Detailed SSC-exam-focused overview of Himachal Pradesh, covering static GK, general awareness, and current affairs.

1. Basic Facts (Static GK of Jharkhand)

  • Formation: 15 November 2000 (carved out of Bihar).
  • Capital: Ranchi (administrative), Dumka (sub-capital).
  • Governor: C. P. Radhakrishnan (2025).
  • Chief Minister: Hemant Soren (JMM, reinstated in 2025).
  • Official Languages: Hindi (official), other languages include Santhali, Ho, Kurukh, Mundari, Bengali, Odia.
  • Legislative Assembly: 81 seats.
  • High Court: Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi.
  • State Symbols:

  1. State Bird: Koel.
  2. State Animal: Elephant.
  3. State Flower: Palash (Flame of the Forest).
  4. State Tree: Sal.

2. Geography

  • Borders: Bihar (north), West Bengal (east), Odisha (south), Chhattisgarh (west), Uttar Pradesh (northwest).
  • Major Rivers: Damodar, Subarnarekha, Barakar, Koel, Sankh.
  • Key Geographical Features:

  1. Chotanagpur Plateau.
  2. Hazaribagh Plateau.
  3. Palamu region (forested).

  • Climate: Tropical with heavy rainfall in monsoon.

3. History & Culture

  • Tribal Dominance: About 26% of the population are tribals (Santhals, Mundas, Hos, Oraons).
  • Freedom Movements: Birsa Munda (Tribal leader, “Dharti Aaba”).
  • Cultural Festivals: Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Tusu, Mage Parab.
  • Folk Dances: Chhau (also in Odisha & West Bengal), Paika, Jhumar, Domkach.
  • Famous Sites: Parasnath Hills (Jain pilgrimage), Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar – 12 Jyotirlingas), Maluti Temples.

4. Economy

  • Known as: "The Land of Forests" (Jharkhand = 'Bushland').
  • Mineral Hub: Rich in coal, iron ore, copper, uranium, mica, bauxite.
  • Industries: Steel (Bokaro Steel Plant, Jamshedpur – Tata Steel), Heavy Engineering Corporation (Ranchi), Central Coalfields (CCL).
  • Agriculture: Rice, pulses, maize, oilseeds.

5. Current Affairs (2024–25, SSC Focus)

  1. Hemant Soren reinstated as CM (2025) – political shift.
  2. Coal mining expansion & auctions (Jharkhand accounts for 27% of India’s coal).
  3. Jharkhand Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (2024) – big focus on steel and power.
  4. New development in Parasnath & Shikharji (Jain pilgrimage tourism hub).
  5. Ranchi Metro Project – approved in 2024.

6. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Betla National Park (Palamu Tiger Reserve).
  • Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (near Jamshedpur).
  • Lawalong WLS, Topchanchi WLS.

7. Important Places

  • Jamshedpur: Industrial hub (Tata Steel, Tata Motors).
  • Ranchi: Capital, famous for waterfalls (Dassam, Hundru).
  • Deoghar: Baidyanath Temple (Jyotirlinga).
  • Netarhat: Popular hill station.
  • Bokaro Steel City: Major steel production hub.

8. SSC Exam-Oriented Questions (MCQs)

Q1. When was Jharkhand formed as a state?
A) 1998
B) 2000
C) 2001
D) 2002
Ans: B) 2000

Q2. Which city is known as the ‘Steel City of India’?
A) Ranchi
B) Jamshedpur
C) Bokaro
D) Dhanbad
Ans: B) Jamshedpur

Q3. Betla National Park is located in which state?
Ans: Jharkhand.

Q4. Which tribal leader is called ‘Dharti Aaba’?
Ans: Birsa Munda.

Q5. Which temple in Jharkhand is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas?
Ans: Baidyanath Temple (Deoghar).

9. Key SSC Topics from Jharkhand

  • Formation date (15 Nov 2000).
  • Hemant Soren (CM) & Governor (C. P. Radhakrishnan).
  • Betla National Park & Parasnath Hills.
  • Jamshedpur (Tata Steel), Bokaro Steel Plant.
  • Tribes & Birsa Munda’s history.
  • Coal mining hubs (Dhanbad, Bokaro).

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