Haryana GK Quiz
This Haryana GK Quiz has 15 questions, from easy warm-ups to a few real stumpers, each with its answer. Play free, see your score instantly, and share it with friends.
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This Haryana GK quiz has 15 questions on the state that was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966. It opens with easy Haryana general knowledge, such as the capital and Kurukshetra, then climbs to harder questions on the three battles of Panipat, Harappan Rakhigarhi, Pinjore Gardens, the highest peak and Haryana's sporting heroes. Each question has a short explanation, so you understand why an answer is right.
The quiz suits teens, adults and anyone preparing Haryana GK questions for HSSC CET, HPSC, Haryana Police or other state exams, where history, geography and 'firsts' of the state are standard topics. Play it once to find your weak spots, study the answer key, then try again to beat your score. It is also a quick Haryana quiz for a classroom round or a friendly challenge on Haryana Day.
A fact worth remembering: Haryana punches far above its size in sport. Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold at Tokyo 2020 was India's first Olympic gold in athletics, and Bhiwani's boxing clubs have produced so many champions that the town is nicknamed 'Mini Cuba'.
Haryana GK questions with answers
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On which date was Haryana formed as a separate state?
- 1 November 1956
- 26 January 1950
- 1 November 1966
- 15 November 2000
Answer: 1 November 1966. The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 carved Haryana out of Punjab, so 1 November is celebrated as Haryana Day.
Which city serves as the capital of Haryana?
- Gurugram
- Chandigarh
- Ambala
- Karnal
Answer: Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a Union Territory that is the shared capital of both Haryana and Punjab.
Which Haryana city is linked to the Mahabharata war and the Bhagavad Gita?
Photo: Tsevang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Panipat
- Hisar
- Rohtak
- Kurukshetra
Answer: Kurukshetra. Kurukshetra is believed to be where Krishna gave Arjuna the Gita. Its Brahma Sarovar hosts the International Gita Mahotsav.
Babur defeated whom at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
- Hemu
- Rana Sanga
- Sher Shah Suri
- Ibrahim Lodi
Answer: Ibrahim Lodi. Victory over Ibrahim Lodi founded the Mughal Empire. Babur beat Rana Sanga a year later at Khanwa, and Hemu lost the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556.
The Marathas lost the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 to which ruler?
- Nadir Shah
- Ahmad Shah Abdali
- Muhammad Ghori
- Babur
Answer: Ahmad Shah Abdali. Ahmad Shah Abdali (Durrani) of Afghanistan defeated the Maratha army led by Sadashivrao Bhau on 14 January 1761.
Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, the first India-born woman in space, was born in which Haryana town?
- Karnal
- Hisar
- Rohtak
- Sonipat
Answer: Karnal. Born in Karnal, she flew on the Space Shuttle in 1997 and died in the Columbia disaster in 2003.
What is the state animal of Haryana?
- Nilgai
- Blackbuck
- Indian elephant
- Sambar
Answer: Blackbuck. The blackbuck is Haryana's state animal, and the black francolin (kala teetar) is its state bird.
Which of these Harappan sites is in Haryana?
- Lothal
- Kalibangan
- Dholavira
- Rakhigarhi
Answer: Rakhigarhi. With two more mounds found in 2014, Rakhigarhi's remains spread over 300-350 hectares, making it one of the largest-known Harappan sites. Lothal and Dholavira are in Gujarat, Kalibangan in Rajasthan.
The Surajkund International Crafts Mela, held every February, takes place near which city?
Photo: Charvi Mathur, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Faridabad
- Gurugram
- Panipat
- Ambala
Answer: Faridabad. Surajkund, near Faridabad, is named after a 10th-century amphitheatre-like reservoir. The fair brings artisans from across India and abroad.
Sultanpur National Park, a winter haven for migratory birds, is in which district?
Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Sirsa
- Yamunanagar
- Gurugram
- Jind
Answer: Gurugram. Sultanpur's wetland draws greater flamingos, ruffs, Eurasian teals and many other migrants every winter, and it became a Ramsar site in 2021.
What is the highest point in Haryana?
- Dhosi Hill
- Tosham Hill
- Karoh Peak
- Kalesar
Answer: Karoh Peak. Karoh Peak (1,467 m) lies in the Sivalik range near the Morni Hills in Panchkula district.
Who built the Mughal-style Pinjore Gardens?
Photo: Giridhar Appaji Nag Y from Bangalore, India, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Fidai Khan
- Shah Jahan
- Akbar
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh
Answer: Fidai Khan. Fidai Khan, foster-brother of Aurangzeb, laid out the garden. It was later renamed Yadavindra Gardens after the Patiala ruler who restored it.
Who was the first Chief Minister of Haryana?
- Devi Lal
- Bansi Lal
- Bhajan Lal
- Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
Answer: Bhagwat Dayal Sharma. Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma took office on 1 November 1966, the day the state was formed.
Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra comes from a village near which Haryana city?
- Bhiwani
- Panipat
- Rohtak
- Sonipat
Answer: Panipat. He is from Khandra village in Panipat district. His Tokyo 2020 gold was India's first Olympic gold in athletics.
Thanesar in Haryana was the early capital of which ruler?
- Harshavardhana
- Prithviraj Chauhan
- Ashoka
- Chandragupta II
Answer: Harshavardhana. Thanesar (Sthanvishvara) was the seat of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. Harsha later shifted his capital to Kannauj.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Haryana quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions with four options each. They move from easy warm-ups to a few real stumpers on history, geography and culture. Expect to finish in about four to five minutes.
Can I play the Haryana quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free with no sign-up or login. You see your score instantly and can share it with friends to see who knows Haryana best.
Is this Haryana GK quiz in English useful for HSSC CET?
It is a handy warm-up, since the CET general awareness section often includes Haryana history, geography and culture. Treat it as quick practice and pair it with a full syllabus-based study plan.
Where can I see the Haryana GK question answers?
Open the questions-with-answers section on this page after playing. Each question shows the correct option with a one-line explanation, so you can revise in a couple of minutes.