Punjab - Study Mode

[#636] In Punjab, Hinduism is practiced by
Correct Answer

(B) 38.49%

Explanation

Solution: Punjab is the only Sikh majority state in India with 57. 69% of state population following Sikhism. Hinduism is second most popular religion in state of Punjab with 38. 49 % following it. In Punjal state, Island is followed by 1.93%, Jainism by 0.16%, Buddhism by 0.12% and Christianity by 1.26%. Around 0.04% stated other religion, approximately 0.32% stated 'No Particular Religion'.

[#637] Under the scheme 'Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar Yojana', the jobless youth of Punjab will be provided by the state government new ........... .
Correct Answer

(A) Taxis

Explanation

Solution: Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar Yojana is a new scheme under which the State Government will provide taxis to jobless youth at subsidised rate. The government has tied up with two largest taxi operator companies in India, Ola and Uber.

[#638] The concept of 'Smart Villages' in Punjab aims to provide which of the following in rural areas?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Villages with 4G network facilities are developed that has solar lighting, Sewa Kendras, sewerage and drainage facilities under Smart Villages Scheme.

[#639] Which of the following organisations was associated with Bhagat Singh?
Correct Answer

(C) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

Explanation

Solution: Bhagat Singh became involved in numerous revolutionary organisations and quickly became one of the main leaders of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) and changed its name to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928.

[#640] Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Hari Singh Nalwa was Commander-in-chief of the Khalsa, the army of the Sikh Empire. He is known for his role in the conquests of Kasur, Sialkot, Multan, Kashmir, Attock, Peshawar and Jamrud. Hari Singh Nalwa was responsible for expanding the frontier of Sikh Empire to beyond the Indus River right up to the mouth of the Khyber Pass. He served as a Governor of Kashmir, Peshawar and Hazara. He established a mint on behalf of the Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir and Peshawar.