Geography & Plateau — Set 6
Jharkhand GK · भूगोल और पठार · Questions 51–60 of 120
The Maithon Dam in Jharkhand is built on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Barakar River
The Maithon Dam is built on the Barakar River, a major tributary of the Damodar River, near Dhanbad district. It is one of the important dams under the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). The dam creates a large reservoir and its underground power station is notable for engineering innovation.
Which district of Jharkhand is known for the Konar Dam?
Correct Answer: A. Hazaribagh
The Konar Dam is located in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand on the Konar River, a tributary of the Damodar. It is one of the multipurpose projects of the DVC providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The dam creates the Konar Reservoir.
What is the headquarters of Pakur district in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Pakur town
Pakur town is the headquarters of Pakur district in Jharkhand. The district was carved out of Sahebganj in 1994. Pakur is known for stone quarrying and is located in the Santhal Pargana division. The district is predominantly rural with a large tribal population.
Which major river flows along portions of the northern border of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: A. Ganga
The Ganga River flows along portions of the northern border of Jharkhand, particularly near Sahebganj district. Sahebganj is the only district in Jharkhand with direct access to the Ganga. The river forms part of the boundary between Jharkhand and Bihar in this region.
Jharkhand state was carved out of which state on 15 November 2000?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on 15 November 2000 as the 28th state of India. The demand for a separate Jharkhand state had been ongoing for decades, primarily driven by the tribal communities. 15 November was chosen as Jharkhand's formation day to coincide with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
What is the headquarters of Seraikela-Kharsawan district?
Correct Answer: B. Seraikela town
Seraikela town is the headquarters of Seraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand. The district was formed by merging the Seraikela and Kharsawan princely states after independence. It is known for the Chhau dance, a traditional martial art and dance form that is a UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage.
Which district has the Rajrappa temple at the confluence of Damodar and Bhairavi rivers?
Correct Answer: C. Ramgarh
Rajrappa temple (Chinnamastika temple) in Ramgarh district is situated at the confluence of the Damodar and Bhairavi rivers. It is one of the most famous Shakti temples in eastern India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chinnamastika and attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year.
The Singhbhum region in Jharkhand is most known for which mineral deposits?
Correct Answer: B. Major iron ore and copper deposits in Singhbhum
The Singhbhum region (both East and West Singhbhum districts) in Jharkhand has major iron ore and copper deposits. The Noamundi and Kiriburu-Meghahatuburu iron ore mines in West Singhbhum are among the richest in India. These mines supply iron ore to the Tata Steel plant in Jamshedpur.
What is the headquarters of Khunti district in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Khunti town
Khunti town is the headquarters of Khunti district in Jharkhand. The district was carved out of Ranchi in 2007 and is historically significant as it is the birthplace and land of Birsa Munda, the famous tribal freedom fighter. The district has a predominantly Munda tribal population.
The Panchet Dam in Jharkhand is built on which river?
Correct Answer: C. Damodar River
The Panchet Dam (also called Panchet Hill Dam) is built on the Damodar River near Dhanbad district in Jharkhand. It is one of the major projects of the Damodar Valley Corporation. The dam is used for flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.