Formation & History — Set 6
Jharkhand GK · गठन और इतिहास · Questions 51–60 of 140
Which ancient kingdom's military campaigns significantly influenced the Jharkhand region before Mauryan era?
Correct Answer: A. Magadha Empire
The Magadha Empire, particularly under rulers like Bimbisara and Ajatashatru, expanded their military campaigns into the Jharkhand region before the Mauryan era.
The Kalinga War fought by Ashoka resulted in significant changes to which aspect of his rule?
Correct Answer: B. Religious policy and philosophy
The Kalinga War (around 260 BCE) led Ashoka to renounce violence and adopt Buddhism, significantly changing his religious policy and leading to the spread of Buddhist ethics across his empire including Jharkhand.
The Harappan civilization's influence reached which parts of the Indian subcontinent, including eastern regions?
Correct Answer: B. Eastern regions including Bengal and Jharkhand
Evidence suggests that Harappan civilization's trade networks and cultural influence extended eastward to Bengal and possibly into regions adjacent to Jharkhand during the Indus Valley period.
The Vedic period in ancient India witnessed the development of which social system that later influenced Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: A. Caste system
The Vedic period saw the development of the caste system and Aryan social structure, which later influenced the social organization of various kingdoms including those in Jharkhand.
Which Mughal emperor granted special recognition to local tribal chiefs in the Chotanagpur region?
Correct Answer: A. Akbar
Emperor Akbar, known for his policy of integration, granted special recognition and administrative powers to local tribal chiefs in the Chotanagpur region, allowing them to maintain their traditional governance.
The Taj Mahal was built during which Mughal emperor's reign, contemporaneous with events in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan (1627-1658) commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal, and during his reign, the Mughal administration consolidated its authority over the Chotanagpur region.
The Jamshedpur city in Jharkhand was founded by which industrial family?
Correct Answer: B. Tata family
Jamshedpur was founded in 1912 by the Tata family (specifically JRD Tata and his father) as a planned industrial city with the Tata Iron and Steel Company.
The Jamshedpur Tata Iron and Steel Company became significant during which period?
Correct Answer: C. 1920s-1930s
The Tata Iron and Steel Company in Jamshedpur became increasingly significant during the 1920s-1930s as India's steel production expanded, contributing importantly to the British war efforts and later to Indian industrialization.
The Sindri Fertilizer Plant was established in Jharkhand during which era?
Correct Answer: C. Post-independence
The Sindri Fertilizer Plant in Jharkhand was established in 1951 (post-independence era) as part of India's Five Year Plan to boost agricultural productivity through industrial fertilizer production.
Which major water resource project was developed in Jharkhand for irrigation and power generation?
Correct Answer: A. Damodar Valley Project
The Damodar Valley Project (DVP) was a major multi-purpose water resource project established in Jharkhand for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control, initiated after independence.