1:
B
Solution: Ludhiana district leads industrialisation in Punjab as 28% of the industrial output of Punjab comes from Ludhiana. It has small scale industrial units which produce industrial goods, machine parts, auto parts, household appliances, hosiery, apparel (mainly woollen) and garments.
2:
A
Solution: Jalandhar is famous for surgical instruments, sports goods, hand tools, automobile parts, cocks and valves, pipe fittings, bus body building, leather tanneries, ball bearings, publication, switch and switch-gears and rubber goods.
3:
D
Solution: The sugar mills in the state are located at Batala, Gurdaspur, Bhogpur, Phagwara, SBS Nagar, Zira, Morinda, Rakhra, Dhuri, Fazilka, Dasuya, Mukerian, Tarn Taran, Faridkot and Jagraon. The co-operative sugar mill at Morinda is the biggest in the state. As compare to the other states, the sugar mills in Punjab are small in size.
4:
C
Solution: Before Partition of Punjab, sports goods were manufactured by Sialkot (now in Pakistan) but now sports goods and equipments like balls, bats, badminton rackets, gym equipments, etc. are made in Jalandhar and Batala. These are exportable items also
5:
D
Solution: In 2018, the operational guidelines include schemes for exemption from payment of stamp duty or reimbursement thereof to the industrial units. The Cabinet of Punjab Government also approved detailed guidelines for grant of exemption from payment of electricity duty, property tax and approving another scheme for investment subsidy by way of reimbursement of VAT-SGST. Operational guidelines have been also finalised for providing fiscal incentives, interest subsidy to MSMEs.
6:
B
Solution: Mohali near Chandigarh attracted a number of 'Sunrise Industries' (new and growing industries e.g. telecommunication). There are many companies, like Punjab Tractor Limited (PTL), ICI Paints, Tata Communications and Vodafone, Dell, Ranbaxy, etc.
7:
D
8:
C
Solution: Silk Industry is not a small scale industry in Punjab.
9:
C
Solution: The machinery making industry of Punjab has played a very significant role in the industrial development of the country. This industry includes diesel engines, tractors, oil expellers, textile machinery, etc. This industry is mainly concentrated in Batala, Phagwara and Ludhiana, produces a variety of machine tools of different sizes and types.
10:
B
Solution: Small Industries Service Institute was set up at Ludhiana, in 1956. It aims to provide marketing assistance, training for entrepreneurship development, skill development, management development and various types of counselling services.
11:
B
Solution: Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in 1962 to assist small scale industries in the state. It is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials, development of infrastructure, promotion of export from small scale industries and marketing of products manufactured in small scale units.
12:
D
Solution: Amritsar is famous for Powerloom weaving, wood and machine screws, radios and transistors, agricultural implements, paints and varnishes and dyes, electric fans, pharmaceuticals, printing machinery, textiles, chemicals, soaps and acids
13:
A
Solution: E-Industry Portal has been set up to enable online transactions for better business prospects, the government has set up an e-Industry portal.
14:
A
Solution: SAS Nagar (Mohali) is the hub of electronics hardware industry and the second largest centre after Bengaluru with top grade units in communications, computers and peripherals, electronic components including picture tubes, semi-conductors, devices, active components, etc. It also provides IT/Software companies to set-up their units and generate employment in the state.
15:
B
Solution: The Government of Punjab has approved two Mega Food Parks in the state. One of them was set up by Punjab Agro Industries Corporation (PAIC) in Ludhiana and the second will be set-up in Phagwara.
16:
A
Solution: The Central Government has approved 17 SEZ and 2 have been notified at Mohali district in Punjab. One more SEZ has been recommended to Government of India for approval at Mohali. SEZ are exempted from state taxes, duties, cess and registeration fee. This is done to boost the industrial sector
17:
C
Solution: Ludhiana is famous worldwide for its hosiery and knitting industry. The history of hosiery in Ludhiana can be traced back to 1902-1903, when the first manufacturing unit of woollen socks was set-up. Other centres of textile industry are Amritsar, Phagwara, Malerkotla, Bathinda and Barnala. Ludhiana is the centre of woollen blankets and other garments made of wool.
18:
B
Solution: Mansa is famous for agricultural implements and cotton spinning.
19:
C
Solution: The rolling and re-rolling mills cluster in Punjab are located in Mandi Gobindgarh and adjoining areas. Mandi Gobindgarh is called as the Steel Town of Punjab. The steel melting and re-rolling sector consists of small and medium scale units.
20:
A
Solution: Punjab is the largest producer of hosiery items in India. About 91% of the total hosiery goods are produced in Punjab. It also produces readymade garments. Both are exported to other countries. Ludhiana is the largest centre for hosiery industries.
21:
C
Solution: The ship Komagata Maru was renamed as Guru Nanak Jahaj.
22:
A
Solution: The monument in Jallianwala Bagh is known as Flame of Liberty.
23:
B
Solution: A weekly newspaper in Kushtia, Jagaran ('Awakening'), was politically close to the party. In Punjab the publication Kirti ('Worker') had been started in 1926 by Santokh Singh of the Ghadar Party. Soon it became the organ of the Punjab Kirti Kisan Party and managed by Sohan Singh Josh.
24:
D
25:
C
Solution: A large peaceful crowd gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab to protest against the arrest of pro - Indian independence leaders Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satya Pal.
26:
C
Solution: Baba Kharak SIngh was born on 6 June, 1868 at Sialkot (now in Pakistan). He was a Sikh political leader and virtually the first President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Kharak Singh presided over the historic session of the Central Sikh League held in Lahore in 1920 where under his direction the Sikhs took part in the Non-cooperation Movement.
27:
B
Solution: Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon was Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore and large areas of Central and Western Punjab. He was from a family of Jats of the Dhillon clan from the Malwa region of Punjab Moga district.
28:
C
Solution: Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian author and politician who is chiefly remembered as a prominent leader in the Indian freedom struggle. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari and was part of the Lal, Bal, Pal trio.
29:
C
Solution: Sukhdev Thapar along with other renowned revolutionaries started the 'Naujawan Bharat Sabha' at Lahore that was an organisation involved in various
activities, mainly gearing the youth for the struggle for independence and putting an end to communalism.
30:
B
Solution: Nawab Kapur Singh is considered one of the pivotal figures in Sikh history. Under his leadership, the Sikh community crossed one of the darkest periods of its history. He was the organiser of the Sikh Confederacy (Misl) and the Dal Khalsa.
31:
D
Solution: National Horticulture Mission (NHM) is being implemented in the state to promote growth of fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, etc.
32:
D
Solution: The maximum production of rice is in Kapurthala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Firozpur, Sangrur and Barnala district. Punjab has given the title of Rice Bowl of India.
33:
A
Solution: First food park under the name of Punjab Agri Food Parks Limited was established in Fatehgarh Sahib.
34:
C
Solution: Shahnehar Canal System was built in 1983 at the downstream of Pong Dam on Beas river. Mukerian hydel channel takes off from this headworks. It irrigates the Kandi areas of Hoshiarpur.
35:
A
Solution: Eastern Canal System was constructed in 1927. It is a non-perrenial cannal system. It takes off from Hussainiwala headworks. After the construction of Harike headworks, the supply of water to Eastern canal has been switched over to Harike headworks, except for a portion of about 8.02 km long, which receives water supply from Hussainiwala Headworks
36:
A
Solution: Punjab was selected as the first site to initiate Green Revolution because of its three perennial rivers.
37:
A
Solution: Cotton is sown from April to June and harvested from September to December. It is a major cash crop of South-Western Punjab. It is a kharif crop. The cotton crop in Punjab, grown from the Bt-cotton seed, have been affected by a pest known as the mearly bug and white flies. Punjab has nearly 12 lakh hectare area under cotton and almost all of it is Bt-cotton. Cotton sowing takes place in several cotton growing areas including Bathinda, Muktsar Sahib, Mansa, etc.
38:
D
Solution: Government of India notified Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Ludhiana and Ropar districts as Agri Export Zones. Cabbage, broccoli, okra, peas, carrot, green chillies, green beans and tomato are identified as potential exportable vegetables from Punjab.
39:
B
Solution: Ranjit Sagar Dam is named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the renowned ruler of Punjab. This dam is located in a gorge section near village Thein of Jammu and Kashmir and as such it is known as Thein Dam
40:
A
Solution: Gram is a rabi crop. It is sown during September-November and harvested in February. It is commonly known as chick pea or Bengal gram. Largest production of gram is in Moga.
41:
B
Solution: Darbara Singh was born on 10 February, 1916. He started his political career as President of the Jullundur Congress Party. He served in the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 1952 - 69, holding many portfolios including the Agriculture, Development and Home Ministries.
42:
A
Solution: The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 act came into force on 21 April, 1994. Under the act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village.
43:
D
Solution: 1. Seats shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Backward Classes. 2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled class. 3. Not less than one-third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Castes) of the total number of seats, to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat Samiti, shall be reserved for women. 4. One seat shall be reserved for Backward Classes in Panchayat Samiti in which the population of Backward Classes is not less than 20% of the total population of that area.
44:
D
Solution: A new act viz the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 (Punjab Act Number 9 of 1994) has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat Act, 1952 and the Punjab Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishad Act, 1961. The act came into force on 21 April, 1994. Under the act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village.
45:
C
Solution: In Punjab under Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 every village with a population of 500 has its own Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha has a Chairman called Sarpanch and an executive committee called Panchayat.
46:
C
Solution: In 1979, the local self-government was given permanent status in the state. The latest amendment in Punjab Municipal Act, 1911 was made during 1994.
47:
B
Solution: Amritsar District derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that surrounds the Golden Temple. It was founded by Guru Ram Das Ji.
48:
A
Solution: The world class cricket stadium 'Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium', of international fame is situated at Mohali.
49:
A
Solution: Mohali district has been carved out of areas falling in Rupnagar and Patiala district as 18th district of Punjab on 14th April, 2006. Mohali is also known as Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar).
50:
A
Solution: Patiala forms a part of the Indo-Gangetic plains and consists of three types of region i.e. the upland plains, the co-infested foothill plains and the flood plains of the Ghaggar river.
51:
A
Solution: Rail Coach Factory is a major rail manufacturing unit in Kapurthala. Crops are wheat, rape seed and mustard, sunflower, berseem. Kanjli wetland is situated in the Kapurthala district.
52:
A
Solution: Hoshiarpur shares common boundaries with Kangra and Una districts of Himachal Pradesh in the North-East, Jalandhar and Kapurthala district in South-West SBS Nagar and Rupnagar in South, and Gurdaspur district in the North-West.
53:
B
Solution: Ludhiana district was founded in the time of Lodhi dynasty, which ruled in Delhi from AD 1451-1526. Ludhiana is the most centrally located district, which falls in the Malwa region of the state of Punjab. It is the most populous district in the state.
54:
C
Solution: Tarn Taran Sahib is bounded by Amritsar district in the North and Kapurthala district in the East, Pakistan in the West and Firozpur district in the South.
55:
A
Solution: Fazilka District was created on 27 July, 2011, before that it was included in Firozpur district. This district is divided into three tehsils, viz. Fazilka, Jalalabad and Abhor.
56:
A
Solution: Fatehgarh Sahib district is bounded by Ludhiana and Rupnagar in the North, Patiala in the South, SAS Nagar in the East and Sangrur in the West. It is the second least populous district of Punjab. Four major canals passing through the district are Sirhind Canal, Bhakra Canal, Narwana branch and Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal.
57:
C
Solution: SBS Nagar district is the third least populous district of Punjab after Barnala and Fatehgarh Sahib. This district enjoys the rare honour of being the native village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, whose ancestral village Khatkar Kalan falls in it.
58:
C
Solution: A huge fair takes place every year at Muktsar Sahib on occasion of Maghi Mela which is celebrated on the next day of Lohri in January.
59:
A
Solution: According to Raverty, (an officer in British Indian Army) Bathinda was known as Tabarhindh. According to Ibn Batuta, it was known as Batrind.
60:
C
Solution: Hoshiarpur has sex ratio of 961 females per thousand males which is highest in the state.
61:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Slaves - AD 1206-1290 Khiljis - AD 1290-1320 Sayyids - AD 1414-1451 Lodis - AD 1451-1526
62:
B
63:
C
64:
C
65:
D
66:
C
67:
A
68:
C
69:
C
70:
A
71:
A
Solution: The state government has announced to pay an incentive of 1000 Rupees to every woman, who opted to deliver child at government health facilities under Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme. This scheme initiated in 2011 had resulted in encouraging women to go for institutional deliveries, which helped in saving the life of the mother and child. Apart from Mata Kaushalya Scheme, pregnant women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families are also paid a cash incentives of 600 Rupees under Janani Suraksha Yojana of the National Rural Health Mission.
72:
A
Solution: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme was launched in 2011 under the leadership of the Prakash Singh Badal to encourage girls to continue studies even if their schools are at a distance from their homes. Under this scheme, free bicycle is provided to girl students in class 9 th to 12 th .
73:
D
Solution: I.K. (Inder Kumar) Gujral Punjab Technical University is located at Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established by an act of State Legislature on 16 January, 1997 to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the Punjab at the degree level.
74:
A
Solution: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is located in Ludhiana. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's third oldest Agricultural University. It has an international reputation for excellence in agriculture. It pioneered the Green Revolution in India in 1960s and is considered as one of the best agricultural universities in Asia.
75:
A
Solution: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) is in Jalandhar. It has been declared as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Human Resoure Development, Government of India. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology of India. It was founded as a joint venture between the governments of Punjab and India, originally under the name Regional Engineering College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India (RECJ).
76:
C
Solution: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) was bifurcated in 2005 with the formation of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). Punjab Agricultural University was established to serve the state of erstwhile Punjab.
77:
A
Solution: The first vice-chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law was Gurjit Singh. RGNUL is affiliated to UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India.
78:
D
Solution: The Punjab State Board for De-addiction and Rehabilitation has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Chief Minister which will oversee the work relating to Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation in the state. The board includes eminent medical professionals, prominent civil society representatives.
79:
B
Solution: Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) is one of the most premier National Law University located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in 2006 by the Punjab Government as a university dedicated to the field of legal education.
80:
A
Solution: The Bhagat Puran Singh Bima Yojna has launched to provide cashless medical treatment through smart cards to 28 lakh Blue Card holder families, 11 lakh marginal farming families, 2 lakh small traders and 2 lakh construction workers.
81:
A
Solution: In traditional bhangra dance, men wear a lungi with kurta while dancing. Dancers move round and round, clapping alongwith colourful handkerchiefs in their hands. In villages, people circle with large drums (dhol) and perform bhangra. Bhangra is a mix tune of high rhythm dance steps, songs and music instruments like dhol, iktar and chimta.
82:
B
Solution: Giddha dance form is generally performed by the Punjabi women during special occasions like marriages, birth of a son and festivals like teeyan, etc. During performing Giddha, the leader of the chorus sings a boli, repeated by other participants, which are accompanied by the beat of the dholak, gharah and taliyan (clapping).
83:
A
Solution: Originally, Bhangra was a folk dance that was confined to the Punjab during the harvest festival of Baisakhi. But now it could be performed on any occasion. Generally, Bhangra is performed by the group of people but it can also be performed by a single person.
84:
D
Solution: People believe that Guru Har Gobind Singh Ji started the art of Gatka after the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
85:
D
Solution: Jhumar originated from Balochistan and Multan regions.
86:
D
Solution: Gatka Dance is a Sikh 'martial art' form of bhangra. In this form people use swords, daggers and sticks. This dance form is also called as Khatka, a 'Sword dance'. It is one of the finest examples of Indian Martial arts. Hence, the art is mentioned as Shastra Vidhya.
87:
C
Solution: On the eleventh day of Jeth (May - June), Nirjala Ekadashi is celebrated which is known as Nimani Kasti in Punjab. Hindu women observe fast on this day and coated their body with powdered sandalwood. The fast is very hard to keep as for the whole day one has to abstain even from water. On this day, people put up stalls known as Chhabilis, for free distribution of sweetened and chilled water.
88:
B
Solution: Teeyan Festival is a festival of the rainy season. It is celebrated on the 3 rd bright fortnight of Sawan (July - August). During this festival, the brother or some other relative of a newly married girl come to take her to her father's place.
89:
A
Solution: The Rauza Sharif 'Urs' Fair This fair is celebrated in the memory of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmad Farooqui Sirhindi on 31 May every year. It is held on the Fatehgarh Sahib-Bassi Pathana road in the vicinity of Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara in Sirhind.
90:
A
Solution: Shaheedi Jor Fair is held annually for three days in martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. It is held in open grounds of Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara. Its main highlight is the light and sound show depicting life sacrifice of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh in 1794.
91:
A
Solution: Namdharis used to recite Gurbani, baptism was compulsory to enter the religion and advocated rituals after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. The Namdharis were required to wear the five symbols of Sikhism, with the only exception of the Kripan (sword). However, they were required to keep a Lathi (A bamboo stave) with them.
