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The correct answer is Domkach.

• Domkach is a dance performed during a marriage ceremony by the bride and groom's family.
• ​In Jharkhand, it is a Nagpuri folk dance.
• Women and men of the bride and groom's family perform this dance during all major wedding ceremonies.

Additional Information

• Jhumar is a popular dance, performed during the harvest season and its festival.
• Mardana Jhumair, a Nagpuri dance, is primarily performed by men.
• Janani Jhumair is a Nagpuri dance mainly performed by women.
• Lahasua is performed by men and women, accompanied by a dhol.
• Paika is a martial dance.
• Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with folk traditions that originated in the eastern states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.
• Firkal is a martial dance, performed in some parts of Jharkhand and Odisha.
• It is a martial art folk-dance of Bhumij tribe.

The correct answer is Korwa**.**

Key Points

• Korwa, or Kodaku/Koraku, is a Munda language of India, spoken in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
• It is written in the Devnagri script.
• Korwa is a dialect continuum.
• The Native speakers of the Korwa language are approx 28,453 according to the 2011 census.

Additional Information

• Angika
• It is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken in some parts of the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand, as well as in parts of Nepal.
• It is closely related to languages such as Maithili, Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Magahi.
• Sadri 
• It is also known as Nagpuri.
• It is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Indian states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bihar.
• It is the native language of the Sadan.

The correct answer is Pandit Raghunath Murmu.

Key Points

• The Ol Chiki script was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu.
• The community uses a script invented just 80 years ago.
• It has lively forums discussing Santhal culture, like details of the first feature film made in the Santhali language.
• The Ol Chiki script was created in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu for the Santali language, and publicized first in 1939 at a Mayurbhanj State exhibition.

The correct answer is Both (A) & (B).

• Giridih and Koderma districts of Jharkhand are rich in mica minerals.
• ​Giridih and Koderma districts lie on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is rocky terrain.

Key Points

• Koderma is one of those districts of Jharkhand which is endowed with abundant natural resources and rich mineral deposits throughout the district.
• Earlier it was famous for the production of world-class mica and it was known as the mica capital or abrakh-Nagari of India.

The correct answer is Lohardaga.

Key Points

• As per the census 2011,
• Lohardaga is the least populous district of Jharkhand.
• Ranchi is the most populous district whereas Lohardaga is the least populous district in Jharkhand state.
• The density of Jharkhand is 414 per sq km as per 2011 Census.
• It is comparatively higher than the national average of 382 per sq km.
• As per the 2001 census, the population density of Jharkhand was 338.
• The sex ratio of Jharkhand state is around 948 compared to 943 which is the national average of India.
• The Literacy rate in Jharkhand has seen an upward trend and is 67.63 percent as per the 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 78.45 percent while female literacy is at 56.21 percent.
• The total area of Jharkhand is 79716 sq. km.

The correct answer is Jharkhand had shown the greatest improvement.

Key Points

• The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index 2018 report prepared by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative observes that
• Jharkhand has shown the greatest improvement, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Nagaland.

Additional Information

• The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was developed in 2010 by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme.
• The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (Global MPI) is a poverty measure that ranks poor people with multiple deficits in the areas of education, health and living standards.

The correct answer is All of these.

Key Points

• The agricultural economy of the state of Jharkhand is characterized by
• dependence on nature,
• low investment,
• low productivity,
• mono-cropping with paddy as the major crop,
• inadequate irrigation facilities and
• small and marginal holdings.

Additional Information

• The state of Jharkhand was created in November 2000 for better planning and execution of development activities in an ecologically different region (hill and plateau area as compared to plains of Bihar) by cutting 79 lakh hectare geographical area from Bihar state.
• Agriculture is the main residence of 80% of the rural population of the state.
• Agriculture is their employment and primary income-generating activity.

The correct answer is Seraikella.

Key Points

• Chhau dance, also known as Chho dance, is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions.
• It is found in three styles where they are performed, namely Purulia Chhau of West Bengal, Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha.

Additional Information

• Masks are an integral part of the dances of Seraikela and Purulia.
• Chhau dance has a significant role in the celebration of the spring festival Chaitra Parva, being innately connected to its rituals.
• It is a people’s art as it involves the entire community.
• It is performed by male dancers from families of traditional artists, or those trained under Gurus or Ustads (masters).
• It traces its origin to indigenous forms of dance and martial practices.

The correct answer is Painting.

• Oraon comb-cut paintings can be traced back to ancient times.
• Figures of cattle, cisterns, papyrus, birds, fish plants, spherical lotus, zigzag, square, triangular opposing geometric forms, arches—are common in the series.
• Floral art forms are used during the time of harvest.

Additional Information

• Ganju art forms are characterized by images of animals, wild and domesticated, and plant forms.
• Large murals of animals, birds, and floral exotica decorate homes.
• Endangered animals are often depicted in picture-story tradition.
• Kurmi, a unique style of ‘sohrai’, where drawing outlines are scratched onto the surface of a wall with nails and a wooden compass is used to sketch the segmented lotus, Pashupati or Lord Shiva is depicted as a horned deity on the back of a bull, Red, black and white lines are drawn in pairs on either side to represent the ashes of ancestors.
• Ghatwals use glyptic paintings of animals on their forest dwellings.

The correct answer is Karma.

Key Points

• Karma Dance
• This folk dance of Jharkhand has derived its name from a tree named Karma which is considered sacred because people believe that it brings good luck and prosperity.
• Hence the Karma festival is nothing but a celebration of the plantation of this tree.

Additional Information

• Paika is a form of dance performed to enhance physical excitement and develop inner courage.
• Chhau dance, also known as Chho dance, is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions.
• It is found in three styles where they are performed, namely Purulia Chhau of West Bengal, Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha.
• Santhal is one of the most abundantly found tribes in India.
• A major chunk of this tribe can be found in West Bengal and Jharkhand.