HSSC CET Haryana GK Complete Booklet
✅ BASIC FACTS ABOUT HARYANA
• Formation: 1st November 1966 (Carved from Punjab)
• Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab)
• Districts: 22
• Official Language: Hindi
• Second Language: Punjabi
• Spoken Language: Haryanvi
• Lok Sabha Seats: 10 | Rajya Sabha Seats: 5 | Vidhan Sabha Seats: 90
🌍 GEOGRAPHY OF HARYANA
• Total Area: ~44,212 sq. km
• Borders: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi
• Rivers: Yamuna, Ghaggar, Markanda, Saraswati (mythological)
• Mountains: Morni Hills, Karoh Peak (highest point - Panchkula)
• Climate: Subtropical, semi-arid
• Soil Types: Alluvial (North), Sandy (South-West)
• Major Crops: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton
🔄 HISTORY OF HARYANA
• Indus Valley Sites: Rakhigarhi (Hisar), Bhirrana, Banawali
• Mahabharata Connection: Kurukshetra as battle site
• Important Dynasties: Maurya, Gupta, Pushyabhuti (Harshavardhana), Mughals
• Panipat Battles:
• First: 1526 (Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi)
• Second: 1556 (Akbar vs Hemu)
• Third: 1761 (Ahmed Shah Abdali vs Marathas)
• Freedom Fighters: Lala Lajpat Rai, Rao Tula Ram, Sir Chhotu Ram
💰 ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE
• Green Revolution Leader: Haryana
• Major Industries: Automobiles (Maruti, Hero), IT, Textile
• SEZs: Gurgaon, Manesar, Panchkula
• Power Projects: Panipat Thermal, Yamuna Nagar Thermal
• Irrigation: Western Yamuna Canal, Bhakra Canal
🌇 CULTURE & HERITAGE
• Folk Dances: Ghoomar, Loor, Dhamal, Phag, Khoria
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• Music: Ragini and Saang
• Major Festivals: Teej, Gangore, Holi, Diwali
• Fairs:
• Surajkund Mela (Faridabad)
• Kartik Mela (Kurukshetra)
• Gita Jayanti Mahotsav
🎡 TOURISM
• Historical Places: Panipat, Kurukshetra, Thanesar
• Religious Sites: Brahma Sarovar, Jyotisar, Bhadrakali Temple
• Wildlife Sanctuaries:
• Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
• Kalesar National Park
• Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
💼 POLITY & ADMINISTRATION
• Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
• Chief Minister: Nayab Singh Saini (since 2024)
• Deputy CM: Dushyant Chautala
• Major Schemes:
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)
• Chirayu Haryana
• Meri Fasal Mera Byora
• Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana
🚀 SCIENCE, EDUCATION & SPORTS
• Famous Universities: MDU (Rohtak), Kurukshetra University, HAU (Hisar), NIFTEM
• Important Athletes: Neeraj Chopra, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Geeta Phogat
• Nicknames: Land of Wrestlers, Milk Bowl of India
📅 CURRENT AFFAIRS (2024-2025)
• New CM: Nayab Singh Saini
• Haryana to provide free treatment in govt hospitals (from Aug 15, 2025)
• Haryana top performer in Khelo India Youth Games 2024
• Launch of One-Time Settlement Scheme 2025 for traders
• Rakhigarhi declared a national heritage site
✏ PRACTICE MCQs
1. What is the total number of districts in Haryana?
2. A. 21 B. 22 C. 23 D. 24
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3. Answer: B
4. Who was the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty?
5. A. Harshavardhana B. Prabhakar Vardhana C. Chandra Gupta D. None
6. Answer: B
7. Where is the Surajkund Mela held?
8. A. Hisar B. Faridabad C. Karnal D. Ambala
9. Answer: B
10. Which river is considered mythological in Haryana?
11. A. Ghaggar B. Yamuna C. Saraswati D. Markanda
12. Answer: C
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