Haryana, a state in northern India, is rich in history, culture, and development. Known for its contributions to agriculture, sports, and industrial growth, it holds an important position in the country. To help students, aspirants, and general knowledge enthusiasts, here is a comprehensive list of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about Haryana.
General Knowledge Questions on Haryana
1. What is the capital of Haryana?
A) Gurgaon
B) Chandigarh
C) Hisar
D) Panipat
Answer: B) Chandigarh
2. When was Haryana established as a separate state?
A) 1960
B) 1966
C) 1970
D) 1980
Answer: B) 1966
3. Which river is known as the lifeline of Haryana?
A) Yamuna
B) Saraswati
C) Ganga
D) Sutlej
Answer: A) Yamuna
4. Which city is known as the “Milk City of Haryana”?
A) Karnal
B) Ambala
C) Hisar
D) Kurukshetra
Answer: C) Hisar
5. What is Haryana’s state animal?
A) Blackbuck
B) Lion
C) Tiger
D) Peacock
Answer: A) Blackbuck
6. Which historical battle was fought in Panipat?
A) First Battle of Panipat
B) Battle of Plassey
C) Battle of Haldighati
D) Battle of Buxar
Answer: A) First Battle of Panipat
7. Which dance form is native to Haryana?
A) Kathakali
B) Bharatanatyam
C) Ghoomar
D) Phag
Answer: D) Phag
8. How many districts are there in Haryana?
A) 18
B) 22
C) 24
D) 25
Answer: B) 22
9. The “Battle of Kurukshetra” from the Mahabharata was fought in which part of Haryana?
A) Ambala
B) Kurukshetra
C) Panipat
D) Rohtak
Answer: B) Kurukshetra
10. Which is the largest city in Haryana by area?
A) Faridabad
B) Gurgaon
C) Hisar
D) Rohtak
Answer: C) Hisar
Geography and Natural Resources
11. Haryana shares its borders with how many Indian states?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: C) 5
12. Which is the only hill station in Haryana?
A) Matheran
B) Morni Hills
C) Shimla
D) Kasauli
Answer: B) Morni Hills
13. The Hathnikund Barrage is located on which river?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Sutlej
D) Ghaggar
Answer: B) Yamuna
14. What percentage of Haryana’s total land is under cultivation?
A) 60%
B) 75%
C) 85%
D) 90%
Answer: B) 75%
15. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is located in which district?
