correct Answer: (d) Russia

Solution:Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) is located in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand. It is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India built with Soviet help. It was incorporated as a limited company in 1964. It was later merged with the state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

10. The Granite Polishing Industry established by JSMDC is located in: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Tupudana (Ranchi)
(b) Madhupur
(c) Pakur
(d) Saraikela

Correct Answer: (a) Tupudana (Ranchi)

Solution:The granite polishing industry of Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (JSMDC) is located at Tupudana (Ranchi) in the state of Jharkhand.