Question 1

Jharkhand was carved out from which state?

Accepted Answer

Bihar. Jharkhand was carved out from the southern part of Bihar on November 15, 2000. This followed decades of demand by tribal communities for a separate state. Jharkhand became the 28th state of India.

Question 2

On which date was the state of Jharkhand officially formed?

Accepted Answer

November 15, 2000. Jharkhand was officially formed on November 15, 2000, which coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal hero Birsa Munda. The state was created under the Bihar Reorganisation Act 2000. This date is celebrated as Jharkhand Foundation Day (Sthaapana Diwas).

Question 3

Jharkhand became which numbered state of India upon its formation?

Accepted Answer

28th. Jharkhand became the 28th state of India when it was formed on November 15, 2000. Chhattisgarh became the 26th state (November 1, 2000) and Uttarakhand became the 27th state (November 9, 2000) — all three were formed in 2000. These are the last three states to be created before Telangana (2014).

Question 4

Who was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand?

Accepted Answer

Babulal Marandi. Babulal Marandi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) became the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000. He is a tribal leader from the Kodermo region. Marandi served as Chief Minister from November 2000 to March 2003.

Question 5

Who was the first Governor of Jharkhand?

Accepted Answer

Prabhat Kumar. Prabhat Kumar was the first Governor of Jharkhand, appointed when the state was formed in November 2000. He was a retired IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Prabhat Kumar served as Governor until 2002.

CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 1