punjab GK MCQ Archives

31. Over-exploitation of groundwater for irrigation in Punjab has led to:

[amp_mcq option1=”Declining water table levels” option2=”Waterlogging and salinity” option3=”Increased pumping costs” option4=”All of the above” correct=”option4″]

Detailed SolutionOver-exploitation of groundwater for irrigation in Punjab has led to:

32. The elevation of Punjab generally:

[amp_mcq option1=”Decreases from northeast to southwest” option2=”Increases from northeast to southwest” option3=”Decreases from east to west” option4=”Increases from north to south” correct=”option1″]

Detailed SolutionThe elevation of Punjab generally:

33. The Shivalik Hills in Punjab are an example of:

[amp_mcq option1=”Fold mountains” option2=”Volcanic mountains” option3=”Block mountains” option4=”Residual mountains” correct=”option4″]

Detailed SolutionThe Shivalik Hills in Punjab are an example of:

34. The Census of India is conducted every:

[amp_mcq option1=”5 years” option2=”10 years” option3=”15 years” option4=”20 years” correct=”option2″]

Detailed SolutionThe Census of India is conducted every:

35. Which city in Punjab is an important hub for bicycle manufacturing?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ludhiana” option2=”Amritsar” option3=”Patiala” option4=”Bathinda” correct=”option1″]

Detailed SolutionWhich city in Punjab is an important hub for bicycle manufacturing?

36. Which crop has seen a significant increase in production in Punjab in recent years?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sugarcane” option2=”Mustard” option3=”Pulses” option4=”Maize” correct=”option1″]

Detailed SolutionWhich crop has seen a significant increase in production in Punjab in recent years?

37. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act aims to:

[amp_mcq option1=”Provide reservations in education and jobs” option2=”Prevent crimes and discrimination against marginalized communities” option3=”Abolish the caste system” option4=”Promote religious conversion” correct=”option2″]

Detailed SolutionThe Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act aims to:

38. The Green Revolution in the 1960s transformed Punjab into:

[amp_mcq option1=”India’s breadbasket” option2=”An industrial hub” option3=”A center of tourism” option4=”A major IT center” correct=”option1″]

Detailed SolutionThe Green Revolution in the 1960s transformed Punjab into:

39. The Punjab government has schemes to address the welfare of migrant workers, such as:

[amp_mcq option1=”Registration of migrant workers” option2=”Minimum wage enforcement” option3=”Access to healthcare” option4=”All of the above” correct=”option4″]

Detailed SolutionThe Punjab government has schemes to address the welfare of migrant workers, such as:

40. Which of these factors influences the cropping pattern in Punjab?

[amp_mcq option1=”Soil type” option2=”Availability of irrigation” option3=”Market demand” option4=”All of the above” correct=”option1″]

Detailed SolutionWhich of these factors influences the cropping pattern in Punjab?