A) Gurgaon
B) Faridabad
C) Rohtak
D) Hisar
Answer: A) Gurgaon
16. Haryana is the leading producer of which crop?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Bajra
D) Cotton
Answer: A) Wheat
17. The climate of Haryana can be described as:
A) Tropical
B) Sub-tropical
C) Coastal
D) Temperate
Answer: B) Sub-tropical
18. What is the primary source of irrigation in Haryana?
A) Rainwater
B) Canals
C) Tube wells
D) Tanks
Answer: B) Canals
19. Haryana’s Aravalli Range is famous for which mineral?
A) Iron
B) Limestone
C) Copper
D) Quartzite
Answer: D) Quartzite
20. Which is the longest canal in Haryana?
A) Bhakra Canal
B) Western Yamuna Canal
C) Indira Gandhi Canal
D) Sutlej Canal
Answer: B) Western Yamuna Canal
History and Culture
21. Haryana was part of which state before its formation?
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A) Punjab
22. Who was the first Chief Minister of Haryana?
A) Bansi Lal
B) Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
C) Devi Lal
D) Rao Birender Singh
Answer: B) Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
23. Haryana’s traditional folk song is known as?
A) Ragini
B) Lavani
C) Qawwali
D) Thumri
Answer: A) Ragini
24. The famous “Surajkund Mela” is celebrated in which district?
A) Ambala
B) Faridabad
C) Gurgaon
D) Karnal
Answer: B) Faridabad
25. Haryana is known as the “Land of ______.”
A) Rivers
B) Brave
C) Legends
D) Temples
Answer: C) Legends
26. Which sport is most popular in Haryana?
A) Cricket
B) Wrestling
C) Hockey
D) Football
Answer: B) Wrestling
27. What is the state flower of Haryana?
A) Rose
B) Lotus
C) Marigold
D) Rhododendron
Answer: B) Lotus
28. Haryana’s traditional dress for women includes?
A) Saree
B) Ghagra Choli
C) Salwar Kameez
D) Lehenga
Answer: B) Ghagra Choli
29. Haryana was a significant site for which Vedic ritual?
A) Rajasuya
B) Ashwamedha
C) Vajapeya
D) Yajna
Answer: D) Yajna
30. The famous “Pehowa” pilgrimage site is dedicated to?
A) Lord Vishnu
B) Lord Shiva
C) Goddess Durga
D) Saraswati River
Answer: D) Saraswati River
Economy and Development
31. Haryana is a hub for which industry?
A) IT
B) Automotive
C) Steel
D) Textiles
Answer: B) Automotive
32. Which city is known as “Cyber City” in Haryana?
A) Gurgaon
B) Faridabad
C) Ambala
D) Panipat
Answer: A) Gurgaon
33. Haryana has the highest per capita income in which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Industry
C) Services
D) Trade
Answer: A) Agriculture
34. What is Haryana’s contribution to India’s total food grain production?
A) 5%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 35%
Answer: C) 25%
35. Manesar in Haryana is famous for which type of industry?
A) IT
B) Manufacturing
C) Textile
D) Pharmaceuticals
Answer: B) Manufacturing
Current Affairs
36. Who is the current Chief Minister of Haryana (as of 2025)?
A) Manohar Lal Khattar
B) Bhupinder Singh Hooda
C) Om Prakash Chautala
D) Dushyant Chautala
Answer: A) Manohar Lal Khattar
37. What is the literacy rate of Haryana as per the latest census?
A) 65%
B) 70%
C) 76%
D) 80%
Answer: C) 76%
38. Haryana was the first state to implement which program?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B) Digital India
C) Make in India
D) Ayushman Bharat
Answer: A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
39. The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation is headquartered in which city?
A) Gurgaon
B) Panchkula
C) Chandigarh
D) Faridabad
Answer: C) Chandigarh
40. Haryana hosted which sport in the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
A) Shooting
B) Boxing
C) Wrestling
D) Archery
Answer: C) Wrestling
Miscellaneous
41. What is Haryana’s state bird?
A) Peacock
B) Black Francolin
C) Sparrow
D) Pigeon
Answer: B) Black Francolin
42. Haryana is ranked as the ____ most populous state in India.
A) 8th
B) 10th
C) 14th
D) 18th
Answer: C) 14th
43. Haryana was carved out from Punjab under which act?
A) Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966
B) States Reorganization Act, 1956
C) Haryana Formation Act, 1966
D) Indian Constitution Act
Answer: A) Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966
44. The “Khaps” in Haryana are associated with?
A) Traditional councils
B) Political parties
C) Sports clubs
D) Farmer groups
Answer: A) Traditional councils
45. Which Haryana city is known as the “City of Weavers”?
A) Panipat
B) Karnal
C) Ambala
D) Faridabad
Answer: A) Panipat
46. Haryana contributes significantly to India’s production of which dairy product?
A) Butter
B) Cheese
C) Ghee
D) Milk powder
Answer: C) Ghee
47. The Bhim Kund in Haryana is associated with which epic?
A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Vedas
Answer: B) Mahabharata
48. Haryana’s official language is?
A) Hindi
B) Punjabi
C) Haryanvi
D) Urdu
Answer: A) Hindi
49. The International Gita Mahotsav is celebrated in which city?
A) Ambala
B) Kurukshetra
C) Panipat
D) Rohtak
Answer: B) Kurukshetra
50. Haryana ranks first in India for the production of which crop?
A) Sunflower
B) Sugarcane
C) Mustard
D) Barley
Answer: C) Mustard