1. Jharkhand is located in which hemisphere?
(a) East
(b) West
(c) North
(d) South
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (c) North
- The Earth is divided into two parts called hemispheres.
- All of India, including Jharkhand, is located in the northern Hemisphere.
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2. How many different climatic regions are present in the state of Jharkhand as per NIDM report?
(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 1
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) 5
- According to the NIDM report, there are five different climate regions in the state of Jharkhand, such as the north-east and north-central plateau regions, the upper Chhota Nagpur region, the south-eastern regions, the eastern region, and the north-west low plateau region.
- However, JPSC’s answer key mistakenly chose option (b) as the correct answer.
- The NIDM was created by the Disaster Management Act 2005, which was approved by the President of India on January
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3. Which of the following agro-climatic zones of Chhattisgarh receives the lowest rainfall?
(a) Plain of Chhattisgarh
(b) Bastar Plateau
(c) Northern hilly region
(d) None of the above
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (a) Plain of Chhattisgarh
- Chhattisgarh has the least amount of rain each year.
- The state is divided into three different farming areas the Chhattisgarh Plain, Northern Hills Zone, and Bastar Plateau.
- These three areas cover 50%, 21%, and 29% of the entire Chhattisgarh area
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4. The major issues faced by the forest sector of the State of Jharkhand which in turn affects the climate are
(a) lack of infrastructural development
(b) forest fi res
(c) low irrigation
(d) none of the above
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) forest fi res
- Jharkhand State’s forests are facing a big problem due to forest fires, which affect the climate.
- Places like Hajaribagh Jamshedpur, Palamu, Bokaro, etc. are the districts that are affected by these fires.
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5. Average annual rainfall range in Jharkhand is –
(a) Between 60 to 100 cms
(b) 100 to 200 cms
(c) 200 to 300 cms
(d) More than 300 cms
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) 100 to 200 cms
- Jharkhand has a tropical monsoon climate. The average yearly rain in the state is 129.6 cm.
- Most of the rainfall in the state (4/5) happens between June and September.
- Some of the rain also comes from the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon.
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6. Jharkhand State majorly falls under …. climatic region.
(a) Tropical Monsoon
(b) Tropical Wet
(c) Both
(d) None of the above
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a) Tropical Monsoon
- The majority of Jharkhand State has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average temperature of 25°C.
- Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is located on the Tropic of Cancer.
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7. Which waterfall is the highest in Jharkhand where water falls from a height of 100 meters?
(a) Hirni
(b) Hundru
(c) Dasham
(d) Jonha
]Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (b) Hundru
- The Hundru Falls is the tallest of the waterfalls mentioned, measuring 322 feet tall.
- The Dasham Fall measures 144 feet and the Jonha WaterFall is 141 feet high.
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8. Which is called as ‘Shimla of Jharkhand’?
(a) Hazaribagh
(b) Netarhat
(c) Bokaro
(d) Ranchi
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (d) Ranchi
- The area of Ranchi is called the Shimla of Jharkhand, and it was chosen to become a part of the 100 cities in India to be improved and made smarter under the Smart City Mission.
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9. ‘Anjan Dham’ is located in which district of Jharkhand?
(a) Gumla
(b) Garhwa
(c) Giridih
(d) Godda
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a) Gumla
- Anjan Dham is located in Gumla, Jharkhand.
- It is the birthplace of Mahaveer Hanuman and the name of the place comes from the name of his mother, Goddess Anjani.
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10. Surajkund of Hazaribagh is the hottest water spring in Jharkhand. What is its temperature?
(a) 80 oC (182 oF)
(b) 84 oC (186 oF)
(c) 80 oC (190 oF)
(d) 92 oC (194 oF)
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (c) 80 oC (190 oF)
- Surajkund is located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
- The temperature on the surface of the spring is 87 degrees Celsius (189 degrees Fahrenheit) and the average temperature inside it is 165 degrees Celsius (329 degrees Fahrenheit).
- So, option (c) is the right answer.
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11. The Urja Ganga Jagdishpur – Haldia gas pipeline does not pass through which district of Jharkhand?
(a) Dhanbad
(b) Bokaro
(c) East Singhbhum
(d) West Singhbhum
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (d) West Singhbhum
- A pipeline is going to be constructed through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
- It will go through the six districts of Jharkhand – Bokaro, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, East Singhbhum and Ranchi.
