CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 1
Jharkhand GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं · Questions 1–10 of 120
Jharkhand was carved out from which state?
Correct Answer: B. 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.
On which date was the state of Jharkhand officially formed?
Correct Answer: B. 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).
Jharkhand became which numbered state of India upon its formation?
Correct Answer: C. 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).
Who was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. 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.
Who was the first Governor of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. 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.
Which Chief Minister of Jharkhand was the ONLY non-tribal CM of the state?
Correct Answer: C. Raghubar Das
Raghubar Das (BJP) was the only non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand, serving from December 2014 to December 2019. He represented Jamshedpur East constituency. Jharkhand, being a state carved for tribal welfare, has had tribal CMs for most of its history.
Arjun Munda served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand how many times?
Correct Answer: C. Three times
Arjun Munda (BJP) served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times — from 2003-2004, 2005-2006, and 2010-2013. He is from the Khunti constituency and belongs to the Munda tribal community. Arjun Munda later served as Union Minister of Tribal Affairs.
Shibu Soren is the leader of which political party?
Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Shibu Soren is the founder and leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He is popularly known as 'Guruji' (the teacher/guru) in Jharkhand. Soren played a key role in the movement for a separate Jharkhand state and served as Chief Minister multiple times.
Madhu Koda, who served as CM of Jharkhand (2006-2008), later faced which major issue?
Correct Answer: A. Corruption charges worth thousands of crores
Madhu Koda, who served as an independent Chief Minister (2006-2008), later faced massive corruption charges involving assets worth several thousand crores of rupees. He was convicted by a court in a money laundering case related to mining scams. His tenure became notorious for alleged large-scale corruption involving coal and iron ore mining allocations.
Who is the current (as of 2024) Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand as of late 2024, having returned to power after the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections. He is the son of JMM founder Shibu Soren. Hemant Soren previously served as CM from 2013-2014 and 2019-2024.