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Question 1General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which authority conducts the Jharkhand B.Ed Common Entrance Test for admission to teacher education programmes in the state?

  1. Jharkhand Academic Council
  2. Jharkhand Public Service Commission
  3. Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board Correct answer.
  4. Ranchi University

Explanation

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) is the state body that organizes combined entrance tests, including the B.Ed. CET, for admission to participating institutions in Jharkhand. It publishes the brochure, conducts the examination and declares results. Universities and the Academic Council handle academic matters rather than this combined entrance test.

Question 2General Awareness / General Knowledge

In the context of the Jharkhand B.Ed. CET, the marks obtained are used primarily for which purpose?

  1. Ranking candidates for admission to B.Ed. colleges Correct answer.
  2. Granting exemption from the TET
  3. Awarding a teaching licence valid across India
  4. Direct recruitment as a primary school teacher

Explanation

The B.Ed. CET is an admission test: scores are used to prepare a merit list or rank that determines which candidates get seats in participating B.Ed. colleges during counselling. It does not by itself confer a teaching post, licence or TET exemption. Recruitment and eligibility tests are separate processes.

Question 3General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which national policy document of 2020 recommended that by 2030 the minimum degree qualification for teaching be a four-year integrated B.Ed. programme?

  1. National Curriculum Framework for School Education
  2. Right to Education Act 2009
  3. National Education Policy 2020 Correct answer.
  4. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan guidelines

Explanation

The National Education Policy 2020 proposed that the minimum degree qualification for teaching should become a four-year integrated B.Ed. by 2030. It also emphasized stronger teacher preparation and continuous professional development. The other documents deal with curriculum, school rights and access programmes rather than this teacher-qualification roadmap.

Question 4General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act applies to children of which age group?

  1. 6 to 14 years Correct answer.
  2. 3 to 10 years
  3. 5 to 15 years
  4. 6 to 18 years

Explanation

The RTE Act, 2009 provides free and compulsory elementary education to every child aged six to fourteen years. This range corresponds to elementary schooling from Class I to Class VIII. Extending it to older or younger ages would misstate the statutory guarantee.

Question 5General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which Article of the Constitution of India was inserted by the 86th Amendment to make elementary education a fundamental right?

  1. Article 51A
  2. Article 19A
  3. Article 21A Correct answer.
  4. Article 45

Explanation

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen a fundamental right. Article 45, a Directive Principle, was correspondingly modified to cover early childhood care and education. The remaining options concern other rights and duties.

Question 6General Awareness / General Knowledge

In the Indian administrative system, which body is constitutionally responsible for recommending measures to improve the conditions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in education?

  1. University Grants Commission
  2. National Commission for Scheduled Castes Correct answer.
  3. National Council for Teacher Education
  4. National Human Rights Commission

Explanation

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a constitutional body under Article 338 that monitors safeguards and recommends measures for the welfare, including educational welfare, of Scheduled Castes. A parallel commission under Article 338A covers Scheduled Tribes. The other bodies are statutory regulators or rights panels without this constitutional welfare mandate.

Question 7General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is a classical language recognised by the Government of India?

  1. Kurukh
  2. Khortha
  3. Nagpuri
  4. Tamil Correct answer.

Explanation

Tamil was among the first languages granted classical status by the Government of India, on the basis of antiquity, a rich literary tradition and an independent evolution. Nagpuri, Kurukh and Khortha are regional or tribal languages of Jharkhand and do not hold classical status.

Question 8General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which dance form is traditionally associated with the tribal communities of the Chotanagpur region and is performed in a circle to the beat of drums such as the madal?

  1. Garba
  2. Chhau Correct answer.
  3. Bihu
  4. Pika

Explanation

Chhau, in its Seraikella form, is a well-known masked dance tradition of the Chotanagpur region of Jharkhand, performed with vigorous movement and drum accompaniment. Bihu belongs to Assam and Garba to Gujarat, while Pika is a Jharkhand folk dance but is not the masked martial-style form described.

Question 9General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Betla National Park, one of India's early tiger reserves and home to elephants and leopards, lies in which state?

  1. Jharkhand Correct answer.
  2. Chhattisgarh
  3. West Bengal
  4. Odisha

Explanation

Betla National Park is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand and forms part of the Palamu Tiger Reserve, one of the earliest tiger reserves in India. The park is noted for its sal forests and wildlife including elephants and leopards. The other states have their own protected areas but not Betla.

