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JPSC व JSSC के लिए 100 सबसे महत्वपूर्ण झारखंड GK टॉपिक्स
The Jharkhand static GK topics that repeat in JPSC and JSSC papers — formation, geography, rivers, waterfalls, minerals, tribes, movements and land laws — with key facts to memorise.
इस लेख में (Table of Contents)
Jharkhand GK decides selections in JPSC and JSSC exams. The good news: the same topics come back every year. Master the areas below, then test yourself with our 25-question Jharkhand GK test.
1. State formation and administration
- Formed on 15 November 2000 (Birsa Munda's birth anniversary) as India's 28th state.
- 24 districts in 5 divisions: Palamu, North Chhotanagpur, South Chhotanagpur, Kolhan and Santhal Pargana.
- Capital Ranchi; sub-capital Dumka. The High Court is in Ranchi.
- First Chief Minister: Babulal Marandi.
2. Physical geography
- Part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
- Highest peak: Parasnath (Giridih).
- Netarhat — the "Queen of Chotanagpur" hill station (Latehar).
3. Rivers and waterfalls
| River / Fall | Key fact |
|---|---|
| Damodar | "Sorrow of Bengal"; Damodar Valley Corporation |
| Subarnarekha | Rises near Ranchi; Hundru Falls is on it |
| North and South Koel, Barakar, Mayurakshi | Other major rivers |
| Lodh Falls | Highest waterfall in the state (Burha river, Latehar) |
| Dassam, Jonha, Hirni | Popular falls around Ranchi and Khunti |
4. Minerals and industry
- Coal: Jharia and Bokaro fields; Dhanbad is the "Coal Capital of India".
- Iron ore: Noamundi and the West Singhbhum belt.
- Uranium: Jaduguda. Copper: Ghatsila. Mica: Koderma.
- Tata Steel, Jamshedpur (1907); Bokaro Steel Plant.
5. Forests and wildlife
- Betla National Park / Palamu Tiger Reserve (Latehar).
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary — elephants.
- Saranda (West Singhbhum) — Asia's largest sal forest.
6. Tribes
- 32 Scheduled Tribes; the largest is the Santhal, followed by Oraon, Munda and Ho.
- 8 PVTGs: Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Korwa, Mal Paharia, Parahiya, Sauria Paharia and Savar.
- Festivals: Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai and Tusu.
7. Movements and personalities
| Movement | Year | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Tilka Manjhi's revolt | 1780s | Tilka Manjhi |
| Kol Vidroh | 1831 – 32 | Budhu Bhagat and others |
| Santhal Hul | 1855 – 56 | Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, Bhairav |
| Ulgulan | 1899 – 1900 | Birsa Munda |
| Tana Bhagat movement | 1914 | Jatra Bhagat |
8. Land and constitutional provisions
- Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949.
- Fifth Schedule areas and PESA, 1996.
- Santali in the Eighth Schedule (92nd Amendment, 2003).
9. 2026 additions
Mandar's GI tag, the Bihar–Jharkhand Sone water MoU (2 MAF for Jharkhand) and the RIMS-2 approval. See our September 2026 current affairs.
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