92:
B
Solution: Singh Sabha's chief aims were the revival of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus (spiritual leaders), the production of religious literature in Punjabi, and a campaign against illiteracy. Hence option 2 is correct.
93:
A
94:
C
95:
B
96:
C
Solution: In the Lahore Singh Sabha's Gurmukh Singh held the middle ground stating that Sikhs had their own distinct scripture and practices, the issue of Sikh - Hindu relationship was redundant, and that all those who accepted Sikh scripture were Sikhs whether they undergo Khalsa initiation and live by its religious code or those who do not undergo initiation and do not follow some of the Sikh religious and moral codes.
97:
B
Solution: Shiva Dayal Saheb, also called Shivdayal, original name Tulsi Ram, (born 1818, Agra), was the founder of the esoteric Hindu and Sikh sect Radha Soami Satsang. He was born into a devout Vaishnava family and established himself as a banker in Agra.
98:
A
Solution: The Nirankari's Movement was founded by Baba Dayal Das and it was a movement of purification and return. He called for the return of Sikhism to its origin, sometimes during 1840s and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (Formless).
99:
A
100:
C
101:
D
Solution: Shagun Scheme was launched in 1997 - 98 by Punjab Government, the scheme provides 15000 Rupees at the time of marriage of Scheduled Caste and Christian girls whose family income is less than 20000 Rupees (rural areas) and 27500 Rupees (urban areas). This scheme is also known as Ashirwad Scheme.
102:
A
Solution: Senior citizens above the age of 60 years are eligible to get monthly pension of Rupees 1000 in case of individual and Rupees 1500 for a couple. Senior citizens are provided concessions in all PEPSU roadways buses and women above 60 years are provided 50% fare concession.
103:
D
Solution: Punjab Government launched a Debt Waiver Scheme for economically weak and underprivileged borrowers of OBC/SC/ST category. The State Government is also going to waive off loans of up to Rupees 2 lakh of small and marginal farmers.
104:
A
Solution: Nigran Committees is constituted by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs to monitor the working of the public distribution system in Punjab.
105:
B
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.
106:
A
Solution: Nanhi Chhaan was launched on 27 August, 2008 and aims to protect girl child and deteriorating weather condition and spreading awareness against female foeticide and cutting of trees. This scheme is an initiative of Ranbaxy group which is later adopted by Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, MP from Bathinda.
107:
A
Solution: The Punjab Government plans to develop Medicity near Mullanpur in Mohali, Educity, IT City and Software Technology Parks under urban development schemes.
108:
B
Solution: Senior citizens are provided concessions in all PEPSU roadways buses and women above 60 years are provided 50% fare concession.
109:
C
Solution: Integrated Watershed Management Programme is also known as Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and is implemented to conserve and develop the natural resources like land, soil, water, etc.
110:
D
Solution: New centres of industries and urban areas are developed by Punjab in Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Ludhiana under the schemes for urban Punjab.
111:
A
Solution: Faridkot district was a part of Firozpur division, but it was separated in 1996.
112:
C
Solution: The district Sangrur was formed in 1948 on the formation of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). The boundaries of the district underwent a change on the merger of PEPSU with Punjab in 1956 and then on the reorganisation of Punjab in 1966.
113:
A
Solution: The Gurmukhi script, unlike the Greek and Roman alphabet, is arranged in vowels first, then in consonants (Gutturals, Palatals, Cerebrals, Dentals, Labials) and semi-vowels.
114:
A
Solution: Punjabi Sufi poetry developed under Shah Hussain (1538-1599), Sultan Bahu (1628-1691), Shah Sharaf (1640-1724), Ali Haider (1690-1785), Saleh Mohammad Safoori (son of Mai Safoora whom Ali Haider had given great tribute) and Bulleh Shah (1680-1757). In contrast to Persian poets, who preferred the ghazal for poetic expression, Punjabi Sufi poets composed the poems in Kafi (classical form of poetry).
115:
D
Solution: The Qissa of Heer Ranjha by Waris Shah (1706-1798) is among the most popular of Punjabi qissa.
116:
C
Solution: Some of the dialects of Punjabi language are Shahpur, Jhangochi or Changvi, Jangli or Rachnavi, (oldest dialect of Punjabi) Pothohari or Pahari-Potowari, Lehndi, Hindko, Dhani, Jafri or Khetrani, Chenavari and Saraiki. These all dialect are spoken in Western Punjab (now in Pakistan).
117:
D
Solution: Pwadhi is spoken in the areas lying in South, South-East and Eastern Punjab. The main areas include Rajpura, Patiala, Rupnagar, Anandpur Sahib, Kharar, Kurali, Nurpuredi, Pail, etc
118:
A
Solution: Shauraseni Prakrit was one of the Prakrit languages, which was spoken in North and North-Western India. Punjabi and Western dialects of Hindi developed from this Prakrit. Punjabi emerged as an apabhramsa, a degenerated form of Prakrit, in the 7 th century AD and became stable by the 10 th century.
119:
A
Solution: Hussain's poetry consists entirely of short poems known as Kafis. A typical 'Hussain Kafi' contains a refrain and some rhymed lines. The symbols used in his Kafis are taken from day to day life of a weaver.
120:
B
Solution: Ishwar Chandra Nanda was born in Gurdaspur. He is known as Father of Punjabi Drama. An act-play Suhag written by him in 1913 is still celebrated as First Punjabi stage-play.
121:
B
Solution: There are 21 district courts in Punjab. The district courts of Punjab are as follows : Amritsar, Barnala, Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Firozpur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Shri Muktsar Sahib, Pathankot, Patiala, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, SBS Nagar, Sangrur and Tarn Taran.
122:
C
Solution: The Amenities Committee perform functions in respect of education, public health, public works and other functions of the Gram Panchayat.
123:
A
124:
D
Solution: Standing Committees of Gram Panchayats are the Production Committee, the Social Justice Committee and the Amenities Committee.
125:
A
Solution: The earliest act in the Punjab dealing with Municipal Administration was the Municipal Act, 1867, which gave growth to the municipal bodies. This act was abolished by the Municipal Act, 1873, which aimed at providing for local improvements and education in the towns of the Punjab and for levying taxes on them
126:
A
Solution: Master Tara Singh was born on 24 June, 1885 in Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan), Punjab. Earlier his name was Nanak Chand. He took Amrit from Sant Attar Singh at the age of 16 and was renamed Tara Singh. He was a prominent Sikh political and religious leader in the first half of the 20 th Century. He was instrumental in organising the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee, in organising Sikhs politically and guided the Sikhs during the Partition of India. He later led their demand for a Sikh-majority state in Punjab.
127:
A
Solution: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal was born on 30th September, 1945. She is an Indian politician and member of the Congress party. She is a former Chief Minister of Punjab and the first and so far only female to hold the office of Chief Minister in Punjab.
128:
A
Solution: A new act viz the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 (Punjab Act Number 9 of 1994) has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat Act, 1952 and the Punjab Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishad Act, 1961. The act came into force on 21 April, 1994.
129:
D
Solution: Functions, Powers and Duties of Gram Panchayat (Punjab) are : 1. Preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat area. 2. Preparation of annual budget. 3. Mobilising reliefs in natural calamities including relief to the poor. 4. Removal or encroachments on public properties. 5. Organising voluntary labour and contribution for community works. 6. Maintenance of essential statistics of village. 7. Rendering assistance and implementation of development schemes pertaining to the village through its Gram Sabha. 8. Promotion of unity and harmony among all the sections of society in the village.
130:
C
Solution: In 1982, Dr. Manmohan Singh was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India under then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and held the post until 1985. Singh was first elected to the Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, in 1991 by the Legislature of the state of Assam and was re-elected in 1995, 2001 and 2007.
131:
D
Solution: There are 22 districts in the state of Punjab. All the 22 districts have a total of 3809 Post Offices spread across the state. The maximum number of Post Offices are in Amritsar district (377). Fazilka district has only 1 Post Office. Each Post Office of Punjab has a unique Pin Code. The first two digits of the Pin Code indicate the state as each state has its unique state code. The remaining digits indicate districts and Post Offices.
132:
C
Solution: The main regional language in Punjab is Punjabi, but radio stations also broadcast in Hindi, Urdu, English and other languages. Punjab has 9 main Radio Stations. These are Amritsar, Bathinda, Fazilka, Firozpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Shahkot.
133:
A
Solution: Punjab Tourism Development Corporation is a wholly owned public sector undertaking of the state government. The tourist complexes owned by the State Government were transferred to the Corporation on 1 April, 1979. At present, the corporation has 18 tourist complexes and 4 holiday homes.
134:
D
Solution: Punjab Tourism Policy of 2003 aims at promoting tourism in the state to enhance employment and economic growth. The state has a rich culture and heritage coupled with good tourism infrastructure, which makes it one of the favourable destinations by domestic and international tourists.
135:
C
Solution: Serai Nurmahal or Mughal Serai was built in an ancient town of Punjab called Kotkahlur near Jalandhar. The Serai was constructed on the orders of Noor Jahan, wife of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir under the supervision of Zakariya Khan, the then Governor of the Doab in AD 1618.
136:
A
Solution: Gurdwara Shri Tarn Taran Sahib is situated 24 km South of the city of Amritsar in Tarn Taran district. It was built by the Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru. The Guru used to run a home for the leprosy patients in the place. Similar to the Golden Temple, the Tarn Taran Gurdwara is surrounded by a Sarovar or lake, which is believed to have magical healing powers. It is famous for the monthly gathering of pilgrims on the day of
Amavas (a no moon night).
137:
A
Solution: Takht Damdama Sahib is situated at Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda. It is one of the five Takhts (seats of God's authority) of Sikhism. It is also the place where the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji prepared the full version of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in 1705 with the help of Bhai Manni Singh.
138:
A
Solution: Suraj Kund Temple is a large Sun Temple which is situated in the East of Sunam city. It was destroyed by Timur or Mohammad Ghaznavi. Al-Biruni mentioned it as a famous place in his book Kitab-ul-Hind. The Saraswati river is believed to have flowed by it. The Suraj Kund is surrounded by Verandhas on all sides. In one corner of the Kund there is Shiva Linga. There are other two Kunds, viz, Sita Kund and Barat Kund.
139:
A
Solution: Sodal Temple is located in Jalandhar district. The temple is dedicated to the child incarnation of Baba Sodal. It is believed that he has supernatural powers and all wishes, specially asked by the children are granted. A festival of Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated here on the full moon of September and a huge fair is also organised on that day.
140:
C
Solution: Devi Talab Mandir is located in Jalandhar district. It is an ancient temple, believed to be more than 200 years old in Jalandhar. This vast temple with pyramidal Shikhara of 'Grabha Griha' is covered with plates of gold. This temple is surrounded by sacred water pond. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
141:
C
Solution: Harike wetland is also known as Hari-ke-Pattan. It was formed by the headworks across the Sutlej river in 1953.
142:
B
Solution: Harike is the largest wetland in Northern India in the Tarn Taran Sahib district of Punjab.
143:
B
Solution: Harike is a man-made wetland spreads into the three districts of Punjab i.e. Amritsar, Firozpur and Kapurthala.
144:
C
Solution: Ropar wetland is located in the Shiwalik foothills of the lower Himalayas. It was created in 1952 on the Sutlej river by building a regulator to store and divert water for uses of irrigation, drinking and industrial water supply
145:
B
Solution: Lobana wetland is situated in Patiala.
146:
D
Solution: Kanjli wetland is located in the Kapurthala district of Punjab. It was created in 1870 by constructing the headworks across the perennial Bien river, a tributary of the Beas river to provide irrigation facilities to the remote areas which are away from the banks of the river.
147:
A
Solution: Ravi river drains the area between the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges. After passing through Chamba district it enters the Punjab plains at Chaundh village on Chamba border.
148:
B
Solution: Ghaggar river originates in the form of a seasonal stream from the lower slopes of Himalayas in Sarahan area of Sirmaur district.
149:
A
Solution: Chenab river originates from the Zanskar range in upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. It is formed by the confluence of two streams Chandra and Bhaga in the Western Himalayas. Traditionally it is known as Chandrabhaga river.
150:
D
Solution: Pong dam has been constructed in Himachal Pradesh across the Beas river at a distance of few kilometeres from Talwara town in Punjab.
151:
A
152:
A
153:
C
154:
C
Solution: Under Ranjit Singh's rule a commemorative coin was issued known as Nanakshahi rupee. He also concluded the Treaty of Amritsar with British in 1809. Hence both the statements are correct.
155:
B
156:
B
Solution: The Sikhs rebelled under Banda Singh Bahadur after the death of Guru Gobind Singh.
157:
B
Solution: Daleep Singh was to continue as the ruler of the Punjab and her mother as the regent. However, at request of the council the company officials signed another treaty known as the Treaty of Bhyroval. This treaty provided the maharani a pension of 150000 but she was to be replaced by a British resident in Lahore aided by a Regency council. This gave them an effective control over the government.
158:
A
159:
C
160:
D
161:
C
Solution: Jangli or Rachnavi is the oldest dialect of Punjab.
162:
B
Solution: Doabi is spoken in Indian Punjab between the rivers of Beas and Sutlej.
163:
A
Solution: Majhi is the most important dialect as it is adopted as the standard form of Punjabi for general purpose. It is spoken in the Majha region of Punjab which
includes districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Pathankot. It is also known as Taxali Boli.
164:
D
Solution: The Doabi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the land between the two rivers of Beas and Sutlej. It includes Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala and Nawanshahr districts.
165:
A
Solution: Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language.
166:
A
Solution: Dhani Ram Chatrik (1876-1957), Diwan Singh (1897-1944) and Ustad Daman (1911-1984), explored and expressed nationalism in their poetry during and after the Indian Freedom Movement.
167:
C
Solution: Why I am an Atheist' is written by Bhagat Singh.
168:
C
Solution: Sheikh Farid-ud-Din is known to be the first recorded poet in the Punjabi language. He was the disciple of Khwaja Qutb-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki, who himself was a disciple of Muinuddin Chisti, founder of the Chisti order. He acquired the title of 'Shakarganj' or 'Gangj-i-Shakar' (Treasury of Sugar).
169:
A
Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the tenth Sikh Guru. He was a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. His main contribution was the compilation of 'Dasam Granth' or 'Dasven Padshah Ka Granth'. It is a compilation of hymns, philosophical writings, autobiography of the Guru and many fables. For him, poetry was a means of revealing the divine principle and a supreme vision. He declared 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji' as Guru after him.
170:
B
Solution: Heroic ballads known as Vaar enjoy a rich oral tradition in Punjabi. Prominent example of heroic or epic poetry includes Guru Gobind Singh's Chandi di Vaar.
171:
B
Solution: Before partition in 1859, the office of Lieutenant Governor was instituted in the undivided Punjab. In 1947, Punjab was partitioned into West Punjab (now in
Pakistan) and East Punjab. Sir Francis Mudie became the first Governor of West Punjab and Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi became the first Governor of East Punjab, in the independent India.
172:
A
Solution: The first Chief Minister of Punjab was Dr Gopi Chand Bhargava (15 August, 1947-13 April, 1949).
173:
A
Solution: Before partition in 1859, the office of Lieutenant Governor was instituted in the undivided Punjab. In 1947, Punjab was partitioned into West Punjab (now in
Pakistan) and East Punjab. Sir Francis Mudie became the first Governor of West Punjab and Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi became the first Governor of East Punjab, in the independent India.
174:
B
Solution: Article 153 of the Constitution of India, provides that there shall be a Governor of each state. The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India. The powers and functions of a Governor at state level is similar to that of a President at the union level.
175:
A
Solution: Due to the Partition of 1947, the State of Punjab was deprived of any permanent building to house the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Therefore, it had to hold its sessions in various temporary accommodations, first at Shimla and later at Chandigarh. Ultimately, on 6 March, 1961, the present building known as Vidhan Bhawan, became its permanent House.
176:
A
Solution: Punjab Public Service Commission was established in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935.
177:
A
Solution: After the independence, Ramlal became the Chief Justice of the High Court of East Punjab. Mehar Singh was the Chief Justice when in 1966 the Punjab High Court became the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
178:
D
Solution: The Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commission shall be appointed by the Governor (in case of Joint Commission, by the President). Half of the members of such commission shall be in government service for at least 10 years. The members hold office for term of 6 years or until he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
179:
B
Solution: Punjab Public Service Commission presents an annual report to the Governor of work done by the State Commission (Article 323).
180:
D
Solution: The Judges of the High Court of Punjab became Judges of the common High Court of Punjab and Haryana with all the power and Jurisdiction of the High Court of Punjab. However, the principal seat of the High Court remained at Chandigarh. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has operated since 1 November, 1966 in its present form. The sanctioned strength of the High Court is 38 permanent and 30 additional judges.
181:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Harmandir Sahib - Amritsar Anandpur Sahib - Rupnagar Dera Baba Nanak - Gurdaspur Damdama Sahib - Bathinda
182:
B
Solution: Lodhi Fort is located in Ludhiana. It was built by the famous ruler Sikander Lodhi around 500 years ago. Built on the banks of river Sutlej, the fort was erected as a military castle to stop intruders from entering the city.
183:
B
Solution: Jallianwala Bagh is located in the heart of Amritsar's old town. The Jallianwala Bagh is known for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place on 13 April, 1919. British Army commander General Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the crowd of Baisakhi pilgrims and non-violent protesters which led to 379 deaths and 1200 injured.
184:
D
Solution: Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple is located in the central part of old Amritsar. It is popularly known as the Golden Temple. Harmandir Sahib was designed by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru and also installed the Adi Granth, holy scripture of Sikhism inside it. The present day Gurdwara was renovated by Jassa Singh in 1764. Maharaja Ranjit Singh covered the upper floors of the Gurdwara with 750 kg of gold in 1830. The architecture of the Harmandir Sahib is a combination of the Hindu and Muslim styles. It has a two storey marble structure.
185:
D
186:
A
Solution: Eco-tourism or Ecologically Sustainable Tourism introduced in 2009 has been defined as responsible tourism to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well being of local communities. Eco-tourism is one of the tools whereby people are encouraged to visit natural beauty of forests to promote action to conserve it.
187:
B
Solution: Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex (Virasat-e-Khalsa) is located at Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar. The construction of building of the museum was started in 1999, the year of tricentenary of the birth of the Khalsa. It was inaugurated in 2011. The magnificent building was designed by famous architect Mr Moshe Safdie.
188:
C
Solution: Rural Museum (Punjab Agriculture University Museum) is located in the city of Ludhiana. It was established in the premises of Punjab Agriculture University (PAUL) in 1974. The museum is divided into two divisions. The first section has a compilation of Harappan coins and pottery with the rural Punjab's kitchen equipments like chulha, peerhi, etc.
189:
B
Solution: Sukhna lake in Chandigarh is a reservoir of the foothills (Shiwalik hills) of the Himalayas. This lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna choe, a seasonal stream coming down from the Shiwalik hills.
190:
A
Solution: Durgiana Mandir is located in Amritsar and was constructed in 1921. This temple looks similar to the Golden Temple rather than any Hindu temples, dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is also known as Lakhsmi Narayan Temple.
191:
B
Solution: There are some special industries that make agricultural implements, tools and machines to be used in agriculture. It is located in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Phagwara, Goraya, Amritsar and Moga.
192:
D
Solution: Before Partition of Punjab, sports goods were manufactured by Sialkot (now in Pakistan) but now sports goods and equipments like balls, bats, badminton rackets, gym equipments, etc. are made in Jalandhar and Batala. These are exportable items also.
193:
D
Solution: Punjab is the second largest manufacturer of bicycles and bicycle parts in the world. The first indigenously owned bicycle manufacturing unit, Atlas Cycles was established in Sonipat, in 1951 under the SSI sector in undivided Punjab. Hero Cycle Ltd. commenced production of complete bicycles in 1956, as a SSI unit in Ludhiana and became the world's largest producer of bicycles in 1989. It was also entered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Mainly, the cycle parts industries
are located in Ludhiana.
194:
D
Solution: The Government of Punjab has launched the Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Policy 2017 as a part of Industrial and Business Development Policy, 2017. It provides necessary Secretarial and Technical support to the Startup Coordination Committee. Its role would be to disseminate the resources, funding mechanisms, investments and incentives available at a single portal for Startups in Punjab.
195:
B
Solution: To develop the rural and backward areas, the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) aims to encourage small and village industries. A Facilitation Council has been set up under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 at Chandigarh.
196:
B
Solution: Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in 1962 to assist small scale industries in the state. It is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials, development of infrastructure, promotion of export from small scale industries and marketing of products manufactured in small scale units.
197:
C
Solution: Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in the year 1966 to promote planned industrial development in the organised sector and to speed up industrialisation in the state of Punjab. PSIDC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956, which has been engaged in the promotion of large and medium scale projects. It is responsible for making major projects happen in the new economic environments.
198:
A
Solution: Upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) Hydel Project is located near Pathankot in Punjab. There are three power houses situated on this canal which draws water from Madhopur Headworks on Ravi river. This project comprises of two stages of hydro power stations. The total installed capacity of this project is 91.32 MW.
199:
A
Solution: Ranjit Sagar dam is located at Ravi river near Thein village (Pathankot district) of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known as Thein Dam. This project has an installed capacity of 600 MW.
200:
B
Solution: Rajpura Thermal Power Plant is situated near Rajpura town in Patiala district. The Punjab Government has awarded the Rajpura Thermal Plant Project, which is likely to generate 1400 MW power once operational, to Larsen and Toubro Ltd. This power plant would use the latest technology and gets its coal from South-Eastern Coal Field (SECL), Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). There are two proposed thermal power plants in Punjab.
201:
D
Solution: An International Standard Hockey Stadium has been constructed at Mohali.
202:
B
Solution: Dalip Singh was born on 27 April, 1899 in Dolon Kalan, Punjab. He was the first Sikh to represent India in Olympics. He was also the first Indian to be the torch-bearer at the inaugural Asian Games at Delhi in 1951.
203:
A
Solution: Pargat Singh is a former Indian hockey player and his playing position was of full back. He was considered as one of the world's best defenders erstwhile. He captained Indian Mens team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He was working with Punjab police before taking a plunge into politics.
204:
D
Solution: Some of the features of sports policy 2009 are : 1. To develop sports culture in the state. 2. To create sports infrastructure and sports facilities at village and block level. 3. To set up a Punjab institute of sports, at Jalandhar. 4. To strengthen the sports wing in schools and colleges.
205:
D
Solution: All funding for provision of infrastructure, equipment and for providing grants to various bodies for organisation of competition is done through Punjab State Sports Council which is collected from schools and colleges. It also provides pensions to eminent sport personnel. Funds are also collected from tournaments, exhibition, matches, donations, contributions of local bodies, etc.
206:
D
207:
D
Solution: Department of Sports, Punjab provides pension to eminent veteran sportsmen who have excelled at international level during their youth and made the nation proud. Keeping in view their hard work and service to the nation, a pension of 1000 Rupees per month is provided to the participants of Olympics/World Cup and 600 Rupees per month to the participants of Asian Games/Common Wealth Games.
208:
D
Solution: Sports Authority of India (SAI) in association with Department of Sports, Punjab has established three academics at Muktsar, Sangrur and Ludhiana. SAI Sangrur provides coaching in boxing and volleyball. SAI Muktsar trains in athletics, basketball, hockey and shooting while SAI Ludhiana trains in athletics and judo.
209:
A
Solution: A World-class Olympic Bhawan has been set-up in Mohali for the facilitation of Olympians.
210:
A
Solution: A martial arts sport, kickboxing is yet another popular sport in Punjab. It was introduced in Punjab during 1995 and within a very short period of time it became quite popular in Punjab.
211:
B
Solution: In Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed forests, vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees. The preponderance of species like mahogany, babool, with the scrub of wild karanda is common in this type of forests.
212:
C
Solution: Dry Deciduoud Scrub forests are mostly found in Kandi tract with predominant species like khair. Indian rosewood, silk cotton tree, amla, Indian ash tree, Indian mahogany, amaltas, etc.
213:
A
Solution: Dry Deciduous Bamboo forests are found in Dasuya Forest Division only. These are found in Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur. Patiala and Kapurthala have pure Bamboo forests.
214:
B
Solution: Those forests which largely consists of inaccessible forests or unoccupied wastes, are known as unclassed forests.
215:
C
Solution: Those forests where the right of grazing and cultivation is subjected to a few minor restrictions are known as 'the protected forests'.
216:
A
Solution: Coniferous forests are found in the Shiwalik hills of the state where chir is the main species, along with amla, khair and some scattered trees of terminalias.
217:
A
Solution: Kandi and Talwara region are areas for bamboo forests.
218:
A
Solution: Scrub forests are found in the Shiwalik hills and in various Bir forests of Punjab. Acacia is the main species found here. Babool and Indian rosewood are found along riverine areas and in the plains.
219:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Dry Deciduous - Kandi Tract Chir Pine - Shiwalik Dry Deciduous Bamboo - Dasuya forest division Khair/Sissoo - Bela and Mand area
220:
D
Solution: Dry Deciduous Bamboo forests are found in Dasuya Forest Division only. These are found in Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur. Patiala and Kapurthala have pure Bamboo forests. The main species found in these forests is male bamboo. The other species are Indian ash tree, bistendu, bastard teak, elm and amaltas.
221:
D
Solution: The Osier Bast, a straw commonly known as Sarkanda is interwoven with bast, reeds, rushes and corn husks to make basket, Chhaj, Hand fan, Chiks etc.
222:
D
Solution: Punjab is famous for its leather craft that range from handbags, juttis, kohlapuris and khusa shoes. These are popular not only in Punjab, but also in other states. Punjabi juttis are famous world over for their intricate designs and high quality. The quality of these handmade shoes has been maintained even though gold/silver threads have replaced the silver and gold wires. Lightness of these shoes is considered legendary
223:
D
Solution: Teej or Teeyan, is celebrated in the month of Sawan (July). Teeyan is an occasion for all married girls to visit their parents for a few days and thus enjoy again the carefree days of their childhood. During this occasion, the girls sing songs and dance
224:
B
Solution: Dancing and singing are a natural part of the joyful festival of Baisakhi. To celebrate the Baisakhi festival young boys and girls of Punjab come out in the fields in their colourful attire to participate in the traditional Baisakhi songs. Baisakhi folk songs in Punjabi depict the joy of the farmer who is happy with the beautiful harvest at the time of Baisakhi celebrations.
225:
D
Solution: Tabla is a most popular percussion instrument. It includes a pair of drums in which one is for treble (dayan) and the other is for bass (bayan). This kind of double drum combination is believed to have been designed by Hazrat Amir Khusrau.
226:
A
Solution: Taus was designed and created by the Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
227:
A
Solution: The name Sitar is derived from the Persian word 'Sch-Tar' which means 3 strings. It is made up of teak wood having 20 metal strings. It is played with a plectrum worn on fingers. It was invented by the great musician Amir Khusrau.
228:
A
Solution: The Gurmat Sangeet contains the bani of Saints and the Sikh Gurus. It is also known as Shabad Kirtan. It is a combination of devotional music, folk music and classical music. The main feature of Gurmat Sangeet is that it is sung in Pard taal, a style of singing which has its major compositions in dhrupad and khayal.
229:
A
Solution: Sardool Sikander is a Punjabi folk singer, sometimes called 'The King of Bhangra', born in the Kheri Naudh Singh in district Fatehgarh Sahib. He belongs to the Patiala Gharana of music. He made his first appearances on radio and television in the early 1980s with his introductory album, 'Roadways Di Laari'.
230:
D
Solution: Sapp is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra. It is a type of clapper. By stretching and contracting its ends, it produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together.
231:
D
Solution: Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi.
232:
D
Solution: Churidar and Kurta is the most common costume among Punjabi women. Salwar Kameez is another traditional costume of Punjab. Men generally wear the traditional dress of Kurta and Pajama. Some men also wear the traditional tehmat i.e Lungi with Kurta. Punjabi men are recognised by their unique headgear called Pug or Pagdi.
233:
C
Solution: The district of Amritsar in the state is famous for its metal work. A place named Bhandian in Amritsar is a big bazar where all kinds of utensils in different shapes and colours are available. The people who are involved in such work of metal during the early days of this art in the city of Amritsar were known as Chiteras. Various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques, such as pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc are used to make metal pots, utensils, objects needed for religious rituals (lamps, trumpet), etc. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some items which are produced abundantly in the district.
234:
A
Solution: Various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques, such as pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc are used to make metal pots, utensils, objects needed for religious rituals (lamps, trumpet), etc. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some items which are produced abundantly in the district.
235:
A
Solution: Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are head/forehead ornaments for men.
236:
C
Solution: Paranda is one of the traditional handicrafts of Punjab. It is a colourful hanging worn by the Punjabi women in their hair. Most of the Punjabi women have long hair, which they plait and then tie a paranda at the end. Parandas are available with a great variety of designs and colours. They are made out of a bunch of silk threads, woven with other skillful works. Patiala paranda like Patiala salwar is very famous all over the Punjab.
237:
B
Solution: Churidar and Kurta is the most common costume among Punjabi women. Salwar Kameez is another traditional costume of Punjab. Men generally wear the traditional dress of Kurta and Pajama. Some men also wear the traditional tehmat i.e Lungi with Kurta.
238:
D
Solution: Some holy sites like Harmandir Sahib, Tower of Baba Atal Rai, Ranjit Singh Museum and the Akhara Bala Nand have some of the best mural paintings. The holy site of Golden Temple or the Harmandir Sahib have about 300 striking works of art.
239:
D
Solution: Punjab is famous for its leather craft that range from handbags, juttis, kohlapuris and khusa shoes. These are popular not only in Punjab, but also in other states. Punjabi juttis are famous world over for their intricate designs and high quality.
240:
C
Solution: Basketry is a famous handicraft in most of the parts of Punjab. A thick, elastic grass straw Osier Bast, commonly known as Sarkanda, is interwoven with bast, reeds, rushes and corn husks to make baskets. The hand fan, popularly known as Peshawari Pankkha, is one of the most popular and handmade product of it.
241:
C
Solution: The Punjab Government is setting up a Golf Academy and Golf Club at Mohali.
242:
D
Solution: Bishan Singh Bedi is a former Indian cricketer born on 25 September, 1946 in Amritsar. He was primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. In 1990, he had a brief stint as coach of the Indian national team. He was the first person to be appointed to this job in a full-time
capacity.
243:
A
Solution: Nanik Amarnath Bhardwaj was born on 11 September, 1911. He is commonly known as Lala Amarnath. He died on 5 August, 2000. He was an Indian Test cricketer. He was the first cricketer to score a Test century for the Indian cricket team, which he achieved on debut.
244:
A
Solution: To keep the tradition of rural sports alive, the Grewal Sports Association began to hold competitions in Rural Sports at village Kila Raipur near Ludhiana. It is held annually in the month of February. Before independence, only the game of kabaddi was given more importance, but since then a number of other sports have become a part of Kila Raipur Rural Sports festival. It is also known as Rural Olympics.
245:
B
Solution: Sandeep Singh is an Indian professional field hockey player and an ex-captain of the Indian national team. He generally features as a full back and is a penalty corner specialist for the team. He was famous as Flicker Singh in media. He scored the most goals and won the Man of the Tournament Award in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, 2009 . He received Arjuna Award in 2010 for his achievements in field hockey.
246:
A
Solution: Kamaljeet Sandhu is a former woman Indian athlete who won Gold Medal at 1970 Asian Games in 400 m race. She ran the distance in 57.3 seconds. She was the first Indian woman to win Gold Medal at any Asian Games. She received Padma Shri Award in 1971. She participated in 1972 Olympics.
247:
A
Solution: At present, Punjab is the only state which is having maximum number of Astro turf (grass-like artificial surface) hockey fields and synthetic tracks and ultra modern sports infrastructure in the country. Jalandhar is also famous for sports goods and sports related equipments. The city of Jalandhar is also known as the Sports City of Punjab.
248:
D
Solution: India's most popular sport, cricket is played almost at every nook and corner of the state.The state has contributed in this sport by giving many prominent players who have attained success at national and international levels. Some of such players are Yuvraj Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Kamal Passi, Manish Sharma, Munir Hussain, Vijay Mehra, Bishan Singh Bedi, etc. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali has witnessed some of the most exciting games in the history of cricket.
249:
D
Solution: Speed Fund Academy, Ludhiana, was established in the year 1999 - 2000, to encourage the distinguished players who have already excelled at national/state level, to take part in international competitions. It was started for outstanding players (only boys) in the age group of 13 - 21 years, at Ludhiana.
250:
A
Solution: Some of the prominent names in this field of who have gained tremendous successes are Udham Singh, Baljit Dhillon, Baldev Singh, Jasjit Singh, Surinder Singh Sodhi, Sandeep Singh, etc.
251:
A
Solution: Parkash Singh Badal became Chief Minister for the fifth time from 2012 to 2017.
252:
B
Solution: Surjit Singh Barnala is a former Chief Minister of Punjab, former Governor of Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands and a former Union Minister. He had written a book namely, Story of an Escape.
253:
A
Solution: Zila Parishad has power to advise the State Government on all matters relating to development activities and maintenance of services in the district, whether undertaken by local authorities or the State Government.
254:
A
Solution: Every Gram Sabha shall hold two general meetings in a year, one in the month of December after the harvesting of the Sawni crop (called the Sawni meeting) and the other, in the month of June after the harvesting of the Hari crop (called the Hari meeting), on such date as may be fixed by the Sarpanch.
