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Haryana General Knowledge questions
Question 1: When was the state of Haryana established?
a) 1 November 1966
b) 15 August 1947
c) 26 January 1950
d) 2 October 1965
Explanation: Haryana was established as a separate state from Punjab on 1 November 1966. It was recognized as an independent state.
Question 2: What is the capital of Haryana?
a) Rohtak
b) Faridabad
c) Chandigarh
d) Hisar
Explanation: Chandigarh is the shared capital of both Haryana and Punjab.
Question 3: Which is the largest district of Haryana in terms of area?
a) Sirsa
b) Bhiwani
c) Gurugram
d) Rohtak
Explanation: Sirsa is the largest district in Haryana by area. Earlier, Bhiwani was the largest, but after Charkhi Dadri was carved out, Sirsa became the largest.
Question 4: Which district of Haryana is known for the cotton textile industry?
a) Hisar
b) Panipat
c) Sonipat
d) Karnal
Explanation: Panipat is known for its cotton textile industry and houses many textile mills.
Question 5: Which river is considered the most important in Haryana?
a) Yamuna
b) Ghaggar
c) Sutlej
d) Ganga
Explanation: The Yamuna River is the most important river in Haryana, flowing through the eastern part of the state.
Question 6: What is the state bird of Haryana?
a) House Sparrow
b) Black Francolin
c) Peacock
d) Parrot
Explanation: The Black Francolin is the state bird of Haryana.
Question 7: Which place in Haryana is famous for ‘Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya’?
a) Sonipat
b) Panipat
c) Rohtak
d) Hisar
Explanation: ‘Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya’ is a prominent women’s university located in Sonipat.
Question 8: What is the state flower of Haryana?
a) Rose
b) Lotus
c) Sunflower
d) Marigold
Explanation: Lotus is the state flower of Haryana.
Question 9: In which month is the ‘Surajkund Mela’ held in Haryana?
a) January
b) February
c) March
d) April
Explanation: The ‘Surajkund Mela’ is held every year in February at Surajkund in Faridabad district.
Question 10: Which is the oldest city in Haryana?
a) Jind
b) Panipat
c) Hisar
d) Rohtak
Explanation: Jind is a historic city in Haryana and one of the oldest districts in the state. It serves as the district headquarters.
Question 11: What is the state sport of Haryana?
a) Football
b) Kabaddi
c) Hockey
d) Wrestling
Explanation: Wrestling is considered the state sport of Haryana, and many wrestlers from here are famous at national and international levels.
Question 12: What is the state tree of Haryana?
a) Peepal
b) Neem
c) Banyan
d) Mango
Explanation: The Peepal tree is the state tree of Haryana and is known for its medicinal properties.
Question 13: When was Kurukshetra University established in Haryana?
a) 1950
b) 1957
c) 1960
d) 1965
Explanation: Kurukshetra University was established in 1957 and is one of the leading educational institutions in the state.
Question 14: When was the Panchayati Raj system implemented in Haryana?
a) 1950
b) 1956
c) 1994
d) 1965
Explanation: The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Haryana in 1994.
Question 15: What is the official language of Haryana?
a) Hindi
b) Punjabi
c) Urdu
d) Haryanvi
Explanation: Hindi is the official language of Haryana. However, Haryanvi and Punjabi are also widely spoken.
Question 16: Which city in Haryana is known as the hub of boxing?
a) Bhiwani
b) Sonipat
c) Panchkula
d) Gurugram
Explanation: Bhiwani is called “Mini Cuba” and the hub of boxing because a large number of boxers come from there.
Question 17: Which district of Haryana is known as “Science City”?
a) Faridabad
b) Gurugram
c) Karnal
d) Ambala
Explanation: Ambala in Haryana is known for the production of scientific instruments.
Question 18: What is Haryana’s rank in India by area?
a) 20th
b) 22nd
c) 24th
d) 25th
Explanation: Haryana ranks 20th in India by area, covering 44,212 km².
Question 19: Which is the largest district of Haryana in terms of area?
a) Faridabad
b) Rohtak
c) Panchkula
d) Sirsa
Explanation: Sirsa is the largest district in Haryana by area, covering 4,277 sq. km.
