punjab GK MCQ

1. Potential for utilizing building and construction stone is highest in which region?

The Shivalik foothills
The fertile plains
Border areas
Areas with large wetlands

Detailed SolutionPotential for utilizing building and construction stone is highest in which region?

2. Minor occurrences of which mineral have been reported in certain parts of Punjab?

Copper
Gold
Uranium
Silver

Detailed SolutionMinor occurrences of which mineral have been reported in certain parts of Punjab?

3. Unlike many other parts of India, the Revolt of 1857 did not erupt into widespread rebellion in Punjab. This was mainly because:

People were content with British rule
The British successfully pre-empted revolt
Sikh soldiers largely remained loyal to the British
Lack of strong local leadership

Detailed SolutionUnlike many other parts of India, the Revolt of 1857 did not erupt into widespread rebellion in Punjab. This was mainly because:

4. Mushroom cultivation is gaining popularity in Punjab as it:

Requires less space
Has a short growing cycle
Offers high returns
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMushroom cultivation is gaining popularity in Punjab as it:

5. Which of Punjab’s major rivers is a tributary of the Indus River?

Beas
Chenab
Ravi
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of Punjab’s major rivers is a tributary of the Indus River?

6. Waterlogging in certain areas of Punjab can lead to:

Soil salinization
Soil erosion
Increased fertility
Reduced crop yields

Detailed SolutionWaterlogging in certain areas of Punjab can lead to:

7. Ludhiana is known as the ‘Manchester of India’ due to its prominence in:

Textile manufacturing
Heavy engineering
IT and electronics
Automobile manufacturing

Detailed SolutionLudhiana is known as the ‘Manchester of India’ due to its prominence in:

8. To promote sustainable fishing practices, the Punjab government has regulations on:

Fishing gear
Minimum catch size
Closed seasons
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTo promote sustainable fishing practices, the Punjab government has regulations on:

9. Punjab’s population is predominantly:

Rural
Urban
Semi-urban
Nomadic

Detailed SolutionPunjab’s population is predominantly:

10. The dominant cropping pattern in Punjab is:

Rice-Wheat
Maize-Mustard
Cotton-Sugarcane
Millets-Pulses

Detailed SolutionThe dominant cropping pattern in Punjab is:

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