Famous Personalities — Set 6
Haryana GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 51–60 of 100
Chetu Ram (Chaudhary Chhotu Ram's disciple) school of thought influenced which type of cooperative in Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Agricultural marketing cooperatives (HAFED, HSAMB)
Sir Chhotu Ram's farmer-centric political thought and his cooperative movement philosophy influenced the development of agricultural cooperatives in Haryana. HAFED (Haryana State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation) and HSAMB (Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board) are direct institutional embodiments of the cooperative marketing philosophy he championed. His work in the Unionist Party focused on protecting farmers from moneylenders and ensuring fair agricultural prices.
The 'Akbar-Birbal' tales are part of the folklore tradition of which historical period relevant to Haryana's history?
Correct Answer: B. Mughal Empire period (Akbar's reign, 1556–1605)
The Akbar-Birbal tales belong to the Mughal Empire period during Emperor Akbar's reign (1556–1605 CE). Birbal (Raja Birbal/Mahesh Das) served as Akbar's court minister and was part of the Navaratnas. This period is historically connected to Haryana as the third Battle of Panipat (1761) occurred in Haryana, and Akbar's first great victory at the Second Battle of Panipat (1556) also occurred in Haryana. Mughal administrative centers like Thanesar were in present-day Haryana.
Savita Punia, who captained the Indian women's hockey team at Paris 2024 Olympics, is from which Haryana district?
Correct Answer: C. Sirsa
Savita Punia (goalkeeper) is from Jodhkan village, Sirsa district, Haryana. She captained the Indian women's hockey team at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She has been India's first-choice goalkeeper for over a decade. She also won bronze as part of the team at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Haryana has contributed significantly to Indian women's hockey, with players from Sirsa, Rohtak, and Hisar districts.
Neeraj Chopra's coach who trained him in javelin throw in the national setup is:
Correct Answer: B. Uwe Hohn (German coach)
Neeraj Chopra was trained by German coach Uwe Hohn (world record holder in javelin) and later by Dr. Klaus Bartonietz at the national camp. He also worked with Werner Daniels. Uwe Hohn held the world record in javelin with a throw of 104.80m (1984). Neeraj's current personal best is 89.45m (Paris 2024 silver). His early training was at the Sports Authority of India's Patiala center under national coach Dr. Kashinath Naik.
Which Haryana politician was called 'Lion of Hissar' and was a founding figure of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)?
Correct Answer: B. Devi Lal
Devi Lal was often called 'Tau' and 'Kisan ka Beta' and is considered the founding figure of the political movement that culminated in INLD (Indian National Lok Dal). He was a charismatic farmer-leader from Chautala village, Sirsa. His political philosophy centered on farmer empowerment and rural development. He served as Deputy Prime Minister (1989–1991) and is considered one of the most influential Jat leaders in post-independence India.
Raj Kumar Sangwan, a prominent wrestler from Haryana, has competed in which weight category at the Olympics?
Correct Answer: C. 74 kg
Haryana has produced multiple Olympic-level wrestlers across various weight categories. The 74 kg freestyle wrestling category has seen several Haryana wrestlers compete at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. Wrestling is deeply ingrained in Haryana's sports culture, with akhara (traditional wrestling training centers) present in almost every village. The state's wrestling tradition has historical roots in the martial culture of the region.
Which Haryana-origin freedom fighter participated in the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) led by Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: B. Lala Lajpat Rai (Punjab/Haryana belt)
Lala Lajpat Rai, known as 'Punjab Kesari' (Lion of Punjab), was born in Dhudike, Moga district (undivided Punjab, now in Punjab). However, he is closely connected to the Haryana region as he lived and worked in the greater Punjab-Haryana belt. He was a major Indian freedom fighter and leader of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio. He died in Lahore in 1928 after being beaten by British police during a protest against the Simon Commission. His legacy is celebrated in both Punjab and Haryana.
Prakash Arora, who trained Haryana's wrestlers at the Chhatrasal Stadium tradition, was the coach of which Olympic gold medalist?
Correct Answer: B. Sushil Kumar (under Satpal Singh)
Satpal Singh is the legendary wrestling coach at Chhatrasal Stadium, Delhi who has trained multiple Olympians including Sushil Kumar. Sushil Kumar won two Olympic medals (2008 bronze, 2012 silver) under Satpal's tutelage. Ravi Dahiya (Tokyo 2020 silver) and other national-level wrestlers have also benefited from the Chhatrasal training environment. Satpal Singh himself was an Asian Games gold medalist in wrestling. Chhatrasal Stadium has become synonymous with Indian wrestling excellence.
Chander Mohan, Haryana's Deputy Chief Minister under Bhupinder Hooda's government, belonged to which family?
Correct Answer: B. Bhajan Lal family
Chander Mohan was the son of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal of Haryana. He served as Deputy Chief Minister under Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Congress government. He gained national attention when he converted to Islam to marry a woman named Anuradha Bali (renamed Fiza), creating a major controversy. He subsequently reconverted back to Hinduism. The Bhajan Lal political family has been based in Hisar district of Haryana.
Savitri Jindal, who became one of India's richest women after the death of her husband O.P. Jindal, belongs to which Haryana city?
Correct Answer: C. Hisar
Savitri Jindal is the widow of late industrialist O.P. Jindal (Om Prakash Jindal), who died in a helicopter crash in 2005. The Jindal Group (JSW Steel, Jindal Steel and Power, etc.) is headquartered in Hisar and the family's industrial empire spans multiple sectors. O.P. Jindal was also the Minister for Power in the Haryana government. Savitri Jindal has been listed among India's richest women and has been an MLA from Hisar constituency.