1. When did the Jharkhand movement gain momentum?
a. 1970s
b. 1980s
c. 1990s
d. 2000s
Answer: c. 1990s
2. Which state was the focal point of the Jharkhand movement?
a. Bihar
b. West Bengal
c. Odisha
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a. Bihar
3. Who was the prominent leader associated with the Jharkhand movement?
a. Jitan Ram Manjhi
b. Shibu Soren
c. Lalu Prasad Yadav
d. Nitish Kumar
Answer: b. Shibu Soren
4. The demand for a separate state was primarily based on:
a. Linguistic differences
b. Religious differences
c. Ethnic and tribal identity
d. Economic reasons
Answer: c. Ethnic and tribal identity
5. Which year saw the creation of the state of Jharkhand?
a. 2000
b. 1995
c. 2010
d. 1985
Answer: a. 2000
6. What is the capital city of Jharkhand?
a. Ranchi
b. Jamshedpur
c. Dhanbad
d. Bokaro
Answer: a. Ranchi
7. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) played a crucial role in the movement. Who was its founder?
a. Babulal Marandi
b. Hemant Soren
c. Shibu Soren
d. Arjun Munda
Answer: c. Shibu Soren
8. What is the significance of the Chotanagpur plateau in the Jharkhand movement?
a. It is the economic hub of the region.
b. It is the location of the tribal headquarters.
c. It is a center for religious activities.
d. It is a major industrial area.
Answer: b. It is the location of the tribal headquarters.
9. Which committee was formed to look into the demands of the Jharkhand movement?
a. Dandekar Committee
b. Jha Committee
c. Sarkaria Commission
d. Mookerjee Committee
Answer: a. Dandekar Committee
10. Apart from the Jharkhand movement, similar movements for separate states were witnessed in other parts of India, such as:
a. Punjab and Haryana
b. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
c. Assam and Meghalaya
d. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Answer: d. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
11. The Jharkhand region is known for its rich deposits of:
a. Oil and Natural Gas
b. Iron Ore and Coal
c. Diamonds
d. Uranium
Answer: b. Iron Ore and Coal
12. Which tribal community constitutes a significant part of the population in Jharkhand?
a. Gonds
b. Santhals
c. Bhils
d. Todas
Answer: b. Santhals
13. The Jharkhand movement aimed to address the socio-economic issues faced by:
a. Urban population
b. Tribal communities
c. Agricultural laborers
d. Business entrepreneurs
Answer: b. Tribal communities
14. Which political party played a vital role in supporting the demand for a separate Jharkhand state?
a. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
b. Indian National Congress (INC)
c. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
d. Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik)
Answer: a. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
15. The Jharkhand movement is often considered a part of the larger movement for:
a. Linguistic Reorganization of States
b. Social Equality
c. Tribal Rights
d. Agrarian Reforms
Answer: c. Tribal Rights
16. The capital city of Jharkhand, Ranchi, is named after:
a. A local tribal chief
b. A British colonial officer
c. A famous freedom fighter
d. A sacred river in the region
Answer: a. A local tribal chief
17. The Jharkhand movement gained momentum following the success of the movement for the creation of which state?
a. Uttarakhand
b. Chhattisgarh
c. Telangana
d. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: b. Chhattisgarh
18. The Domicile Policy in Jharkhand is aimed at:
a. Promoting tourism
b. Protecting the rights of indigenous people
c. Encouraging industrialization
d. Reducing poverty
Answer: b. Protecting the rights of indigenous people
19. The Jharkhand Area Autonomous Council was established in which year to address the concerns of the tribal population?
a. 1995
b. 2000
c. 2005
d. 2010
Answer: a. 1995
20. What role did the Birsa Munda movement play in the Jharkhand movement?
a. Economic Reforms
b. Cultural Revival
c. Education Advocacy
d. Environmental Conservation
Answer: b. Cultural Revival
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