CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 2
Haryana GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं · Questions 11–20 of 120
What is the 'Parivar Pehchan Patra' scheme launched by the Haryana government?
Correct Answer: B. A unique family ID system for all Haryana families
Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is a unique 8-digit family ID card system launched by the Haryana government under Manohar Lal Khattar. It stores details of all family members and serves as a gateway to avail government schemes and benefits. The scheme aims to eliminate fake beneficiaries and ensure transparent delivery of welfare services. Over 65 lakh families in Haryana are covered under this scheme.
The 'Haryana Saksham Yojana' primarily targets which group?
Correct Answer: B. Educated unemployed youth
Haryana Saksham Yojana, launched in 2016, provides monthly honorarium to educated unemployed youth (graduates and post-graduates) in exchange for doing government work. Post-graduates receive ₹3,000/month as unemployment allowance plus ₹6,000 for 100 hours of work per month. The scheme aims to reduce educated unemployment in Haryana. It is one of the first such schemes in India providing both work and allowance to educated youth.
The 'Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana' in Haryana aims to uplift families with annual income below:
Correct Answer: C. ₹1.80 lakh
Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana targets the poorest families in Haryana with annual income below ₹1.80 lakh. The scheme aims to increase their income by providing skill training, employment linkages, and government scheme benefits. It works in convergence with the Parivar Pehchan Patra database to identify beneficiaries. The goal is to bring all such families above the poverty line within a fixed timeframe.
Which scheme of the Haryana government provides financial assistance for daughters' marriage?
Correct Answer: B. Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana
Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana provides financial assistance to families below the poverty line for their daughters' marriages. Families of SC, BC, widow women, orphan girls, and BPL families receive varying amounts as marriage grant. The scheme ensures that poverty does not become a barrier to daughters' weddings. It is administered by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Haryana.
The 'Lado Protsahan Yojana' in Haryana provides a total benefit of how much to girl children from BPL families?
Correct Answer: B. ₹2 lakh
Lado Protsahan Yojana provides financial support of ₹2 lakh to girl children from BPL families in Haryana at various life stages. The scheme provides installments at birth, school enrollment, class 6, class 9, class 12, graduation, and marriage. It aims to reduce female foeticide and improve girl education outcomes. Haryana has historically had a poor sex ratio, and such schemes target this social problem.
Which Haryana government scheme was launched specifically to promote sports among rural youth?
Correct Answer: B. Khiladi Haryana Khiladi Scheme
The Khiladi Haryana Khiladi Scheme was launched to provide financial support to young rural athletes in Haryana. Haryana has consistently produced Olympic and Asian Games medalists, particularly in wrestling, boxing, and athletics. The state government also provides cash rewards to medal-winning athletes — ₹6 crore for Olympic gold, ₹4 crore for silver, ₹2.5 crore for bronze. Haryana's sports culture is deeply rooted in its agricultural communities.
The 'Atmanirbhar Haryana Loan Scheme' provides collateral-free loans to which category?
Correct Answer: B. Small traders and street vendors
Atmanirbhar Haryana Loan Scheme provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹15,000 to small traders and street vendors affected by COVID-19 lockdowns. It was launched under the Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi scheme with state-level enhancements. The scheme aims to revive micro-businesses and enable self-reliance among the urban poor. Repayment with good track record makes beneficiaries eligible for larger loans.
How many members does the Haryana Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) have?
Correct Answer: B. 90
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha has 90 members, elected from 90 constituencies across the state. The state was formed in 1966 and its first Vidhan Sabha election was held in 1967. The BJP won a majority in the 2014, 2019, and 2024 elections. The Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha presides over its proceedings in Chandigarh.
Haryana sends how many members to the Lok Sabha (House of the People)?
Correct Answer: B. 10
Haryana sends 10 members to the Lok Sabha, from 10 Lok Sabha constituencies. The state also sends 5 members to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Gurugram, Faridabad, Ambala, Hisar, Rohtak, Sonipat, Bhiwani-Mahendragarh, Karnal, Kurukshetra, and Sirsa are the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies of Haryana. In the 2024 general elections, BJP won 5 seats and Congress won 5 seats in Haryana.
Which Chief Minister of Haryana served the longest cumulative tenure?
Correct Answer: B. Bansi Lal
Bansi Lal served the longest cumulative tenure as Chief Minister of Haryana — three terms totaling about 11 years (1968–1975, 1985–1987, 1996–1999). He is credited with industrializing Haryana and establishing Maruti Udyog Limited in Gurugram. He also served as Union Defence Minister during the Emergency period. His political legacy continues through the HVP (Haryana Vikas Party) he founded.