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JPSC NotesJharkhand A–P

Complete syllabus-aligned notes architecture for JPSC Prelims General Studies Paper-II. The structure follows the Jharkhand-specific A–P syllabus with its official question and marks distribution.

✓ 16 Sections
✓ 100 Questions
✓ 200 Marks
✓ A–P Coverage
✓ Topic-wise Notes
JPSC PRELIMS PAPER-II

Know the syllabus before you study.

This Notes section follows the official Jharkhand-specific Paper-II structure instead of dividing the syllabus into generic academic subjects.

Total Paper200 Marks
General Studies Paper-II
Questions100
Objective-type questions
Per Question2 Marks
Each question carries 2 marks
Highest Weightage24 Marks
Section H — Land Laws

Official A–P Weightage

Question distribution according to the syllabus

100 Questions / 200 Marks
SectionSubjectQuestionsMarksRelative Weightage
A
History of Jharkhand
816
B
Jharkhand Movement
714
C
Distinct Identity of Jharkhand
510
D
Folk Literature, Dance, Music & Tribal Culture
510
E
Jharkhand Literature & Literary Figures
510
F
Major Educational Institutions of Jharkhand
36
G
Sports of Jharkhand
510
H
Land-Related Laws & Acts
1224
I
Economic Development & Geography of Jharkhand
1020
J
Industrial Policy, Displacement & Rehabilitation
612
K
Major Industries & Industrial Development
510
L
Major Schemes & Sub-Schemes of Jharkhand
510
M
Forest Management & Wildlife Conservation
510
N
Environment of Jharkhand
714
O
Disaster Management in Jharkhand
510
P
Miscellaneous Facts & Current Events of Jharkhand
714
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A
A

History of Jharkhand

Historical and traditional governance systems of Jharkhand, including major indigenous administrative institutions and community-based systems.

8 Questions16 MarksHigh Weightage
  • Munda Governance System
  • Nagvanshi Governance System
  • Parha Panchayat Governance System
  • Manjhi Pargana Governance System
  • Munda-Manki Governance System
  • Dhoklo Sohor Governance System
  • Jatiya Panchayat Governance System
B
B

Jharkhand Movement

The social, political and historical evolution of the Jharkhand movement, its major communities, personalities and role in state formation.

7 Questions14 MarksHigh Weightage
  • Sadans of Jharkhand
  • Tribal Communities of Jharkhand
  • Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand
  • Important Personalities of Jharkhand
  • Jharkhand Movement
  • Formation of Jharkhand State
C
C

Distinct Identity of Jharkhand

The distinctive social, cultural, political, economic and religious characteristics that define Jharkhand's regional identity.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Social Condition of Jharkhand
  • Cultural Condition of Jharkhand
  • Political Condition of Jharkhand
  • Economic Condition of Jharkhand
  • Religious Distinctiveness and Identity
D
D

Folk Literature, Dance, Music & Tribal Culture

Jharkhand's folk traditions, literature, performing arts, musical instruments, important places and tribal communities.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Folk Literature
  • Traditional Art
  • Folk Dances
  • Folk Music
  • Traditional Musical Instruments
  • Natural Tourist Places
  • Archaeological Places
  • Historical Places
  • Religious Places
  • Modern Important Places
  • Tribes and Tribal Groups
  • Tribal Characteristics
E
E

Jharkhand Literature & Literary Figures

Jharkhand's literary traditions, regional literature and important writers and literary personalities associated with the state.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Jharkhand Literature
  • Regional Literary Traditions
  • Important Literary Figures
  • Major Writers
  • Literary Contributions
F
F

Major Educational Institutions of Jharkhand

Important educational institutions of Jharkhand and their significance in the state's educational development.

3 Questions6 MarksLower Weightage
  • Major Universities
  • Important Educational Institutions
  • Higher Education Institutions
  • Technical and Professional Institutions
  • Important Educational Developments
G
G

Sports of Jharkhand

Sports and games associated with Jharkhand, important sportspersons, achievements, events and sporting institutions.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Major Sports of Jharkhand
  • Important Sportspersons
  • Sports Achievements
  • Major Sporting Events
  • Sports Institutions and Venues
H
H

Land-Related Laws & Acts

A high-weightage section covering the major land-related laws and Acts applicable to Jharkhand, with special emphasis on CNT and SPT.

12 Questions24 MarksVery High Weightage
  • Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (CNT)
  • CNT Act: Important Provisions
  • CNT Act: Transfer of Land
  • CNT Act: Tribal Land Protection
  • Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act (SPT)
  • SPT Act: Important Provisions
  • SPT Act: Land Transfer
  • SPT Act: Tribal Land Protection
  • Other Jharkhand Land-Related Acts
  • Important Amendments
  • Important Legal Provisions
I
I

Economic Development & Geography of Jharkhand

Economic development of Jharkhand since 1947 along with its forests, rivers, hills, mountains, minerals and major geographical features.