Question 10General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which river, often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar', flows through the Chotanagpur plateau region and joins the Ganga near Patna?

  1. Damodar
  2. Kosi
  3. Subarnarekha
  4. Son Correct answer.

Explanation

The Son is a major tributary of the Ganga that rises in the Chotanagpur region and flows through Jharkhand before joining near Patna. The Damodar, once called the 'Sorrow of Bengal', drains the coal belt of Jharkhand but joins the Hooghly system, while the Subarnarekha flows east into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 11General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states of India?

  1. Jharkhand Correct answer.
  2. Punjab
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Kerala

Explanation

The Tropic of Cancer crosses India roughly through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. Jharkhand lies on this line, which is why parts of the state experience a tropical climate. Kerala, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh lie well south or north of it.

Question 12General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which mineral is mined most extensively in the Damodar valley belt of Jharkhand and supports thermal power generation?

  1. Bauxite
  2. Mica
  3. Coal Correct answer.
  4. Iron ore

Explanation

The Damodar valley contains major coalfields such as Jharia and Bokaro, making coal the dominant mineral of that belt and the basis of thermal power plants. Jharkhand also produces mica and iron ore, but these are concentrated in other districts such as Koderma and Noamundi.

Question 13General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is a Dravidian language spoken by a tribal community in Jharkhand?

  1. Mundari
  2. Ho
  3. Kurukh Correct answer.
  4. Santali

Explanation

Kurukh (also called Oraon) belongs to the Dravidian language family, unlike most tribal languages of Jharkhand which are Munda or Austroasiatic. Santali, Mundari and Ho are Munda languages. This family distinction is a standard piece of linguistic knowledge about the state.

Question 14General Awareness / General Knowledge

The first Chief Minister of the state of Jharkhand, which was carved out of Bihar in 2000, was:

  1. Arjun Munda
  2. Babulal Marandi Correct answer.
  3. Hemant Soren
  4. Shibu Soren

Explanation

Babulal Marandi took office as the first Chief Minister when Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000. Shibu Soren and Arjun Munda held the post later, and Hemant Soren came much later. Knowing the order of office-holders is useful for state-focused general awareness.

Question 15General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which day is observed as Jharkhand Formation Day, marking the creation of the state?

  1. 1 May
  2. 15 November Correct answer.
  3. 26 January
  4. 2 June

Explanation

Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar and came into existence on 15 November 2000, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, and that date is observed as Formation Day. The other dates correspond to unrelated national or state events.

Question 16General Awareness / General Knowledge

Birsa Munda, whose birth anniversary coincides with Jharkhand Formation Day, led a tribal uprising primarily in which region?

  1. Palamu
  2. Singhbhum
  3. Santhal Pargana
  4. Chotanagpur (Munda belt) Correct answer.

Explanation

Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan (Great Tumult) movement in the Munda belt of Chotanagpur, protesting against land alienation and exploitative revenue systems under colonial rule. He is remembered as a symbol of tribal resistance. The other regions are also tribal areas but are associated with different movements and leaders.

Question 17General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the highest civilian award of India?

  1. Bharat Ratna Correct answer.
  2. Param Vir Chakra
  3. Padma Shri
  4. Padma Vibhushan

Explanation

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour of India, awarded for exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field. The Padma awards come next in the hierarchy, while the Param Vir Chakra is a military decoration.

Question 18General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution of India on the recommendation of which committee?

  1. Swaran Singh Committee Correct answer.
  2. Kothari Commission
  3. Sarkaria Commission
  4. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

Explanation

Fundamental Duties were inserted by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, following the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. These duties are listed in Article 51A. The other committees dealt with centre-state relations, local government and education.

Question 19General Awareness / General Knowledge

In the Indian Parliament, a Money Bill can be introduced only in which House?

  1. Lok Sabha Correct answer.
  2. Rajya Sabha
  3. Either House
  4. Joint sitting of both Houses

Explanation

Under Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and only on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha may make recommendations but cannot amend or reject it. This asymmetry reflects the Lok Sabha's control over the public purse.

Question 20General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment in a B.Ed. classroom?

  1. A standardised entrance test for admission
  2. A final annual written examination
  3. A short quiz with immediate feedback during a lesson Correct answer.
  4. A board-conducted public examination

Explanation

Formative assessment is conducted during the learning process to monitor progress and provide feedback that guides further teaching. A short quiz with immediate feedback is a typical example. Final examinations, board examinations and entrance tests are summative because they judge achievement at the end.

