Haryana State Polity Quiz
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Q1.Haryana was formed as a separate state on:
- A.1 November 1966
- B.1 November 1956
- C.26 January 1950
- D.15 August 1947
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Answer: A. 1 November 1966
Haryana became a separate state on 1 November 1966.
Q2.The capital of Haryana is:
- A.Chandigarh
- B.Panchkula
- C.Gurugram
- D.Faridabad
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Answer: A. Chandigarh
Chandigarh serves as the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab.
Q3.Haryana's Legislative Assembly is:
- A.Unicameral
- B.Bicameral
- C.Tricameral
- D.None of these
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Answer: A. Unicameral
Haryana has a unicameral legislature (Vidhan Sabha only).
Q4.How many members does the Haryana Legislative Assembly have?
- A.90
- B.70
- C.80
- D.100
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Answer: A. 90
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha has 90 members.
Q5.How many Lok Sabha seats does Haryana have?
- A.10
- B.7
- C.12
- D.15
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Answer: A. 10
Haryana has 10 Lok Sabha seats.
Q6.Who was the first Chief Minister of Haryana?
- A.Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
- B.Bansi Lal
- C.Devi Lal
- D.Bhupinder Singh Hooda
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Answer: A. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
Bhagwat Dayal Sharma served as Haryana's first Chief Minister.
Q7.The High Court having jurisdiction over Haryana is located in:
- A.Chandigarh
- B.Panchkula
- C.Delhi
- D.Shimla
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Answer: A. Chandigarh
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is located in Chandigarh.
Q8.Haryana shares its border with how many Indian states?
- A.4 states approximately (Punjab, Rajasthan, UP, Himachal)
- B.1 state only
- C.10 states
- D.2 states only
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Answer: A. 4 states approximately (Punjab, Rajasthan, UP, Himachal)
Haryana borders Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
Q9.Which political party formed Haryana's first government after its formation?
- A.Indian National Congress
- B.Bharatiya Janata Party
- C.Janata Dal
- D.Indian National Lok Dal
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Answer: A. Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress formed Haryana's first government in 1966.
Q10.The Governor of Haryana is appointed by:
- A.The President of India
- B.The Prime Minister
- C.The Chief Minister
- D.Parliament
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Answer: A. The President of India
State Governors, including Haryana's, are appointed by the President.
Q11.Haryana is divided into how many administrative districts (approximately, as commonly cited)?
- A.22
- B.15
- C.30
- D.10
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Answer: A. 22
Haryana has 22 administrative districts.
Q12.Which of these is a Panchayati Raj tier present in Haryana, as in most Indian states?
- A.Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad
- B.Only Gram Panchayat
- C.Only Zila Parishad
- D.Only Panchayat Samiti
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Answer: A. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad
Haryana follows the standard three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
Q13.Haryana's official language is:
- A.Hindi
- B.Punjabi
- C.English
- D.Urdu
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Answer: A. Hindi
Hindi is the official language of Haryana.
Q14.Which body is responsible for conducting Haryana state elections?
- A.Election Commission of India (state elections)
- B.Supreme Court
- C.Haryana Assembly Secretariat
- D.Municipal Corporation
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Answer: A. Election Commission of India (state elections)
The Election Commission of India conducts state assembly elections.
Q15.Which of these is a key duty of the Haryana Chief Minister?
- A.Heading the state government and its administration
- B.Only ceremonial functions
- C.Appointing the Governor
- D.Controlling the judiciary
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Answer: A. Heading the state government and its administration
The Chief Minister heads the state government and administration.
Q16.Haryana's state legislature building (Vidhan Sabha) is located at:
- A.Chandigarh
- B.Panchkula
- C.Karnal
- D.Rohtak
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Answer: A. Chandigarh
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha is located in Chandigarh.
Q17.Haryana Roadways is an example of a state-run:
- A.Public transport corporation
- B.Private airline
- C.Railway company
- D.IT company
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Answer: A. Public transport corporation
Haryana Roadways is the state's public bus transport corporation.
Q18.Which of these bodies is responsible for local urban governance in Haryana cities?
- A.Municipal Corporations/Councils
- B.Gram Panchayats only
- C.Zila Parishad only
- D.State Assembly
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Answer: A. Municipal Corporations/Councils
Municipal Corporations and Councils govern urban local bodies in Haryana.
Q19.The term of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, unless dissolved earlier, is:
- A.5 years
- B.4 years
- C.6 years
- D.3 years
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Answer: A. 5 years
Like most Indian state assemblies, Haryana's Assembly has a 5-year term.
Q20.Which of these was a major administrative reform-related body in Haryana, similar to other states' planning bodies?
- A.State Planning Board
- B.Election Commission
- C.Supreme Court Bench
- D.National Assembly
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Answer: A. State Planning Board
Haryana has a State Planning Board for development planning.
Q21.Which political leader served multiple terms as Haryana's Chief Minister and was known as 'Tau'?
- A.Devi Lal
- B.Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
- C.Bansi Lal
- D.Om Prakash Chautala
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Answer: A. Devi Lal
Devi Lal, popularly called 'Tau', served as Haryana's Chief Minister.
Q22.The Haryana State Human Rights Commission mainly deals with:
- A.Protection of human rights within the state
- B.Traffic violations
- C.Tax collection
- D.Land registration
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Answer: A. Protection of human rights within the state
The Commission addresses human rights violations within Haryana.
Q23.Which of these describes Haryana's system of governance?
- A.Parliamentary system of government
- B.Presidential system
- C.Monarchy
- D.Direct democracy
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Answer: A. Parliamentary system of government
Like other Indian states, Haryana follows a parliamentary system.
Q24.The Chief Secretary of Haryana is:
- A.The senior-most civil servant heading the state administration
- B.An elected legislator
- C.A judicial officer
- D.A military officer
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Answer: A. The senior-most civil servant heading the state administration
The Chief Secretary is the top bureaucrat overseeing state administration.
Q25.Haryana's state assembly elections are generally held along with:
- A.Separately as per its own schedule (sometimes with other states)
- B.Always with Lok Sabha elections
- C.Only during Republic Day
- D.Never held
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Answer: A. Separately as per its own schedule (sometimes with other states)
Haryana holds assembly elections on its own schedule, sometimes coinciding with other states.
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