Haryana GK Questions and Answers for HPSC Examinations
1. Thar desert lies in which among the following states of India?
- 1. Rajasthan
- 2. Gujarat
- 3. Punjab
- 4. Haryana
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Thar desert lies in the state of Rajasthan (Major part), Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana.
2. The western disturbance occurs in which among the following states of India?
- 1. Rajasthan
- 2. Haryana
- 3. West Bengal
- 4. Punjab
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The western disturbances in India originate from the Mediterranean sea. It occurs in the state of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.
3. Which one of the following pairs of the national parks and the state are correctly matched?
- 1. Kanha national park — Madhya Pradesh
- 2. Sultanpur national park — Haryana
- 3. Ranthambore national park — Gujarat
- 4. Bandipur National park — Karnataka
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Ranthambore national park is situated in Rajasthan.
4. Which among the following matches of places and their corresponding type of vegetation are correct?
- 1. Haryana and Punjab- Tropical thorny forest
- 2. Himachal Pradesh- Himalayan moist forest
- 3. Western Ghats- Tropical evergreen
- 4. Chhotanagpur Plateau- Tropical moist deciduous
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Haryana and Punjab- Tropical thorny forest, Himachal Pradesh- Himalayan moist forest, Western Ghats- Tropical evergreen, Chhotanagpur Plateau- Tropical moist deciduous.
5. Bhakra Nangal Dam is a joint venture of which among the following states?
- 1. Punjab
- 2. Haryana
- 3. Rajasthan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a joint venture of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan state. It is located across the Satluj river. The name of the reservoir of this dam is Govind Sagar.
6. Which of the following statements are matched correctly?
- 1. The area of the highest growth rate of the population – Nagaland
- 2. The area with the lowest sex ratio – Haryana
- 3. The area with the lowest density of population – Rajasthan
- 4. The area with the highest density of population – Delhi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Third statement is wrong because the area with the lowest density of population is in Arunachal Pradesh.
7. Which among the following states are the part of the agreement which was signed for the Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project?
- 1. Uttar Pradesh
- 2. Haryana
- 3. Himachal Pradesh
- 4. Rajasthan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The agreement for Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project was signed among six states i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Delhi. As per the agreement three projects were proposed to be constructed on the river Yamuna and two of its tributaries.
8. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to desertification?
- 1. Desertification is the destruction of biological potential of the land which can eventually lead to desert like conditions.
- 2. Desertification is a major issue which is faced by desert adjoining areas, which stretches across parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Desertification is the destruction of biological potential of the land which can eventually lead to desert like conditions. Desertification is a major issue which is faced by desert adjoining areas, which stretches across parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana.
9. 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.
10. 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.
Haryana GK Questions and Answers
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.”
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Regarding distribution of the Scheduled Tribe Population in India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Among states and Union territories, the maximum share of tribal population in total population is of Madhya Pradesh
- 2. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha account for more than half of total tribal population of India
- 3. There are no scheduled tribes in Punjab and Haryana.
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
ST population by States, Madhya Pradesh stands first with 14.7%, followed by Maharashtra (10.1%), Odisha (9.2%), Rajasthan (8.9%), Gujarat (8.6%), Jharkhand (8.3%), Chhattisgarh (7.5%), Andhra Pradesh (5.7%), West Bengal (5.1%), Karnataka (4.1%), Assam (3.7%), Meghalaya (2.5%), and the remaining States represent 11.6% of the tribal population. Proportion of ST population in the rural areas is 11.3% and in urban areas is 2.8%. More than half the Scheduled Tribe population is concentrated in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat. (XAXA Committee Report)
20. With reference to the agricultural production and productivity, the Western States such as Punjab, Haryana and Western UP contribute more in the central pool in comparison to Eastern States. Consider the following statements is this regard:
- The higher contribution by western states is mainly because of better access to irrigation
- The irrigation in western states is predominantly via groundwater sources
- The eastern states are more vulnerable to natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, drought
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The higher agricultural production and productivity in western region is mainly because of access to irrigation which is predominantly from ground water sources. Significant contribution of food-grains to the central pool is at the cost of annual negative balance in the ground water reserves for these states. There is, therefore, need for water conservation and management measures in this region focusing on water saving and productivity enhancement technologies to ensure that it does not adversely affect the overall farm economies and more importantly, its contribution to the food buffer stock.
Haryana GK Questions and Answers
21. In context with the recent discussions about the Battle of Panipat, consider the following statements:
- It was fought between the Marathas and the British East India Company.