Question 21General Awareness / General Knowledge

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, a child aged about 8 to 11 years who can classify objects and understand conservation is in which stage?

  1. Preoperational stage
  2. Sensorimotor stage
  3. Concrete operational stage Correct answer.
  4. Formal operational stage

Explanation

In Piaget's concrete operational stage, roughly 7 to 11 years, children master conservation, classification and seriation, but reason mainly about concrete objects rather than abstract hypotheses. The formal operational stage begins later, around adolescence.

Question 22General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following best describes the concept of inclusive education?

  1. Providing education to all children in common schools with support for diverse needs Correct answer.
  2. Teaching only students with disabilities in separate special schools
  3. Selecting only high-achieving students for mainstream classrooms
  4. Offering education exclusively through distance mode

Explanation

Inclusive education means that all children, including those with disabilities or other diverse needs, learn together in regular schools with appropriate support and accommodations. It is not segregation, selective admission or a distance-only arrangement. The focus is on adapting the school to the learner.

Question 23General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Right to Education Act, 2009 requires private unaided schools to reserve what proportion of seats at entry level for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections?

  1. 25 per cent Correct answer.
  2. 10 per cent
  3. 15 per cent
  4. 33 per cent

Explanation

Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act requires unaided private schools to admit at least 25 per cent of children in the entry class from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections, with costs reimbursed by the state. The other percentages are common in reservation debates but do not match this provision.

Question 24General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which body is the statutory regulator for teacher education programmes such as B.Ed. in India?

  1. National Council of Educational Research and Training
  2. University Grants Commission
  3. National Council for Teacher Education Correct answer.
  4. Central Board of Secondary Education

Explanation

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is the statutory body that sets norms and standards for teacher education programmes and grants recognition to teacher education institutions. NCERT develops school curricula and textbooks, while the UGC and CBSE have different mandates.

Question 25General Awareness / General Knowledge

A teacher notices that a student from a tribal community is reluctant to speak in class because of language differences. Which approach best reflects the principle of multilingualism in the NEP 2020?

  1. Ignoring the language issue and continuing the lesson
  2. Forbidding the student's home language in school
  3. Using the home language as a resource to bridge learning Correct answer.
  4. Transferring the student to a separate class

Explanation

The NEP 2020 treats multilingualism as a resource and recommends using the home or local language as a bridge to learning, especially in the early years. Acknowledging the student's language supports comprehension and confidence. Prohibition, segregation or neglect would undermine both equity and learning.

Question 26General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Santhal Hul, a major tribal rebellion against colonial rule and moneylenders, was led in 1855–56 by which pair of brothers?

  1. Tilka and Jatra
  2. Sido and Kanhu Correct answer.
  3. Budhu and Bhagirath
  4. Birsa and Dukhan

Explanation

The Santhal Hul of 1855–56 was led by Sido and Kanhu Murmu, who mobilised Santhal villagers against zamindars, moneylenders and the East India Company. The uprising is remembered as one of the earliest organised tribal revolts in the Chotanagpur region.

Question 27General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which waterfall, formed by the Subarnarekha River, is a well-known tourist attraction in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand?

  1. Hundru Falls Correct answer.
  2. Dassam Falls
  3. Panchghagh Falls
  4. Lodh Falls

Explanation

Hundru Falls is created by the Subarnarekha River plunging about 98 metres near Ranchi and is among the most visited waterfalls in Jharkhand. It is often confused with other falls in the same district that belong to different rivers.

Question 28General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly has a total elected strength of how many members?

  1. 81 Correct answer.
  2. 80
  3. 82
  4. 75

Explanation

The Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha has 81 elected members representing single-member constituencies across the state. One seat is reserved for nomination of a member of the Anglo-Indian community under the provisions in force at the time of formation, but the elected strength remains 81.

Question 29General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which national park in Jharkhand is the only one in the state and forms part of the Palamu Tiger Reserve landscape?

  1. Hazaribagh National Park
  2. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Betla National Park Correct answer.

Explanation

Betla National Park, located in the Latehar district within the Palamu Tiger Reserve, is the only national park in Jharkhand. It was among the first areas brought under Project Tiger and is known for its sal forests and wildlife.

Question 30General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Jharkhand state was carved out of Bihar by which Act of Parliament?

