HSSC CET Group-D Exam 22.10.2023 (Shift-II)

91. In terms of population size. Haryana comes at what rank in India?

Correct Answer: (2) 18

Solution:According to the 2011 Census of India, Haryana ranks 18th in terms of popu-lation size in India.

With a population of 25,351,462, Haryana aсcounts for approximately 2.10% of the total population of India.

92. Which one of the following districts of Haryana does not share border with Rajasthan?

Correct Answer: (1) Rohtak

Solution:The district that does not share a border with Rajasthan is Rohtak.

All the other options, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, and Sirsa, share a border with Rajasthan.

93. Where did Rao Tularam, along with Rao Gopal Dev and Rao Dhan Singh organise the Ahirs and fought-against the British in 1857?

Correct Answer: (4) Nasibpur fort

Solution:Rao Tularam, along with Rao Gopal Dev and RacDhan Singh, organized the Ahirs and fought against the British in 1857 at the Battle of Nasibpur, which took place on November 16, 1857, near the Nasibpur Fort in Narnaul, Haryana.

The battle was one of the most ferocious battles of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence.

94. Consider the following statements aboul Gross, State Domestic Producl (GSDP):

(a) GSDP of Haryana is less than than of Punjab.

(b) GSDP of Haryana is less than that of Rajasthan,

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (1) (b) only

Solution:According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, for the financial year 2020-21, the GSDP of Haryana was estimated to be Rs.8,93,581 crore, while the GSDP of Punjab was estimated to be Rs. 6,06,763 crore and the GSDP of Rajasthan was estimated to be Rs. 10,96,452 crore.

95. The only surviving steam Loco Shed in India is in:

Correct Answer: (3) Revvari

Solution:The Rewari Steam Loco-motive Shed is the only surviving steam locomotive shed In India.

It is located in Rewari, Haryana, and was built in 1893.
It houses some of India's last surviving steam locomotives, Including the world's oldest still functional 1855-built steam locomotive, the Fairy Queen.
The shed is now a museum and is open to the public.

96. Which one of the following is the northern-most district of Haryana ?

Correct Answer: (4) Yamunanagar

Solution:The northernmost district of Haryana is Yamunanagar.

It shares a border with Himachal Pradesh to the north, Punjab to the west, and Uttar Pradesh to the east.
The district is named after the Yamuna River, which flows along its eastern boundary.

97. Consider the following statements:

(a) Haryana has never won Ranji Trophy.

(b) Haryana has won Irani Trophy once.

Which of the above state-ment/s is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (2) Both (a) and (b)

Solution:Statement (a) is incorrect: Haryana has won the Ranji Trophy once, in 1991.

Statement (b) is correct: Haryana has won the Irani Trophy once, in 1991.

98. Who among the following players from Haryana won Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2020?

Correct Answer: (1) Vinesh Phogat

Solution:Vinesh Phogat was the only player from Haryana to win the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020.

She is an Indian freestyle wrestler who has won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and a bronze medal at the Asian Games in 2018.