HPSC (Haryana) - MCQ Practice Questions

Yamunanagar is known as the paper and pulp industry hub of India with numerous mills and factories.

Haryana receives approximately 400-500 mm of average annual rainfall, making it a semi-arid region.

Baisakhi is celebrated in Haryana (and Punjab) as a harvest festival marking the beginning of the new year in the Punjabi calendar.

# Understanding Haryana's Lifeline River

The Ghaggar River is the primary water source for Haryana, originating in the Himalayas and flowing through the state's agricultural regions.

Step 1: Identify the Origin Point

The Ghaggar River originates from the Shivalik Hills (a range of the Himalayas) in Himachal Pradesh, making it a Himalayan-fed river system.

Step 2: Verify Its Role as Lifeline

The Ghaggar River is called the lifeline of Haryana because it provides irrigation water to agricultural lands, supports the economy, and sustains communities throughout the state. It flows through multiple districts including Panchkula, Ambala, and Hisar.

Final Answer: (C) Ghaggar River (or Ghaggar-Hakra) — This is the only river among the options that originates from the Shivalik Hills and serves as Haryana's lifeline. While the Yamuna also flows through Haryana, it originates from different mountains (Banderpunch in Uttarakhand).