Jharkhand GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

Chik Baraik (also Chik, Baraik and Badaik) is a community found in Indian State of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha. They were traditionally Weaver.

Hinduism is the predominant religion of the State (68.6 percent), the Hindu tribes constitute 39.8 percent. As many as 45.1 percent of the tribal population follow 'other religions and persuasions'. Christian tribes are 14.5 percent and less than half percent (0.4 percent) are Muslims.

Special Central Assistance (SCA) tribal sub-scheme is a 100% grant from the Government of India (GoI) that was established in 1977. The scheme was introduced as an addition to already existing State plans that are assigned for tribal development. The purpose of the scheme is to improve the standard of living of tribal communities and bring equality between them and other parts of the society.

Asur is the most ancient tribe in Jharkhand. Asur is an important tribe in the state of Jharkhand in the eastern part of the subcontinent of India. Asur in Jharkhand is one of the thirty major tribes of people who have made the state of Jharkhand their home. The people who belong to this tribe form quite a big part of the total population of the state of Jharkhand.

Sohrai is a harvest festival of the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal. It also called cattle festival. It is celebrated after harvest and coincide with festival of Diwali.

The Mahali's originally hailed from Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh but relocated to Bengal and since then, have been living there for generations. The word ‘Mahali’ is derived from the Santhali word, ‘Maad’ (bamboo). In India, basket weaving is an ancient art. Indigenous communities developed special shapes and patterns of baskets based on their local traditions, needs and techniques. The Mahalis are artisans and craftsmen who have been excelling in bamboo craft. They have been weaving bamboo baskets and other household items including items like mats, kulo, Jhanpi etc.