255:
D
Solution: Inder Kumar Gujral was an Indian politician who served as an ambassador of India to Moscow. He was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting during emergency period of 1975. Shri Gujral was the Minister of External Affairs from 1 June, 1996. He also served as the 12 th Prime Minister of India from April 1997 to March 1998.
256:
D
257:
B
Solution: Every Zila Parishad shall hold meetings at least once in every three months. It should be held at the office of the Zila Parishad or at a public place within local limits of the district which may be fixed by the Chairman of the Zila Parishad.
258:
A
Solution: In Punjab Panchayat Samiti not less than one-third of the total number of seats shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled class.
259:
C
Solution: Balram Jhakar was awarded 'Udyan Pandit' in 1975 for his contribution to horticulture. Haryana Agricultural University Hisar and Gurukul Kangri Visvavidyalaya Haridwar have awarded him Doctor of Science and Vidya Martand honorary degrees for his contribution to the agriculture and horticulture.
260:
D
Solution: Gurdwara Reform is also known as Akali Movement. It was a demand of the Sikhs for the liberation of their shrines or Gurdwaras from the Priests (mahantas) who controlled the properties of the Gurdwaras and asserted these as their own property. Sikhs were fed up with the immoral activities of mahantas and wanted to reform the Gurdwaras. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple.
261:
D
262:
B
Solution: The Ghadar Party, at first the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was framed on 15 July 1913 in the United States yet before a choice to make settle at Yugantar Ashram in San Francisco was taken at a gathering in the town of Astoria in the province of Oregon in the USA under the authority of Har Dayal, Sant Baba Wasakha Singh Dadehar, Baba Jawala Singh, Santokh Singh and Sohan Singh Bhakna as it leader
263:
C
Solution: The Ghadar Party, initially the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was formed in 1913 in the United States under the leadership of Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president. It drew members from Indian immigrants, largely from Punjab.
264:
D
Solution: The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to immigrate to Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and forced to return to Calcutta (present day Kolkata).
265:
C
Solution: Spring is the season of transition from the cold weather conditions to the gradual beginning of the summer season. It starts in March and continues till mid April. There may be a shower with hailstorms which can damage the growing crops. In this season, the winds become warm and dry and the frequency of Western disturbance also starts decreasing
266:
A
Solution: In shape Punjab is triangular. Pathankot district is at the top of the triangle, Fazilka and Patiala are respectively at the bottom left and right corners of this triangular shape.
267:
A
Solution: The Southern area of sandy plains in the Sindh-Sagar doab is a part of the Thar Desert. This Southern area have dry climate. It includes the Southern Bari and Rachna Doab region.
268:
C
Solution: The Sakki-Kiran stream, is a part of the Ravi river.
269:
A
270:
D
Solution: There is no concept of upper or lower case letter. The Gurmukhi script, unlike the Greek and Roman alphabet, is arranged in vowels first, then in consonants (Gutturals, Palatals, Cerebrals, Dentals, Labials) and semi-vowels. This is a syllabic script in which all consonants have an inherent vowel. Diacritics, which can appear above, below, before or after the consonant they belong, are used to change the inherent vowel.
271:
D
Solution: Majhi, Malwai and Doabi all are dialects of Eastern Punjabi language.
272:
D
Solution: Pwadhi is spoken in the areas lying in South, South-East and Eastern Punjab. The main areas include Rajpura, Patiala, Rupnagar, Anandpur Sahib, Kharar, Kurali, Nurpuredi, Pail, etc.
273:
C
Solution: Punjabi is 10 th most popular language of the world. Punjabi language is spoken by inhabitants of the Punjab region both in Pakistan and India. But in Pakistan Punjabi has not gained official status, it is a provincial language.
274:
D
Solution: Punjabi is the official language of the state, which bears a lot of similarity with Hindi. It is the first official language in Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh and the second official language of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Punjabi language is spoken by inhabitants of the Punjab region both in Pakistan and India.
275:
D
Solution: Gurmukhi Script is used in Punjabi language. The name 'Gurmukhi' is derived from an old Punjabi term 'Guru mukhi' which literally means 'from the mouth of the Guru'. The Gurmukhi script has 41 letters including 38 consonants and 3 basic vowel sign bearers. The Gurmukhi script, unlike the Greek and Roman alphabet, is arranged in vowels first, then in consonants (Gutturals, Palatals, Cerebrals, Dentals, Labials) and semi-vowels.
276:
C
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:
A
Solution: The Gurmukhi script follows a one sound - one symbol principle.
278:
D
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:
D
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:
D
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.
281:
A
Solution: The Bhagat Puran Singh Bima Yojna has launched to provide cashless medical treatment through smart cards to 28 lakh Blue Card holder families, 11 lakh marginal farming families, 2 lakh small traders and 2 lakh construction workers.
282:
B
Solution: Green Punjab Mission was launched in 2013 - 14. This scheme aims to improve the existing forest area with contribution from public, industry, corporations and State Governments on all government owned lands.
283:
B
Solution: Under Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas the department of rural development along with Panchayat's plan to integrate developmental plans with the ongoing projects run by Village Panchayats.
284:
B
Solution: The State Government is developing better transportation services in Ludhiana and Jalandhar and a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Amritsar under the City Bus Service Scheme.
285:
B
Solution: Punjab Shehri Awas Yojana to SC/BC Families is an ambitious free housing scheme for the SC/BC families across the state.
286:
A
Solution: Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana is a new meal scheme launched jointly by Haryana and Punjab Government in Chandigarh. Under the scheme, the poor are being provided food at lesser cost compared to market. This scheme has already gained a lot of popularity in Chandigarh.
287:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Balri Rakshak Yojana - For girls Shagun Scheme - For marriageable girls Concession Travel - For senior citizens Nigran Committee - For proper food distribution
288:
C
Solution: The State Government is developing better transportation services in Ludhiana and Jalandhar and a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Amritsar.
289:
A
Solution: Julli Dance is originated as the dance of Muslim holymen. It is a religious dance and associated with pirs and recluses (monks). It is generally danced in their hermitages (khanqahs). This dance is performed mostly in a sitting posture.
290:
B
Solution: Luddi Dance is a traditional Punjabi folk dance that celebrates the people's victory. This dance is predominant in the areas surrounding the banks of the Sutlej in Pakistan.
291:
A
Solution: Jaago dance form is a part of Punjabi marriage ceremony. This dance is performed to welcome the bride to her husband's home. In this dance form, girls dance through the village streets carrying a pot (gaggar) decorated with lightened candles and sing Jaago songs.
292:
D
Solution: Baba Balak Nath was a super-being blessed with spiritual power. He is worshipped with great respect in Jalandhar Doab region. His highly saintly values or lilas are depicted through the dramatic activities.
293:
A
Solution: The story of the Guru Balmiki's life is dramatised in a moving manner in guru Balmik Lila. Major events of his life have been expressed which are acted through dance, music and song. This lila is of recent origin and the Rasdharis of Jalandhar Doab are renowned for dramatising it.
294:
B
Solution: Malwai Giddha dance originated in the village Chattha, Sangrur district of Malwa area of the Punjab. This dance is associated with the districts of Muktsar, Bathinda, Faridkot, Sangrur, Firozpur, Mansa and Patiala. It is also known as Babeyan da Giddha as it is originally performed by old men (Babey).
295:
C
Solution: Kikli is a beautiful dance performed by women in pairs. The women cross their arms, hold each other's hands in crossed manner and move in a circular motion energetically while singing folk songs. This dance is more popular among young girls. A variety of songs are used with clapping in this dance form. This dance is performed in pairs.
296:
D
Solution: Dhamal is a popular dance form that resembles Bhangra. In this dance form, the men form a circle and dance with pleasure to the beats of the dhol. In this dance, dancers hold their hands in the air while performing. This dance is performed during wedding ceremonies, religious and harvesting festivals as well as high profile-bashes.
297:
A
Solution: The term 'Dhankara' derives its name from the word 'daang' which means a stick. This dance is performed in a circle with stick and atleast two persons are required to perform this dance. This dance has a certain similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat. The dancers hold sticks of various colours in their hands. This dance is generally performed at the marriage processions. No special costumes are worn while performing but sometimes the dancers tie a band around their waist.
298:
D
Solution: Bhangra, Jhumar, Julli, Luddi and Malwai Giddha are the famous folk dances of males in the state.
299:
D
Solution: The Radha Swami or Radha Soami sect believed in living guru. Further their temple did not had Adi Granth Sahib and they did not sing kirtan.
300:
C
301:
A
302:
A
303:
C
Solution: Nirankari Movement started by Baba Dayal Das stressed on the importance of Guru Nanak Ji and Adi Granth Sahib and also teached to follow God's Path through meditation.
304:
C
305:
A
Solution: The Nirankari's Movement was founded by Baba Dayal Das and it was a movement of purification and return. He called for the return of Sikhism to its origin, sometimes during 1840s and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (Formless).
306:
C
307:
B
308:
A
Solution: The Namdharis were required to wear the five symbols of Sikhism, with the only exception of the Kripan (sword). However, they were required to keep a Lathi (A bamboo stave) with them.
309:
B
Solution: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University was established by an act of State Legislature on 16 January, 1997 to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the Punjab at the degree level.
310:
B
Solution: In 1956 the Panjab university was relocated to Chandigarh. It was designed by Pierre Jeanneret under the guidance of the legendary Le Corbusier. Until the re-organisation of Punjab in 1966, the university had its regional centres at Rohtak, Shimla, Jalandhar and its affiliated colleges were in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Chandigarh.
311:
D
Solution: Mid-Day Meal Scheme has been started with effect from 1 April, 2006. In the beginning, under this scheme the students of 1 st to 5 th class in the primary schools were provided mid-day meal for 240 days. In 2008 - 09, the scope of the scheme was extended to the students of upper primary classes.
312:
D
Solution: The Punjab Health System Corporation was enacted through a Special Act of Legislation to provide for the constitution of corporation for establishing, expanding improving and administering medical care in Punjab. It is a fully autonomous and self-sufficient health and family welfare organisation of Punjab. There are 214 Health Institutions under PHSC, out of which are 22 District Hospitals, 41 Sub-divisional Hospitals and 151 Community Health Centres. A wide spectrum of health care facilities, preventive, promotive and curative, are provided in these institutions.
313:
D
Solution: At present, there are 107 Government Homeopathic Dispensaries in the state of Punjab. Every patient is given medicine free of cost. Free medicines are provided to BPL families, government employees, pensioners, past and present member of Legistative Assembly. The number of patients are increasing day by day as people are very much satisfied with the homeopathic medicines which have no side effect.
314:
D
Solution: Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme imparts free education to eligible girl child up to class 12 th . Under this scheme, the families of all the girl children born after 1 st January, 2011 would be eligible for financial assistance up to 12 th standard for imparting quality education. The benefit would be given to those families, whose annual income is less than 30000 Rupees .
315:
D
Solution: Punjab health infrastructure includes Allopathy, Ayurvedic, Unani and Homeopathic.
316:
D
Solution: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was started in 2000 - 2001 to universalise elementary education by community-ownership of the school system. It is a response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country with the funding pattern of 75 : 25 between the Centre and the State Government. The various activities under this programme include provision of additional classrooms, construction of toilets, provision of uniform and textbooks, maintenance grants, school grants, etc.
317:
A
318:
C
Solution: Punjab State AIDS Control Society was registered in 1998 for implementing National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). NACP is a 100% centrally sponsored project. PSACS started functioning in 1999. Principal Secretary of Health is the Chairman of the Society and Secretary of Health has been designated as Project Director of the society.
319:
A
Solution: The term "Khalsa" first appeared in the hukamnamas (rules) of Guru Har Gobind Ji . The Guru introduced the concept of Khalsa, which is the collective body of initiated Sikhs, and laid down the principles for it. This significant development in Sikh history is attributed to Guru Har Gobind Ji's leadership.
320:
C
321:
D
322:
A
Solution: Takht Sri Patna Sahib also known as Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, is a Gurdwara in the neighbourhood of Patna Sahib, India. It was to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs on December 1666.
323:
A
324:
B
325:
B
326:
A
327:
D
328:
C
Solution: Guru Amar Das ji, the 3rd guru of Sikhs, raised the status of women and gave them equality with men. He strictly prohibited the practice of Sati system and Pardah System.
329:
A
Solution: Pathankot is the meeting point of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. It is the last city in Punjab on the national highway that connects Jammu and Kashmir with rest of India. Due to its strategic position, this district is also known as Cock Neck City.
330:
C
Solution: The Vedic Research Institute is situated in the district of Hoshiarpur.
331:
B
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:
D
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:
D
334:
C
Solution: Faridkot district is divided into three tehsils, viz. Faridkot, Kotakpura and Jaitu. All other statements are incorrect.
335:
A
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.
336:
D
Solution: Moga district is among the largest producers of wheat and rice in the state of Punjab. Towns of Bagha Purana, Dharamkot and Nihal Singh falls in the Moga district.
337:
A
Solution: Mansa is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab and called the Area of White Gold. The district is bounded on the North-West by Bathinda, on the North-East by Sangrur, on the South by Haryana state and on the North by Barnala.
338:
B
Solution: Barnala district was known as Anahadgarh and was founded by Baba Ala Singh who was the founder of Patiala state in 1772. Barnala was declared as district headquarters in Princely State System and it was later merged in PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) and degraded as sub divisional headquarters. Barnala became a district on 19 November, 2006. It is the least populous district in the state.
339:
A
Solution: Maize is sown in June-July and harvested in the months of September-October. It is sown in central districts of Punjab, where there are better water management conditions, like in Ludhiana and Jalandhar. Maize is essentially a warm weather or kharif crop and as such is largely dependent upon the rains. It is a food as well as a fodder crop.
340:
C
Solution: The cotton crop in Punjab, grown from the Bt-cotton seed, have been affected by a pest known as the mearly bug and white flies.
341:
A
Solution: Green Revolution is the adoption of a package of improved agricultural practices involving fertilizers, pesticides, controlled water, credits, mechanical threshers, pumps, etc. These changes were instituted in place of the traditional agricultural practice. This revolution mainly benefitted large farmers.
342:
A
Solution: Main fruit crops of Punjab are kinnow (reddish orange), peach, pear and guava. Punjab topped all other states in India in the production of Kinnow.
343:
D
Solution: Sugarcane grows best on well drained loamy soils. It is grown mainly in Jalandhar, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur.
344:
B
Solution: Kheti Bhawan has been set up at Mohali. All the offices of department of agriculture and allied departments have been housed in this Bhawan.
345:
D
Solution: A comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in the state. Emphasis is being laid on deversification in maize, sugarcane, farm-forestry and cotton by providing various incentives to farmers to make agriculture more economical.
346:
D
Solution: After independence food deficiency took place in Punjab because most of the rich lands, irrigation facilities and other rural infrastructure went to West Punjab. To overcome the food problem, Indian Government adopted the new technology called Green Revolution technology during the mid-1960s. Punjab was selected as the first site to initiate Green Revolution because of its three perennial rivers. The first effort was made through the introduction of high yield crop varieties of wheat introduced by Dr. Norman Borlaug, i.e. the Father of the Green Revolution. Use of chemical fertilizers and increase in irrigation system also help the farmers to produce more crops. The Green Revolution Year of 1966 was a landmark in the history of Punjab on two accounts. The erstwhile Punjab was divided into the states of Punjab and Haryana and Green Revolution technology comprising High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds was introduced.
347:
D
Solution: Punjab Agriculture University was established in Ludhiana for research and development in agriculture.
348:
B
Solution: Punjab is the first state to initiate contract farming in India. Contract farming is defined as agricultural production carried out according to an agreement between a buyer (Government bodies/Corporates/Processors/Individual Enterpreneurs) and farmers, which establishes conditions for the production and marketing of a farm product or products.
349:
A
Solution: Baba Deep Singh was the first jathedar (Head) of Damdami Taksal, a 300 years old religious school of the Sikhs. In 1709, Baba Deep Singh joined Banda Bahadur during the assaults on the towns of Sadhaura and Sirhind.
350:
D
Solution: Bhai Parmanand was an Indian nationalist. He was born on 4 November, 1876 into a prominent family of Punjab, Mohyal Brahmins. In October 1905, he visited South Africa and stayed with Mahatma Gandhi as a vedic missionary. He was the founder member of Ghadar Party. In 1930, he was the Chairman of the Sind Provincial Hindu Conference where he expressed concern that creation of Pakistan will divide India.
351:
A
Solution: The Akali movement, also called the Gurdwara Reform Movement, was a campaign to bring reform in the gurdwaras (the Sikh places of worship) in India during the early 1920s.
352:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Ghadar Party - San Francisco Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - General Dyer Naujawan Bharat Sabha - Bhagat Singh Simon Commission - Lala Lajpat Rai
353:
C
Solution: The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to immigrate to Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and forced to return to Calcutta (present day Kolkata).
