States PCS: Haryana GK Questions for HPSC Examinations
11. 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
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Correct 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)
12. 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
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Correct 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.
13. 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
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Buckingham Canal – Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Narmada Canal – Gujarat and Rajasthan
14. 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
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Correct 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.
15. 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
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
This 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.
16. 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
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Correct 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”.
17. 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
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Correct Answer: A [Surajkund Mela]
Notes:
Surajkund Mela 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. It promotes the Indian Crafts, Culture and Cuisine of the participants.
18. Which of the following states are involved in the Ravi-Beas River Water Dispute?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Rajasthan
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1 & 2 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [2, 3 & 4 Only]
Notes:
Ravi & Beas Waters Tribunal was constituted in 1986 for verification of the quantum of usage of water claimed by Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The States of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan and Central Government made references to the tribunal seeking clarification/ guidance on certain points of the report under the provisions of the Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956. The matter is sub judice before Tribunal.
19. Who among the following was the founder of Haryanaka dynasty?
[A] Bimbisara
[B] Ghananand
[C] Ajatshatru
[D] Harshwardhan
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Correct Answer: A [Bimbisara]
Notes:
Initially, the capital was Rajagriha. Later, it was shifted to Pataliputra, near the present-day Patna in India. The founder of this dynasty was Bimbisara himself. According to the Buddhist text, the Mahavamsa, Bimbisara was anointed king by his father at the age of fifteen.
20. 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
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Correct Answer: A [D, A, C, B]
Notes:
Haryana – 1966
Sikkim -1975
Meghalaya – 1972
Nagaland – 1963