- This project, called the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) project, was
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12. Per capita forest and tree cover in Jharkhand is–
(a) 0.08 hectare
(b) 1.08 hectare
(c) 2.08 hectare
(d) 3.08 hectare
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a) 0.08 hectare
- ISFR 2017 stated that Jharkhand has 23553 kilometers squared of total forest and tree cover, which is 29.55% of its total area.
- Each person in the state has 0.08 hectares of forest and tree cover.
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13. Chiriya located in W. Singhbhum is famous for –
(a) Bird Sanctuary
(b) Wolf Sanctuary
(c) Iron Ore Mining
(d) Dam on Kharkai
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) Iron Ore Mining
- W. Singhbhum has a town called Chiriya which is known for its Iron ore mining.
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14. 90 percent mica of in India is found in Jharkhand. What this mica is called?
(a) Kariya
(b) Jhibaro
(c) Rubi variety
(d) Hura
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]
Ans. (c) Rubi variety
- The Mica discovered in the Jharkhand region is a white, or “Ruby” Mica.
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15. Bentonite deposits in Jharkhand are found in
(a) W. Singhbhum
(b) Lohardaga
(c) Sahibganj
(d) Jaintara
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) Sahibganj
- Bentonite is a clay made of aluminum that is great at absorbing liquids. In Sahibganj, Jharkhand, there is a large amount of bentonite available, which makes up 0.17% of India’s total bentonite stock.
- The total amount of bentonite in India is 568.36 million tons, and 0.980 million
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16. Which district is the largest producer of lac in Jharkhand?
(a) Ranchi
(b) Khunti
(c) W. Singhbhum
(d) Gumla
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a) Ranchi
- In 2014-15, Ranchi was the top producer of lac in Jharkhand. Simdega, Khunti, and Gumla were the second, third, and fourth biggest lac producers.
- However, according to the answer key of JPSC, the wrong answer (b) was given.
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17. What is the height of Parasnath Hill?
(a) 4380 feet
(b) 4480 feet
(c) 4580 feet
(d) 4680 feet
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (b) 4480 feet
- Parasnath Hill is the tallest mountain in the Chhota Nagpur Plateau, measuring 1365 meters (4477.2 feet).
- Option (b) is the best choice from the given options.
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18. In which region, ‘Fusfus’ sandy soil is found in Chotanagpur?
(a) Damodar Valley region
(b) Singhbhum region
(c) Koyalkaro region
(d) Palamu region
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (a) Damodar Valley region
- Fusfus is a very fertile soil found in the Damodar Valley region of Chhotanagpur.
- This sandy soil is different from the red sand which is commonly found on the plateau in this area.
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19. In the state of Jharkhand, the forests are categorized as ‘Reserve Forests’
(a) Prohibits all activities unless permitted
(b) Allows all activities generally
(c) Completely prohibits all activities
(d) None of the above
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a) Prohibits all activities unless permitted
- In Jharkhand, forests have been divided into three groups: Reserve forests, Protected forests, and Unclassed forests.
- Nothing is allowed in Reserve forests unless given permission.
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20. How many types of crops are mainly produced in Jharkhand?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (d) Four
- In Jharkhand, four types of crops are grown. These are Bhadai, Agahani, various summer vegetables, and fruit crops.
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21. Jharkhand State Ganga River Conservation Authority is constituted in the year
(a) 2008
(b) 2010
(c) 2009
(d) 2011
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) 2009
- In 2009, the Jharkhand State Ganga River Conservation Authority was formed.
- The Chief Minister of the state is the leader of this authority.
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22. Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority (JSDMA) has been constituted in the year –
(a) 2009
(b) 2011
(c) 2008
(d) 2010
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (d) 2010
- The Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority was set up in 2010.
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23. In which year State of Jharkhand experience severe drought due to the deficit of rainfall?
(a) 2001
(b) 2005
(c) 2010
(d) 2006
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (c) 2010
- In 2010, Jharkhand was hit with a serious drought because of a decrease in rainfall.
- Around 100,000 hectares of land weren’t able to be used for planting paddy, and the amount of food produced in the state was cut in half.
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