History & Panipat Battles — Set 11
Haryana GK · इतिहास और पानीपत युद्ध · Questions 101–110 of 160
The Maratha forces at the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) marched from which city?
Correct Answer: C. Delhi (via Kunjpura)
The Maratha forces at the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) were based in and around Delhi and had control of the region north of the Deccan. They marched to Panipat from their camp near Delhi, specifically from positions near Kunjpura on the Yamuna. The Marathas were in control of Delhi and much of northern India before this decisive defeat.
The famous 'Kala Amb' (black mango tree) memorial at Panipat marks the spot where:
Correct Answer: C. Maratha commanders fell at Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
The 'Kala Amb' (Black Mango Tree) memorial at Panipat marks the spot where Maratha commanders, including Sadashivrao Bhau (Bhau Sahib), are believed to have fallen or were buried during the Third Battle of Panipat (1761). It is a historically significant memorial site in Panipat city. The site attracts many visitors interested in Maratha history and the Third Battle of Panipat.
The Vedic Saraswati river that dried up long ago approximately corresponds to which modern seasonal river in Haryana?
Correct Answer: B. Ghaggar
Many historians and geologists believe that the ancient Vedic Saraswati river corresponds to the modern-day Ghaggar river (which flows through Haryana and Rajasthan seasonally). The Ghaggar-Hakra river system traces through areas where numerous Harappan sites have been found. Haryana has even launched a project to revive the ancient Saraswati river based on this connection.
Which Haryana Chief Minister is associated with the creation of the Panchkula city and overall development of the Chandigarh periphery?
Correct Answer: B. Bansi Lal
Bansi Lal, who served as Chief Minister of Haryana multiple times, is credited with significant infrastructure development in Haryana including the Panchkula township. He also played a key role as Defence Minister during Indira Gandhi's tenure. Bansi Lal's development projects like the Panchkula township were aimed at creating a planned city adjacent to Chandigarh.
How many states border Haryana?
Correct Answer: C. Five states
Haryana is bordered by five states: Punjab (north-west), Himachal Pradesh (north), Uttarakhand (north-east), Uttar Pradesh (east), and Rajasthan (south and south-west). It also surrounds the National Capital Territory of Delhi on three sides. Haryana's central location makes it a key state in northern India.
The Kurukshetra University was established in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1956
Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 in Kurukshetra, Haryana. It was one of the early universities established in the region to serve the educational needs of the Hindi-speaking belt of Punjab (which later became Haryana). Today it is a major state university offering a wide range of programs.
The 'Harappa' in Harappan civilization gets its name from a site in Pakistan, but the largest site is in Haryana. Which Haryana district hosts this site?
Correct Answer: B. Hisar
Rakhigarhi, the largest Harappan site, is in Hisar district of Haryana. The term 'Harappan civilization' comes from the Harappa site in present-day Pakistan, but Rakhigarhi in Haryana has now been identified as the largest known site of this civilization. Excavations at Rakhigarhi have revealed a well-planned city with streets, drainage systems, and granaries.
Which ancient battle fought near Kurukshetra resulted in Prithviraj Chauhan's capture and execution?
Correct Answer: B. Second Battle of Tarain (1192)
The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) resulted in the defeat, capture, and eventual execution of Prithviraj Chauhan III by Muhammad Ghori's forces. Prithviraj Chauhan was taken prisoner after being wounded in battle. His death marked the end of significant Rajput resistance to Muslim rule in northern India.
Haryana's ancient history is mentioned in the Vedas. The region between which two rivers is described as 'Brahmavarta' in the Manusmriti?
Correct Answer: B. Between Saraswati and Drishadvati rivers
The Manusmriti describes 'Brahmavarta' as the sacred region between the Saraswati and Drishadvati rivers. This region corresponds to present-day Haryana and is considered one of the most sacred areas in Hindu tradition. It was believed to be the original homeland of the Aryans and the place where Vedic civilization flourished.
After Haryana's formation, which organization was given to survey the boundaries between Haryana and Punjab?
Correct Answer: B. Shah Commission
The Shah Commission, headed by Justice J.C. Shah, was appointed to delimit the boundaries between the newly formed states of Haryana and Punjab in 1966. The commission's recommendations determined which villages and territories would belong to each state. Its findings were crucial in the final administrative division and have been a subject of ongoing dispute between the two states.