354:
B
Solution: The Naujawan Bharat Sabha played a significant role in the political history of Punjab during 1926 -29. It was a militant youth organisation started by Bhagat Singh.
355:
B
Solution: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large peaceful crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab to protest against the arrest of pro - Indian independence leaders Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satya Pal. In response to the public gathering, the Anglo-Indian Brigadier R. E. H. Dyer surrounded the Bagh with British Indian army units. The Jallianwala Bagh could only be exited on one side, as its other three sides were enclosed by buildings. After blocking the exit with his troops, he ordered them to shoot at the crowd, continuing to fire even as the protestors tried to flee. The troops kept on firing until their ammunition was exhausted. Estimates of those killed vary between 379 and 1500+ people and over 1,200 other people were injured of whom 192 were seriously injured.
356:
A
Solution: Ghadar Party newspaper, 'The Ghadar' was published from San Francisco, California. Other statements are correct.
357:
A
Solution: Initially, the Kirti Kisan Sabha planned to prepare the masses for action, then started propaganda through the press and launched a monthly magazine in Punjabi. The first issue i.e. The Kirti was published from Amritsar in February, 1926. The 1929, Annual Session of the Sabha was held at Lahore during the Christmas week. Throughout this period, the Kirti continued to disseminate Communist thought and preach the faith of revolt against British imperialism. The Kirti Kisan Conference held on 4th March, 1931 at Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Hola Mohalla festival, called upon workers and peasants to set-up units of the Sabha in the villages.
358:
D
Solution: Gurdwara Reform is also known as Akali Movement. It was a demand of the Sikhs for the liberation of their shrines or Gurdwaras from the Priests (mahantas) who controlled the properties of the Gurdwaras and asserted these as their own property. Sikhs were fed up with the immoral activities of mahantas and wanted to reform the Gurdwaras. But these priests were under the protection of the British Government. Under the patronage of the British Government, the lands and properties attached to the Gurdwaras were entered against the names of these priests. The Sikhs claimed that the Gurdwaras were public property, thus the public had a right to remove these mahantas. But the government considered mahantas as the legal owners of Gurdwaras. This resulted in the Akali Movement or Gurdwara Reform Movement.
359:
D
360:
C
Solution: The Khilafat Movement was an agitation by Indian Muslims, allied with Indian nationalists, to pressure the British government to preserve the authority of the Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of Islam after World War I. While seemingly pan - Islamic, the movement was primarily a means of achieving pan-Indian Muslim political mobilization. The movement collapsed by late 1922 when Turkey gained a more favorable diplomatic position and moved toward secularism. By 1924 Turkey simply abolished the roles of Sultan and Caliph
For Hindu Muslim unity in political action, Swami Shradhanand of Arya Samaj was asked by Muslims to preach from pulpit of Jama Masjid at Delhi while Dr. Kitchlew, a Muslim, was given the keys of the Golden Temple of Amritsar
361:
D
Solution: Key participants in the Ghadar Movement included Bhai Parmanand, Vishnu Ganesh Pingle, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Bhagwan Singh Gyanee, Har Dayal, Tarak Nath Das, Bhagat Singh Thind, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Barakatullah, Rashbehari Bose, and Gulab Kaur.
362:
B
Solution: Sohan Singh Bhakna was the first President of Ghadar Party.
363:
C
Solution: In United States, Lala Hardyal, Pandit Kanjhi Ram and few others with Sohan Singh founded the Pacific Coast Hindi Association. Sohan Singh was elected its first President. This association later came to be known as Ghadar Party.
364:
B
Solution: Lala Hardayal played a very important role in the struggle for India's Independence. He was General Secretary of the Ghadar Party and also a prominent leader in the Ghadar Movement.
365:
A
Solution: Kartar Singh Sarabha was a Sikh revolutionary who was amongst the most famous accused in the Lahore Conspiracy Trial. In Berkeley, he joined the Ghadar Party in 1913 with the aim to free India from the slavery of British rule. He played the lead role in publishing the 'Ghadar Paper'.
366:
B
Solution: Sardar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia occupied the area to the North of Amritsar between the Ravi and Beas rivers. He also added the Jalandhar region and Kangra hill areas to his estate, had a capital in Shri Hargobindpur. He became the leader of the Sikh misl that was known as Ramgarhia and therefore was honoured with the title of Ramgarhia.
367:
B
368:
A
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. His spectacular achievements exemplified the tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji,
such that he came to be called as the Champion of the Khalsa.
369:
C
Solution: Gond is not a Scheduled Caste group living in Punjab.
370:
C
Solution: Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC) scheme aims to provide loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste population living in the state with annual family income less than 81,000 Rupees in rural areas and 1,03,000 Rupees in urban areas.
371:
A
Solution: According to Article 46, the State shall promote special care to the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections such as the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. The state shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
372:
A
Solution: According to Article 338, there shall be a commission for the Scheduled Castes to be known as the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes.
373:
C
Solution: According to Article 332, there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the state
374:
B
Solution: According to Article 330, there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the house of the people.
375:
C
Solution: According to Article 332, there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the state.
376:
A
Solution: Award to SC Sports Students aims to inculcate the spirit of competition among Scheduled Caste students in the field of sports. Keeping this in view, this scheme was started during the year 1990 - 91.
377:
D
Solution: Atta-Dal Scheme is not a scheme for SC/ST.
378:
A
Solution: Yuvraj Singh is an Indian cricketer, born on 12 December, 1981. He has been a member of the Indian cricket team in ODIs since 2000 and played his first Test match in 2003. He was the vice-captain of the ODI team from late 2007 to late 2008. At the 2007 World Twenty20, he famously hit six-sixes in an over against England's Stuart Broad.
379:
D
Solution: The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit - language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. The play is an example of creative writing, but not entirely fictional.
380:
C
381:
A
Solution: The correct answer is A: Gupta . Let's break down why: What the question is asking: The question wants to know which major empire controlled the Punjab region of India between the years 320 CE and 600 CE. Why Option A (Gupta) is correct: The Gupta Empire rose to power around 320 CE and its influence extended over a large portion of the Indian subcontinent, including Punjab. The Gupta period is known as the "Golden Age of India" because of its achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, literature, culture and mathematics. The Gupta Empire gradually declined starting in the late 5th century CE, eventually dissolving around 600 CE. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B: Sunga - The Sunga dynasty existed much earlier than the Gupta period (around 185 to 73 BCE). Option C: Kushan - The Kushan Empire was powerful, but it primarily existed before the Gupta period (roughly 30 to 375 CE). While they controlled parts of northwestern India, their peak was earlier. Option D: Pala - The Pala Empire was primarily located in the eastern regions of India (Bengal and Bihar) and rose to prominence much later (around the 8th century CE). Therefore, the Gupta Empire is the only option that fits the timeframe and geographic location mentioned in the question.
382:
D
383:
C
Solution: The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit - language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. The play is an example of creative writing, but not entirely fictional.
384:
C
385:
B
Solution: Deimachus or Daimachus was a Greek of the Seleucid Empire, who lived during the third - century BCE. He became an ambassador to the court of the Mauryan ruler Bindusara "Amitragatha" (son of Chandragupta Maurya) in Pataliputra in India. Deimachus was sent by Antiochus I Soter.
386:
B
387:
A
388:
C
389:
A
Solution: On the recommendation of Shah Commission, Punjab was divided on 1 November, 1966, leading to the formation of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Area in the South of Punjab that spoke Haryanvi dialect of Hindi formed as Haryana and the area that spoke Pahari dialects merged to Himachal Pradesh. Remaining area, except Chandigarh, formed the new Punjabi-majority state
390:
D
Solution: Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn, and the special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking. All other cases will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
391:
C
Solution: Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20 th June, 1947 and Sir Cyril Radcliffe was appointed as Chairman of the Commission. Other four Indian members of the Commission were Justice Din Mohammad, Justice Mohammad Munir, Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan and Justice Teja Singh.
392:
C
Solution: On 17 August 1947 the Radcliffe Line was declared as the boundary between India and Pakistan, following the Partition of India.
393:
A
Solution: An agitation was carried out after Mountbatten plan by Muslim League for the Partition of Bengal and Punjab. Due to this agitation of Muslim League, the coalition government in Punjab under Malik Khizar Hayat Khan resigned in March 1947. Finally both India Congress Committee and Muslim League accepted the plan of Partition of Punjab. A Boundary Commission was appointed to establish the boundaries of West and East Punjab.
394:
C
Solution: Gian Singh Rarewala became the first Chief Minister of PEPSU. Patiala was chosen to be the capital of the Union.
395:
D
Solution: In April, 1966, a three member Punjab Boundary Commission with the Chairman, Justice JC Shah and members, S Dutt and MM Philips, was set up.
396:
A
Solution: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru did not accepted the Sikh agitation for a Punjabi state and declared that he would not concede the demand even if he had to face a Civil War.
397:
A
Solution: Chandigarh is located at the foothills of Shiwaliks. It was designed by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Chandigarh derives its name from the temple of Chandi located at the foothills of Shiwaliks. In March 1948, the Government of Punjab, in consultation with the Government of India approved Chandigarh (the area of the foothills of the Shiwaliks) as the new capital.
398:
D
Solution: Some of the important demands of the accord were : 1. Compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982. 2. Merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army. 3. Jurisdiction of Rangnath Mishra Commission enquiring into the 1984 Delhi riots will be extended to Bokaro and Kanpur. 4. Those discharged from the Army for desertion will be rehabilitated and provided employment. 5. All-India Gurdwara Act for structured governance of the Sikh shrines in India will be applicable. 6. Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn, and the special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking. All other cases will be transferred to the ordinary courts. 7. Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana. 8. The part of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution dealing with the Centre-State relations will be referred to the Sarkaria Commission. 9. Punjab, Haryana and other states will continue to get their existing share of water (or more) from the Ravi-Beas system. 10. The Prime Minister will re-instruct the Chief Ministers of the various states to protect the interests of the minorities. 11. The Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
399:
C
Solution: Bet soils or Khaddar North-Eastern soils are found along the West bank of river Sutlej from Ropar to Fazilka town in South-West and in Zira and Moga tehsils.
400:
B
Solution: Sandy soils are yellowish to grey in colour and by artificial irrigation these soils become more productive and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat and fodder crops.
401:
A
Solution: Kandi soils are badly eroded and less productive and are suitable for dry farming.
402:
B
Solution: Desert soils are dry and deficient in humus, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Wind erosion is a serious problem specially during the hot summer.
403:
A
Solution: Kandi soils have been formed by the depostion of numerous chos coming from Shiwalik hills. These soils are found in the areas of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Ropar district.
404:
A
Solution: Forests soils are reddish brown to olive brown in colour. These soils are not highly suitable for agriculture but good for forestry as these are the leftover soil after soil erosion has taken place.
405:
B
Solution: Desert soils are found in the Abohar and Zira tehsils of Firozpur district, Muktsar, Bathinda, Mansa and in some parts of Sangrur and Ludhiana district.
406:
C
Solution: Flood Plain or Bet Soils are Khadar soils of the old flood plain areas of various rivers, streams or chaos of the state. These soils are called ustifluvent or Udi soil.
407:
B
Solution: The texture of Sierozem soil is sandy loam to silt. These soils are overall grey in colour which indicates its deficiency in organic matter i.e. nitrogen, potash and phosphorus.
408:
A
Solution: Punjab plain lies in the Indo-Gangetic drainage system. It is formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down from the Himalayas. Punjab is an extensive alluvial plain gently sloping from about 350 m above sea-level in the North-East and North to about 180 m in the South-West.
409:
A
Solution: Fresh water dolphin has been sited in the adjoining wetlands in Harike wildlife sanctuary.
410:
B
Solution: The entire area of Abohar Wildlife sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages. This Wildlife Sanctuary is considered as special for wildlife conservation where Bishnoi community on its own has protected the state animal black buck, which is considered sacred by them.
411:
C
Solution: Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Anandpur Sahib town in Government forest area of Rupnagar district near the boundaries of Himachal Pradesh. Main wildlife species found in this sanctuary are sambar, barking deer, hare, jackal, leopard (migratory), python, cobra and rattle snake.
412:
A
Solution: Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 45 km from Patiala city on Patiala-Samana-Shatrana road. It spreads over an area of 6.20 sq km. It was declared a protected forest and then as a sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1977.
413:
B
Solution: Bird watching from close quarters is a major attraction of Harike Wildlife Sanctuary. It is recognised as one of the Ramsar sites in India for conservation, development and preservation of the ecosystem.
414:
B
Solution: Neelon Zoological Park is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal. It is 5 km from Samrala town and 20 km from Ludhiana city. The total livestock position in this zoo is around 180.
415:
C
Solution: Shisham and kikar trees are found in Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife found in this sanctuary include hog deer, blue bull, porcupine, black buck, sambar, jungle cat, jackal, rhesus monkey, peafowl, etc.
416:
B
Solution: Bir Moti Bagh was one of the important hunting reserves of the erstwhile rulers of Patiala state. It was declared a protected forest and then as a sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1952.
417:
B
Solution: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala - Devigarh road. It came into existence in 1952. It spreads over an area of 6.62 square km.
418:
A
Solution: Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Patiala. It preserved and maintained as a Shikargah (hunting zone for rulers). It was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1952.
419:
A
Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Power Plant is one of the coal based power plant of PSPCL started in 1984. This plant has an installed capacity of 1260 MW. The plant receives water from Nangal-Hydel Channel and gets coal from Bihar, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.
420:
A
Solution: Mukerian Hydel Project is located near Talwara township in Hoshiarpur district. It is constructed at Mukerian Hydel Channel emanating from Shahnehar barrage, constructed on downstream of Pong Dam and river Beas near Talwara. Its total capacity is 207 MW
421:
A
Solution: A 9.5 MW capacity of solar power plant under Jawaharlal Nehru Mission is commissioned in Bathinda district of Punjab.
422:
B
Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Super power plant is located in Ghanauli village near Ropar, Punjab. It is situated on the banks of Sutlej.
423:
D
Solution: Punjab Government has implemented 7 biomass power projects and generates 62.5 MW of energy from it. It is also in the process of implementing world's largest cattle dung based Bio CNG Plant at Haibowal Dairy, Ludhiana.
424:
B
Solution: Shahpur Kandi project is a Hydel power project.
425:
C
Solution: Upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) Hydel Project is located near Pathankot in Punjab. There are three power houses situated on this canal which draws water from Madhopur Headworks on Ravi river
426:
A
Solution: The correct descending order is :
1. Ropar Thermal Project 2. Bhakra Nangal Project 3. Guru Nanak Thermal power plant, Bathinda 4. Debar power plant
427:
D
Solution: New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy (NRSE), 2012 is formulated to develop and promote new and renewable sources of energy based technologies and energy conservation measures as well as providing financial and fiscal assistance. It also addresses the problems arising from depletion of conventional sources of energy and environment pollution. At present, NRSE projects generate 1,446.5 MW of energy and will expand to 2,400 MW by year
2022.
428:
D
Solution: Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Power Plant is located at Bathinda. It is a medium-sized power station with four units, that started functioning in 1982. It generates upto 440 MW of power, that meets the irrigation needs of lower Punjab. It gets bituminous coal from Jharkhand.
429:
A
430:
D
431:
A
Solution: The Early Stone Age sites are found in the valley of river Soan or Sohan in Punjab (now in Pakistan).
432:
B
433:
A
Solution: Palaeolithic Age (The Early Stone Age) sited are discovered at Daulatpur, Dher, Majra, Hoshiarpur, Dhang, Nalagarh, Pirthan, Khokhra-Ka-Choa, Rampura, Sirsa, Bhud and Dholbaha.
434:
B
435:
B
436:
C
Solution: People of Palaeolithic age were mainly hunters and food gatherers and he sites of this age are found in the valley of Soan in Punjab. Option 3 is the correct answer.
437:
C
Solution: Both the option i.e., Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism and Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan are correct.
438:
A
439:
C
Solution: Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra, Churi, Bain, Band and Jhankangan are bracelets used by women.
440:
D
Solution: Pidhis are small stools created out of wood with carvings and designs carved on them by expert hands. Pidhis are used by Punjabis to decorate their room as it delivers a touch of tradition among the other modern day furniture
441:
A
Solution: Sarkanda was interwoven with coloured cotton threads to weave chiks, bohey, pitarian (useful household articles) and kind of chairs called Moorras. Baskets for keeping pins, cotton, buttons, needles, threads, etc in different shapes and colours were also made from the combination of shaved Sarkanda and coloured cotton threads and were taken by women as a part of dowry.
442:
B
Solution: The district of Amritsar in the state is famous for its metal work. A place named Bhandian in Amritsar is a big bazar where all kinds of utensils in different shapes and colours are available. The people who are involved in such work of metal during the early days of this art in the city of Amritsar were known as Chiteras.
