Haryana was created on 1 November 1966 from the Hindi-speaking areas of Punjab and surrounds Delhi on three sides. Chandigarh is the shared capital with Punjab, and the state is a major agricultural and industrial hub in the National Capital Region.
Haryana GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 1 November 1966 (carved out of Punjab) |
| Official language(s) | Hindi |
| Public Service Commission | HPSC |
| Flagship exam | Haryana Civil Services (HCS) |
Focus your revision on: 1966 reorganisation from Punjab · Shared capital Chandigarh · Green Revolution and agriculture · Kurukshetra heritage · HPSC HCS exam.
Haryana GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Haryana?
Answer: Chandigarh - On which date was Haryana formed?
Answer: 1 November 1966 - Haryana was carved out of which state?
Answer: Punjab - Which city is shared as capital by Haryana and Punjab?
Answer: Chandigarh - Which Public Service Commission conducts Haryana Civil Services exams?
Answer: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) - Which town in Haryana is traditionally linked with the Mahabharata battlefield?
Answer: Kurukshetra - Which language is the official language of Haryana?
Answer: Hindi - Which major river of Haryana flows near Delhi?
Answer: Yamuna - Which industrial city in Haryana is part of the National Capital Region?
Answer: Gurugram (Gurgaon) - Which Haryana breed of buffalo is famous in dairy farming?
Answer: Murrah buffalo
How to prepare for HPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for Haryana Civil Services (HCS). Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Haryana GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for HPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for Haryana Civil Services (HCS). It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Haryana GK?
1966 reorganisation from Punjab; Shared capital Chandigarh; Green Revolution and agriculture; Kurukshetra heritage; HPSC HCS exam.