Sustainable development, Jharkhand - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which state celebrated its statehood day on 15th November 2015?

a. Uttarakhand
b. Bihar
c. Chattisgarh
d. Jharkhand
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Jharkhand

Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi wished people of Jharkhand on their Statehood Day i.e 15th November 2015.Jharkhand was formed by the CAA in the year 2000 dividing Bihar into two states. Jharkhand has an area of 79,710 square km and borders states such as Odisha, Chattisgarh and WB.


2)   Which state imposed a ban on the sale of thermocol plates in the entire state to promote leaf plates?

a. Bihar
b. Uttarakhand
c. Jharkhand
d. Kerala
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Jharkhand

Explanation:
It would help generate employment for the poor and tribal, who are engaged in making leaf plates.