HSSC CET Exam (06.11.2022-Shift I)

Total Questions: 99

11. "Ladli Social security Allowance Scheme" was launched on:

Correct Answer: (3) 1ˢᵗ March, 2006
Solution:Ladli Social Security Allowance Scheme is on the pattern of Old Age Allowance Scheme for the families having only girl child/children started from 1st January 2006.
  • The enrolment of families under this scheme commences from the 45th birthday of the mother or the father i.e. for 15 years.

12. Who founded the 'Zamindar League' along with Fazl-i-Hussain in 1923 to spread the reach of the Unionist Party in Haryana?

Correct Answer: (4) Sir Chhotu Ram.
Solution:Rai Bahadur Sir Chhotu Ram (November 24, 1881-January 9. 1945) was the founder of National Unionist Party and later Punjab Union-List Party.
  • In 1923, Sir Chhotu Ram along with Sir Fazl-e-Hussain and Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan and Chaudhary Lal Chand formed the Unionist Party.
  • Sir Chhotu Ram founded the Unionist Party (Zamindara League), an alliance of Jat and Muslim agriculturists in 1923.

13. The famous writer Dharnidhar in his book Akhand Prakash addressed the State of Haryana with the word________ .

Correct Answer: (4) Haribanka
Solution:Hariyana is an ancient name. During the olden period, this region was known as Brahmavarta, Aryavarta and Brahomoupdesa.
  • The word 'Haryana' was inscribed on a stone found during the reign of Sultan Mohammad bin Tughlaq.
  • Dharanidhar in his work Akhand Prakash says that "this word comes from Haribanka. connected with the worship of Hari, the Lord Indra.

14. On which occasion is 'Khoriya', the famous dance form of Haryana most commonly performed?

Correct Answer: (4) On the occasion of marriage
Solution:The Khoria dance is an alternative of the Jhumar dance and is completely performed by women in Haryana.
  • The dance is performed at weddings, and other important festivities.
  • For this dance, the performers wear full gold-work skirts and colored chunries and heavy rustic jewellery.

15. Which district is famous for 'Surahi' (a slim necked pitcher) in Haryana?

Correct Answer: (2) Gurugram
Solution:Jhajjar district of Haryana is famous for its production of Surahi.
  • Surahis are slimnecked pitchers which are used to keep water cool in the rural areas of Haryana.

16. Morni Hills, a tourist attraction point, is situated in which district of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (2) Panchkula
Solution:Morni Hills at the height of 1.267 metres is located in the Panchkula district of Haryana.
  • The Morni Hills are offshoots of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, which run in two parallel ranges.

17. Where is the Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Park situated in Haryana ?

Correct Answer: (3) Gurugram
Solution:The Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Park or RGREP is an energy centre which helps the industry and the private sector in the management of energy and environment.
  • It is situated in Gurugram. Haryana.

18. The highest elevated area of the Aravalli hills in Haryana is

Correct Answer: (2) Dhost Hills
Solution:Dhosi Hill is an important Vedic period site, an extinct volcano, standing alone at the north-west end of the Aravalli mountain range.
  • Its height varies from about 345 to 470 meters from the surrounding lands and 740 meters from the sea level.
  • It is the highest elevated area of Aravalli hills in Haryana.

19. What percentage of the total land in Haryana comes under agriculture?

Correct Answer: (1) 81%
Solution:In Haryana, the cultivable area is 3.809 million hectares or 86.2% of the total geographical area and the net sown area is about 3.566 million hectares or 93.6% of cultivable land.
  • The total crops area is approximately 6.504 million hectares with a cropping intensity of 182.39%. The two major forces driving change in land use in

20. The first Grain ATM (Annapurti) of Haryana State has been set up in which district?

Correct Answer: (3) Gurugram
Solution:India's first 'Grain ATM was set up as a pilot project in Gurugram, Haryana in July 2021.
  • It is an automatic machine, which works just like a bank ATM.
  • This machine has been installed under the 'World Food Programme' of the United Nations (UN), and is called the 'Automated, Multi Commodity. Grain Dispensing Machine.