Question 20: In which district of Haryana is the Agricultural University located?
a) Kurukshetra
b) Hisar
c) Karnal
d) Faridabad
Explanation: ‘Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University’ is located in Hisar, and it is a major center for agricultural education and research.
Question 21: In which city of Haryana is the ‘Surajkund International Crafts Mela’ organized?
a) Gurugram
b) Faridabad
c) Panchkula
d) Karnal
Explanation: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is held every year in Faridabad during the spring season in February.
Question 22: In which city of Haryana is the ‘IT Park’ located?
a) Gurugram
b) Hisar
c) Karnal
d) Panchkula
Explanation: The IT Park in Panchkula was established in 2008 and is located behind Nada Sahib Gurudwara in Sector 22.
Question 23: Where did Lord Krishna deliver the teachings of the Gita?
a) Jyotisar
b) Shahabad
c) Ladwa
d) Pehowa
Explanation: Jyotisar in Kurukshetra is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna gave the teachings of the Gita to Arjuna during the Mahabharata war.
Question 24: Where is the Markandeshwar Temple of Haryana located?
a) Kurukshetra
b) Ambala
c) Kaithal
d) Panipat
Explanation: The Markandeshwar Mahadev Temple is
Question 25: What is the ancient epic of Haryana?
a) Mahabharata
b) Samaveda
c) Atharvaveda
d) Ramayana
Explanation: In the Indian epic Mahabharata, Haryana is mentioned as Bahudhanaka and Bahudhana, which highlights its importance and prosperity.
Question 26: When was the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board established?
a) 1 August 1969
b) 1 September 1966
c) 1 September 1971
d) 1 August 1972
Explanation: The Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board was established on 1st August, 1969.
Question 27: Who is known as the Iron Man of Haryana?
a) Bansi Lal
b) Pt. Nekiram Sharma
c) Chaudhary Chhotu Ram
d) Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
Question 28: In which year was the Ambala Cantonment (military base) established in Haryana?
a) 1839
b) 1840
c) 1842
d) 1843
Question 29: Who was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Haryana?
a) Om Prakash Chautala
b) Bhupinder Singh Hooda
c) Bansi Lal
d) Bhajan Lal
Question 30: In which company’s petroleum complex is located in Panipat district of Haryana?
a) Bharat Petroleum
b) Essar Petroleum
c) Indian Oil Corporation
d) Reliance Petroleum
Question 31: Which city of Haryana was described in the book of the famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang for its grandeur and prosperity?
a) Panipat
b) Rohtak
c) Ambala
d) Thanesar
Explanation: Harshavardhana was born in 590 AD in Thanesar (Thanesar, Haryana), to King Prabhakaravardhana. Chinese Buddhist traveler Hiuen Tsang praised the achievements of King Harshavardhana in his writings.
Question 32: What is the average height of the alluvial plains in Haryana?
a) Between 200–220 meters
b) Between 200–240 meters
c) Between 210–270 meters
d) Between 220–240 meters
Explanation: The alluvial plain is situated at a height of 700 to 900 feet (210 to 270 meters), and the only perennial river, Yamuna, flows along the eastern border of the state.
Question 33: Who was the founder of Bhiwani?
a) Karampal
b) Maharaja Dandpati
c) Anangpal
d) Neem Singh
Explanation: The district headquarters, Bhiwani city, is named after it. Bhiwani is believed to have been founded by a Rajput named Neem Singh, after his wife Bhani.
Question 34: Markanda is a major tributary of which river?
a) Yamuna
b) Saraswati
c) Indori
d) Ghaggar
Explanation: The Markanda River is a tributary of the Ghaggar River. It originates from Uttamwala Baraban in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh and passes through Ambala and Kurukshetra districts.
Question 35: When was Gurgaon renamed Gurugram?
a) 10 April 2016
b) 11 April 2016
c) 12 April 2016
d) 13 April 2016
Explanation: Gurgaon was renamed Gurugram in the year 2016.
Question 36: Where is the Pandu Mela held?
a) Papahana Asandh
b) Amupur
c) Salwan
d) Indri
Question 37: Sakshi Malik, who won a medal in the Rio Olympics, belongs to which district of Haryana?
a) Sirsa
b) Panipat
c) Rohtak
d) Karnal
Explanation: Sakshi Malik was born on 3rd September 1992 in Mokhra village of Rohtak district, Haryana.
