Punjab - Study Mode

[#331] The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(B) Gurdaspur

Explanation

Solution: Gurdaspur was founded by Guriya ji in the beginning of 17 th century, after his name the city was named as Gurdaspur. The Mughal emperor Akbar have been enthroned at Kalanaur, a historically important town in the district.

[#332] Consider the following statements 1. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District formerly known as Nawanshahr. 2. The Nawanshahr district surrounds by five district. 3. Sex Ratio of Nawanshahr district is 954 females per thousand males. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(D) 1 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District was formerly known as Nawanshahr. The district is surrounded by four districts. Sex Ratio of Nawanshahr district is 954 females per thousand males.

[#333] Consider the following statements 1. National Institute of Sports is located at Patiala. 2. The district, Sangrur, formed in 1948. 3. Fatehgarh Sahib district, named after the youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

[#334] Consider the following statements 1. Faridkot district was the part of Muktsar Sahib. 2. Its border connects with 4 districts of Punjab. 3. Jaitu is a tehsil of Faridkot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct related to Faridkot?
Correct Answer

(C) Only 3

Explanation

Solution: Faridkot district is divided into three tehsils, viz. Faridkot, Kotakpura and Jaitu. All other statements are incorrect.

[#335] In 1995, Faridkot district was trifurcated, the other two subdivisions are
Correct Answer

(A) Muktsar and Moga

Explanation

Solution: Faridkot district was formed in 1972 by taking Faridkot tehsil from Bathinda district and Moga and Muktsar tehsils from Firozpur district. But in 1995, the Faridkot district was trifurcated when Moga and Muktsar were given the status of independent districts.