HSSC CET Exam (06.11.2022-Shift I)

Total Questions: 99

1. Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (3) Rewari
Solution:Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Rewari district of Haryana.
  • It was notified as Wildlife Sanctuary on 30 January 1987.
  • This is one of the last habitats for Blackbuck in particular, and for other endangered species in general

2. When was the Haryana Public Service Commission established?

Correct Answer: (3) 1966
Solution:The State of Haryana came Into existence under the pro visions of Punjab Re Organization Act, 1966 with effect from 1st November, 1966. when the Haryana Public Service Commission also came into existence.
  • Alok Verma is the current chairman of the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC).

3. Who is the first Lokayukta of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (4) Pritam Pal
Solution:The Haryana Lokayukta Act, 2002 came into force in the State on January 27, 2003.
  • Justice Shri Pritampal (former Judge Punjab and Haryana High Court) was appointed as the new Lokayukta of Haryana on 18 January. 2011 to curb corruption.
  • In 2021, Retired judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court, Justice HariPal Verma, has been appointed as fifth Haryana Lokayukta for a period of five years.

4. Panjokhre Sahib Gurudwara (Ambala) is dedicated to the memory of________ ?

Correct Answer: (1) Guru Sri Harkishan Sahib ji
Solution:Panjokhra Gurdwara Sahib is dedicated to the memory of the eighth Guru Sri Harkrishan Sahib Ji. He visited this place on his way to Delhi.
  • The Guru during his journey from Kiratpur to Panjokhra, travelled through Ropar, Banur, Raipura and Ambala.

5. The East longitude extent of Haryana is:

Correct Answer: (3) 74°27' to 77°36'5"
Solution:Haryana is located in the northwest India between 27 degree 37 to 30 degree 35' latitude and between 74 degree 28' to 77 degree 36' longitude.
  • It is ranked 21st in terms of area, with less than 1.4% (44,212 km 2 or 17,070 sq mi) of India's land area.

6. How many Sub-Treasuries are there in Haryana according to the Haryana Economic Survey (2021-22)?

Correct Answer: (2) 23
Solution:At present, there are 23 District level Treasuries and 82 Sub-Treasuries in the State.
  • They maintain the accounts of all receipts and payments relating to the consolidated funds and public accounts of the State and render accounts to the Principal Accountant General, Haryana twice a month.

7. What is the total number of registered Atal Service Centres in Haryana?

Correct Answer: (4) 18,552
Solution:As per Economic Survey 2021-22: 18,552 Atal Seva Kendras (ASKs) (12,845 in rural areas and 5,707 in urban areas) have been registered in Haryana.

8. What percentage of its total expenditure has been allocated towards Agriculture in Haryana State Budget for the financial year 2022-2023?

Correct Answer: (4) 4.3%
Solution:The Haryana has allocated 4.3% of its total expenditure towards agriculture and allied activities.
  • This is lower than the average allocation for agriculture by states (6.2%).
  • Haryana has allocated 5.0% of its expenditure on rural development.

9. What is the per capita annual income of Haryana as per Economic Survey (2020-21)?

Correct Answer: (1) Rs. 2,35,707
Solution:The percapita income of the State at constant (2011-12) prices is estimated to be Rs. 1,79,367 during 2021-22 with a growth of 8.3% as compared to the negative growth of 6.7% recorded in 2020-21.
  • At current prices, it is likely to be Rs. 2,74,635 during 2021-22 showing the growth of 16.5% as compared to the negative growth of 2.0% recorded in 2020-21. It was Rs. 235707 in 2020-21.

10. "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" was launched in Panipat by

Correct Answer: (2) Shri Narendra Modi
Solution:Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana.

Objectives:

Prevention of gender biased sex selective elimination..

Ensuring survival & protection of the girl child.

Ensuring education and participation of the girl child.

Protecting rights of Girl children