Punjab - Study Mode

[#566] The main objective of the Scheme for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students is
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Scheme for Pre-Matric Scholarship is a centrally sponsored scheme. The objective of the scheme is to support parents of SC children for education of their wards studying in class IX and X so that the incidence of dropout, especially in the transition from the elementary to the secondary stage is minimised. It also aims to improve participation of SC children in classes IX and X of the pre-matric stage, so that they perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the post-matric stage of education.

[#567] Which of the following districts has the highest population of Scheduled Castes in the state?
Correct Answer

(A) Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar

Explanation

Solution: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar has the highest population of Scheduled Castes in Punjab with 42.51% people being Scheduled castes.

[#568] Some minor agricultural tribes in Punjab are
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The minority tribes in the state are occupied in agricultural operations as well as local trading operations. Among the minor agricultural tribes in Punjab, Sainis and Kambohs are the most prominent ones. The Sainis claim their origin from the Rajputs, while Kambohs are from 'Kamboj Desh' in Afghanistan. They, along with other minorities like Bawris, Baazigars and the Pakhiwaras, have retained their aboriginal customs and beliefs. Every village in Punjab has its own customs and rituals. Every community has its own unique social customs.

[#569] The Diesel Loco Modernisation Works, a manufacturing unit of Indian railways situated at which of the following places in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Patiala

Explanation

Solution: Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW) is located at Patiala and was established in 1981 with the assistance of World Bank. Then it was known as Diesel Component Work (DCW). At that time
industries in India were not fully developed to manufacture diesel engine precision components and to remanufacture various traction machines and diesel engines.

[#570] At which of the following places in the state of Punjab Indian railways has a rail coach manufacturing unit?
Correct Answer

(A) Kapurthala

Explanation

Solution: Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is located at Kapurthala and was established in 1986. It is a coach manufacturing unit of Indian Railways. It has manufactured around 28000 passenger coaches of different types including self propelled passenger vehicles which constitute over 50% of the total population of coaches on Indian Railways.