11. Shahpurkandi Dam provides irrigation facilities to which of the following states?
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Shahpurkandi Dam is constructed on the Ravi River near Pathankot in Punjab. The dam provides irrigation to 5,000 hectares in Punjab and 32,000 hectares in Jammu & Kashmir. It does not directly provide irrigation to Haryana or Himachal Pradesh. The project also generates 206 MW of power and was completed in February 2024.
12. When was the state of Haryana formed from Punjab?
[A] 1966
[B] 1956
[C] 1948
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: A [1966]
Notes:
Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966 based on linguistic lines. The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, also created Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Chandigarh from the original Punjab state.
13. Who became Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court on May 31, 2018?
[A] Justice Sanjay Kumar Mittal
[B] Justice Ravi Shankar Jha
[C] Justice Rajiv Sharma
[D] Justice Krishna Murari
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Correct Answer: D [Justice Krishna Murari]
Notes:
Justice Krishna Murari was appointed as the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court on May 31, 2018. The court, headquartered in Chandigarh, serves both Punjab and Haryana states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
14. Which Act led to Haryana and Himachal Pradesh formation from Punjab?
[A] Punjab State Division Act, 1967
[B] States Merger Act, 1956
[C] Punjab Partition Act, 1947
[D] Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
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Correct Answer: D [Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966]
Notes:
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 created Haryana and made Himachal Pradesh a Union Territory carving out from Punjab.
15. Which railway division covers major cities in Punjab and parts of Haryana?
[A] Ambala Railway Division
[B] Firozpur Railway Division
[C] Delhi Railway Division
[D] Chandigarh Railway Division
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Correct Answer: B [Firozpur Railway Division]
Notes:
Firozpur Railway Division, formed in 1952 under Northern Railway, serves major Punjab cities and parts of Haryana. Amritsar-Atari line began in 1862. Jammu Tawi, major Vaishno Devi gateway, and the Amritsar-New Delhi corridor are under this division.
16. Which artificial lake in Haryana, located in Morni Hills, Panchkula, is a major tourist and ecological attraction?
[A] Tikkar Tal
[B] Brahma Sarovar
[C] Badkhal Lake
[D] Karna Lake
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Correct Answer: A [Tikkar Tal]
Notes:
Tikkar Tal is an artificial reservoir in Morni Hills, Panchkula, Haryana, known for its scenic beauty and ecological importance.
17. Which of the following best describes the predominant climate type of Haryana?
[A] Humid subtropical
[B] Tropical wet and dry
[C] Semiarid
[D] Coastal monsoon
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Correct Answer: C [Semiarid]
Notes:
Haryana mainly has a semiarid climate with hot summers, scanty rainfall, and mild winters.
18. Which district of Haryana is situated at the junction of the Shivalik Hills and the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
[A] Ambala
[B] Yamunanagar
[C] Kurukshetra
[D] Panchkula
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Correct Answer: B [Yamunanagar]
Notes:
Yamunanagar lies where the Shivalik foothills meet the Indo-Gangetic Plain, resulting in a diverse topography of plains and hills.
19. With reference to the Chief Minister Urban Housing Scheme launched by the Haryana government, consider the following statements:
- The scheme provides a 30-yard plot to families classified under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- An additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2.5 lakh is available to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0.
- The scheme is exclusively available for rural BPL families to promote rural housing development.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
The correct answer is ‘1 and 2 only’. This is because the Chief Minister Urban Housing Scheme is targeted at urban BPL families and not rural ones, as incorrectly stated in statement 3. The scheme does indeed provide a 30-yard plot to BPL families and an additional financial aid of up to Rs 2.5 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0.
20. Under the CM Urban Housing Scheme of Haryana, which of the following are the correct eligibility conditions for applicants?
- Annual family income must be Rs 2 lakh or less.
- The family must be registered on the BPL list.
- The applicant must belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) only.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
The CM Urban Housing Scheme of Haryana sets eligibility conditions for applicants. While it requires an annual family income of Rs 2 lakh or less and for the family to be registered on the BPL list, it is not restricted only to the Scheduled Castes. It also includes families from BPL, nomadic tribes, and other deprived communities.