- The battle was fought in Haryana.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The third battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire. It was fought in the 18th century and is noted as one of the largest battle in that period. It resulted in the defeat of the Marathas.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Third battle of Panipat was fought in modern day Haryana. The distance of the battlefield from the Maratha capital Pune is one of the reasons for the Maratha’s defeat. Also, the Afghan forces greatly outnumbered the Maratha forces leading to high casualties.
22. Recently, Pashu Kisan Credit Cards were distributed in Haryana. In this context, consider the following statements about this scheme:
- Poultry is not covered by this scheme.
- It can be used for buying animal feed.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Pashu Kisan Credit Card scheme is an initiative for promoting animal husbandry and agri-business. It covers rearing of cows, buffaloes, sheep, goat, pigs and also hen. Around hundred farmers were given these cards in Haryana in December by the state government.
Statement 2 is correct:
The credit card can be used for buying animal feed. The amount is then repaid by the farmer. The credit amount in these cards depend on the animal being reared. While a credit of 60,249 INR is given for buffalo, 40,783 INR for cow, a credit of 161 IRN is given for broiler hen.
23. ‘Trakea’ has been in the news recently. In this context, consider the following statements:
- It is a barcoding software.
- It was adopted by the Haryana police.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
Trakea is a barcoding software. It is to enable barcoding of forensic documents and reports. The software will help in safeguarding the reports from tampering and help in improving efficiency of investigation and court trails. It will also help in barcoding of evidences and samples from crime scenes.
24. With respect to the recently introduced ‘Run Through File’ mechanism, consider the following statements:
- It is for reducing delays in government affairs.
- It was introduced by the Haryana government.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The ‘Run Through File’ mechanism is to reduce the delay in government affairs due to conflicts in the hierarchical structure. The Chief Minister would designate a file as ‘RTF’ which would then be cleared on a priority basis. Email and SMS alerts will be involved in the clearance stages.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Run Through File mechanism was introduced by the Haryana government. This is under the Centralised File Movement and Tracking System. The implementation is to be directly overseen by the state’s CM. The contributions to the RTF marked documents at different stages will be recorded on the CFMS portal.
25. With respect to the recently launched Him Darshan Express, consider the following statements:
- It links Himachal Pradesh with Haryana.
- The vista dome coach is constructed out of glass.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Him Darshan Express connects Shimla in Himachal Pradesh with Kalka in Haryana. The red train was flagged off from Kalka Station in Haryana. It has the capacity to seat 100 passengers. The train is to run on the 95.5km route.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Him Darshan Express is a 7 coach train which features the vista dome. The vistadome is made up of glass. This makes the walls and the roofs transparent which would allow the passengers to enjoy the rain and snowfall on the route to Shimla.
26. In context of the test run conducted for the double stack freight train service, consider the following statements:
- It connected Rajasthan and Haryana.
- India is the first country to test double stack freight train.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The double stack freight train was tested between Rajasthan and Haryana. It was tested on a newly constructed 306km long route between Ajmer and Rewari. It was built at the cost of 3,918 crore INR when excluding the cost of the land.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The double stack freight train service is already used by other countries like China, Sweden, Australia, Brazil, USA, Russia, Canada, South Africa and Norway. The test run between Rewari and Ajmer was conducted by Dedicated Freight Corporation India Ltd.
27. With regards to the recent discussions about Web HALRIS, consider the following statements:
- It is a portal for property registration.
- It was introduced by the Haryana government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
Web HALRIS is an online cloud based portal for facilitating easy management of property registrations and land records. The system is to automatically verify share of a seller and the ownership before registration of the land’s sale using the HALRIS software.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Web HALRIS portal was introduced by the Haryana state government. The government has announced that the year 2020 is to be ‘susashan sankalp varsh’. It created a dedicated website for inviting reform suggestions from the residents of the state.
28. With respect to the recent inauguration of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, consider the following statements about Surajkund:
- It is located in Haryana.
- It was built during the reign of the Tomar Dynasty.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Surajkund is an ancient reservoir that is located in Faridabad of Haryana. It is located on the Southern Delhi Ridge of Aravalli Range. It is the site of the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela. The partner country for this year is Uzbekistan and the theme state is Himachal Pradesh.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Surajkund reservoir was built during the reign of Tomar Dynasty in the 10th century. It was built by King Surajpal. The name ‘Surajkund’ means Lake of the Sun. The 2020 version is the 34th edition of the mela that showcases the handlooms, handicrafts and cultural heritage of the country.
