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

Total Questions: 98

81. Where is the most important Centre of 'durrie' making located in the State of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (1) Panipat
Solution:Panipat is the most important center of 'durrie' making in Haryana.
  • Durries are handwoven carpets that are made from wool or cotton.
  • They are typically used as floor coverings or wall hangings.
  • Panipat has a long tradition of durrie making, and the city is home to many skilled durrie weavers.
  • Panipat durries are known for their high quality and intri-cate designs.
  • Panipat also known as city of weavers.
  • They are popular both in India and abroad.

82. Correctly match the Administrative Divisions in the List-I with the Districts included in the List-II.

List - I

(a) Faridabad

(b) Gurugram.

(c) Rohtak

(d) Karnal

List-II

(i) Panipat

(ii) Charkhi Dadri

(iii) Mahendragarh

(iv) Nuh

Select the correct answer us-ing the code given below:

Correct Answer: (2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
Solution:Faridabad: Nuh

Gurugram: Mahendragarh

Rohtak: Charkhi Dadri

Karnal: Panipat

83. The reorganisation of Punjab that established Haryana as a full-fledged State, took place in which year?

Correct Answer: (3) 1966
Solution:The Punjab Reorganisa-tion Act. 1966, was enacted on November 1, 1966, which divided the erstwhile state of Punjab into two separate states-Punjab and Haryana.
  • Haryana was carved out of the Hindi speaking eastern districts of the state, while Punjab was formed from the remaining Punjabi speaking western districts.

84. Where in Haryana 'Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav is celebrated every year?

Correct Answer: (4) Kurukshetra
Solution:Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav is celebrated every year in Kurukshetra, in commemoration of the birth of the Bhagavad Gita.
  • The festival is a major cultural event that attracts people from all over India and the world.
  • It features a variety of religious and cultural programs. including discourses on the Bhagavad Gita, performances of classical Indian dance and music, and exhibitions of tra-ditional Indian arts and crafts.

85. Who is known as the Shakespeare of Haryana and Sury akavi of Haryana ?

Correct Answer: (4) Dada Lakhmi Chand
Solution:Dada Lakhmi Chand, also known as Pandit Lakhmi Chand, was an Indian poet of the Haryanvi language.
  • He is considered one of the greatest poets of Haryana and is often referred to as the "Shakespeare of Haryana" and "Suryakavi of Haryana." He was known for his witty and satirical poems, which often dealt with social and political issues.
  • He was also a popular singer and musician.

86. Which is the State Bird of Haryana ?

Correct Answer: (4) Black Francolin
Solution:The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), also known as the Black Partridge or Kala Teetar in Hindi, is the state bird of Haryana.
  • It is a medium sized gamebird with a black body, white head. and red neck..
  • It is found in scrub jungles. grasslands, and cultivated fields throughout India.
  • The Black Francolin is a umid bird and is often seen running or flushing into cover when disturbed.
  • It is a popular hunting bird in India, and its population Is declining due to overhunting and habitat loss.

87. Where is the National Academy of Custom, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics located?

Correct Answer: (3) Faridabad
Solution:The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) is located in Faridabad. Haryana.
  • It is a premier training institution of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
  • It is responsible for training officers of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in the field of indirect taxation, particularly the areas of customs, GST. central excise, service tax and narcotics control administration.

88. Which is the most populous city of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (2) Faridabad
Solution:The most populous city of Haryana is Faridabad.
  • According to the 2011 census, Faridabad has a population of 1,390,435, making it the third most populous city in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi and Gurugram.
  • Faridabad is a major industrial and commercial hub, and is home to a number of multinational corporations.
  • It is also a popular tourist destination, with a number of historical and religious sites.

89. Mata Mansa Devi temple is home to which form of contemporary art of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (2) Bhiti Chitra
Solution:The Mata Mansa Devi temple in Haryana is adorned with beautiful Bhiti Chitra paintings.
  • Bhiti Chitra is a style of mural painting that originated in Haryana and is characterized by its bold colors, geometric shapes, and stylized figures.
  • The paintings typically deplet scenes from Hindu mytholo gy or religious texts.
  • The Bhiti Chitra paintings at the Mata Mansa Devi temple are some of the finest examples of this art form.

90. Consider the following statements:

(a) A Police Range in Haryana is headed by an officer not below the rank of Additional Director General.

(b) There are five Police Ranges in Haryana.

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

Correct Answer: (3) Neither (a) nor (b)
Solution:Statement (a) is incorrect: A Police Range in Haryana is headed by an officer not below the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP), not Additional Director General (ADG).
  • Statement (b) is also incorrect: There are currently 5 Police Ranges in Haryana, but there have been instances in the past where there were more or fewer ranges. Therefore, It is not accurate to say defini-tively that there are always five Police Ranges in Haryana.