Haryana GK Questions and Answers for HPSC Examinations
1. On which date, the states of Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka were formed?
[A] October 2
[B] November 1
[C] November 2
[D] November 5
Answer: B [November 1]
Notes:
On November 1, several Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka were formed.
The day is recognised as Statehood Day or State Formation Day. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala were formed in 1956. Punjab and Haryana were formed in 1966.
2. Which state after Haryana has recently announced 75% reservation in private sector jobs for locals?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: D [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The state government of Jharkhand has notified a new employment policy, which provides for 75 per cent reservation in private sector industries for the local people of the state. This reservation is applicable for jobs up to a salary of Rs.30,000/-.
This has been notified days after a similar announcement was made by the state of Haryana.
3. Which committee has been constituted by the Haryana Government to resolve the problem of those agitating for reservation and other issues of the state?
[A] D S Dhesi committee
[B] P K Lahoti committee
[C] H S Juneja committee
[D] M P Kaur committee
Answer: A [D S Dhesi committee]
Notes:
The Haryana government has recently constituted a 5-member to resolve the problems of those agitating for reservation and other issues in the state. The committee will be headed by Chief Secretary D S Dhesi. As stated by the government, any organization, section of the society or an individual could submit their viewpoint and suggestions to the committee in writing or orally. The committee will try its best to resolve their issues under the ambit of the Constitution and different decisions and directions given by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in this regard.
4. The first-ever Haryana Sahitya Sangam has started in which city?
[A] Faridabad
[B] Panchkula
[C] Gurgaon
[D] Karnal
Answer: B [Panchkula]
Notes:
The first-ever Haryana Sahitya Sangam has started at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula in which more than 2,000 scholars, writers and thinkers from across the country are participating. The aim of the festival is to highlight the contribution of the State in the field of literature and culture and to provide a platform for young and budding writers to get wide-ranging and genuine guidance.
5. Which city was to host Digital Haryana Summit (SHS)?
[A] Rohtak
[B] Gurugram
[C] Panipat
[D] Sonipat
Answer: B [Gurugram]
Notes:
The Haryana government was supposed to organize Digital Haryana Summit (DHS) in Gurugram on September 15, 2017 to discuss issues like digital governance, smart living in cities and villages, citizen partnership, entrepreneurship, skilling and geo-governance and sustainability, among others. The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) will be partner for this event and the summit would be organised as a part of the state’s Swarna Jayanti celebrations. The purpose of the summit is to bring together different stakeholders and develop a singular agenda for the digital transformation of Haryana, in line with the Digital India initiative.
6. Which among the following sites in Haryana, is the place as per legends where Lord Krishna delivered the sermon of Bhagavad Gita?
[A] Jyotisar
[B] Pehowa
[C] Shahabad
[D] Ladwa
Answer: A [Jyotisar]
Notes:
Jyotisar is situated at 5 kms from the town of Kurukshetra in Haryana. It was in this very spot that Krishna preached the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, and it is aptly called “Gitopadesha.”
7. Haryana was established as a separate state by which of the following acts?
[A] The Acquired Territories Merger act 1960
[B] Himachal Pradesh & Bilaspur (new State) act 1954
[C] States Reorganization Act of 1956
[D] Punjab Reorganization Act 1966
Answer: D [Punjab Reorganization Act 1966]
Notes:
The Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966 was passed by the Indian Parliament to create a new state of Haryana from the former state of East Punjab. Also some territory was transferred to Himachal Pradesh.
8. Which of the following rulers built the Gujri Mahal in Hissar, Haryana?
[A] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Ala ud din Khilji
[D] Qutub ud din Mubarak Shah
Answer: B [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
The Gujjari Mahal was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq for his beloved Gujri Rani, a native of Hisar with whom he fell in love.
9. Who among the following leaders led the Revolt of 1857 in Rewari (Haryana)?
[A] Deepuji Rana
[B] Surender Sai
[C] Mulbagal Swami
[D] Rao Tularam
Answer: D [Rao Tularam]
Notes:
Rao Tularam (1825-63) was one of the most important leaders of the Great Indian Mutiny of 1857. He is credited with temporarily driving all of the British rule from Rewari (Haryana) and also helping rebel forces fighting in Delhi with men, money and material. After the 1857 uprising ended, he left India, met rulers of Iran and Afghanistan and also established contacts with the Tsar of Russia, to seek their help to fight a war to free India from the British. His plans were cut short by his death from dysentery in Kabul in 1863.
