History & Panipat Battles — Set 9
Haryana GK · इतिहास और पानीपत युद्ध · Questions 81–90 of 160
The archaeological site of Banawali, containing Harappan remains, is located in which Haryana district?
Correct Answer: A. Hisar
Banawali is an important Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) archaeological site located in Hisar district of Haryana. It was excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India and has revealed evidence of pre-Harappan, mature Harappan, and transitional phases of the civilization. Banawali is notable for its good town planning and well-fired brick structures.
The Panipat Refinery, a major industrial landmark in Haryana, processes petroleum products. Which PSU operates it?
Correct Answer: C. IOC (Indian Oil Corporation)
The Panipat Refinery is operated by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), one of India's largest oil companies. Located in Panipat, Haryana, it is one of the major refineries in India. It processes crude oil to produce petroleum products like petrol, diesel, LPG, and petrochemicals.
Which Mughal emperor was Ibrahim Lodi's predecessor as Sultan of Delhi?
Correct Answer: B. Sikandar Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi's predecessor as Sultan of Delhi was Sikandar Lodi (ruled 1489–1517). Sikandar Lodi was known for his administrative reforms and expansion of the Lodi Sultanate. Ibrahim Lodi succeeded his father Sikandar Lodi in 1517 and ruled until his defeat at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
The Rakhigarhi excavation has revealed that it may be larger than which famous Harappan site?
Correct Answer: B. Mohenjo-daro
Recent excavations at Rakhigarhi (Hisar, Haryana) have suggested that it may be larger in area than Mohenjo-daro (located in Sindh, present-day Pakistan). This would make Rakhigarhi the largest known Harappan site. The Archaeological Survey of India has conducted extensive excavations at Rakhigarhi over several decades.
Before the First Battle of Panipat (1526), how many times had Babur invaded India?
Correct Answer: D. Four times before the final decisive campaign
Babur had made four raids into India before his decisive campaign that culminated in the First Battle of Panipat (1526). He had captured Lahore and parts of Punjab in earlier raids. The fifth campaign was the final and decisive one that led to the Battle of Panipat and establishment of the Mughal Empire.
The Kurukshetra War of Mahabharata is traditionally believed to have lasted how many days?
Correct Answer: C. 18 days
The Kurukshetra War described in the Mahabharata is traditionally believed to have lasted 18 days. This 18-day conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas at Kurukshetra (in present-day Haryana) forms the central narrative of the Mahabharata. The number 18 is considered sacred in this epic — there are 18 chapters in the Bhagavad Gita, 18 army divisions, and 18 days of war.
After the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), which power gradually filled the power vacuum in India?
Correct Answer: C. British East India Company
After the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) weakened the Maratha Confederacy and the Mughals were already in decline, the British East India Company gradually filled the power vacuum in India. The Battle of Buxar (1764) and the subsequent treaties gave the British control over Bengal and Bihar. By the early 19th century, the British had become the paramount power in India.
Dhruv Narayan Sharma Committee (1965) was formed to recommend the boundaries for which new state?
Correct Answer: B. Haryana
The Dhruv Narayan Sharma Committee (also known as the Parliamentary Committee on Punjab) was formed in 1965 to examine the demand for a separate Haryana state. Its recommendations, along with the Shah Commission's boundary delimitation, paved the way for the creation of Haryana on 1 November 1966. The committee endorsed the linguistic basis for reorganizing Punjab.
Which ancient text describes the Kurukshetra region as the 'dharmakshetra' (field of righteousness)?
Correct Answer: B. Bhagavad Gita (Mahabharata)
The Bhagavad Gita begins with the verse 'Dharmakshetre kurukshetre' — describing Kurukshetra as the 'field of righteousness'. This is the opening of the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna before the start of the Mahabharata war. Kurukshetra has thus been associated with dharma (righteousness) since ancient times.
The Geeta Jayanti celebration at Kurukshetra marks the anniversary of:
Correct Answer: B. The day Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna
Geeta Jayanti is celebrated at Kurukshetra to mark the anniversary of the day Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna before the start of the Mahabharata war. It falls on Ekadashi (the 11th day) in the Margashirsha (Agahan) month of the Hindu calendar, usually in November or December. It is celebrated as an international event in Kurukshetra, Haryana.