Haryana Patwari Exam, 2015

Total Questions: 100

41. Where is the National Dairy Research Institute situated?

Correct Answer: (2) Karnal
Solution:The National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, was initially established in Bangalore in 1923 as the Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. In 1955, the institute's headquarters were moved to Karnal.

42. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on which of the following rivers?

Correct Answer: (3) Krishna
Solution:Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar. It straddles the border between Nalgonda district, Telangana, and Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. The dam was constructed between 1955 and 1967, creating a water reservoir with a gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic meters.

43. Which district of Haryana has the highest literacy?

Correct Answer: (2) Panchkula
Solution:According to the census of 2011, the literacy rate of Panchkula (83.4%) is the highest among the 21 districts of Haryana. The literacy rate of Haryana is 76.6%, with Ambala being the second highest at 82.9%.

44. Which factory is situated in Faridabad?

Correct Answer: (4) All the above
Solution:Faridabad is known as the industrial capital of Haryana. It is a hub for various manufacturing industries, such as tractors, automobile tires, refrigerators, auto parts, and power equipment. Companies like India Yamaha Motor Private Limited, Indian Oil (R&D), L&T Agri Machinery Group, and Eicher Tractors operate in Faridabad.

45. Which breed of buffalo in Haryana is considered the best?

Correct Answer: (1) Murrah
Solution:Out of the 13 breeds of buffalo in India, the Murrah breed from Haryana is considered the best after extensive research. This breed is in demand for its high milk yield, with a record of up to 32 liters a day.

46. Which is the state sport of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (4) Wrestling
Solution:Wrestling is indeed the state sport of Haryana. The tradition of wrestling in this state is quite old, and Haryana has produced notable wrestlers for India, including Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Geeta Phogat, and Babita Kumari.

47. Which is the main magazine of Haryana Sahitya Academy?

Correct Answer: (1) Harigandha
Solution:Harigandha is the main magazine of Haryana Sahitya Academy. It is a monthly magazine in Hindi. Dheer Thandelwal serves as the Chief Editor of this magazine, and Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, is its president.

48. Which of the following is the birthplace of space scientist Kalpana Chawla?

Correct Answer: (2) Kaithal
Solution:Kalpana Chawla, the Indian-American astronaut and the first Indian-born astronaut to visit space, was born on 17 March 1962 in Karnal, Haryana. She died in 2003 due to the crash of the Columbia Space Shuttle. She was one of the seven crew members on the mission.

49. Who won the first battle of Taravadi (Tarain)?

Correct Answer: (3) Prithviraj Chauhan
Solution:Kalpana Chawla, the Indian-American astronaut and the first Indian-born astronaut to visit space, was born on 17 March 1962 in Karnal, Haryana. She died in 2003 due to the crash of the Columbia Space Shuttle. She was one of the seven crew members on the mission.

50. In which region did Rao Tularam fight against the British in the battle of independence in 1857?

Correct Answer: (1) Narnaul, Rewari
Solution:Rao Tularam led the Rewari area of Haryana in the Indian Revolt of 1857. The battle of Narnaul was one of the most decisive battles of the 1857 revolt. In this region, Rao Tularam is credited for his temporary resistance against British rule.