Punjab - Study Mode

[#276] Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Punjabi emerged as an independent language from the Sauraseni Apabhramas. 2. Guru Govind Singh ji Started the literary tradition in Punjabi. 3. Punjabi is a second language of Haryana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) 1 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Punjabi language developed from Sanskrit through Prakrit languages. From 600 BC, Sanskrit gave birth to many regional languages in different parts of India. Shauraseni Prakrit was one of these Prakrit languages, which was spoken in North and North-Western India. Punjabi and Western dialects of Hindi developed from this Prakrit. Punjabi is the second official language of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.

[#277] The Gurumukhi script follow the principle of
Correct Answer

(A) One sound - one symbol

Explanation

Solution: The Gurmukhi script follows a one sound - one symbol principle.

[#278] Punjabi novels developed through the writings of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The Punjabi novel developed through Nanak Singh (1897-1971) and Vir Singh. Vir Singh started his career as a pamphleteer (writer of pamphlets) and he was also a part of the Singh Sabha Movement.

[#279] Balri Rakshak Yojana launched by the Punjab Government is aimed at
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Balri Rakshak Yojana was launched in 2007. This scheme aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by encouraging couples to adopt terminal method of sterilisation. In order to control population, reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), 500 Rupees is given to girl child if parents adopt this scheme after the birth of only one girl.

[#280] 'Consumer Protection Cell', an initiative of Punjab state, aims which of the following?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Consumer Protection Cell aims to control the activities of hoarding, black marketing and speculation, the State Government runs special consumer protection cell for the vigilation and control of illegal acts in food distribution system.