punjab GK MCQ

11. Punjab was incorporated into the Gupta Empire under the rule of:

Chandragupta Maurya
Samudragupta
Chandragupta II
Skandagupta

Detailed SolutionPunjab was incorporated into the Gupta Empire under the rule of:

12. Which was the largest and most powerful princely state in Punjab?

Patiala
Kapurthala
Jind
Faridkot

Detailed SolutionWhich was the largest and most powerful princely state in Punjab?

13. The Panchayati Raj system in Punjab aims to promote:

Decentralized governance
Industrial development
Urban planning
Social welfare programs

Detailed SolutionThe Panchayati Raj system in Punjab aims to promote:

14. The practice of raising fish in ponds or tanks is known as:

Aquaculture
Fish harvesting
Angling
Fish processing

Detailed SolutionThe practice of raising fish in ponds or tanks is known as:

15. Which of these birds is commonly found in Punjab’s wetlands?

Painted Stork
Sarus Crane
Spot-billed Pelican
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of these birds is commonly found in Punjab’s wetlands?

16. The natural vegetation of Punjab has been largely modified due to:

Extensive agriculture
Urbanization
Industrialization
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe natural vegetation of Punjab has been largely modified due to:

17. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes plays a role in:

Safeguarding ST rights
Policy formulation
Monitoring welfare schemes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe National Commission for Scheduled Tribes plays a role in:

18. Durries, flat-woven rugs, are a popular craft in Punjab and are often made from:

Cotton and wool
Silk
Jute
Recycled materials

Detailed SolutionDurries, flat-woven rugs, are a popular craft in Punjab and are often made from:

19. The Green Revolution led to significant increases in agricultural productivity, but also raised concerns about:

Environmental sustainability
Income inequality
Excessive reliance on groundwater
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Green Revolution led to significant increases in agricultural productivity, but also raised concerns about:

20. The British divide-and-rule policy intensified in Punjab, favoring certain communities based on their perceived loyalty during the Revolt. This exacerbated:

Communal tensions
Caste divisions
Economic disparities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe British divide-and-rule policy intensified in Punjab, favoring certain communities based on their perceived loyalty during the Revolt. This exacerbated:

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