29. 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.
30. 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.
Haryana GK Questions and Answers
31. The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in chronological order:
- A. Haryana
- B. Sikkim
- C. Meghalaya
- D. Nagaland
[A] D, A, C, B
[B] A, B, C, D
[C] B, A, C, D
[D] A, B, D, C
Answer: A [D, A, C, B]
Notes:
Haryana – 1966
Sikkim -1975
Meghalaya – 1972
Nagaland – 1963
32. 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.
33. What is the correct sequence of the following Indian states in descending order of their length of surface roads per 100 km2 of their area?
- I. Haryana
- II. Maharashtra
- III. Punjab
- IV. Tamil Nadu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
[A] IV, III, II, I
[B] IV, III, I, II
[C] III, IV, I, II
[D] III, IV, II, I
Answer: A [IV, III, II, I]
Notes:
Arrangement of descending order of the surface roads per 100 sq. km of their area: Tamil Nadu has 158.78 km, Punjab has 127.78 km, Maharashtra has 117.61 km, and Haryana has 63.70 km.
34. 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.
35. Consider the following events:
- 1. Fourth general elections in India
- 2. Formation of Haryana State
- 3. Mysore named as Karnataka State
- 4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?
[A] 2-1-4-3
[B] 4-3-2-1
[C] 2-3-4-1
[D] 4-1-2-3
Answer: A [2-1-4-3]
Notes:
Haryana was founded in 1966 when the former state of Punjab was divided into Haryana and the modern Punjab. The 1967 general elections or the 4th Lok Sabha was held in February. Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya became full-fledged states on Jan 21, 1972. Mysore state was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
36. Consider the following statement:
- 1. There are 25 High Courts in India.
- 2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court.
- 3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 3 only
Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
• Separate High Courts have started functioning for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from 1st January 2019. The High Court for Telangana is the 25th High Court in the country. Telangana was carved out of Andra Pradesh in 2014 and the two states continued to have a common high court in Hyderabad.
• High Court of Punjab and Haryana is the common High Court for Indian states of Haryana and Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh based in Chandigarh, India. As of 01 July 2019, there are 50 judges in the High Court, comprising 43 permanent and 7 additional judges.
• Delhi is the only Union Territory, which has its own high court. As far as the other Union Territories are concerned, they share their jurisdiction with some other States.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. With respect to Haryana’s success with its ‘7-star Rainbow Scheme’, consider the following statements:
- The scheme rates district administrations based on their performance under various parameters.
- The silver star is awarded for good governance.
- The golden star is awarded for social participation.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 and 2 are correct
[B] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[C] All are incorrect
[D] All are correct
Answer: C [All are incorrect]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The scheme is targeted at the Gram Panchayats in Haryana. There are seven stars that are given to the GPs when they achieve the goals for it. The scheme has seen massive improvements as it also involves monetary awards- 1 lakh INR for each parameter achieved.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The silver star is awarded for social participation. The GPs have been recording steep improvement in performance- some villages have improved from a single starred to 6-star unit in a single year. The number of GPs with silver starts increased from 90 in 2018-19 to 103 in 2019-20.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
The golden star is given to the GPs for good governance. The GPs have shown dramatic improvement in this parameter. In 2018-19, there were only 12 panchayats with golden star rating. In 2019-20, the number increased to 203. Other stars are pink, white, blue, green and orange.
40. The stubble burning season commenced in late September in states like Punjab and Haryana. In this context, consider the following statements:
- Stubble burning in India is done to speed up paddy cultivation.
- Stubble burning helps reduce incidence of pests and weeds.
- Stubble burning is higher during the Kharif season.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Only 3 is correct
[D] All are correct
Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Stubble burning is the practice of setting fire to the stubble after harvesting. In India, the practice is prevalent in northern states like Punjab, UP and Haryana. It is done to clear away the paddy stubble to help speed up wheat cultivation in the winter.
Statement 2 is correct:
The stubble burning helps in reducing incidence of pest and weeds. While this helps in reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides, it causes rampant pollution. The air quality deteriorates affecting the health of the farming community and also far off urban places like Delhi.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
The stubble burning is mostly practiced during the start of Rabi season. The season starts in late September- early October. The practice is used in autumn to clear off the paddy stubble and sow wheat. The government has banned the practice and instead calls for the use of Happy Seeders and Super SMS.
