punjab GK MCQ

21. The primary objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship for ST students is to support:

Primary education
Higher education
Skill development
Self-employment ventures

Detailed SolutionThe primary objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship for ST students is to support:

22. The formation of kankar in soils can be attributed to:

Deposition of lime
Weathering of rocks
Intensive cultivation
Water evaporation in dry conditions

Detailed SolutionThe formation of kankar in soils can be attributed to:

23. Punjab is known as the “Granary of India” primarily due to its high production of:

Rice and wheat
Tea and coffee
Millets and pulses
Spices and fruits

Detailed SolutionPunjab is known as the “Granary of India” primarily due to its high production of:

24. Mesolithic sites in Punjab have yielded evidence of:

Bone tools
Microlithic blades
Rock art
Beads and ornaments

Detailed SolutionMesolithic sites in Punjab have yielded evidence of:

25. Which of these is an example of a renewable resource found in Punjab?

Forest biomass
Solar energy
Hydropower potential
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is an example of a renewable resource found in Punjab?

26. Some regiments in Punjab did mutiny. Which city witnessed a significant uprising?

Lahore
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Ludhiana

Detailed SolutionSome regiments in Punjab did mutiny. Which city witnessed a significant uprising?

27. Overuse of water in Punjab is driven by factors like:

Free or subsidized electricity for pumping
Focus on water-intensive crops
Lack of awareness
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOveruse of water in Punjab is driven by factors like:

28. Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to the Mauryan court, wrote a detailed account of India in his work titled:

Indica
Arthashastra
Mudrarakshasa
Mahabhashya

Detailed SolutionMegasthenes, the Greek ambassador to the Mauryan court, wrote a detailed account of India in his work titled:

29. The ‘Kali Bein’ river in Punjab is known for its:

Ecological restoration
Scenic beauty
Historical significance
Abundant fish population

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Kali Bein’ river in Punjab is known for its:

30. Jalandhar is a major center for the production of:

Sports goods
Pharmaceuticals
Agricultural machinery
Leather goods

Detailed SolutionJalandhar is a major center for the production of:

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