HSSC Group D-21/10/2023 (Evening Shift)

Total Questions: 100

81. Consider the following statements:

A. Masani barrage is in Rewari district.

B. Kaushalya Dam is in Pinjore.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) Both A and B
Solution:Both statements (1) and (2) are correct.

Masani barrage is also known as Masani bridge situated on the seasonal Sahibi river completed in 1989, is named after the Masani village in Rewari district of Haryana in India.

The Kaushalya Dam is an Earth-fill embankment dam on the Kaushalya river, which is a tributary of Ghaghara-Hakra river, in Pinjore of Haryana State, India. It was constructed between 2008 and 2012 with the primary purpose of water supply.

82. Which of the following is not a dance form of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (c) Talghadi
Solution:Khoria is not a dance form of Haryana, but is a type of drum used in Bhangra performances.

Haryanvi dances are known for their fast and energetic movements. Some popular folk dances of Haryana include Jhumar, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor and Gagor.

83. In which year Haryana was made as a full-fledged State?

Correct Answer: (d) 1966
Solution:Haryana was made a fledged state on 1st November, 1966.
  • The Punjab Reorganisation Act of 1966 divided the state of Punjab into two separate states: Hindi-speaking Haryana and Punjabi-speaking Punjab. The Shah Commission was set up to determine the boundaries of the new state of Haryana.
  • Bhagwat Dayal Sharma became the first Chief Minister of Haryana.

84. How many Vidhan Sabha Constituencies are there in Haryana?

Correct Answer: (d) 90
Solution:Haryana has a total of 90 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies.
  • These constituencies play a crucial role in the state's political landscape, enabling representatives to address local issues and contribute to governance.
  • Each constituency elects a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to the Haryana Legislative Assembly.

85. Who amongst the following former UPSC members was an IAS Officer of Haryana Cadre?

Correct Answer: (d) S. K. Mishra
Solution:Rajni Razdan was an Indian Administrative Service Officer of the 1973 batch of Haryana cadre.

She assumed the post of Chairman of Union Public Service Commission of India. Ms. Razdan has been a UPSC member since 19th April, 2010.

86. Which amongst the following is not a canal network system of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (d) The Lift system
Solution:The Indus system is not a canal network system of Haryana.
  • Haryana's canal system is a vast network of canals that irrigate the state's crops. Canals are the main source of irrigation in Haryana. Irrigation dams are also used to store and regulate water for irrigation.
  • The main canals in Haryana include Western Yamuna Canal, Bhakra Canal System, Sirsa Branch Canal, Hansi-Butana Canal, Jawaharlal Nehru Canal, Gurgaon Canal.

87. Which one of the following districts of Haryana shares border both with Punjab and Rajasthan?

Correct Answer: (d) Jind
Solution:The Hisar district of Haryana shares a border with both Punjab and Rajasthan.

It shares a border with the districts of Faridkot and Bathinda in Punjab to the North and Northeast and with the Ganga Nagar district of Rajasthan to the West and South.

It is the second-largest district in Haryana and was established in 1354 AD by Firozshah Tughlaq.

88. The State Animal of Haryana is:

Correct Answer: (c) Black buck
Solution:The State Animal of Haryana is the blackbuck, also known as the Indian antelope.

The blackbuck is a type of antelope with ringed horns that can grow up to 28 inches long. It is primarily found in India, but there are also small populations in Nepal and Pakistan.

89. Which amongst the following is not a part of the Haryana's traditional attire?

Correct Answer: (b) Chorno
Solution:Chorno is not a part of Haryana's traditional attire. Rest all (Daaman, Pagri and Chunder) are Haryana's traditional attire.
  • Chunder is a long, colourful piece of cloth with shiny laces and motifs that women wear to cover their heads.
  • Daaman is a fairy ankle-length skirt that is glittery and vibrant.
  • Pagri is a traditional headgear for men that is now mainly worn by older villagers.

90. Where is Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Correct Answer: (a) Panchkula
Solution:Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Panchkula district of Haryana State, India.

It is spread over an area of 767.30 hectares. It also houses the Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre, Pinjore.