Famous Personalities — Set 2
Jharkhand GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 11–20 of 100
Tilka Manjhi is considered India's first tribal freedom fighter because:
Correct Answer: B. He led an armed revolt against British rule in 1784
Tilka Manjhi (Jabra Paharia) led an armed revolt against British rule around 1784, making him one of the earliest tribal freedom fighters in India. He was captured by the British and hanged in Bhagalpur in 1785. Baba Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University is named in his honour.
Jaipal Singh Munda earned his nickname 'Marang Gomke' which means:
Correct Answer: B. Great Leader
Jaipal Singh Munda was called 'Marang Gomke' meaning 'Great Leader' in Mundari language. He was a charismatic tribal leader, Oxford graduate, hockey player, and member of the Constituent Assembly. His leadership of the Jharkhand movement from the 1950s earned him this honoured title.
Jaipal Singh Munda was a member of India's hockey team that won gold at which Olympics?
Correct Answer: C. 1928 Amsterdam Olympics
Jaipal Singh Munda was a member (and reportedly captain) of India's hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. India's historic unbeaten streak in Olympic hockey began at these games. Jaipal Singh Munda's athletic achievement added to his stature as a leader.
Jaipal Singh Munda was a graduate of which prestigious university?
Correct Answer: B. Oxford University
Jaipal Singh Munda studied at Oxford University in England, which was exceptional for a tribal person of his era. His Oxford education gave him the skills to advocate effectively for tribal rights in constitutional forums. He represented tribal interests in both the Constituent Assembly (1946-49) and Parliament.
Which political party did Jaipal Singh Munda found to demand a separate Jharkhand state?
Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand Party
Jaipal Singh Munda founded the Jharkhand Party in 1950 to advocate for a separate Jharkhand state and the rights of tribal communities. The party won 32 seats in the first general election of 1952. Jaipal Singh Munda used constitutional and parliamentary means to fight for tribal rights and a separate state.
Shibu Soren is known by which popular title?
Correct Answer: B. Guruji
Shibu Soren is popularly known as 'Guruji' (the Teacher) in Jharkhand. He founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in 1972 and led the movement for a separate Jharkhand state. He served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand multiple times and as a Union Minister at the centre.
Shibu Soren founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1972
Shibu Soren co-founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in 1972 along with A.K. Roy and Binod Bihari Mahato. JMM became the principal political vehicle for the Jharkhand statehood movement. The party's sustained agitation over decades was a key factor in the eventual creation of Jharkhand in 2000.
MS Dhoni was born on which date?
Correct Answer: B. July 7, 1981
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi (then Bihar, now Jharkhand). He went to school in Ranchi and played for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy before making it to the Indian cricket team. His Ranchi roots are a source of great pride for Jharkhand.
Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, India won the Cricket World Cup in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2011
Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, India won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in the final. The iconic last shot — a six by Dhoni — to win the World Cup is one of cricket's most celebrated moments. Dhoni had previously led India to the 2007 T20 World Cup victory.
Deepika Kumari is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Archery
Deepika Kumari is a world-class archer from Ranchi, Jharkhand. She has been ranked World No. 1 in recurve archery and has won multiple World Cup medals. She won the Arjuna Award for her outstanding achievements in archery.