punjab GK MCQ

21. Which Punjabi folk dance is primarily performed by women and often depicts everyday activities?

Jhumar
Giddha
Sammi
Kikli

Detailed SolutionWhich Punjabi folk dance is primarily performed by women and often depicts everyday activities?

22. The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) plays a key role in developing:

Improved fruit varieties
Post-harvest technologies
Horticulture extension services
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) plays a key role in developing:

23. The Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express is a popular choice for:

Fast and comfortable travel
Budget travel
Cargo transportation
Short local journeys

Detailed SolutionThe Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express is a popular choice for:

24. After India’s independence in 1947, the princely states of Punjab were integrated to form:

The state of Punjab
PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union)
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh

Detailed SolutionAfter India’s independence in 1947, the princely states of Punjab were integrated to form:

25. Environmental pollution from industries is a concern in some parts of Punjab due to:

Untreated effluents
Air emissions
Solid waste disposal
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEnvironmental pollution from industries is a concern in some parts of Punjab due to:

26. Which major physiographic division of India does Punjab fall under?

The Northern Mountains
The Coastal Plains
The Peninsular Plateau
The Indo-Gangetic Plain

Detailed SolutionWhich major physiographic division of India does Punjab fall under?

27. The Mauryan Empire maintained control over Punjab through a strong:

Centralized administration
Large standing army
Network of trade routes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Mauryan Empire maintained control over Punjab through a strong:

28. Punjab’s geological structure is primarily composed of:

Ancient metamorphic rocks
Recent sedimentary deposits
Volcanic formations
Intrusive igneous rocks

Detailed SolutionPunjab’s geological structure is primarily composed of:

29. Which British Commissioner in Punjab played a crucial role in disarming potential rebels and securing the region?

John Nicholson
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Canning
Henry Lawrence

Detailed SolutionWhich British Commissioner in Punjab played a crucial role in disarming potential rebels and securing the region?

30. A major reason for out-migration from Punjab is:

Seeking higher education
Better job opportunities
Family abroad
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA major reason for out-migration from Punjab is:

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