CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 5
Haryana GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं · Questions 41–50 of 120
The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) was renamed to:
Correct Answer: D. HSVP (Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran)
Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) was renamed to Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to better reflect its mandate as an urban development body. HSVP develops urban infrastructure, residential sectors, and commercial areas in Haryana cities. It operates in cities like Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula, Ambala, and Hisar. HSVP is a major driver of Haryana's urban expansion and real estate development.
The Haryana Police headquarters is located in:
Correct Answer: C. Panchkula
The Haryana Police headquarters (Police Bhawan) is located in Panchkula, which is a planned city adjacent to Chandigarh. The Director General of Police (DGP) heads the Haryana Police from here. Panchkula serves as an important administrative hub for Haryana since Chandigarh is a Union Territory. Various Haryana government departments have their offices in both Chandigarh and Panchkula.
Which Haryana government scheme provides a monthly pension to persons with disabilities?
Correct Answer: C. Divyang Pension Yojana
Divyang Pension Yojana provides monthly financial assistance to persons with disabilities (divyangjans) in Haryana who meet the eligibility criteria. The pension amount is ₹2,250 per month (subject to revision). Beneficiaries must have a disability certificate and be below a certain income threshold. The scheme is administered through the Parivar Pehchan Patra database for seamless targeting.
The Haryana Cabinet holds its meetings in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Chandigarh
The Haryana Cabinet meets in Chandigarh, the state capital. The Chief Minister chairs these cabinet meetings, which make key policy decisions for the state. The Haryana Civil Secretariat, from where the state administration operates, is also in Chandigarh. Cabinet decisions are forwarded to the Governor for formal assent where required.
Rao Birender Singh, who served as Haryana CM in 1967–1968, later became Union Minister for:
Correct Answer: C. Steel and Mines
Rao Birender Singh served as the second Chief Minister of Haryana (1967–1968) and later became a Union Minister for Steel and Mines in the central government. He was a powerful Ahir (Yadav) leader from southern Haryana. The Rao family has remained politically significant in Rewari and Mahendragarh districts. His son Rao Inderjit Singh has served as a Union Minister in recent BJP-led governments.
What is the term of office of the Chief Minister of Haryana?
Correct Answer: D. As long as he has majority
The Chief Minister holds office as long as they command majority in the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). The Vidhan Sabha term is 5 years, but the CM can change if the government loses majority mid-term. Haryana has seen several mid-term CM changes due to defections and political realignments. The Governor appoints the CM and can also dismiss one who loses majority.
Which scheme was launched in Haryana to combat the problem of paddy stubble burning by farmers?
Correct Answer: C. Pusa Bio-Decomposer and Happy Seeder scheme
Haryana promoted Happy Seeder machines and Pusa Bio-Decomposer to manage paddy stubble instead of burning it, which causes severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR and Punjab. The government provides subsidies for Happy Seeder purchase and free bio-decomposer capsules. Paddy stubble burning is a major contributor to stubble-burning related pollution in North India every October-November. Haryana has made stubble burning a punishable offence under environmental laws.
The Haryana 'Ujjwala' and 'Antyodaya Anna Yojana' beneficiaries are identified through which database?
Correct Answer: B. Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)
Haryana uses the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) database as the primary tool to identify beneficiaries for all central and state government schemes, including Ujjwala (LPG connections) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (cheapest ration). The PPP stores comprehensive socio-economic data of all Haryana families. This digital integration has helped eliminate duplicate and fake beneficiaries. The scheme covers about 67 lakh families in the state.
The 'Jan Swasthya Sahayak Yojana' in Haryana provides health coverage to:
Correct Answer: B. All Haryana residents through Chirayu scheme
Haryana's Chirayu (formerly Ayushman Bharat-Haryana extension) scheme provides cashless health treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. It covers secondary and tertiary hospitalization in empaneled government and private hospitals. Haryana has extended this coverage beyond the original Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to include more families. The scheme is linked to Parivar Pehchan Patra for beneficiary identification.
Which scheme in Haryana provides ownership rights to slum dwellers?
Correct Answer: C. Haryana Slum Rehabilitation Scheme
Haryana's Slum Rehabilitation Scheme provides property rights (occupancy certificates) to eligible slum dwellers living in urban areas. The scheme helps regularize unauthorized settlements and provide residents with legal documents for their homes. Haryana has also launched PM Awas Yojana (Urban) to provide affordable housing to EWS and LIG beneficiaries. Panchkula, Faridabad, and Gurugram have significant slum populations targeted under these schemes.