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Political Scenario (Jharkhand)

📆 October 28, 2024

Total Questions: 16

1. In which year, the state of Jharkhand was founded? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013, 44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (c) 2000   
Solution:The state of Jharkhand was formed on 15 November, 2000 as the 28th state of India. Its capital is Ranchi. Earlier, Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November, 2000 as the 26th state of India and Uttaranchal (presently Uttarakhand) was formed on 9 November, 2000 as the 27th state of India. During Mughal Era Jharkhand is known as Kukura.

2. Which year, the state of Jharkhand came into existence? [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) 2000   
Solution:The state of Jharkhand was formed on 15 November, 2000 as the 28th state of India. Its capital is Ranchi. Earlier, Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November, 2000 as the 26th state of India and Uttaranchal (presently Uttarakhand) was formed on 9 November, 2000 as the 27th state of India. During Mughal Era Jharkhand is known as Kukura.

3. Which of the following is the capital of Jharkhand State? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Ranchi
Solution:The state of Jharkhand was formed on 15 November, 2000 as the 28th state of India. Its capital is Ranchi. Earlier, Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November, 2000 as the 26th state of India and Uttaranchal (presently Uttarakhand) was formed on 9 November, 2000 as the 27th state of India. During Mughal Era Jharkhand is known as Kukura.

4. The city of Ranchi is located in – [48th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Jharkhand
Solution:The state of Jharkhand was formed on 15 November, 2000 as the 28th state of India. Its capital is Ranchi. Earlier, Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November, 2000 as the 26th state of India and Uttaranchal (presently Uttarakhand) was formed on 9 November, 2000 as the 27th state of India. During Mughal Era Jharkhand is known as Kukura.

5. How many districts are there in Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) 24
Solution:Currently, there are 24 districts and 45 sub divisions in Jharkhand. Significantly Jharkhand are grouped into 5 divisions - Palamu division, North Chotanagpur division, South Chotanagpur division, Kolhan division and Santhal Pargana division.

6. Total number of members in Lok Sabha from Jharkhand region is - [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) 14
Solution:The state of Jharkhand has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. The number of members elected to Rajya Sabha from the state is 6.

7. Which district of Jharkhand was declared to be the second capital by Babu Lal Marandi, on being the Chief Minister of Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Dumka
Solution:The state of Jharkhand came into existence on 15 November, 2000. One month after becoming Chief Minister, Babu Lal Marandi, declared to develop Dumka as the Sub-capital of Jharkhand.

8. Who was the first Chief Minister of the State of Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Babulal Marandi
Solution:The first Chief Minister of Jharkhand was Babulal Marandi Bhartiya Janata Party. His tenure was from 15 November, 2000 to 17 March, 2003. Champai Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

9. Current Governor of Jharkhand is – [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) Ved Marwah
Solution:When this question was asked Ved Marwah was the Governor of Jharkhand. Currently (June, 2023), the Governor of Jharkhand is C.P. Radhakrishnan.

10. Who was the first Governor of Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Prabhat Kumar
Solution:The first Governor of Jharkhand was Prabhat Kumar. His tenure was from 15 November, 2000 to 3 February, 2002.
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