States PCS: Haryana GK Questions for HPSC Examinations
21. From which of the following Punjab and Haryana receive rainfall?
[A] Westerly disturbances
[B] Cyclones in Bay of Bengal
[C] Both of the above
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Westerly disturbances]
Notes:
A Western Disturbance is an extratropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden winter rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent. Punjab and Haryana receives rainfall in winter because it includes northwest parts of India. It also gets some rains due to cyclonic depressions better to know western disturbances.
22. What is the correct sequence of the following Indian states in descending order of their length of surface roads per 100 km2 of their area?
I. Haryana
II. Maharashtra
III. Punjab
IV. Tamil Nadu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
[A] IV, III, II, I
[B] IV, III, I, II
[C] III, IV, I, II
[D] III, IV, II, I
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Correct Answer: A [IV, III, II, I]
Notes:
Arrangement of descending order of the surface roads per 100 sq. km of their area: Tamil Nadu has 158.78 km, Punjab has 127.78 km, Maharashtra has 117.61 km, and Haryana has 63.70 km.
23. Manohar Lal Khattar, who has recently become CM of Haryana state for second time, represents which constituency of Haryana Legislative Assembly?
[A] Jind
[B] Karnal
[C] Rohtak
[D] Bhiwani
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Correct Answer: B [Karnal]
Notes:
Manohar Lal Khattar represents Karnal constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly, and was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Haryana after BJP’s win in the 2014 Haryana Legislative Assembly election. He was sworn in a second time as the Chief Minister on 27 October 2019 after making an alliance with Jannayak Janta Party post 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly election.
24. Consider the following events:
1. Fourth general elections in India
2. Formation of Haryana State
3. Mysore named as Karnataka State
4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?
[A] 2-1-4-3
[B] 4-3-2-1
[C] 2-3-4-1
[D] 4-1-2-3
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Correct Answer: A [2-1-4-3]
Notes:
Haryana was founded in 1966 when the former state of Punjab was divided into Haryana and the modern Punjab. The 1967 general elections or the 4th Lok Sabha was held in February. Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya became full-fledged states on Jan 21, 1972. Mysore state was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
25. Consider the following statement:
1. There are 25 High Courts in India.
2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court.
3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
• Separate High Courts have started functioning for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from 1st January 2019. The High Court for Telangana is the 25th High Court in the country. Telangana was carved out of Andra Pradesh in 2014 and the two states continued to have a common high court in Hyderabad.
• High Court of Punjab and Haryana is the common High Court for Indian states of Haryana and Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh based in Chandigarh, India. As of 01 July 2019, there are 50 judges in the High Court, comprising 43 permanent and 7 additional judges.
• Delhi is the only Union Territory, which has its own high court. As far as the other Union Territories are concerned, they share their jurisdiction with some other States.
26. The NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 is being held in which village of Haryana?
[A] Badesra
[B] Nathuwas
[C] Chandeni
[D] Manesar
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Correct Answer: D [Manesar]
Notes:
In Haryana, the NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 is being organized by International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar under the theme “Smart & Green Mobility”. It aims to find alternative mobility solutions to problems like pollution emanating from vehicular emissions.
27. The Integrated Command and Control Centre of which city has recently been inaugurated in Haryana?
[A] Faridabad
[B] Karnal
[C] Gurugram
[D] Sonipat
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Correct Answer: C [Gurugram]
Notes:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated Gurgaon’s ambitious Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), developed as the nerve centre to provide multifaceted online smart services to people. Built at the cost of Rs 38 crore, the ICCC has been designed to serve as the nodal point for all online data related to the Smart City applications, including CCTV-based public safety and adaptive traffic management system, smart parking system, water supply management system, pollution monitoring, property tax management system and asset management system.
28. With reference to the recent disqualification of members by Haryana’s Speaker, consider the following statements:
- The 10th amendment act added the provisions for anti-defection into the constitution.
- Pre-poll electoral fronts are considered as parties by the law.
- The Dinesh Goswami committee recommendations deals with disqualification criteria.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Only 3 is correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The provisions for anti-defection was by the 52nd constitutional amendment act which was passed in 1985. This added the tenth schedule into the constitution. It lists the process for disqualifying legislators on grounds of defection. The final decision on the matter is by the house’s presiding officer.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The anti-defection law does not provide for considering pre-poll electoral fronts as political parties. However, the Law Commission in its 170th report recommended the consideration of such fronts as political parties under this law. The other recommendations were removal of exemption of splits and mergers and to limit the issuance of whips.
Statement 3 is correct:
The Dinesh Goswami committee was constituted to report on electoral reforms. The committee recommended the limiting of disqualification to cases where members voluntarily give up a party’s membership and when a member votes contrary to the party directive (in case of no confidence motion). The report also called for limiting the disqualification to members who abstain from voting during vote of confidence, in contrary to the party whip.
29. The stubble burning season commenced in late September in states like Punjab and Haryana. In this context, consider the following statements:
- Stubble burning in India is done to speed up paddy cultivation.
- Stubble burning helps reduce incidence of pests and weeds.
- Stubble burning is higher during the Kharif season.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Only 3 is correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
Stubble burning is the practice of setting fire to the stubble after harvesting. In India, the practice is prevalent in northern states like Punjab, UP and Haryana. It is done to clear away the paddy stubble to help speed up wheat cultivation in the winter.
Statement 2 is correct:
The stubble burning helps in reducing incidence of pest and weeds. While this helps in reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides, it causes rampant pollution. The air quality deteriorates affecting the health of the farming community and also far off urban places like Delhi.
Statement 3 is incorrect:
The stubble burning is mostly practiced during the start of Rabi season. The season starts in late September- early October. The practice is used in autumn to clear off the paddy stubble and sow wheat. The government has banned the practice and instead calls for the use of Happy Seeders and Super SMS.
30. In context with the recent discussions about the Battle of Panipat, consider the following statements:
- It was fought between the Marathas and the British East India Company.
- The battle was fought in Haryana.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The third battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire. It was fought in the 18th century and is noted as one of the largest battle in that period. It resulted in the defeat of the Marathas.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Third battle of Panipat was fought in modern day Haryana. The distance of the battlefield from the Maratha capital Pune is one of the reasons for the Maratha’s defeat. Also, the Afghan forces greatly outnumbered the Maratha forces leading to high casualties.
