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[#941] Which place in Jharkhand has ancient rock paintings that are around 10,000 years old?
Correct Answer

(D) Isko village

Explanation

Solution: Isko is located in the Barkagaon block of the Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand (Earlier in Bihar), approx 15 Km from the village of Barkagaon and 30 km from the town of Hazaribagh. The village has ancient rock paintings that are around 10,000 years old.

[#942] Which city in Jharkhand is known as city of waterfalls?
Correct Answer

(C) Ranchi

Explanation

Solution: Ranchi is also known as 'city of waterfalls'.

[#943] Who was the pioneer of Kharwar Movement?
Correct Answer

(A) Bhagirath Manjhi

Explanation

Solution: Bhagirath Manjhi was the pioneer of the Kharwar movement, which began in 1884 in response to injustices such as excessive rack rents and the eviction of village headmen. In 1800, Bhukhan Singh led the Chero uprising in Palamu, Jharkhand, on Rajah Shiv Prasad Singh's domain.

[#944] Who was the leader of Dhal Revolt?
Correct Answer

(A) Jagannath Dhal

Explanation

Solution: The Dhal Revolt was the first tribal uprising in Jharkhand, led by Jagannath Dhal, the ousted King of Dhalbhum. The arrival of the British East India Company in Singhbhum and Manbhum, which caused resentment among the inhabitants of the region, was the main reason for the insurrection.

[#945] Who was the leader of Bhumij revolt?
Correct Answer

(A) Ganga Narain Singh

Explanation

Solution: Under the leadership of Ganga Narain, the Bhumij Revolt began in Virbhum in 1832. The Kol and Ho tribes backed him up. Ganga Narain's Hungama or Turmoil, was the name given to this uprising. This uprising was directed at the King of Barabhum, the police, the munsifs and the dikus.This revolt continued for 10 years.