punjab GK MCQ

1. Which state is located to the north of Punjab?

Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Jammu and Kashmir

Detailed SolutionWhich state is located to the north of Punjab?

2. River pollution is a concern in Punjab due to:

Industrial discharge
Agricultural runoff
Untreated sewage
All of the above

Detailed SolutionRiver pollution is a concern in Punjab due to:

3. The ‘Kandi’ region of Punjab is known for its:

Dense forests
Scrub vegetation
Grasslands
No vegetation

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kandi’ region of Punjab is known for its:

4. Gandhara art, a blend of Indian and Greco-Roman styles, flourished in Punjab during the:

Mauryan Period
Kushana Period
Gupta Period
Pala Period

Detailed SolutionGandhara art, a blend of Indian and Greco-Roman styles, flourished in Punjab during the:

5. Which of these factors hinders large-scale mineral development in Punjab?

Limited mineral reserves
Environmental concerns
Focus on agriculture
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of these factors hinders large-scale mineral development in Punjab?

6. Which of these communities is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Punjab?

Gond
Santhal
Bhil
Balmiki

Detailed SolutionWhich of these communities is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Punjab?

7. The government of Punjab has initiatives in place for:

Afforestation
Conservation of wetlands
Social forestry
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe government of Punjab has initiatives in place for:

8. One of the threats to wildlife in Punjab is:

Habitat loss
Poaching
Human-wildlife conflict
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOne of the threats to wildlife in Punjab is:

9. The Khalistan Movement of the 1980s demanded:

An independent Sikh state
Greater autonomy for Punjab
Recognition of Sikhism as a separate religion
Economic reforms

Detailed SolutionThe Khalistan Movement of the 1980s demanded:

10. Alexander the Great invaded Punjab in the 4th century BC. Which Indian king famously resisted his advance?

Porus
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Bimbisara

Detailed SolutionAlexander the Great invaded Punjab in the 4th century BC. Which Indian king famously resisted his advance?

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