11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. What is the name of scheme launched by Haryana government to protect witnesses in serious criminal cases?
[A] Haryana Legal Safety Initiative, 2025
[B] Haryana Justice Assurance Scheme, 2025
[C] Haryana Witness Protection Scheme, 2025
[D] Haryana Criminal Justice Scheme, 2025
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana Witness Protection Scheme, 2025]
Notes:
Haryana Witness Protection Scheme, 2025 was launched by Haryana government to protect witnesses in serious criminal cases. It applies to offences punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment of seven years or more, including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act cases. Witnesses are categorized into three levels based on threat perception. Protection measures include separating witnesses from the accused, monitoring communication, and close security. Witnesses may get new identities or relocation based on threats. A Witness Protection Cell will be set up in each district to implement the scheme.
20. In context of traditional folk dances from India, Consider the following:
| Folk Dance | State |
|---|
| 1. Wancho | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 2. Gaur Maria | Chhattisgarh |
| 3. Jhumar | Haryana |
| 4. Rauf | Himachal Pradesh |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: C [Only three]
Notes:- Wancho is associated with Arunachal Pradesh. The Wancho tribe, primarily residing in the Longding district, performs traditional dances during festivals like Ojiyele. (Correct)
- Gaur Maria is a well-known tribal dance of the Maria tribe in Chhattisgarh. It is performed by men wearing elaborate headgear, imitating the movements of bison. (Correct)
- Jhumar is a traditional dance popular in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, performed mainly during celebrations and festivals. (Correct)
- Rauf, however, is a folk dance from Jammu & Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh. It is traditionally performed by Kashmiri women during the spring season, particularly around Eid.