Question 38: What is the first novel written in Haryanvi?
a) Kayakalp
b) Harigandha
c) Jhaadu Phiri
d) Haryana Samvaad
Explanation: The first novel written in Haryanvi language is Jhaadu Phiri, authored by Rajaram Shastri.
Question 39: Who started the publication of ‘Haryana Sandesh’?
a) Brahmanand
b) Pyarelal
c) Atmaram Jain
d) Pt. Neki Ram Sharma
Explanation: Haryana Sandesh was a weekly magazine started by Pt. Neki Ram Sharma.
Question 40: Where is the tomb of Sheikh Chilli located?
a) Thanesar
b) Gharaunda
c) Ganaur
d) Jagadhri
Explanation: The tomb of Sheikh Chilli is located in Thanesar near Kurukshetra.
Question 41: What is the highest literary award of Haryana?
a) Soor Samman
b) Vyas Puraskar
c) Arjun Puraskar
d) Bheem Puraskar
Explanation: The Soor Samman Puraskar is awarded for excellence in literature and is the highest literary honor in Haryana.
Question 42: Who led the 1857 revolt in Kharkhoda?
a) Naharsingh
b) Khemchand
c) Rao Tularam
d) Risaldar Bisarat Ali
Explanation: The revolt in Kharkhoda was led by farmer leader Risaldar Bisarat Ali with the support of the Ranghars of Rohtak.
Question 43: Where was the first horticulture university of Haryana established?
a) Karnal
b) Rohtak
c) Jind
d) Kurukshetra
Explanation: Haryana’s first horticulture university, Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, was established in Karnal.
Question 44: Where did the 1857 revolt begin in Haryana?
a) Ambala Cantonment
b) Sirsa Cantonment
c) Hansi Cantonment
d) Rewari Cantonment
Explanation: The 1857 revolt began at Ambala Cantonment on the morning of 10th May 1857, where the 5th Native Infantry was stationed.
Question 45: A large region of Haryana was once called ‘Shri Kanth Janpad’. Which dynasty’s ruler gave this name?
a) Naga
b) Pushyabhuti
c) Hun
d) Gupta
Explanation: A ruler of the Naga dynasty named a large part of Haryana as ‘Shri Kanth Janpad’.
Question 46: Who wrote the famous book Prithviraj Raso?
a) Chand Bardai
b) Surdas
c) Babur
d) Kabirdas
Explanation: Prithviraj Raso is an epic written by Chand Bardai, who accompanied Prithviraj Chauhan to Ghazni.
Question 47: The majority of Haryana’s land is dominated by which type of soil?
a) Kachari soil
b) Desert soil
c) Sandy-loamy soil
d) Loamy soil
Explanation: Generally, Kachari soil is found in most parts of Haryana.
Question 48: In which district is the urea plant located?
a) Bhiwani
b) Rohtak
c) Sonipat
d) Panipat
Question 49: The village of Sihi near Faridabad is considered the birthplace of which famous devotional poet?
a) Ramdas
b) Raidas
c) Surdas
d) Tulsidas
Explanation: Sihi village in Faridabad is believed to be the birthplace of the great saint-poet Surdas, born in 1535 (Samvat).
Question 50: How many days did the Mahabharata war last?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
d) 18
Explanation: The Mahabharata war lasted for 18 days, during which Lord Krishna gave the teachings of the Gita.
Question 51: What was the ancient name of Panipat?
a) Thaneshwar
b) Sthanuvishwar
c) Panduprastha
d) Somnath
Explanation: According to legend, Panipat was one of the five cities (prastha) established by the Pandavas, known as Panduprastha.
Question 52: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava, the first Chief Minister of Punjab, belonged to which district of Haryana?
a) Hisar
b) Sirsa
c) Bhiwani
d) Yamunanagar
Explanation: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava was born on 8 March 1889 in Sirsa, which was part of unified Punjab and is now in Haryana.
Question 53: Where does the Saraswati River enter Haryana?
a) From Pinjore
b) From Kalesar
c) From Panchkula
d) From Adi Badri
Explanation: The Saraswati River is believed to originate from Adi Badri, located slightly below the Shivalik Hills near Yamunanagar.