Haryana CET Group-D Exam, 21.10.2023 (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

81. Consider the following statements.

(a) Masani barrage is in Rewari district.

(b) Kaushalya Dam is in Pinjore. Which of the above statement/s is/correct?

Correct Answer: (1) Both (a) and (b)
Solution:Statement (a) is correct: Masani barrage is in Rewari district of Haryana. It is a barrage on the Sahibi River. named after the village of Masani. It was completed in 1989 and serves as a bridge on ฮฮ— 919.
  • Statement (b) is correct: Kaushalya Dam is in Pinjore, Haryana. It is an earth-filled barrage dam on the Kaushalya River, a tributary of the Ghaggar River. The dam was constructed in 2012 to provide water for irrigation and drinking to the surrounding area.

82. Which of the following is not a dance form Haryana?

Correct Answer: (5) Not attempted
Solution:All the four options are dance forms of Haryana:
  • Loor is a folk dance performed by women, typically during the harvest season.
  • Khoria is a dance performed by men, typically during the Holi festival.
  • Talghadi is a dance performed by both men and women, and is known for its energetic and acrobatic moves.
  • Phag is a seasonal dance performed by both men and women, typically during tShe Phalgun month.

83. In which year Haryana was made as a fledged State?

Correct Answer: (4) 1966
Solution:Haryana was made a full fledged state on November. 1, 1966, after being carved out of the former state of Punjab.
  • The creation of Haryana was the result of a long-standing demand for a separate state for the Hindi-speaking people of the region.
  • The demand was based on linguistic, cultural, and economic factors.
  • The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, was passed by the Parliament of India to create the new state of Haryana.

84. How many Vidhan Sabha Constituencies there in Haryana?

Correct Answer: (4) 90
Solution:The Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the state of Haryana.
  • It is responsible for making laws for the state.
  • The Vidhan Sabha has a total of 90 members, who are directly elected by the people of Haryana.
  • The Vidhan Sabha elections are held every five years, unless the assembly is dissolved earlier.
  • The current Vidhan Sabha was elected in October 2019.

85. Who amongst the following former UPSC members was an IAS Officer of Haryana Cadre?

Correct Answer: (4) S.K. Mishra
Solution:S.K. Mishra was a 1965 batch IAS officer of Haryana Cadre.
  • He served in various positions in the Government of Haryana, including Chief Secretary.
  • He was also the Chairman of the Haryana Public Service Commission.
  • In 2004, S.K. Mishra was appointed as a Member of the UPSC.
  • He served on the UPSC for four years, and retired in 2008.

86. Which amongst the followmg is not a canal network system of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (2) The Indus system
Solution:The Indus River system does not flow through Haryana.
  • The other three options are all canal network systems of Haryana.
  • The Yamuna system is the largest canal network system in Haryana.
  • The Bhakra system is another important canal network system in Haryana.
  • The Lift system is a newer ca-nal network system in Haryana.

87. Which one of the following districts of Haryana shares border both with Punjab and Rajasthan ?

Correct Answer: (2) Sirsa
Solution:The districts of Haryana that share border with Punjab are:

โ—† Sirsa

โ—† Fatehabad

โ—† Hisar

  • The districts of Haryana that share border with Rajasthan are:

โ—† Sirsa

โ—† Fatehabad

โ—† Hisar

โ—† Bhiwani

โ—† Mahendergarh

โ—† Rewari

โ—† Mewat

  • Therefore, the only district of Haryana that shares border with both Punjab and Rajasthan is Sirsa.

88. The State Animal of Haryana is:

Correct Answer: (3) Black buck
Solution:The State Animal of Haryana is the Blackbuck.
  • The blackbuck is a mediumsized antelope that is found only in India and Nepal.
  • It is known for its distinctive black and white markings and its graceful horns.
  • Blackbucks are social animals and live in herds of up to 50 individuals.
  • They are herbivores and their diet consists mainly of grasses and leaves.

89. Which amongst the following is not a part Haryana's traditional attire?

Correct Answer: (2) Chorno
Solution:Chorno is not a part of Haryana's traditional attire.
  • The other four options are all part of Haryana's traditional attire:
  • Daaman is a long. flowing skirt that is worn by Haryanvi women.
  • Pagri is a traditional headgear that is worn by Haryanvi men.
  • Chunder is a long, dupatta like cloth that is worn by Haryanvi women over their heads and shoulders.
  • Chorno is a traditional dress of Rajasthan. not Haryana.

90. Where is Bir Shikargarh Wild-life Sanctuary located?

Correct Answer: (1) Panchkula
Solution:Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Panchkula district of Haryana.
  • It also houses Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre, Pinjore.
  • The sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife, including leopards, sambar deer, chinkara, nilgai, wild boars, and porcupines.
  • It is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 200 species of birds being recorded in the sanctuary.