  1. Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 Correct answer.
  2. States Reorganisation Act, 1956
  3. Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000
  4. Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000

Explanation

The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, passed by Parliament, provided for the bifurcation of Bihar and the creation of Jharkhand as a new state with effect from 15 November 2000. The Act also dealt with the apportionment of assets, liabilities and representation.

Question 31General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the official state animal of Jharkhand?

  1. Indian bison (gaur)
  2. Indian elephant Correct answer.
  3. Sloth bear
  4. Bengal tiger

Explanation

The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is the state animal of Jharkhand, reflecting the presence of elephant corridors in the Singhbhum and Dalma regions. The state bird is the Asian koel and the state tree is the sal.

Question 32General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Chhau dance of the Seraikela region in Jharkhand is characterised by which of the following?

  1. Performance only by women in a circular formation
  2. Accompaniment solely by Carnatic vocal music
  3. Use of elaborate masks and vigorous martial movements Correct answer.
  4. Performance on stilts without any facial covering

Explanation

Seraikela Chhau is a mask dance that combines vigorous, martial-style movements with elaborate papier-mâché masks and is performed during spring festivals. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010 as part of Chhau dance.

Question 33General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the largest and most populous city of Jharkhand?

  1. Dhanbad
  2. Jamshedpur Correct answer.
  3. Ranchi
  4. Bokaro Steel City

Explanation

Jamshedpur, home to Tata Steel, is the largest city in Jharkhand by area and population, while Ranchi is the state capital. The distinction between the capital and the largest city is a common point of confusion.

Question 34General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), India's first multipurpose river valley project modelled on the Tennessee Valley Authority, was established in which year?

  1. 1960
  2. 1956
  3. 1948 Correct answer.
  4. 1952

Explanation

The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 by an Act of the Constituent Assembly to control floods, generate power and promote irrigation in the Damodar basin. It was inspired by the Tennessee Valley Authority of the United States.

Question 35General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the highest peak in Jharkhand?

  1. Parasnath Correct answer.
  2. Lodh Falls
  3. Tri Kuta
  4. Netarhat

Explanation

Parasnath, in the Giridih district, is the highest peak in Jharkhand at about 1,365 metres above sea level and is a major Jain pilgrimage site. It is also the highest point of the Chotanagpur plateau.

Question 36General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Jamshedpur-based Tata Steel plant was established in which year?

  1. 1907 Correct answer.
  2. 1919
  3. 1912
  4. 1924

Explanation

Tata Steel was incorporated in 1907 and its plant at Sakchi, later renamed Jamshedpur, began production in 1912. It was India's first private-sector steel plant and shaped the industrial development of the region.

Question 37General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the state bird of Jharkhand?

  1. Indian roller
  2. Green pigeon
  3. Asian koel Correct answer.
  4. House sparrow

Explanation

The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is the state bird of Jharkhand. The state animal is the Indian elephant and the state tree is the sal.

Question 38General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Kolar gold fields, often compared with Jharkhand's mining history, are located in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Telangana
  4. Karnataka Correct answer.

Explanation

The Kolar gold fields are in Karnataka and were among the deepest gold mines in the world before closure. Jharkhand's own gold mining is associated with places such as Sonapat and the Subarnarekha belt.

Question 39General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following pairs of Jharkhand district and its headquarters is correctly matched?

  1. Gumla – Gumla Correct answer.
  2. Palamu – Garhwa
  3. Singhbhum – Chaibasa
  4. Dumka – Deoghar

Explanation

Gumla town is the headquarters of Gumla district. District headquarters in Jharkhand are often confused because several districts were carved out of larger ones and share similar names.

Question 40General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Subarnarekha River, which drains parts of the Chotanagpur plateau, finally empties into which body of water?

  1. Indian Ocean
  2. Arabian Sea
  3. Gulf of Khambhat
  4. Bay of Bengal Correct answer.

Explanation

The Subarnarekha rises near Ranchi, flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha, and drains into the Bay of Bengal near the Odisha coast. Its name means 'streak of gold' and it is known for gold panning in its upper reaches.

Question 41General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the principal reason why Jharkhand is called the 'Ruhr of India'?

  1. It has the largest tea plantations in India
  2. It has the largest fishing industry in India
  3. It has the highest rainfall in the country
  4. It has rich coal and iron ore reserves supporting heavy industry Correct answer.

Explanation

Jharkhand is nicknamed the 'Ruhr of India' because, like Germany's Ruhr valley, it possesses abundant coal, iron ore and other minerals that support steel and power industries. The Damodar valley in particular hosts major industrial belts.

