Tribes & Culture — Set 16
Jharkhand GK · जनजातियां और संस्कृति · Questions 151–160 of 160
Which Indian Olympic gold medal winning year saw Jaipal Singh Munda as hockey team captain?
Correct Answer: B. 1928 Amsterdam Olympics
Jaipal Singh Munda captained the Indian hockey team at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics where India won its first Olympic gold medal in hockey. This was India's first participation in the Olympics and it was a historic achievement. Jaipal Singh Munda's leadership of India's first Olympic gold-winning team remains one of the proudest moments in Jharkhand tribal history.
The 'Godet' in Santhal village governance serves what function?
Correct Answer: B. Village messenger and enforcer of Majhi's decisions
The Godet is the messenger and enforcer in the traditional Santhal village governance system, working under the authority of the Majhi (village headman). The Godet conveys the Majhi's orders, summons people to village meetings, and helps execute decisions of the village council. This traditional governance role is part of the Majhi-Hadam (headman's council) system.
Which Jharkhand district has the highest tribal population percentage?
Correct Answer: B. Khunti
Khunti district has the highest percentage of tribal (Scheduled Tribe) population among all districts in Jharkhand, with over 73% of its population being tribal. This district is the heartland of the Munda tribe and was carved out of Ranchi district in 2007 to provide better administrative representation to tribal communities. Birsa Munda was born in Khunti district.
The Ho tribe's traditional governing assembly at the patti (group of villages) level is called what?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
The Ho tribe's governance operates at multiple levels: Nagam (village youth group), Sori (village-level judicial council), and the Manki's court (patti level). The Manki is the traditional chief overseeing a group of villages, while the Munda is the village headman. These different bodies address different types of governance and dispute resolution at various territorial levels.
Jharkhand's Adivasi identity was central to the demand for statehood. Which year was Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founded?
Correct Answer: B. 1973
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) was founded in 1973 by Shibu Soren, Binod Bihari Mahato, and A.K. Roy to fight for tribal rights and a separate Jharkhand state. The party emerged from decades of tribal activism that traced back to the Jharkhand Party founded by Jaipal Singh Munda in 1950. JMM became the primary political force in the eventual creation of Jharkhand state in 2000.
The Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56 covered how large an area?
Correct Answer: B. Roughly 10,000 sq miles of Rajmahal Hills and surrounding areas of Bengal/Bihar
The Santhal Hul of 1855-56 covered approximately 10,000 square miles of the Rajmahal Hills area and surrounding regions that now form Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand and parts of West Bengal and Bihar. At its peak, the rebellion mobilised tens of thousands of Santhal fighters. The British had to deploy regular military forces including cavalry and artillery to suppress the uprising.
The Birsa Munda Memorial at Ulihatu village is located in which district?
Correct Answer: B. Khunti
The Birsa Munda Memorial and his ancestral village Ulihatu are located in Khunti district of Jharkhand. A life-size bronze statue of Birsa Munda has been erected at his birthplace. The memorial receives thousands of visitors every year, especially on November 15 (Jharkhand Statehood Day), which is Birsa Munda's birth anniversary.
The Tana Bhagat movement followers in Jharkhand are known for what distinctive practice?
Correct Answer: B. Wearing white clothes, vegetarianism, and non-violence
Tana Bhagat followers are known for wearing white clothes (Dhoti and white cap), strict vegetarianism, teetotalism (no alcohol), complete non-violence (ahimsa), and rejection of animal sacrifice. This radical lifestyle reformation was initiated by Jatra Bhagat in 1914 as part of the socio-religious reform of Oraon society. Tana Bhagats became followers of Gandhi due to the similarity of their beliefs with Gandhian principles.
The 'Bhuinhar' or 'Khuntkatti' land system was eroded primarily due to which colonial instrument?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above colonial measures
The correct answer is All of the above colonial measures. The traditional Bhuinhar/Khuntkatti land rights of Munda tribals were eroded by multiple colonial measures: the Permanent Settlement introduced zamindars who claimed rents from tribal land, Survey and Settlement operations that gave individual ownership titles displacing communal tenure, and Forest Acts that took away forest land. These combined policies dispossessed Munda communities and led to the Ulgulan revolt. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Government of Jharkhand's scheme 'Mukhyamantri Sarthi Yojana' is related to tribal welfare in what way?
Correct Answer: B. Provides coaching and assistance for competitive exams to tribal students
Mukhyamantri Sarthi Yojana is a state government initiative to provide free coaching and preparation assistance for competitive examinations (UPSC, JPSC, banking, railways) to Scheduled Tribe and other underprivileged students in Jharkhand. The scheme recognises that tribal students face disadvantages in competitive exams due to socio-economic barriers. It is part of Jharkhand's broader effort to increase tribal representation in government services.