10 Questions20 MarksVery High Weightage
  • Economic Development Since 1947
  • Historical Economic Development
  • Forests of Jharkhand
  • Rivers and Drainage
  • Hills and Mountains
  • Physiographic Features
  • Minerals
  • Mining Regions
  • Natural Resources
  • Other Geographical Features
J
J

Industrial Policy, Displacement & Rehabilitation

Jharkhand's industrial policy framework together with displacement, rehabilitation and other major state policies.

6 Questions12 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Jharkhand Industrial Policy
  • Industrial Development Policies
  • Displacement Policy
  • Displacement Issues
  • Rehabilitation Policy
  • Other State Policies
K
K

Major Industries & Industrial Development

Major industries of Jharkhand, their locations and the broader pattern of industrial development across the state.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Major Industries of Jharkhand
  • Location of Major Industries
  • Iron and Steel Industries
  • Mining and Mineral Industries
  • Power Industries
  • Industrial Development
L
L

Major Schemes & Sub-Schemes of Jharkhand

Major government schemes and sub-schemes implemented in Jharkhand for economic, social and regional development.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Major State Government Schemes
  • Sub-Schemes
  • Development Schemes
  • Welfare Schemes
  • Tribal Development Schemes
  • Women and Child Development Schemes
  • Rural Development Schemes
M
M

Forest Management & Wildlife Conservation

Forest management, biodiversity protection and wildlife conservation activities in Jharkhand.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Forest Management
  • Forest Resources
  • Forest Conservation
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Protected Areas
  • Wildlife Protection Activities
  • Biodiversity Conservation
N
N

Environment of Jharkhand

Environmental conditions and changes in Jharkhand, including environmental impacts, mitigation and adaptation measures.

7 Questions14 MarksHigh Weightage
  • Environmental Facts of Jharkhand
  • Environmental Changes
  • Environmental Degradation
  • Climate-Related Changes
  • Environmental Impacts
  • Mitigation
  • Adaptation
O
O

Disaster Management in Jharkhand

Disaster profile, preparedness, response, mitigation and management mechanisms relevant to Jharkhand.

5 Questions10 MarksModerate Weightage
  • Disaster Profile of Jharkhand
  • Natural Disasters
  • Human-Induced Disasters
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Disaster Response
  • Disaster Mitigation
  • Disaster Management Institutions
P
P

Miscellaneous Facts & Current Events of Jharkhand

Miscellaneous facts and current events related specifically to Jharkhand, including important state-level developments.

7 Questions14 MarksHigh Weightage
  • Miscellaneous Facts
  • Jharkhand Current Affairs
  • Important State Events
  • Important Persons
  • Government Developments
  • Important Places and Institutions
  • Recent State-Level Developments
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HABITAT IAS APPROACH

Syllabus → Notes → PYQ → Revision

The Notes section is designed so that an aspirant can move systematically from the official syllabus to conceptual notes, previous-year questions and revision.

Every section should answer four questions.

  • What is in the syllabus?
    Exact A–P syllabus position.
  • What should I study?
    Topic-wise structured notes.
  • How important is it?
    Official question and marks weightage.
  • How has JPSC asked it?
    Relevant PYQs and examination trends.
WEIGHTAGE INSIGHT

Start with the highest-weightage areas.

Weightage should guide prioritisation, but it should not be used to completely ignore lower-weightage syllabus areas.

A
A

History of Jharkhand

This section carries16 marksin the syllabus.

8 Questions16 MarksHigh
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B
B

Jharkhand Movement

This section carries14 marksin the syllabus.

7 Questions14 MarksHigh
Go to Section →
H
H

Land-Related Laws & Acts

This section carries24 marksin the syllabus.

12 Questions24 MarksVery High
Go to Section →
I
I

Economic Development & Geography of Jharkhand

This section carries20 marksin the syllabus.

10 Questions20 MarksVery High
Go to Section →
N
N

Environment of Jharkhand

This section carries14 marksin the syllabus.

7 Questions14 MarksHigh
Go to Section →
P
P

Miscellaneous Facts & Current Events of Jharkhand

This section carries14 marksin the syllabus.

7 Questions14 MarksHigh
Go to Section →
IMPORTANT

Official syllabus vs PYQ analysis

The question numbers and marks shown on this page represent thesyllabus-defined distribution of JPSC Prelims Paper-II. They should not be confused with historical PYQ counts.

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Why this distinction matters

The Notes page uses the official syllabus structure first. Historical PYQ frequency can later be displayed separately inside each topic without changing the official A–P framework.

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