Question 42General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following tribal communities is recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Jharkhand?

  1. Santhal
  2. Sauria Paharia Correct answer.
  3. Munda
  4. Oraon

Explanation

The Sauria Paharia is one of the PVTGs notified in Jharkhand, along with groups such as the Birhor, Asur, Korwa and Mal Paharia. PVTG status is based on pre-agricultural technology, low literacy and declining population.

Question 43General Awareness / General Knowledge

The 'Sarhul' festival celebrated in Jharkhand is primarily associated with which of the following?

  1. Worship of the sal tree and the arrival of spring Correct answer.
  2. Celebration of the new year in the month of January
  3. Harvesting of paddy in autumn
  4. Worship of the Sun god in winter

Explanation

Sarhul is a spring festival of the Munda, Oraon and other tribal communities in which the sal tree is worshipped and flowers are offered to deities. It marks the beginning of the agricultural year and is celebrated around March–April.

Question 44General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the four ashramas in the traditional Hindu scheme of life?

  1. Sannyasa, Vanaprastha, Grihastha, Brahmacharya
  2. Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa Correct answer.
  3. Vanaprastha, Sannyasa, Brahmacharya, Grihastha
  4. Grihastha, Brahmacharya, Sannyasa, Vanaprastha

Explanation

The four ashramas are stages of life: Brahmacharya (studentship), Grihastha (householder), Vanaprastha (retirement) and Sannyasa (renunciation). This order is central to classical Hindu social thought.

Question 45General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following Indian classical languages is written in the Devanagari script and has the Rigveda as its earliest text?

  1. Tamil
  2. Kannada
  3. Telugu
  4. Sanskrit Correct answer.

Explanation

Sanskrit is written in Devanagari and is the language of the Vedas, including the Rigveda. It is one of the oldest attested Indo-Aryan languages and was declared a classical language of India.

Question 46General Awareness / General Knowledge

The Tana Bhagat movement, a tribal reform movement in the Chotanagpur region, was launched in the early twentieth century by which leader?

  1. Sido Murmu
  2. Jatra Bhagat Correct answer.
  3. Birsa Munda
  4. Tilka Manjhi

Explanation

Jatra Bhagat founded the Tana Bhagat movement around 1914 in the Ranchi region, advocating monotheism, rejection of superstition and non-violent resistance to colonial and landlord oppression. The movement later aligned with the Gandhian national movement.

Question 47General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of these events in Jharkhand's history?

  1. Kol uprising – Santhal Hul – Ulgulan – Tana Bhagat movement
  2. Tana Bhagat movement – Ulgulan – Santhal Hul – Kol uprising
  3. Ulgulan – Santhal Hul – Tana Bhagat movement – Kol uprising
  4. Santhal Hul – Kol uprising – Ulgulan – Tana Bhagat movement Correct answer.

Explanation

The Santhal Hul occurred in 1855–56, the Kol uprising in 1831–32, the Ulgulan in the 1890s and the Tana Bhagat movement from around 1914. The correct chronological order is Kol uprising, Santhal Hul, Ulgulan and Tana Bhagat movement.

Question 48General Awareness / General Knowledge

The 'Dhanbad Coalfield' is part of which larger geological formation that is India's most important source of coking coal?

  1. Damodar Valley coalfield Correct answer.
  2. Mahanadi Valley coalfield
  3. Son Valley coalfield
  4. Godavari Valley coalfield

Explanation

The Dhanbad coalfield lies within the Damodar Valley coalfield, which contains the Jharia, Raniganj and Bokaro coalfields and is the principal source of coking coal in India. It supports major steel and thermal power plants.

Question 49General Awareness / General Knowledge

Which of the following dances is a popular folk dance of the Santhal community in Jharkhand?

  1. Lavani
  2. Garba
  3. Bihu
  4. Paika Correct answer.

Explanation

Paika is a martial folk dance performed by the Santhal and other tribal communities of Jharkhand, often with swords and shields. It is associated with the Paika rebellion tradition and is performed during festivals.

Question 50General Awareness / General Knowledge

The 'Betla' forest area is historically significant because it was among the first areas in India to come under which conservation programme?

  1. Project Snow Leopard
  2. Project Elephant
  3. Project Tiger Correct answer.
  4. Project Crocodile

Explanation

Betla, within the Palamu Tiger Reserve, was one of the first nine tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1973. It remains a key conservation area for tigers and elephants in Jharkhand.