Haryana GK Questions and Answers
41. Regarding distribution of the Scheduled Tribe Population in India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Among states and Union territories, the maximum share of tribal population in total population is of Madhya Pradesh
- 2. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha account for more than half of total tribal population of India
- 3. There are no scheduled tribes in Punjab and Haryana.
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
ST population by States, Madhya Pradesh stands first with 14.7%, followed by Maharashtra (10.1%), Odisha (9.2%), Rajasthan (8.9%), Gujarat (8.6%), Jharkhand (8.3%), Chhattisgarh (7.5%), Andhra Pradesh (5.7%), West Bengal (5.1%), Karnataka (4.1%), Assam (3.7%), Meghalaya (2.5%), and the remaining States represent 11.6% of the tribal population. Proportion of ST population in the rural areas is 11.3% and in urban areas is 2.8%. More than half the Scheduled Tribe population is concentrated in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat. (XAXA Committee Report)
42. With reference to the agricultural production and productivity, the Western States such as Punjab, Haryana and Western UP contribute more in the central pool in comparison to Eastern States. Consider the following statements is this regard:
- The higher contribution by western states is mainly because of better access to irrigation
- The irrigation in western states is predominantly via groundwater sources
- The eastern states are more vulnerable to natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, drought
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The higher agricultural production and productivity in western region is mainly because of access to irrigation which is predominantly from ground water sources. Significant contribution of food-grains to the central pool is at the cost of annual negative balance in the ground water reserves for these states. There is, therefore, need for water conservation and management measures in this region focusing on water saving and productivity enhancement technologies to ensure that it does not adversely affect the overall farm economies and more importantly, its contribution to the food buffer stock.
43. Consider the following Canals of India with their connecting states:
- Munak Canal – Haryana and Delhi
- Indira Gandhi Canal – Punjab and Rajasthan
- Buckingham Canal – Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
- Narmada Canal – Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Which of the above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Buckingham Canal – Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Narmada Canal – Gujarat and Rajasthan.
44. While travelling through the western part of India, you can locate the Thar Desert in?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Punjab
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 , 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Thar desert is spread in India and Pakistan. 60% is in India and rest in Pakistan. In India, it is spread in four states viz. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab. The desert region can be divided into two parts – the ‘great desert’ and the ‘little desert’. The great desert extends from the edge of the Rann of Kuchch beyond the Luni river northward. The whole of the Rajasthan-Sind frontier runs through this. The little desert extends from the Luni between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur up to the northern west. Between the great and the little deserts lies a zone of absolutely sterile country, consisting of rocky land, cut up by limestone ridges.
45. Consider the following pairs:
- Munak Canal – Haryana and Delhi
- Indira Gandhi Canal – Punjab and Rajasthan
- Buckingham Canal – Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Buckingham Canal is a 796 kilometres long fresh water navigation canal, running parallel to the Coromandel Coast. It connects Kakinada of Andhra Pradesh to Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu. The Munak Canal is a 102 kilometre long aqueduct that is part of Western Yamuna Canal in Haryana and Delhi states in India. The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur below the confluence of the Satlej and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in the north west of Rajasthan state.
46. Consider the following pairs:
- Surajkund – Haryana
- Hemis Gompa – Karnataka
- Ambubasi – West Bengal
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A [ Only 1]
Notes:
Hemis Gompa is a religious fair of Buddhist community held in the month of January/February at the world’s famous Hemis Gompa “the biggest Buddhist monastery” located in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ambubasi is a three-day traditional fair is organized every year during monsoon in the Kamakhya temple at Guwahati, Assam.
47. Consider the following pairs of fairs with states where they are celebrated:
- Surajkund – Haryana
- Hemis Gompa – Jammu & Kashmir
- Ambubasi – Assam
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Ambubasi fair is organized every year during monsoon in the Kamakhya temple at Guwahati. It is unique as it showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India, & is the largest crafts fair in India. It is organised every year in Surajkund near Faridabad, Haryana.
48. Consider the following statements about the Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis):
- IUCN has recently classified the species as Near Threatened
- Diclofenac residues as the cause of vulture population decline in India
- Haryana Government became the first in Asia to launch the “Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme”
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All given statements are correct
The Himalayan vulture or Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis) is an Old World vulture. Recently, IUCN has classified the species as near threatened. Diclofenac residues as the cause of vulture population decline in India. Haryana Government became the first in Asia to launch the “Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme”.
49. 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
