Famous Personalities — Set 3
Haryana GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 21–30 of 100
Manohar Lal Khattar, who became Haryana's CM in 2014, is associated with which district?
Correct Answer: C. Karnal
Manohar Lal Khattar represented the Karnal constituency in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha. He was the first BJP Chief Minister of Haryana (2014–2024). Born in Nindana village, Rohtak district (though represented Karnal), he was a full-time RSS pracharak before entering electoral politics. After stepping down as CM in 2024, he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Karnal constituency in the 2024 elections.
Parineeti Chopra, the Bollywood actress, was born in which Haryana city?
Correct Answer: B. Ambala
Parineeti Chopra was born on October 22, 1988, in Ambala, Haryana. She studied at Convent of Jesus and Mary School, Ambala. She went to Manchester Business School for higher studies before entering Bollywood. She is the cousin of actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas. She married AAP politician Raghav Chadha in 2023. She is proud of her Haryanvi roots.
Randeep Hooda, the Bollywood actor known for roles in films like 'Highway' and 'Sultan', is from which Haryana city?
Correct Answer: C. Rohtak
Randeep Hooda was born on August 20, 1976, in Rohtak, Haryana. He studied at Calorx Public School, Chandigarh and later went to Melbourne, Australia for higher studies. He made his Bollywood debut in 'Monsoon Wedding' and gained prominence in films like 'Highway', 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbai', and 'Sultan'. He also played Veer Savarkar in the biopic 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar' (2024).
Om Prakash Chautala, who served as Haryana CM five times, is from which political dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. The Devi Lal-Chautala family (INLD/JJP)
Om Prakash Chautala is the son of former CM and Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal. The Chautala family (from Chautala village, Sirsa) has dominated rural Haryana politics for decades. O.P. Chautala leads the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) party. His son Abhay Singh Chautala has also been a prominent opposition leader. His grandson Dushyant Chautala broke away to form the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP).
Which legendary Haryana farmer-leader organized a 'Kisan Rally' at Boat Club, New Delhi in 1988?
Correct Answer: C. Devi Lal
Devi Lal organized a massive 'Kisan Rally' at Boat Club, New Delhi in January 1988, which became one of the largest farmer gatherings in Indian political history. Millions of farmers from Haryana and across North India participated. The rally put pressure on Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's government to address farmer grievances. This success propelled Devi Lal to national prominence and helped form the Janata Dal government in 1989.
Ranbir Singh Hooda, who served as Haryana CM (1968–72 and 1972–75), was a leader of which community?
Correct Answer: A. Jat community
The correct answer is 'Jat community'. Ranbir Singh Hooda was a prominent Jat leader from Rohtak and served as Chief Minister of Haryana in two stints (1968–72 and 1972–75). He was a Congress leader and the father of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. He was known for agrarian development and strengthening cooperative institutions in Haryana. The Ranbir Singh Hooda family has been the most enduring political dynasty in Haryana's Congress politics.
Swami Dayananda Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, significantly influenced Haryana's social reform movement. The first Arya Samaj in Haryana was established in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Ambala
Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay, had a profound influence on Haryana's social and educational reform movement. The movement gained strong footing in Haryana's major cities including Ambala, Rohtak, and Hisar. Arya Samaj established DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) schools and colleges throughout Haryana, which became centers of modern education. The movement challenged caste discrimination and promoted widow remarriage, education for women, and rejection of idol worship.
Kavi Lakhmi Chand, known as the 'Shakespeare of Haryanvi Literature', was associated with which folk art form?
Correct Answer: B. Saang/Swang folk theater
Kavi Lakhmi Chand (1903–1945) is regarded as the 'Shakespeare of Haryanvi Literature' for his contributions to the Saang (folk theater) tradition. His Saangs were deeply philosophical, drawing on themes from Hindu mythology and Sufi traditions. He was known for his wit, social satire, and poetic excellence. His works continue to be performed and recited in Haryana's folk festivals. He was born in Haryana and his legacy is celebrated at Haryana Sangeet Natak Akademi events.
Birbal (Mahesh Das), the legendary wit and minister of Emperor Akbar, is believed to have origins in which Haryana area?
Correct Answer: C. Kalpi near Rewari area (Trivikrampur)
Birbal (real name Raja Birbal or Mahesh Das) was born around 1528. Some historical accounts associate him with areas in the Delhi-Haryana belt, though there is debate on his exact birthplace. He was one of the Navaratnas (nine gems) at Akbar's court and is celebrated for his wit and wisdom. His dialogues and tales ('Akbar-Birbal stories') are part of Indian folklore. He died in 1586 during a campaign against the Yusufzai tribe on the northwestern frontier.
Deepika Kumari, the top-ranked Indian archer, is not from Haryana but is trained at which Haryana institution?
Correct Answer: A. SAI NTC Sonipat
The SAI (Sports Authority of India) National Training Centre (NTC) in Sonipat, Haryana is one of India's premier sports training facilities. It has produced multiple Olympic and world-level athletes, particularly in wrestling, boxing, and athletics. Many national-level archers, wrestlers, and boxers train at Sonipat's NTC. The facility serves as a training base for wrestlers like Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, and others during national camps.