punjab GK MCQ

1. Punjab shares a border with which Indian state to its south?

Rajasthan
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat

Detailed SolutionPunjab shares a border with which Indian state to its south?

2. Birdwatching is a popular ecotourism activity in:

Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
Kandi Region
Kalesar National Park
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBirdwatching is a popular ecotourism activity in:

3. Which treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War and reduced the territory of the Sikh Empire?

Treaty of Amritsar
Treaty of Lahore
Treaty of Simla
Treaty of Gandamak

Detailed SolutionWhich treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War and reduced the territory of the Sikh Empire?

4. Responsible ecotourism practices in Punjab should aim to:

Minimize environmental impact
Respect local cultures
Support local communities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionResponsible ecotourism practices in Punjab should aim to:

5. Women played a significant role in the freedom movement in Punjab. Which female freedom fighter was known as the ‘Jhansi ki Rani of Punjab’?

Sarojini Naidu
Bibi Gulab Kaur
Sucheta Kriplani
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal

Detailed SolutionWomen played a significant role in the freedom movement in Punjab. Which female freedom fighter was known as the ‘Jhansi ki Rani of Punjab’?

6. Census data on literacy in Punjab considers a person literate if they:

Can read and write their name
Have completed primary education
Can read and write with understanding
Have a graduate degree

Detailed SolutionCensus data on literacy in Punjab considers a person literate if they:

7. Which of these crops is grown on the sandy soils of southwestern Punjab?

Maize
Mustard
Sugarcane
Groundnut

Detailed SolutionWhich of these crops is grown on the sandy soils of southwestern Punjab?

8. The founder of the Arya Samaj, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, spent time in Punjab promoting:

Hindu revivalism and social reforms
Revolutionary activities
Support for the British Raj
Establishment of a Sikh homeland

Detailed SolutionThe founder of the Arya Samaj, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, spent time in Punjab promoting:

9. Which of these is a major industrial sector in Punjab?

Textiles and garments
Food processing
Sports goods
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is a major industrial sector in Punjab?

10. Punjab is a leading state in India in production of:

Milk
Eggs
Meat
Wool

Detailed SolutionPunjab is a leading state in India in production of:

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