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[#666] Which University of Punjab is regarded as one of the oldest universities in India?
Correct Answer

(B) Punjab University

Explanation

Solution: Panjab (Punjab) University is one of the oldest universities in India located at Chandigarh. It was established in 1882. After the partition of India in 1947, this university was split into two for Indian Punjab and Pakistani Punjab. A new university was then established in the Punjab, India in 1947. To distinguish between the two universities, the name of the university on the Indian side has been changed from Punjab to Panjab.

[#667] Which of the following university was established in 1969 to mark the 500 th Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Correct Answer

(C) Guru Nanak Dev University

Explanation

Solution: Guru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar on 24 November, 1969 to mark the 500 th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The objectives enshrined in the Guru Nanak Dev University Act, 1969, emphasised that it would make provision for imparting education and promoting research in the humanities, learned professions, sciences, especially of applied nature and technology.

[#668] Which of the following university of Punjab is only the second university in the world to be named after a Language, after 'Hebrew University' of Israel?
Correct Answer

(B) Punjabi University, Patiala

Explanation

Solution: Punjabi University is located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established on the 24 June, 1962 and is only the second university in the world to be named after a Language (Punjabi), after Hebrew University of Israel. Punjabi University teaches and researches in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports.

[#669] PSPCL was founded in Punjab in
Correct Answer

(A) 2010

Explanation

Solution: PSPCL is the electricity generating and distributing company of the Government of Punjab State in India. It was founded in 2010 and was given the responsibility of operating and maintaining of state's own generating projects and distribution system. It introduced new technologies like electronic meters, remote control of transformers, remote meter reading and many modern techniques to curb theft of energy. All these measures have helped in reducing losses and increasing the revenue.

[#670] What is the name of the railway link between India and Pakistan?
Correct Answer

(A) Samjhauta Express

Explanation

Solution: Samjhauta Express Commonly Known as 'Friend Express', is a bi-weekly train (Wednesday and Sunday), runs between Delhi and Atari in India and Lahore in Pakistan.