443:
D
Solution: Punjab is well known for its artistic wood work. Punjabi carpenters are highly skilled in making strong, durable and visually attractive furniture. Areas renowned for woodcarving in Punjab are Batala, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.
444:
A
Solution: On the basis of type of work, patterns and style, phulkari can also be categorised as Bagh and Chope. Bagh (garden) is the style of Phulkari which covers the entire surface of cloth with embroidery of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The designs are made by use of horizontal, vertical and diagonal stitches. In Chope style of Phulkari embroidery is made on handspun red khaddar with golden yellow threads.
445:
D
Solution: Aloo Paratha, Chole Bhature, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Dum Aloo, Rogan Kosh are famous Punjabi cuisines.
446:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Hand fan - Peshawari Pankkha Small and delicate fans - Kundaladar Pankkhi Kinds of chairs - Morras Thick elastic grass - Sarkanda
447:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Peshwari Pankkha - Hand fan Chhaj - Used for separating gain from husk Paranda - Worn by the Punjabi women in their hair Teeli, Nath-Machli - Nose ornaments
448:
D
Solution: Phulkari, literally meaning the flower work as the entire field of cloth is embroidered and filled with flowers. It is an art form in which exquisite embroidery is done over shawls, dupattas and headscarves. It is woven with silk threads on a coloured cotton cloth. In some cases, the entire cloth is covered with dense designs, so that the ground cloth becomes invisible. The design is worked with small squares in step-ladder fashion. The colours used in this embroidery signified clear symbols, i.e. red colour was used to symbolise passion, yellow or golden for desire, white denoted purity, green for fertility and abundance,
blue for calmness and orange symbolised divine energy. In Amritsar and Firozpur, phulkari work of a high quality is done.
449:
A
Solution: Shri Kartar Singh and Shri Randhir Singh Dheera are famous for their contribution to Wrestling as well due to recipient of Arjuna Award.
450:
D
Solution: All funding for provision of infrastructure, equipment and for providing grants to various bodies for organisation of competition is done through Punjab State Sports Council which is collected from schools and colleges. It also provides pensions to eminent sport personnel. Funds are also collected from tournaments, exhibition, matches, donations, contributions of local bodies, etc.
451:
D
Solution: Tejinderpal Singh Toor, Neeraj Chopra and Manjit Singh all three have won gold in the Asian Games, 2018.
452:
C
Solution: Mohinder Amarnath Bhardwaj was born on 24 September, 1950 in Patiala. He is a former Indian cricketer (1969 - 1989). He is commonly known as 'Jimmy'. He is the son of Lala Amarnath who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Post - independence era.
453:
C
Solution: Ajit Pal Singh was an Indian professional field hockey player from Sansarpur, Punjab. He was captain of the Indian team at the Hockey World Cup, 1975 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia.
454:
A
Solution: Miss Rupa Saini for hockey was the first recipient of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award. The awardees shall be selected from those who participate in Olympics and other recognised international sports competitions.
455:
B
Solution: Premchand Dogra was born on 1 December, 1955 in Babri Nangal. He is a professional bodybuilder from India. He won the Mr Universe title in the short-height 80 kg category in 1988. He was also awarded the 'Achievement Medal' by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) in 2003, for winning its World Middleweight Champion title in 1988.
456:
D
Solution: Jeev Milkha Singh was born on 15 December, 1971. Son of Milkha Singh is an Indian professional golfer who became the first player from India to join the European Tour in 1998. He has won four events on the European Tour making him the most successful Indian on tour. He is the highest ranked Indian golfer in the world and first who broke into the top 100 in October 2006.
457:
A
Solution: Sports Authority of India (SAI) runs a sports training centre at Patiala. It is also known as Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports. It provides training in cycling, fencing, hockey and wushu or Chinese kungfu.
458:
B
Solution: Football Academy in Mahilpur was established in the year 1997 - 98, to impart intensive training to young and up-coming footballers of Punjab. At this academy, the players are also paid 150 Rupees per head per month as a pocket allowance and diet.
459:
C
Solution: Punjab Energy Development Agency was formed in September 1991, as a state nodal agency for promotion and development of renewable energy programmes/projects and energy conservation programme in the state. PEDA is registered as a society under the Societies Act of 1860.
460:
D
Solution: Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in the following broad functional areas: 1. Promotion and development of small/micro hydel projects on canal. 2. Promotion and development of biomass/agro residue based power projects. 3. Co-generation power project in sugar mills and paper industry. 4. Promotion and development of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal power projects. 5. Promotion and development of waste to energy projects. 6. Promotion and development of biomass based gasifiers. 7. Implementation of Energy Conservation Act. 8. Creating awareness and publicity in masses to adopt non-conventional energy
sources and energy saving/conservation.
461:
C
Solution: Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project is located about 32 km downstream of Bhakra dam towards Ropar district. This project was constructed to utilise the water of Bhakra Nangal system as a result of interlinking of Beas and Sutlej rivers at Dehar. It was commissioned in 1985. This project has a generation capacity of 134 MW.
462:
B
Solution: Punjab has a considerable source of renewable energy sources. Due to many perennial rivers, the state has lot of hydel power plants running on major or micro scale. Punjab was also awarded with Best Performing State Award for its capacity of building renewable energy in February 2015.
463:
A
Solution: The Punjab Genco Ltd. is a wholly owned company of Punjab Energy Development Agency. It is formerly known as Punjab Renewable Energy Development and Punjab Genco Ltd. It was formed to meet the statutory requirements of Electricity Supply Act, 1948 for power generation.
464:
C
Solution: Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) was a statutory body formed on 1st February, 1959 under the Electricity Supply Act,1948. The State Government has made major reforms in the development and distribution of power. The Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) is reconstituted into two units on 16th April, 2010.
465:
B
Solution: Shanan project is located in Jogindernagar, Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh across Uhl river. It was commissioned in 1932, with capacity of 12 MW. Now, it is upgraded to provide 110 MW. It is allocated to Punjab by Himachal Pradesh under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966.
466:
C
Solution: The Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant received the incentive award for reducing fuel oil consumption in 1999.
467:
A
Solution: There are two proposed thermal power plants in Punjab. These are Goindwal Sahib Thermal Power Plant and Gidderbaha Thermal Power Plant, Goindwal Sahib Thermal Power Plant is located at Tarn Taran district which will generate about 540 MW of electricity. Gidderbaha Thermal Power Plant is located in Ghagga village near Gidderbaha town in the Muktsar district which will generate about 2640 MW of electricity.
468:
D
Solution: The largest solar power plant in Punjab is at Mansa with a capacity of 31.5 MW. World's largest single roof top solar power plant with a capacity of 19.50 MW is commissioned at Dera Beas, Amritsar
469:
D
Solution: There are three commercial seed farm functioning at Nabha, Phagan Majra and Patrikham farms in Patiala district.
470:
A
Solution: The Murrah among all breeds of buffalo has been recognised as the most appropriate breed. In Punjab, the breed is found in Mansa, Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala, Faridkot, Moga and Amritsar districts. The Murrah breed of buffalo is good milk producer.
471:
B
Solution: Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (MILKFED) is a largest cooperative in the state and markets its dairy products under the brand name of 'Verka'.
472:
D
Solution: To bring down the cost of milk production, the Dairy Development Board and Department of Animal Husbandry distribute good quality fodder seeds, impart training and knowledge to dairy farmers, improve cattle breed, provide subsidies on latest technology machines and set up automatic milk dispensing units. Milk production units are operating in Sangrur, Moga (largest), Patiala, etc.
473:
D
Solution: Government Piggery Farms in Nabha (Patiala) and Malewal (Firozpur) of Punjab are being upgraded.
474:
A
Solution: The Sanitary Laboratory was set up at Jalandhar during the year 1973-74, has became a part of the State Animal Health Institute.
475:
C
Solution: The Office of the District Fisheries, Patiala was established in 1972.
476:
C
Solution: Punjab state is one of the leading producers of milk. As per Economic Survey 2017-18, its daily milk production is about 295 lakh litres.
477:
D
Solution: Schemes are running under Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADU) for turning the wasteland in Firozpur, Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda, Faridkot and Fazilka into fish ponds.
478:
B
Solution: A modern and state of the art cattle breeding farm has been established at village Rauni in Patiala district.
479:
A
Solution: Durgiana Temple was inaugurated by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. It arises from the centre of the small lake called Durgiana and is covered with the beautiful canopies and the central dome is constructed in the form of a Sikh Temple. It is located in Amritsar and was constructed in 1921.
480:
D
Solution: Fateh Burj is situated in Chappar Chiri in SAS Nagar district of Punjab. It is the tallest minar (328 feet) in India. It was built in 1711 and marks the establishment of the Sikh misls. It is also known as Victory Tower. A decisive battle was won by Banda Singh Bahadur against Wazir Khan, the commander of Mughal army
481:
D
Solution: Cave Temple or Mukteshwar is one of the most sacred places and a famous cave temple in Pathankot. It is also considered as the Mukteshwar temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple lies on the bank of river Ravi.
482:
A
Solution: Gurdwara Arisar Sahib is located on the Mansa - Barnala road near Dhaula village. It is around 14 km from the city of Barnala. It is a gurdwara made by white stone and has the story of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's horse connected to it.
483:
B
Solution: Bhagwati Mandir is situated in the Maisar Khanna that lies in Bathinda city. The history of Bhagwati temple reveals the truth from the 17 th century. The people who belonged to the Maisar Khanna village were the true followers of Jawalamukhi temple that is situated in Kangra.
484:
A
Solution: Keshgarh Fort is one of the ancient qilas that was constructed by 10 th Guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Anandpur Sahib for the defense of the Sikhs. It is considered as one of the most sacred places of Sikhs. It is spread over three storeys and made with beautiful white marble stone. Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent 25 years at Anandpur Sahib to protect the Sikhs from the hill Rajas or Mughals. The Guru began the construction of five defensive qilas (forts) all around the town in 1689 and it took a period of about 10 years to complete the fort.
485:
A
Solution: Punjab Government formulated a scheme in 1977, to establish Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Museum at Shri Anandpur Sahib. It was inaugurated on 25 January, 1983. This museum is built in the sacred memory of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur, who made the supreme sacrifice for the sake of liberation of the oppressed and for freedom of conscience and belief.
486:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Qila Mubarak - Bathinda Rock Garden - Chandigarh Serai Nurmahal - Jalandhar Moorish Mosque - Kapurthala
487:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Ram Tirth - Amritsar Bhagwati Mandir - Bhatinda Sodal Mandir - Jalandhar Kali Dev Temple - Patiala
488:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Archaeological - Sanghol Maharaja Ranjit Singh - Amritsar Bhagat Singh - Khatkal Kalian Guru Teg Bahadur - Anandpur Sahib
489:
D
490:
D
491:
B
Solution: Before Independence of India, a High Court was established on 20 March, 1919 at Lahore for the provinces of Punjab and Delhi which was known as 'the High Court of Judicature'.
492:
C
Solution: By the States Re-organisation Act, 1956 the state of PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab State Union) which had its own High Court known as PEPSU High Court at Patiala, was merged in the State of Punjab. The Judges of the High Court of PEPSU became judges of the Punjab High Court.
493:
B
Solution: After Independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India) due to which the control of the High Court at Lahore, over Delhi and East Punjab was discontinued. Shimla was selected as the seat of the new High Court and the East Punjab High Court of Judicature was established at Shimla on 15 August, 1947 by the Governor-General on High Court order, issued under Section 9 of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
494:
B
Solution: The Judges of the High Court of Punjab became Judges of the common High Court of Punjab and Haryana with all the power and Jurisdiction of the High Court of Punjab. However, the principal seat of the High Court remained at Chandigarh. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has operated since 1 November, 1966 in its present form. The sanctioned strength of the High Court is 38 permanent and 30 additional judges.
495:
C
Solution: A separate High Court was constituted for the Union Territory of Delhi under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966. Three judges of Punjab High Court were transferred to Delhi High Court, which was constituted on 31 October, 1966.
496:
C
Solution: On 1 November, 1966, another state named Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh came into existence under the State Re-organisation Act, 1956. From the date of enforcement of the State Re-organisation Act, the High Court of Punjab was renamed as the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
497:
C
Solution: Punjab Public Service Commission was established in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935. The Punjab Public Service Commission resinged in 1948 at Shimla with its revised Jurisdiction extending over province of East Punjab (Patiala, Jind, Nabha, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Kalsia, Malerkotla and Nalagarh).
498:
D
Solution: Annual report, i.e. the report presented to the governor as to workdone by the State Public Service Commission of Punjab is referred in Article 323.
499:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Kanjli Wetland - Kapurthala Ropar Wetland - Rupnagar Harike Wetland - Tarn Taran Sahib
500:
D
Solution: The correct match is : Sutlej River - Rakshastal Lake Beas River - South of Rohtang Pass Ravi River - West of Rohtang Pass Chenab River - Zanskar Range
501:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Beas - Vipasa Ravi - Parusni/Airavati Chenab - Asikini Jhelum - Vitasta
502:
C
Solution: Ghaggar river originates in the form of a seasonal stream from the lower slopes of Himalayas in Sarahan area of Sirmaur district. It is believed to be a part of Saraswati river. It enters the Punjab plains near Mubarakpur. The fourth statement is incorrect.
503:
B
Solution: The rivers which have water throughout the year are called perennial rivers. Sutlej, Beas and Ravi are the three perennial rivers in Punjab.
504:
A
Solution: Desert soils belong to the aridic zone spreading over South-Western parts of the state.
505:
A
Solution: Sandy soils are arid soils of South-Western and South Central Punjab. These soils are found in the districts of Bathinda, Mansa, Sangrur, Patiala, Southern parts of Firozpur and Muktsar districts and some patches of Ludhiana district.
506:
A
Solution: Sierozem soils are found in district Ludhiana, district Sangrur, Tarn Taran and Patti tehsils, Mukerian and Tanda tehsils of Hoshiarpur district, Nakodar and Phillaur tehsils of Jalandhar district, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Rajpura and Patiala tehsils of Patiala district.
507:
C
Solution: The Department of Soil and Water Conservation was established as an independent department in the year 1969. Earlier it was a wing of Agriculture Department. The Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Punjab is headed by Chief Conservator of Soils, Punjab and has its headquarters at Chandigarh.
508:
A
Solution: Loamy is the most fertile and productive soil group of the state. These soils cover nearly 25% area of the state. These soils are found in Nawanshahr district, in Nakodar tehsil of Jalandhar district, Phagwara tehsil and Central parts of Kapurthala district, Patiala, Nabha, Sangrur, Moga, Bathinda, and Muktsar district.
509:
A
Solution: Gurmukhi is a Sikh script modified, standardised and used by the second Sikh Guru Angad Dev Ji, who gave new shape and new order to the alphabets and made it precise and accurate. Punjabi is most commonly written in the Gurmukhi script which is the complete and accurate way to represent Punjabi sounds.
510:
B
Solution: Amrita Pritam became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her poem, 'Sunehre'. She received Bhartiya Jnanpith Award for 'Kagaz Te Kanwas'. She also got Padam Shri in 1969 and Padma Vibhushan in 2004.
511:
C
Solution: Shah Hussain was a 16 th century Punjabi Sufi poet from Lahore. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Kafi form of Punjabi poetry. He was also known as Madho Lal Hussain. Hussain's poetry consists entirely of short poems known as Kafis.
512:
B
Solution: Waris Shah main composition include Heer Ranjha. He is honoured as the Shakespeare of Punjab because of this love story. This story is based on the traditional folk tale of Heer and her love Ranjha.
513:
B
Solution: Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha works and compositions include Gurushabad Ratanakar Mahan Kosh (known as Sikh Encyclopedia), Raj Dharam, Natak Bhavarth Dipika, Ham Hindu Nahin, Gurmat Prabhakar, Gurmat Sudhakar, Guru Chand Divakar, Guru Sabad Alankar, Guru Gira Kasauti, Visnu Purana, Sadu and Chandi di Var.
514:
C
Solution: Bhai Vir Singh is acknowledged as the creator of Modern Punjabi literature. In 1892, he set up a lithograph press and began printing textbooks for schools. He actively took part in the Singh Sabha Movement and launched the Khalsa Tract Society in 1894.
515:
B
Solution: Nanak Singh's works and compositions include Chitta Lahu, Fauludi Phul, Kagtan di Beri, Piar di Duniya, Dhundle Parchaven, Love Marriage, Garib di Duniya, Adh Khiriaphul, Pavittar Papi, Jivan Sangram, Tutti Vina, Ganga Jal Vich Shavab, Dur Kinara, Khun de Sohile, Agg di khed, Katti Hoi Patang, Suman Kanta, Adam Khor, Ikk Mian do Talwara, Khooni Visakhi.
516:
B
Solution: The Naked Triangle' is an autobiography of Balwant Gargi.
