punjab GK MCQ

11. The Partition of India in 1947 led to large-scale migration and violence. Punjab was divided between:

India and Pakistan
India and Bangladesh
North India and South India
Hindu majority and Muslim majority areas

Detailed SolutionThe Partition of India in 1947 led to large-scale migration and violence. Punjab was divided between:

12. The ancient Saraswati River, mentioned in Vedic texts, is believed to have flowed through parts of present-day:

Punjab
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh

Detailed SolutionThe ancient Saraswati River, mentioned in Vedic texts, is believed to have flowed through parts of present-day:

13. Punjabis played a prominent role in the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by:

Mahatma Gandhi
Subhas Chandra Bose
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Bhagat Singh

Detailed SolutionPunjabis played a prominent role in the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by:

14. Which Indian state shares its capital city with Punjab?

Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Haryana
Rajasthan

Detailed SolutionWhich Indian state shares its capital city with Punjab?

15. Which of these minerals is found in significant quantities in Punjab?

Limestone
Gypsum
Bauxite
Coal

Detailed SolutionWhich of these minerals is found in significant quantities in Punjab?

16. The relationship between British India and the feudatory states was formalized through:

Treaties and agreements
Royal decrees
Military conquest
Democratic elections

Detailed SolutionThe relationship between British India and the feudatory states was formalized through:

17. The Punjabi Suba movement demanded:

Creation of a Sikh-majority state within India
Independence for Punjab
Reunification of East and West Punjab
Recognition of Punjabi as a national language

Detailed SolutionThe Punjabi Suba movement demanded:

18. The former palaces of princely states now serve as:

Museums
Heritage hotels
Government offices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe former palaces of princely states now serve as:

19. The agricultural success of Punjab is often attributed to the:

Green Revolution
Favorable climate
Extensive irrigation network
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe agricultural success of Punjab is often attributed to the:

20. The largest city in Punjab in terms of population is:

Ludhiana
Amritsar
Jalandhar
Patiala

Detailed SolutionThe largest city in Punjab in terms of population is:

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