punjab GK MCQ

41. The Harike Wetland is an important destination for:

Birdwatching
Tiger safaris
White water rafting
Trekking

Detailed SolutionThe Harike Wetland is an important destination for:

42. Deforestation in the Shivalik Hills can increase the risk of:

Floods
Soil erosion
Landslides
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDeforestation in the Shivalik Hills can increase the risk of:

43. The first synchronous census (conducted at the same time throughout the country) in India took place in the year:

1851
1872
1901
1921

Detailed SolutionThe first synchronous census (conducted at the same time throughout the country) in India took place in the year:

44. Punjab occasionally experiences which extreme weather event?

Heatwaves
Droughts
Hailstorms
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPunjab occasionally experiences which extreme weather event?

45. Which city in Punjab is known for its concentration of palaces reflecting the legacy of feudatory states?

Patiala
Amritsar
Kapurthala
Ludhiana

Detailed SolutionWhich city in Punjab is known for its concentration of palaces reflecting the legacy of feudatory states?

46. Punjab’s population growth rate is:

Higher than the national average
About equal to the national average
Lower than the national average
Extremely low

Detailed SolutionPunjab’s population growth rate is:

47. The Golden Temple in Amritsar is known for its intricate:

Gold leaf work
Marble carvings
Mosaic designs
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Golden Temple in Amritsar is known for its intricate:

48. Udham Singh is remembered for his act of:

Assassinating Michael O'Dwyer in London
Leading the Ghadar Party
Founding the Azad Hind Fauj
Organizing the Salt Satyagraha

Detailed SolutionUdham Singh is remembered for his act of:

49. The primary agency responsible for disaster management in Punjab is the:

State Disaster Management Authority
National Disaster Response Force
India Meteorological Department
Central Water Commission

Detailed SolutionThe primary agency responsible for disaster management in Punjab is the:

50. Limestone mined in Punjab is primarily utilized by the:

Cement industry
Construction sector
Steel production
Chemical industry

Detailed SolutionLimestone mined in Punjab is primarily utilized by the:

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