517:
A
Solution: Baba Bulleh Shah wrote verses mainly in Kafi form, but also wrote in Dohre, Baramah, Athavara and Sarfi form and put Saraiki language culture into the Punjabi language.
518:
C
Solution: Both Amrita Pritam and Gurdial Singh have been the recipient of Jnanpith Award.
519:
B
Solution: Shri Balwinder Singh Fida and Shri Narinder Singh are players who had received the Arjuna Award for their contribution to Kabaddi.
520:
A
Solution: At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Heena Sidhu won a silver medal in the women's 10 metre air pistol event, and a gold medal in the women's 25 metre air pistol event. She broke the Commonwealth Games record of 38 in winning the gold medal.
521:
C
Solution: Navjot Singh Sidhu is a former Indian cricketer born on 20 October, 1963. He is also Member of Parliament from Amritsar. After retirement from cricket Navjot Singh Sidhu took up television commentary and politics.
522:
D
Solution: Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana and Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar are two of the most popular stadiums where football is played. Punjab Football Association which is affiliated to All India Football Federation has been formed for developing and encouraging the sports by arranging for various tournaments and also by controlling the football clubs within the state.
523:
A
Solution: Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar was born on 27 April, 1988. He is an Indian professional golfer who plays on the Asian Tour. Bhullar was born to Sikh parents in Kapurthala, India. He was India's number one amateur in 2004 and 2006 and was part of the Indian team that won the silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games.
524:
A
Solution: Kikli game is basically for women. Two girls clasp their hands and move in circle. This was a game which was played by two or four girls and multiple of two thereof.
525:
D
Solution: Famous rural sports of Punjab are Gheetha Pather, Kokla Chhapaki, Kikli, Chicho Chick Ganerian and Martial Art.
526:
C
Solution: Harbhajan Singh is popularly known as Turbanator. He is an Indian cricketer and former captain of IPL team Mumbai Indians and Punjab state for the 2012 - 13 Ranji Trophy season. Harbhajan made his Test and One Day International (ODI) debuts in early 1998. He was conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 2009.
527:
D
Solution: Chief Minister of Punjab is the President of Punjab State Sports Council.
528:
C
Solution: Punjab State Sports Council is an advisory body on matters related to development of sports including infrastructure, equipment and for providing grants to various bodies of organisations related sports. It constitute sports council at district, block and village levels and aids for the construction of stadiums.
529:
B
530:
D
531:
A
532:
C
533:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Sukerchakia - Ranjit Singh Ahluwalia - Jassa Singh Phulkian - Ala Singh Dallewalia - Gulab Singh
534:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Daftar-e-Abwabul - Deal with income of the state Daftar-e-Taujihat - Maintains record of expenditure incurred on royal family Daftar-e-Mawajih - Kept the records of accounts of civil and military officials Daftar-e-Roznam - Accounting of day-to-day
535:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Kasur - Qutub - ud - din Kangra - Raja Sansor Chand Katoch Kashmir - Zabbar Khan Peshwan - Azim Khan
536:
D
537:
B
538:
A
Solution: Chronologically the successors of Ranjit Singh are : Kharak Singh, Nau Nihal Singh, Sher Singh and Daleep Singh.
539:
A
Solution: Amritsar International Airport is located 11 km away from the main city centre. This is the only airport in Punjab which operates both domestic and international flights. This airport is popularly known as the Raja Sansi International Airport. This airport is also known as Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.
540:
C
Solution: There are two zonal headquarters of North zone which are situated in Punjab i.e. Ambala railway division and Firozpur railway division.
541:
D
Solution: Three Inland National Waterways (NWs) flows through Punjab namely, NW17 on Beas river covering states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, NW 45 on Indira Gandhi Canal covering Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan and NW 98 on Sutlej river covering Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
542:
B
Solution: Amritsar International airport is popularly known as the Raja Sansi International Airport. This airport is also known as Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.
543:
A
Solution: The Punjab State Government has sought assistance from the Central Government for 13 road projects across the state in the 'Bharatmala Pariyojna' and declared 7 new road projects among these as National Highways. The Central Government is developing economic corridors, inter-corridors and feeder routes under its 'Bharatmala Pariyojana'. For Punjab, the economic corridor of Ajmer-Ludhiana, passing through Malerkotla-Sangrur-Sunam-Moonak, has been approved.
544:
D
Solution: Firozpur Railway Division is headed by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). The first railway line of the area, from Amritsar to Atari, was opened in April, 1862. It connects important industrial cities and towns of unjab viz Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Firozpur and Amritsar.
545:
D
Solution: Punjab has two international airports at Amritsar and Chandigarh and four domestic airports at Bathinda, Pathankot, Patiala and Ludhiana.
546:
A
Solution: Chandigarh International Airport is an important international airport of the country. There is a heavy traffic throughout the year at the airport since, Chandigarh offers a large number of tourist attractions to the visitors. Almost every important place in India has flights operating to this city.
547:
C
Solution: Punjab Roadways is a road transport network run by the state that came into existence in 1948 and known as PUNBUS (Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Ltd.). It has 18 depots in Chandigarh, Rupnagar, Ludhiana, Moga, Jagraon, Nangal, Jalandhar-1, Jalandhar-2, Nawanshahr, Batala, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar-1, Amritsar-2, Tarn Taran, Patti, Firozpur and Muktsar
548:
D
Solution: The main newspapers of Punjab are The Tribune, Punjab Kesari and Ajit.
549:
B
Solution: The Green Revolution, in the state of Punjab in late sixties brought radical transformation in all fields including education. It accelerated the process of opening of new educational institutions in urban and rural Punjab. The office of education department which was shifted from Lahore to Shimla in 1947 was brought back to Chandigarh in 1959.
550:
B
Solution: Central University of Punjab is located in Bathinda. It was established in 2009. The university has a mission of providing wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated and cross-disciplines, promote innovation in teaching, learning and research and exchanging new ideas, new technologies and new world-views.
551:
C
Solution: PARVESH (Primary Vidya Sudhar) Project was introduced to improve the quality of education in Punjab among the children. This project aims to make learning creative and joyful by adopting Creative Learning Model (CLM) of education where the teacher and children both involves as creative and dynamic participants in the process of teaching and learning.
552:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Punjab Agricultural - Ludhiana Punjabi University - Patiala Guru Nanak Dev University - Amritsar Guru Angad Dev University - Ludhiana
553:
C
554:
B
Solution: The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. As per Census 2011, the state has literacy level of 75.84%. The male literacy rate is 80.44% however the female literacy rate is 70.73%. Punjab ranks 15 th in literacy rate among all the states of India
555:
A
Solution: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is located in Ludhiana. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's third oldest Agricultural University. It has an international reputation for excellence in agriculture. It pioneered the Green Revolution in India in 1960s and is considered as one of the best agricultural universities in Asia.
556:
B
Solution: Panjab (Punjab) University is one of the oldest universities in India located at Chandigarh. It has 188 affiliated colleges spread over Punjab, have one regional centre at Kauni, and 3 regional centres at Muktsar, Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur.
557:
D
Solution: The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. As per Census 2011, the state has literacy level of 75.84%. The male literacy rate is 80.44% however the female literacy rate is 70.73%. Punjab ranks 15 th in literacy rate among all the states of India. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
558:
C
Solution: Presently, National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) IV programme is working in the state which was established in 2013. It aims to consolidate the gains made till now and accelerate the process of reversal and further strengthen the epidemic response. The key strategies of NACP IV are intensifying and consolidating prevention services with a focus on HRG and vulnerable population, increasing access and promoting comprehensive care, support
and treatment and strengthening institutional capacities. NACP IV will also document, manage and disseminate evidence and effective utilisation of
programmatic and research data.
559:
D
Solution: Mukhya Mantri Vigyan Yatra Yojana was launched on 18 February, 2016. This scheme provides school students from across the state on free educational trips to Pushpa Gujral Science City in Kapurthala to create scientific awareness among them.
560:
C
Solution: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU) is located in Bathinda. It was established by Government of Punjab on 12 February, 2015.The objectives of this Technical University are to provide, upgrade and promote Quality Technical Education, Training and Research in Technical Education to create entrepreneurship and a conducive environment for the pursuit of Technical Education in close cooperation with industry.
561:
A
Solution: Punjab State AIDS Control Society was registered in 1998 for implementing National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). NACP is a 100% centrally sponsored project. PSACS started functioning in 1999. Principal Secretary of Health is the Chairman of the Society and Secretary of Health has been designated as Project Director of the society.
562:
D
Solution: Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme imparts free education to eligible girl child up to class 12 th . Under this scheme, the families of all the girl children born after 1 st January, 2011 would be eligible for financial assistance up to 12 th standard for imparting quality education. The benefit would be given to those families, whose annual income is less than 30000 Rupees .
563:
B
Solution: The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) was launched in 1994 with an aim to universalise primary education by reforming and vitalizing the existing primary education system.
564:
C
Solution: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is a veterinary university in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was a part of Punjab Agricultural University and was established on 9 August, 2005 to serve the society by promoting the livestock production, health and prevention of diseases through integrated teaching and extension programmes.
565:
B
Solution: The Scheduled Caste population is predominant in rural Punjab. As per Census 2011, the majority of the SC people i.e 73.33% and 26.67% resides in rural and urban area respectively.
566:
D
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:
A
Solution: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar has the highest population of Scheduled Castes in Punjab with 42.51% people being Scheduled castes.
568:
D
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:
C
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:
A
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.
571:
D
Solution: A railway line from Bathinda runs through Barnala, Dhuri, Patiala and joins the main Delhi-Amritsar line at Rajpura which is 28 km from Ambala Cantt towards Ludhiana. Bathinda is the largest railway junction in Punjab.
572:
C
Solution: Ludhiana Airport is near the town of Sahnewal, 12 km South-East of Ludhiana on the Grand Trunk Road. It provides the platform for both civil and defense flights. It is popularly called the Sahnewal Airport and is easily accessible from the city. It is serviced by almost all the major domestic airlines in India.
573:
A
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.
574:
D
Solution: In Punjab, there are border roads running in the entire Western part of the state. It is maintained by BSF (Border Security Force). The border roads in Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Firozpur and Fazilka forms the boundary between India and Pakistan.
575:
C
Solution: Aerotropolis is a modern-age concept of a township-oriented airport similar to the Singapore and Frankfurt Models.
576:
A
Solution: The landlocked state of Punjab does not have any major waterways. However, the state has perennial rivers and canals which provide scope for inland waterways. Three Inland National Waterways (NWs) flows through Punjab namely, NW17 on Beas river covering states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, NW 45 on Indira Gandhi Canal covering Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan and NW 98 on Sutlej river covering Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
577:
C
Solution: The State Highway No. 25 connects Ajnala Ramdas Road to Amritsar.
578:
A
Solution: Firozpur Railway Division is headed by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). The first railway line of the area, from Amritsar to Atari, was opened in April, 1862. It connects important industrial cities and towns of Punjab viz Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Firozpur and Amritsar.
579:
A
Solution: Sarangi is a wooden instrument about two feet long which is cut from a single log of wood and covered with parchment. Modern sarangis contain 35 - 40 sympathetic strings running under the main strings. It is an ideal instrument for producing all types of Gamks and Meends.
580:
C
Solution: Rabab is a plucked instrument made of wood which has double belly. The first belly is covered with parchment and the second is covered with wood. It was used by Mardana when Guru Nanak Ji sung his divine Shabads.
581:
B
Solution: Dafli is made of double ring with double row of bells and its surface is 10 inch wide in diameter. It is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappler.
582:
A
Solution: The most important music that forms part of traditional Punjabi music is the local folk music. The language of Punjabi folksongs is the rural language of Punjab. The most famous musical gharana of state of Punjab is the Patiala gharana.
583:
C
Solution: Garah is simple earthen pitcher which serves as a musical instrument in folk songs. The Garah player strikes its sides with rings worn on fingers of one hand and also plays on its open mouth with the other hand to produce a distinct rhythmic beat.
584:
D
Solution: Trinjan songs are sung by women. They sing these songs while spinning the wheel. Sometimes, on a winter night all women assemble at someone's house and keep spinning and singing throughout the night. These spinning sessions are called Trinjan. The day session is known as Chiri Chirunga (sparrows big and small) and the night session is called Rat Katni (spinning at night).
585:
D
Solution: Mahiya Songs became prevalent in Western Pakistan. But now it is sung all over India. It is a song sung by young women in separation of their husbands. The word 'Balo' is attached to this song. This song is in Q-A form, i.e. it is spoken by Mahiya at one time and by Balo for the second time. A triplet of Mahiya is called Tappa because it throbs with the heart-beat of the singers. The word 'Mahiya' originates from the word 'Mahi' which means lover. The legendary lover 'Ranjha' of Punjabi folklore was called Mahi. In Mahiya songs, the lover is addressed in the most touching expressions of love and pathos.
586:
B
Solution: Surinder Kaur was born on 25 November, 1929 and died on 15 June, 2006. She was a Punjabi singer, song writer. She sang mainly Punjabi folk songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the Nightingale of Punjab.
587:
D
Solution: Every invasion brought plunder, rape and arson in its wake. There are some battle songs expressing invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali which created terror among the people of the Punjab. Some folk songs refer to the movements of rebellion in the Punjab.
588:
A
Solution: Songs based on stories of Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassi Punnu, Mirza Sahiban are known as Love Songs.
589:
B
590:
D
Solution: Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to Sukerchakia Misl. The formal start of the Sikh empire began with the merger of these 'Misls' under Ranjit Singh. His empire extended from the Khyber pass in the West to Kashmir in the North, to Sindh in the South and to Western Tibet in the East. He captured the Lahore in 1799 and established the empire based around the Punjab region. All of the statements are correct.
591:
D
592:
D
Solution: All the statements are correct i.e., Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan.
593:
C
Solution: Dal Khalsa was the name of the combined military forces of 11 Sikh misls that operated in the 18th century (1748–1799) in the Punjab region. It was established by Nawab Kapur Singh in late 1740s.
594:
C
595:
C
596:
C
597:
B
598:
C
599:
B
Solution: In 1882, Lord Ripon made the historic statement for the local self-government in India. He realised the importance of the local self-government and made every effort to develop it as a political and popular instrument of public administration. Thus, Lord Ripon is known as Father of Local Self-Government.
600:
B
Solution: Partap Singh Kairon was the Chief Minister of the Punjab province (then comprising Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh) and is widely acknowledged as the architect of post-independent Punjab Province (Punjab, Haryana and Himachal as of today). He was an Indian Independence Movement leader. He was jailed twice by the British Empire. He evolved a practical, determined approach to political, economic and social issues. He started a weekly paper in English, 'New Era' from Amritsar.
601:
C
Solution: Giani Zail Singh created a Lifelong Pension Scheme for the freedom fighters of the state.
602:
A
Solution: Inder Kumar Gujral propounded the Gujral Doctrine. The Gujral Doctrine is a set of five principles to guide the conduct of foreign relations with India's immediate neighbours, notably Pakistan.
603:
A
Solution: Harcharan Singh Brar was a member of Punjab Vidhan Sabha five times from Muktsar Sahib in 1960-62, re-elected in 1962-67 and 1992-97, Giddarbaha in 1967-72 and Kotkapura in 1969-74. He served as the Governor of Odisha from February 1977 to September, 1977 and Governor of Haryana from 24 September, 1977 to 9 December, 1979.
604:
A
Solution: Harchand Singh Longowal was born on 2 January, 1932 in Gidariani village in district Patiala. He was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of the 1980s. He was known affectionately as 'Sant Ji'.
605:
A
Solution: Gurcharan Singh Tohra was born on 24 September, 1924. He was a former President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh body in charge of controlling Gurdwara (Sikh places of worship). He remained the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years and was one of the most influential and controversial Sikh leaders of the 20 th century.
606:
C
Solution: Balram Jakhar has written a book, 'People, Parliament and Administration'.
607:
A
Solution: Gopi Chand Bhargava was born on 8 March, 1889. He was the first Chief Minister of Punjab.
608:
C
Solution: In 1967, Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon was first elected to the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of the Indian Parliament representing Tarn Taran Sahib Parliamentary Constituency. He was elected from Firozpur in 1985.
609:
C
Solution: A combination of high temperature and high relative humidity, is the characteristic feature of rainy season in Punjab.
610:
D
Solution: The Kandi Tract is covered with thorny bushes and dry forests. There are some seasonal streams throughout this region, locally called Chos. These streams caused large-scale soil erosion, gully erosion and destruction of farm land.
611:
D
Solution: Chandigarh is located near the foothills of the Shiwalik range of Himalayas in North-West India.
612:
B
Solution: Punjab's climate is characterised by the extreme hot and extreme cold conditions. The region lying near the Shiwalik hills receive heavy rainfall. However, in the region lying at a distance from the hills i.e. Southern Punjab, the rainfall is low and the temperature is high. Average rainfall varies from 960 mm in the sub-mountainous regions to 460 mm in the sandy plains.
