CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 1

Correct Answer: B. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma

Bhagwat Dayal Sharma became the first Chief Minister of Haryana when it was carved out of Punjab on November 1, 1966. He served from November 1966 to March 1967. He was a Congress leader who had earlier served as Chief Minister of undivided Punjab. His tenure was brief as the 1967 elections brought political changes.

Correct Answer: C. Satyadeo Narain Sinha

Satyadeo Narain Sinha was the first Governor of Haryana, appointed when the state was formed on November 1, 1966. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President of India. Sinha held this position during the initial years of the state's formation. The Governor's official residence in Haryana is Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh.

Correct Answer: C. Three times

Bansi Lal served as Chief Minister of Haryana three times — 1968–1975, 1985–1987, and 1996–1999. He is known for his role in industrializing Haryana and establishing Maruti Udyog. During the Emergency (1975), he was made Union Defence Minister. He also founded the Haryana Vikas Party in 1996.

Correct Answer: C. Devi Lal

Devi Lal, popularly called 'Tau' (meaning uncle in Haryanvi), served as Chief Minister of Haryana twice (1977–1979 and 1987–1989). He became the Deputy Prime Minister of India (5th) under V.P. Singh's government in 1989. Known as 'Kisan ka Beta' (son of a farmer), he championed farmers' rights. He founded the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD).

Correct Answer: B. Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Congress) served as Chief Minister of Haryana for two consecutive terms from 2005 to 2014. He is the son of former CM Ranbir Singh Hooda. During his tenure, Haryana saw rapid urbanization, particularly in Gurugram and Faridabad. He also served as Leader of Opposition in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha after 2014.

Correct Answer: C. Manohar Lal Khattar

Manohar Lal Khattar (BJP) became Chief Minister of Haryana in October 2014 after the BJP won a clear majority. He served for about a decade until March 2024. Under his tenure, significant schemes like Parivar Pehchan Patra and Haryana Saksham Yojana were launched. He was replaced by Nayab Singh Saini in March 2024.

Correct Answer: C. Nayab Singh Saini

Nayab Singh Saini (BJP) became Chief Minister of Haryana in March 2024, replacing Manohar Lal Khattar. He continued as CM after BJP's victory in the October 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. He belongs to the OBC community (Saini caste) and has worked to address farmers' and backward class issues. He represents the Ladwa constituency in Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

Correct Answer: C. Bandaru Dattatreya

Bandaru Dattatreya was appointed Governor of Haryana in 2023. He is a senior BJP leader from Telangana who previously served as Union Minister of State for Labour. The Governor of Haryana is appointed by the President of India and serves as the constitutional head of the state. Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh is the official residence of the Haryana Governor.

Correct Answer: C. Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh

Chandigarh serves as the joint capital of both Punjab and Haryana states, and is also a Union Territory administered directly by the Central Government. This unique arrangement arose from the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966 which carved Haryana out of Punjab. The city was designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. The final status of Chandigarh as part of either Punjab or Haryana remains unresolved.

Correct Answer: B. Chandigarh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court is located in Chandigarh and serves both Punjab and Haryana states. It was established in 1947 and is one of the oldest High Courts in India. The court also has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It is one of the busiest High Courts in India with a large volume of pending cases.