Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000 from the mineral-rich southern region of Bihar. Ranchi is the capital, and the state is known for tribal communities, Chotanagpur plateau geography, and mining industries.
Jharkhand GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Ranchi |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 15 November 2000 (carved out of Bihar) |
| Official language(s) | Hindi (recognition of regional languages including Santali, Mundari, Ho) |
| Public Service Commission | JPSC |
| Flagship exam | JPSC Combined Civil Services |
Focus your revision on: Chotanagpur plateau · Tribal culture and festivals · Coal and mineral economy · 2000 state formation · JPSC combined civil services.
Jharkhand GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Jharkhand?
Answer: Ranchi - On which date was Jharkhand formed?
Answer: 15 November 2000 - Jharkhand was carved out of which state?
Answer: Bihar - Which plateau covers much of Jharkhand?
Answer: Chotanagpur Plateau - Which Public Service Commission conducts Jharkhand civil services exams?
Answer: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) - Which city in Jharkhand is a major steel plant centre?
Answer: Jamshedpur (Tata Steel) - Which language is the official language of Jharkhand?
Answer: Hindi - Which waterfall near Ranchi is a well-known tourist site?
Answer: Hundru Falls - Which tribal harvest festival is widely celebrated in Jharkhand?
Answer: Sarhul - Which river flows through the eastern mining belt of Jharkhand?
Answer: Damodar
How to prepare for JPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for JPSC Combined Civil Services. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Jharkhand GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for JPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for JPSC Combined Civil Services. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Jharkhand GK?
Chotanagpur plateau; Tribal culture and festivals; Coal and mineral economy; 2000 state formation; JPSC combined civil services.