Question 1

Who was the first Chief Minister of Haryana after its formation on November 1, 1966?

Accepted Answer

Bhagwat Dayal Sharma. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma became the first Chief Minister of Haryana when it was carved out of Punjab on November 1, 1966. He served from November 1966 to March 1967. He was a Congress leader who had earlier served as Chief Minister of undivided Punjab. His tenure was brief as the 1967 elections brought political changes.

Question 2

Who was the first Governor of Haryana state?

Accepted Answer

Satyadeo Narain Sinha. Satyadeo Narain Sinha was the first Governor of Haryana, appointed when the state was formed on November 1, 1966. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President of India. Sinha held this position during the initial years of the state's formation. The Governor's official residence in Haryana is Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh.

Question 3

How many times has Bansi Lal served as Chief Minister of Haryana?

Accepted Answer

Three times. Bansi Lal served as Chief Minister of Haryana three times — 1968–1975, 1985–1987, and 1996–1999. He is known for his role in industrializing Haryana and establishing Maruti Udyog. During the Emergency (1975), he was made Union Defence Minister. He also founded the Haryana Vikas Party in 1996.

Question 4

Which Chief Minister of Haryana is known by the title 'Tau' and was also the Deputy Prime Minister of India?

Accepted Answer

Devi Lal. Devi Lal, popularly called 'Tau' (meaning uncle in Haryanvi), served as Chief Minister of Haryana twice (1977–1979 and 1987–1989). He became the Deputy Prime Minister of India (5th) under V.P. Singh's government in 1989. Known as 'Kisan ka Beta' (son of a farmer), he championed farmers' rights. He founded the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD).

Question 5

Who served as Chief Minister of Haryana from 2005 to 2014?

Accepted Answer

Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Congress) served as Chief Minister of Haryana for two consecutive terms from 2005 to 2014. He is the son of former CM Ranbir Singh Hooda. During his tenure, Haryana saw rapid urbanization, particularly in Gurugram and Faridabad. He also served as Leader of Opposition in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha after 2014.

CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 1