HARYANA :- BASIC GK
- Haryana is one of the 29 states in India, situated in North India.
- It was a part of the larger Punjab region and was carved out of the former state of East Punjab on 1 November 1966 on the basis of linguistic basis.
- It stands 21st in terms of its area which is spread about 44,212 sq km (17,070 sq mile).
- As of 2011 census of India, the state is eighteenth largest by population with 25,353,081 inhabitants.
- Haryana is one of the wealthier states of India and had the second highest per capital income in the country.
- Haryana is located in the North-west of India. It’s total area is 44,212 sq km.
- It shares boundaries with various states such as in its east there is Uttar Pradesh, in North-West Punjab, in North, Himachal and in its South-West Rajasthan.
- Besides Haryana has covered Delhi from three sides.
- Capital – chandigarh
- Chief Minister – Manohar lal khattar
- governor – Kaptan singh solanki
- State Bird – Black Francolin
- State tree – Peepal
- State Flower – Lotus
- State Animal – Blackbuck
- 1st of November 1966 is celebrated as Haryana Day.
Q. How many districts were there when Haryana was formed ?
Ans – Seven
Q. Population of Haryana as per 2011 Census –
Ans – 25,351,462
Q. Which is the largest city in population?
Ans – Faridabad
Q. Largest city area-wise ?
Ans – Bhiwani with area 5,140 sq km.
Official Languages – Hindi / Punjabi
Local Language – Haryanvi ( Dialect )
Q. Which district is known as Sripad Janapad ?
Ans – Kurukshetra
Q. When did Mahmood Gajnabi attack Thaneshwar ?
Ans – AD 1014
Q. Who had launched Sandesh weekly Magazine ?
Ans – Nekiram Sharma
Q. Who was the Freedom fighter who later became the CM of the State ?
Ans Ch Devilal
Basic Facts :-
- Capital of Haryana – Chandigarh
- Districts – 22
- Governor – Kaptan Singh Solanki
- Assembly Seats – 90
- Lok Sabha Seats – 10
- Rajya Sabha Seats – 5
- Chief Minister – Sh Manohar Lal Khattar
- Education/ Tourism –Sh Ram Bilas Sharma
- Health Minister – Sh Anil Bij
- Finance Minister – Sh Captain Abhimanyu
- Agriculture Minister – Sh Om Parkash Dhankar
- Public Works ( B & R ) – Sh Narbir Singh
- Social Justice and Empowerment/ Urban Local Bodies – Smt Kavita Jain
- Transport/ Housing – Sh Krishan Lal Panwar
- Haryana was formed on 1st of November 1966. This day is celebrated as Haryana Day.
- At which of the following place was the famous battle of Panipat fought? –Kurukshetra
- In 1526 the famous battle between Babar and Ibrahim Lodi was fought at –Panipat
- When was the famous battle of Panipat fought? –1556
- The third battle of Panipat was fought between— Ahmad Shah Abdali and Maratha rulers
- At which place of Haryana did Lord Krishna preach the message of Geeta ? – Kurukshetra
- In 1947 when India was declared Independent, which of the following States was Haryana a part? – Punjab
- With how many states does the boundary of Haryana touch? – 5
- What is the total area of Haryana ? – 44212 Square Kms
- How many districts are there in Haryana ? – 21
- As per census of 2011 the total population of Haryana is- 2,53,53,081 persons
- When did Mehmood Gajnabi attack Thanesar ? In 1014
- Who had discovered Indus Valley Civilization ? R.S. Bist
- At what place of Haryana, the Mutiny of 1857 began ?Ambala Cantonment
- Who was the Nawab of Bahadurgarhat the time of 1857 Mutiny ? Mohan Singh
- Who had led Patodi during 1857 Mutiny ?– Akbar Ali
- From which district of Haryana was Gandhi arrested on 30th July 1919 ?– Hisar