Haryana GK MCQs for Competitive Exams

Haryana General Knowledge : GK MCQs questions for Competitive Exams. Important previous year exam questions are provided for free online practice of students preparing for Haryana State Government jobs.

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

Answer
Answer: (a) 1 November 1966
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

Answer
Answer: (c) Chandigarh
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Sirsa
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

Answer
Answer: (b) Panipat
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Yamuna
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

Answer
Answer: (b) Black Francolin
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Sonipat
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

Answer
Answer: (b) Lotus
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

Answer
Answer: (b) February
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Jind
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

Answer
Answer: (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

Answer
Answer: (a) Peepal
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

Answer
Answer: (b) 1957
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

Answer
Answer: (c) 1994
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Hindi
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Bhiwani
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

Answer
Answer: (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

Answer
Answer: (a) 20th
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

Answer
Answer: (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

Answer
Answer: (b) Hisar
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

Answer
Answer: (b) Faridabad
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

Answer
Answer: (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

Answer
Answer: (a) Jyotisar
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

Answer
Answer: (a) Kurukshetra
Explanation: The Markandeshwar Mahadev Temple is

Question 25: What is the ancient epic of Haryana?

a) Mahabharata
b) Samaveda
c) Atharvaveda
d) Ramayana

Answer
Answer: a) Mahabharata
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

Answer
Answer: a) 1 August 1969
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

Answer
Answer: a) Bansi Lal

Question 28: In which year was the Ambala Cantonment (military base) established in Haryana?

a) 1839
b) 1840
c) 1842
d) 1843

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: c) Indian Oil Corporation

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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: c) Between 210–270 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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: c) 12 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

Answer
Answer: a) Papahana Asandh

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

Answer
Answer: c) Rohtak
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

Answer
Answer: c) Jhaadu Phiri
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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: a) Thanesar
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

Answer
Answer: a) Soor Samman
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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: a) Karnal
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

Answer
Answer: a) Ambala 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

Answer
Answer: a) Naga
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

Answer
Answer: a) Chand Bardai
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

Answer
Answer: a) Kachari 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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: c) Surdas
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

Answer
Answer: 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

Answer
Answer: c) Panduprastha
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

Answer
Answer: b) Sirsa
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

Answer
Answer: d) From Adi Badri
Explanation: The Saraswati River is believed to originate from Adi Badri, located slightly below the Shivalik Hills near Yamunanagar.

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