punjab GK MCQ

31. The Partition of India in 1947 led to Punjab being 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 Punjab being divided between:

32. The Revolt of 1857 is considered a watershed moment in Indian history because it:

Led to the immediate end of British rule
Exposed weaknesses in British control
United Hindus and Muslims against a common enemy
Shifted power from the East India Company to the British Crown

Detailed SolutionThe Revolt of 1857 is considered a watershed moment in Indian history because it:

33. The decline of the Kushana Empire paved the way for the rise of the:

Gupta Empire
Maurya Empire
Satavahana Empire
Chalukya Empire

Detailed SolutionThe decline of the Kushana Empire paved the way for the rise of the:

34. Which major city of Punjab is located on the banks of the Sutlej River?

Ludhiana
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Patiala

Detailed SolutionWhich major city of Punjab is located on the banks of the Sutlej River?

35. Which political party has traditionally had a strong influence on trade unions and worker movements in Punjab?

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Communist Parties
Shiromani Akali Dal
Indian National Congress

Detailed SolutionWhich political party has traditionally had a strong influence on trade unions and worker movements in Punjab?

36. The fall of Lucknow in 1858 was a major setback for the rebellion. The British forces during this siege were led by:

John Nicholson
Henry Havelock
Colin Campbell
Robert Napier

Detailed SolutionThe fall of Lucknow in 1858 was a major setback for the rebellion. The British forces during this siege were led by:

37. Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek satrapies in Punjab and incorporated the region into the:

Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Chola Empire
Satavahana Empire

Detailed SolutionChandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek satrapies in Punjab and incorporated the region into the:

38. The National Commission for Women is a statutory body that works to:

Safeguard women's rights
Address women's health issues
Provide financial assistance to women-led businesses
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe National Commission for Women is a statutory body that works to:

39. The Rabi season in Punjab generally extends from:

October-March
June-September
March-June
December-February

Detailed SolutionThe Rabi season in Punjab generally extends from:

40. Which ancient text provides valuable insights into social, economic, and political life in Punjab during the pre-Mauryan period?

Arthashastra
Indica
Mahavamsa
Divyavadana

Detailed SolutionWhich ancient text provides valuable insights into social, economic, and political life in Punjab during the pre-Mauryan period?

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