punjab GK MCQ Archives - MCQ and Quiz for Exams

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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