10. Which village panchayat of Haryana has passed a resolution “No Toilet, No Bride”?
[A] Bishangarh
[B] Nimriwali
[C] Godikan
[D] Ishapur Kheri
Answer: C [Godikan ]
Notes:
Dharampal, the Sarpanch of Godikan village panchayat in Haryana, has passed a ‘No Toilet No Bride’ resolution to ensure the safety and well-being of its womenfolk. The move is aimed at ensuring the security of their daughters in addition to hygiene. With this move, the Godikan panchayat has become the first panchayat in the country to marry off girls only to families who have a toilet in their house. The village apparently was inspired by the super hit Hindi movie starring Akshay Kumar – ‘Toilet-Ek Prem Katha’. Godikan panchayat has already been declared an Outdoor Defecation Free (ODF) panchayat.
11. Haryana and Jammu &Kashmir have committed to provide tap connections to the people by 2022, under which scheme?
[A] Jal Amirtha Mission
[B] Jal Jeevan Mission
[C] Atal Bhujal Yojana
[D] National Drinking Water Programme
Answer: B [Jal Jeevan Mission]
Notes:
Recently, Haryana submitted its action plan to the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation and committed to provide tap water connection to all rural households by December, 2022 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Haryana plans to provide tap connections in 7 lakh households by 2020-21.
The UT of Jammu and Kashmir also has planned to provide tap water connection to all rural households by December, 2022 under JJM. The national target under the scheme is to reach all households by 2024-25.
12. Which of the following was able to defeat the Hunas and strengthen his position in the regions of Punjab and Haryana?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Harsha Vardhana
[C] Rajya Vardhana
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Prabhakar Vardhana]
Notes:
The Pushyabhuti dynasty came into prominence with the accession of Prabhakar Vardhana. Prabhakar Vardhana was able to defeat the Hunas and strengthen his position in the regions of Punjab and Haryana.
13. Which of the following is the principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana?
[A] Salinity and water-logging
[B] Deforestation
[C] Ravine erosion
[D] Overgrazing
Answer: A [Salinity and water-logging]
Notes:
The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is Salinity and water logging. The area is totally damaged due to salinization of sub soil water and did not allow any plant to grow.
14. Manohar Lal Khattar, who has recently become CM of Haryana state for second time, represents which constituency of Haryana Legislative Assembly?
[A] Jind
[B] Karnal
[C] Rohtak
[D] Bhiwani
Answer: B [Karnal]
Notes:
Manohar Lal Khattar represents Karnal constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly, and was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Haryana after BJP’s win in the 2014 Haryana Legislative Assembly election. He was sworn in a second time as the Chief Minister on 27 October 2019 after making an alliance with Jannayak Janta Party post 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election.
15. The NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 is being held in which village of Haryana?
[A] Badesra
[B] Nathuwas
[C] Chandeni
[D] Manesar
Answer: D [Manesar]
Notes:
In Haryana, the NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 is being organized by International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar under the theme “Smart & Green Mobility”. It aims to find alternative mobility solutions to problems like pollution emanating from vehicular emissions.
16. The Integrated Command and Control Centre of which city has recently been inaugurated in Haryana?
[A] Faridabad
[B] Karnal
[C] Gurugram
[D] Sonipat
Answer: C [Gurugram]
Notes:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated Gurgaon’s ambitious Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), developed as the nerve centre to provide multifaceted online smart services to people. Built at the cost of Rs 38 crore, the ICCC has been designed to serve as the nodal point for all online data related to the Smart City applications, including CCTV-based public safety and adaptive traffic management system, smart parking system, water supply management system, pollution monitoring, property tax management system and asset management system.
17. It is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Tourism, along with the Department of Haryana Tourism. It showcases some of the best exquisite handicrafts and handlooms of the country. Recently, the 32nd edition of the event is being organized from 2nd to 18th, February 2018. Which of the following events has been described above?
[A] Surajkund Mela
[B] Sonepur Mela
[C] Kolayat Mela
[D] Bateshwar Mela
Answer: A [Surajkund Mela]
Notes:
Surajkund Mela is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Tourism, along with the Department of Haryana Tourism. It showcases some of the best exquisite handicrafts and handlooms of the country. Recently, the 32nd edition of the event is being organized from 2nd to 18th, February 2018. It promotes the Indian Crafts, Culture and Cuisine of the participants.
