Jharkhand GK Quiz
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This Jharkhand GK quiz packs 15 questions on the state that was carved out of Bihar on 15 November 2000. It moves from easy warm-ups, like the capital and the first Chief Minister, to tougher Jharkhand general knowledge on rivers, dams, tribal revolts, steel plants and state symbols. Every answer comes with a short explanation, so you learn the fact behind the question instead of just memorising an option.
The quiz suits students, teens and adults who want a quick check of their GK on Jharkhand, and it is a handy revision round for state-level competitive exams such as JPSC and JSSC, where Jharkhand GK questions on history, geography and culture come up often. Play it once to find your gaps, read the explanations, then play again a day later to see what stuck. Teachers can also use the answer key below as a ready-made class quiz.
One fact worth remembering: Jharkhand's foundation day was chosen deliberately. 15 November is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the young tribal leader who led the Ulgulan uprising against British rule in the 1890s, and the date is now also observed across India as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
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What is the capital of Jharkhand?
- Jamshedpur
- Ranchi
- Dhanbad
- Bokaro
Answer: Ranchi. Ranchi has been the capital since the state was formed in 2000. Waterfalls such as Hundru, Dassam and Jonha nearby earn it the nickname 'City of Waterfalls'.
Jharkhand was carved out of which state in the year 2000?
- West Bengal
- Odisha
- Madhya Pradesh
- Bihar
Answer: Bihar. The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 separated the southern, Chota Nagpur region of Bihar to create Jharkhand.
Jharkhand's foundation day, 15 November, is also the birth anniversary of which tribal hero?
- Birsa Munda
- Sidhu Murmu
- Tilka Manjhi
- Jaipal Singh Munda
Answer: Birsa Munda. Birsa Munda, born on 15 November 1875, led the Ulgulan against British rule. The date is now also observed nationally as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Which Jharkhand city is popularly called the 'Coal Capital of India'?
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- Giridih
- Dhanbad
- Bokaro
Answer: Dhanbad. Dhanbad sits on the rich Jharia coalfield and is home to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, which began as the Indian School of Mines.
The highest peak in Jharkhand is also one of the holiest sites for Jains. Name it.
- Netarhat
- Dalma Hills
- Parasnath Hill
- Rajmahal Hills
Answer: Parasnath Hill. Parasnath Hill (1,365 m) in Giridih district is Sammed Shikhar, where Jains believe 20 of the 24 Tirthankaras attained nirvana.
Hundru Falls, near Ranchi, is formed by which river?
Photo: Kingshuk Mondal, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Subarnarekha
- Damodar
- Barakar
- North Koel
Answer: Subarnarekha. The Subarnarekha plunges about 98 metres at Hundru, making it one of the most visited waterfalls in the state.
Which pair led the Santhal Hul (rebellion) of 1855?
- Nilambar and Pitamber
- Tikait Umrao Singh and Sheikh Bhikhari
- Birsa Munda and Gaya Munda
- Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
Answer: Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. The brothers Sidhu and Kanhu began the Hul on 30 June 1855 at Bhognadih in Sahebganj; the day is remembered as Hul Diwas. Nilambar and Pitamber led the 1857 revolt in Palamu.
Bokaro Steel Plant was built with the help of which country?
- West Germany
- Soviet Union
- United Kingdom
- Japan
Answer: Soviet Union. The Soviet Union agreed in 1964 to help build Bokaro, and the plant started operating in 1972. (Rourkela in Odisha was the West German-aided plant.)
Who was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
- Babulal Marandi
- Shibu Soren
- Arjun Munda
- Madhu Koda
Answer: Babulal Marandi. Babulal Marandi took oath on 15 November 2000, the day the new state came into being.
Which hill station in Latehar district is called the 'Queen of Chotanagpur'?
- McCluskieganj
- Deoghar
- Netarhat
- Ghatshila
Answer: Netarhat. Netarhat is loved for its sunrise and sunset points and pleasant climate, and is also known for the Netarhat Residential School.
Deoghar in Jharkhand is famous for which shrine, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas?
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- Baba Baidyanath Dham
- Mahakaleshwar
- Somnath
Answer: Baba Baidyanath Dham. During the Shravani Mela, lakhs of pilgrims carry Ganga water from Sultanganj in Bihar to offer at Baba Baidyanath Dham.
Which of these is NOT a state symbol of Jharkhand?
- Koel (state bird)
- Indian elephant (state animal)
- Palash (state flower)
- Blackbuck (state animal)
Answer: Blackbuck (state animal). Jharkhand's symbols are the koel, the Indian elephant, the palash flower and the sal tree. The blackbuck is the state animal of Haryana and Punjab.
Maithon Dam, near Dhanbad, is built across which river?
- Subarnarekha
- Kosi
- Mahanadi
- Barakar
Answer: Barakar. Maithon is a Damodar Valley Corporation dam on the Barakar, a tributary of the Damodar, built for flood control, irrigation and power.
Sarhul, Jharkhand's spring festival, is centred on the worship of which tree?
Photo: Gurpreet Singh Ranchi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Neem
- Sal
- Banyan
- Peepal
Answer: Sal. Sarhul welcomes the new year as the sal tree blossoms. Sal is also Jharkhand's state tree.
Jamshedpur, home of Tata Steel, is named after whom?
- Jamsetji Tata
- J.R.D. Tata
- Dorabji Tata
- Ratan Tata
Answer: Jamsetji Tata. The steel works came up at Sakchi in the early 1900s, and the town was later renamed Jamshedpur in honour of Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata group.
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Where can I find Jharkhand questions with answers?
Right on this page. Play the quiz first, then open the questions-with-answers section to see every correct option along with a one-line explanation. It works well as a quick Jharkhand GK question answer sheet for revision.
How many questions are in this Jharkhand quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. They start easy and get harder, covering history, geography, culture, industry and state symbols. Most people finish in about four to five minutes.
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Yes. The quiz is free and needs no login or sign-up. You see your score instantly at the end and can share it with friends or challenge them to beat you.
Is this Jharkhand GK quiz useful for JPSC or JSSC preparation?
It is a good warm-up for the state GK section of those exams, since it covers frequently asked topics such as Birsa Munda, the Santhal Hul, Parasnath Hill and major dams and steel plants. Use it alongside your full syllabus, not instead of it.