HSSC CET Exam (06.11.2022-Shift II)

1. Which is the State capital of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (4) Chandigarh

Solution:Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966.

Chandigarh is the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab.
Haryana has 4 states and 2 union territories on its border Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Chandigarh.

2. Nar Narayana cave is situated in which district of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (2) Yamunanagar

Solution:Nar Narayana Cave is located in Yamunanagar district of Haryana.

Yamunanagar district is situated on north eastern tip of Haryana.
It is bounded by Himachal Pradesh on northern side and Uttar Pradesh on eastern side.

3. During rainy season, which river becomes the major cause of floods in Ambala and Kurukshetra districts of the State?

Correct Answer: (4) Tangri River

Solution:The TangriRiver rises between Ghaggar and Markan-da in Shivalik hills in Ambala district. The river also pronounced as Dangri merges in Ghaggar.

The river has become notorious for causing floods in the region.
In 2010, it breached the embankment and caused unprecedented flooding in Ambala and Kurukshetra.

4. Which State lies to the South-West of Haryana ?

Correct Answer: (1) Rajasthan

Solution:Haryana is a landlocked state in northern India.

Haryana is bounded on the northwest by the state of Pun-jab and the union territory of Chandigarh, on the north and northeast by the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarak hand, on the east by the state of Uttar Pradesh and the union territory of Delhi, and on the south and southwest by the state of Rajasthan.

5. Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Power Plant is located in the district of______ ?

Correct Answer: (2) Yamunanager

Solution:DeenbandhuChhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant is locat-ed at Yamuna Nagar in Haryana.

It was jointly constructed by Reliance Energy Limited and Shanghai Electric (China) in a collaboration.
It has an installed capacity of 600 MW.

6. Who is the founder of Bhakra Dam Project?

Correct Answer: (1) Choudhary Chhotu Ram

Solution:The Bhakra Nangal Dam is the second tallest dam in Asia and located in the border of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

It is the highest straight gravity dam in India with the height of about 207.26 meters and it runs across 168.35 km.
The project was signed by then Punjab Revenue Minister Sir Chhotu Ram in November 1944 with the king of Bilaspur and was finalised on January 8, 1945.

7. The Third Battle of Panipat took place between the Maratha rulers and_______ .

Correct Answer: (1) Ahmed Shah Abdali

Solution:The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761, at Panipat between the Maratha Empire and the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali with two Indian Muslim allies the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, and Shu-Ja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Oudh.

It marked a loss of prestige for the Marathas, who lost their preeminent position in north India after this war, paving the way for British colonial pow-er to expand here.

8. In the Mahabharata, Haryana has been called_______ .

Correct Answer: (3) Bahudhanyaka

Solution:During the days of the Mahabharata war, Haryana was known as the land of plentiful grains (Bahudhanyaka) and immense riches (Bahudhana).

According to an inscription found in Bohar village, Rohtak district, this region was known as Hariyanak. The inscription pertains to the period of Balban during 1337 Vikram Samvat.

9. What is a Phargal/Fargal in the traditional attire of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (3) Children's cap

Solution:Phargal is a cap that children wear during the winter season.

The cap is embellished with bright frills.

10. Which of the following is a traditional costume for women in Haryana, which is given to a bride at the time of marriage?

Correct Answer: (2) Dimach

Solution:Dimach is silk Odhani which is gifted in marriages to the bride.