613:
C
614:
B
Solution: 70 to 80% of the total rainfall comes during South-West monsoon rains which has two branches, the Arabian sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. Punjab gets moderate rainfall through both the branches. In Punjab, monsoon is very important for its economy with the first rain, agriculture year starts with kharif crop here. During winter, it gets rainfall through Western disturbances.
615:
A
Solution: The winter rainfall brought about by the Western cyclones, accounts for 15% of the total rainfall. But this meagre rainfall is highly beneficial for rabi crop. The North-Western parts of Punjab region receive more of these winter rainfall than the Eastern parts.
616:
D
Solution: The whole region of Punjab is bordered by the Shiwalik hills on its North-West, North and North-East. The Shiwalik hill tract is 5 to 12 km in width which runs along the extreme North-Eastern part of the state. These hills generally range between 400 m and 700 m above sea level.
617:
D
Solution: Punjab is characterised by a continental, semi-arid to sub-humid climate. Its climatic rhythm is defined by the change of seasons. The contrast between summer and winter is well marked and these two primary seasons are associated with two main crop seasons of kharif and rabi, respectively
618:
A
Solution: Loo, a hot and dry Westerly wind blows in afternoon in the months of May - June. The intensity of heat is greater in West and South-West Punjab than in the East and the North-East.
619:
C
Solution: Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board was established on 26 May, 1961 under the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961. Its aims are strengthening of market infrastructure in mandis, construction of new link roads, incorporation of Punjab Agriculture Export Corporation, establishment of Punjab Horticulture Post Harvest Technology Centre, and arranging loans for development works of market committees.
620:
A
Solution: The IPRI (Irrigation and Power Research Institute) at Amritsar which was established in 1924 carries research and provides latest technology in Hydraulics Model, Hydrology and groundwater.
621:
A
Solution: The Dairy Development Board was set-up in the year 1964, with an objective to provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers and overall department of dairying in the state. The department acts in the advisory capacity to the administrative department and is mainly responsible for the development of dairying.
622:
D
Solution: The aim of this institute is to cater to the needs of whole state for advanced diagnosis of animal disease and make necessary recommendations for treatment as well as prevention. The institute also coordinates the working of different diagnostic laboratories, institutions, mobile units and renderpest laboratory.
623:
C
Solution: The Nali is a hair sheep breed of Punjab and also well adapted to the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Haryana. Nali is mainly a wool and meat producing breed. It has good carpet-quality wool with the densest and heaviest fabric. The males are horned and the females are naturally hornless.
624:
C
Solution: To boost the field of ornamental fish culture (i.e. aquarium fishes) in Punjab, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana is playing an active role. Different ornamental fish species are being cultured and their breeding is carried out successfully and sold on regular basis to hobbyists, fish sellers, etc. The state have successfully developed the culture and breeding technology of various ornamental fish species like gold fish, comet, shubunkin,
redhead, jot carp, molly, guppy, platy and swordtail varieties.
625:
D
Solution: The State Government aims to increase rural backyard poultry in Punjab by providing loans on easy terms and giving subsidies to the rural people. The Punjab State Agricultural Board provides diversified loans to farmers for poultry development, emu farming and turkey farming.
626:
C
Solution: Government poultry farming at Malerkotla is specially recognised for turkey farming.
627:
C
Solution: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was set-up in 2005 in Ludhiana, for promoting livestock production, health and prevention of animal diseases, provide training to veterinary professionals, undertake research work and provide consultancy to livestock owners.
628:
D
Solution: 3 new veterinary polyclinics are being constructed in Pathankot, Barnala and Fazilka.
629:
D
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total population density of Punjab is 551 per square km. The district with highest population density is Ludhiana (978). The district with lowest population density is Muktsar (348).
630:
A
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'.
631:
B
Solution: Punjab is at 16 th rank in population amongst all 29 states of India.
632:
B
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total rural population of Punjab is 1,73,16,800.
633:
C
Solution: According to Census 2011, the total child population of Punjab is 29,41,570.
634:
B
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total sex ratio of Punjab is 895.
635:
D
Solution: The Scheduled Caste population in Punjab is 88.60 lakh which is 31. 94% of the total population of the state. Punjab accounts for 4.3% Scheduled Caste Population of India.
636:
B
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:
A
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:
D
Solution: Villages with 4G network facilities are developed that has solar lighting, Sewa Kendras, sewerage and drainage facilities under Smart Villages Scheme.
639:
C
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:
D
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.
641:
B
Solution: Sukhdev Thapar is best known as an accomplice of Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru. He was hanged in Lahore Central Jail on 23 March, 1931 alongwith them.
642:
C
Solution: Sukhdev Thapar was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and organised revolutionary cells in Punjab and other areas of North India. Sukhdev Thapar along with other renowned revolutionaries started the 'Naujawan Bharat Sabha' at Lahore that was an organisation involved in various activities, mainly gearing the youth for the struggle for independence and putting an end to communalism.
643:
A
Solution: The Ghadar Party, initially the Hindustan Association of Pacific Coast was formed in 1912 in the United States under the leadership of Lala Hardayal, with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its President.
644:
A
Solution: The Naujawan Sabha played a significant role in the political history of Punjab during 1926 - 29 by spreading Anti-British and revolutionary ideas among the youth. In the first place, it showed interest in Anti-Government Movements launched by political parties and its members associated themselves with the boycott of Simon Commission and of the British goods. They agitated against the trade dispute bill and the public safety bill, etc. Secondly, they took interest in the communist activities of the Kirti Group by organising workers and peasants.
645:
C
Solution: Babbar Akali Movement was the movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920's. In the course of their campaign, Akalis suffered physical injury and violence in the hands of the priests and government authority. The incidents at Tarn Taran (January 1921) and Nankana Sahib (February 1921) in which many Sikhs lost their lives led to emergence of this Babbar Akali group, which rejected non-violence and adopted violence as the method. The member of this secret group, called themselves Babbar Akalis, Babbar means 'lion'. Their main targets were the British officers and their Indian informers. They had strong patriotic feelings and Sikh faith.
646:
A
Solution: Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia attacked Nadir Shah forces, freed all slaves and sent those slaves back to their families. His followers awarded him the title 'Sultan-ul-Qaum' (King of the Nation).
647:
D
648:
B
Solution: Rabindranath Tagore received the news of the massacre on 22 May 1919. He tried to arrange a protest meeting in Calcutta and finally decided to renounce his British knighthood as a symbolic act of protest.
649:
A
Solution: Sammi is a traditional dance form which originates from tribal communities of Punjab. This kind of dance form is popular in Sandalbar, which is now in Pakistan. This dance is mostly performed by women of Baazigars (West Bengal), Rai Sikhs Lobanas and Sansi tribes.
650:
C
Solution: The word Jindua simply means 'love of my life'. It is primarily a love folklore. This dance is performed by a pair of male and female. While performing this dance both explain their love and how much each one means to the other. The focus of this dance is on love but there is also general message on the ways of life.
651:
D
Solution: Ram Lila, Baba Balak Nath Lila, Guru Balmik Lila, Guru Ravi Das Lila, Prahad Lila all are folk dramas popular in Punjab.
652:
A
Solution: Jhumar Dance originally came from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan). It originated from Balochistan and Multan regions. There are many types of Jhumar like Sutlej Jhumar, Chenab Jhumar, Beas Jhumar and Multani Jhumar. This dance is very popular among the folk dances of Punjab. It is a dance of graceful movement and enthusiasm. In this dance form, the drummer is seated in the center and the dancers encircle him and dance with pleasure.
653:
B
Solution: Dhamal is a popular dance form that resembles Bhangra. In this dance form, the men form a circle and dance with pleasure to the beats of the dhol. In this dance, dancers hold their hands in the air while performing. This dance is performed during wedding ceremonies, religious and harvesting festivals as well as high profile-bashes.
654:
B
Solution: Rasdharis or traditional dancers dramatise the saga of Bhagat Prahlad's life with great respect. It is done through imitation roles and the interest in action is maintained through songs and music. Bhagat Prahlad, inspite of tortures does not move from his faith in God. In the end, truth is shown as the victory over evil.
655:
D
Solution: Guru Ravi Das Lila depicts the spiritual message of Guru Ravi Das's life. This lila depicts the injustices done with Guru Ravi Das, his eternal faith and God-love and the great honour received by him eventually in a spirit of surrender. This lila is also performed by Rasdharis. It can be seen in almost every city of Punjab on the Guru Ravi Das's birthday.
656:
A
Solution: Naqals is an art of imitation. It imitates life in a manner that provokes violent laughter. Naqals exhibit their art through hard conservation
657:
A
Solution: Giddha performed during marriage ocassion is called Viyahula Giddha.
658:
A
Solution: In Luddi dance form, the dancers exhibit special head movements and cover their face with one hand and place the other on their back and dance with serpentine (snake-like) movements.
659:
D
Solution: Amritsar Heritage Festival is organised by the Amritsar Heritage Society in collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and supported by Punjab Government. It is held to celebrate the spiritual and cultural heritage of Amritsar.
660:
B
Solution: Haider Sheikh Fair is held in Malerkotla every year for four days in the month of June - July. It is held at the shrine of Pir Haider Sheikh. It is believed that if a childless woman visit the shrine and pray to the Pir, then their wish for a child will be granted.
661:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Maghi Mela - Muktsar Sahib Holla Mohalla - Anandpur Sahib Rauza Sharif - Sirhind Jor Mela - Fatehgarh Sahib
662:
C
Solution: Patiala Heritage Festival is held in the month of February. This festival started in the year 2003, under the supervision of the Patiala Heritage Society. It is an annual fair held in the city of Patiala. This festival include the Crafts Mela (the Crafts Fair) held at the Sheesh Mahal Art Gallery premises in which many craftspersons from different parts of India display their crafts for ten days.
663:
D
Solution: The state government has started Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme to check the ever-increasing menace of female foeticide and to impart quality education to the girls in the state besides extending financial assistance to the poor families in bringing up the girl child.
664:
B
Solution: The highest literacy rate in Punjab is in Hoshiarpur district i.e. 84.6% and the lowest literacy rate in the state is in Mansa district i.e. 61.8%.
665:
A
Solution: The Green Revolution, in the state of Punjab in late sixties brought radical transformation in all fields including education. It accelerated the process of opening of new educational institutions in urban and rural Punjab. The office of education department which was shifted from Lahore to Shimla in 1947 was brought back to Chandigarh in 1959.
666:
B
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:
C
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:
B
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:
A
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:
A
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.
671:
A
Solution: Punjab Mail is one of the oldest long distance trains of Indian railways. It runs between Mumbai and Firozpur.
672:
A
Solution: The state has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Punjab has two international airports at Amritsar and Chandigarh and four domestic airports at Bathinda, Pathankot, Patiala and Ludhiana.
673:
C
Solution: NH-95 passes through Kharar-Firozpur.
674:
A
Solution: Punjab Roadways is a road transport network run by the state that came into existence in 1948 and known as PUNBUS (Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Ltd.). It has 18 depots in Chandigarh, Rupnagar, Ludhiana, Moga, Jagraon, Nangal, Jalandhar-1, Jalandhar-2, Nawanshahr, Batala, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar-1, Amritsar-2, Tarn Taran, Patti, Firozpur and Muktsar
675:
D
Solution: The important railway junctions in Punjab are Bathinda (largest in Punjab), Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Firozpur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Patiala, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Moga, Gurdaspur and Phagwara Junctions. Railways in Punjab are under Northern zone.
676:
A
Solution: The longest National Highway of Punjab is NH15 with the length of 369.2 km while the smallest National Highway is NH72 New with the length of 4.5 km.
677:
A
Solution: The new green field Ludhiana airport is proposed to be developed by the state as an aerotropolis (a modern-age concept of a township-oriented airport similar to the Singapore and Frankfurt Models). At present, Ludhiana airport (earlier named Sahnewal airport) is a domestic airport and links different cities to Ludhiana.
678:
C
Solution: Chir pine is the main species in Shiwalik Chir Pine forests. Along with pines, other trees like terminalia chir, amla and khair are also found here.
679:
D
Solution: In Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed forests, vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees. Eucalyptus, teak, shisham, poplar and mango are important trees of this forest.
680:
A
Solution: As per India, State Forest Report 2017, the forest cover of Punjab is 1837 square km, which is 3.65% of the state's geographical area.
681:
A
Solution: Takhni Rehmapur is a representative area of Shiwalik range of the Himalayas passing through Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur district of Punjab bordering with Himachal Pradesh. It is located in Hoshiarpur district near village Mehngrowal.
682:
A
Solution: Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rupnagar district. It came into existence in 2009. It spreads over an area of 2.90 square km. The wildlife of this sanctuary include hog deer, Indian pangolin, python, sambar, black myna, coot, Indian grey hornbill, etc.
683:
A
Solution: Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park is situated at Mohali. It was initially a shooting range of Maharaja of Patiala. On 13 April, 1977 it was converted into a zoo.
684:
A
Solution: Tiger Safari Zoological Park is situated in Ludhiana. It is spread over an area of 8 hectare.
685:
A
Solution: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve is situated close to the district town of Gurdaspur and is spread over Panchayat Chhamb area consisting of 3.40 square km. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit this area in winter months.
686:
A
Solution: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the confluence of Beas and Sutlej rivers bordering with districts of Tarn Taran Sahib, Kapurthala and Firozpur. This sanctuary came into existence in 1982. It covers an area of 86 square km.
687:
D
Solution: Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the bypass of Amritsar-Jammu Highway in Pathankot district. It came into existence in 2007. It spreads over an area of 7.58 sq km. This area comprises of dense forests with open grasslands and waterbodies as it lies on the banks of river Ravi.
688:
D
Solution: The correct match is : Flood soils - 7.0 to 8.4 Loamy soils - 7.8 to 8.0 Sodic and saline - 7.3 to 8.5 Desert soils - 7.5 to 8.5
689:
C
Solution: not found
690:
C
Solution: Acidic soils having high content of soluble salts are unfit for successful crop farming due to higher pH value, but can be improved by proper planning like the use of gypsum and green manure.
691:
C
Solution: Bet soils are Khadar soils of the old flood plain areas of various rivers, streams or chaos of the state. They are pale to yellowish brown in colour. The soils are well-drained, very deep and vary in texture.
692:
A
Solution: Sodic soils are formed due to water logging by the excessive canal irrigation. These soils are found in Fazilka, Bathinda, Firozpur, Muktsar and Faridkot district. The pH value of these soils is 7.3 to 8.5.
693:
B
Solution: In Punjab forests are divided into three types. They are reserved forests, protected forests and unclassed forests.
694:
D
Solution: The forests of Punjab have diverse vegetation types, varying from the pine forests to thorn forests of deserts, as per variations of altitude and climate. According to Champion and Seth classification, the forests of Punjab are categorised into five divisions. They are Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests, Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests, Khair, Sissoo Forests in Foothills, Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests and Dry Deciduous Bamboo Forests.
695:
D
Solution: To increase the area under forests and tree cover from present 6.3% to 15% of the state's geographical area. To promote non-timber uses of forests such as eco-tourism, Non-Timber Forest Produce, medicinal plants and biodiversity. Also to protect, conserve and improve the state's forest and natural resources.
696:
A
Solution: Green Punjab Mission (GPM) was launched on 1 July, 2012 to bring maximum extent of non forest areas such as in villages, Schools, Hospitals and under plantation Industrial focal points and other Institutional lands, etc. The main aim of this scheme is to increase forest and tree cover from existing 6.12 per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
697:
D
Solution: Fatehgarh Sahib (4 square km), Barnala (8 square km) and Moga (9 square km) have the lowest forest cover.
698:
B
Solution: Fateh Burj is situated in Chappar Chiri in SAS Nagar district of Punjab. It is the tallest minar (328 feet) in India. It was built in 1711 and marks the establishment of the Sikh misls. It is also known as Victory Tower.
699:
A
Solution: The demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution regarding all historical gurdwaras the enactment of an All-India Gurdwara Act to bring all historical gurdwaras in
India under the control of SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee).
700:
A
Solution: In the 1950s, the linguistic groups across India wanted statehood, which led to the establishment of the States Reorganisation Commission in 1955. The Akali Dal, a Sikh dominated political party in Punjab, wanted to create a Punjabi Suba (Punjabi Province). The States Reorganisation Commission while recommending reorganisation of states for the rest of India on the basis of linguistic homogenity rejected the demand for the formation of a separate Punjabi speaking state.
701:
C
Solution: The Punjabi Suba Movement was led by Master Tara Singh and Sant Fateh Singh. It was the determined approach of the leaders of the Punjabi Suba Movement that government finally accepted their demand in April 1966 by the Indira Gandhi-led Union Government.
702:
B
Solution: The PEPSU Government formally started functioning from 20 August, 1948. Maharaja Yadvindra Singh of Patiala became the Governor of PEPSU and Sardar
703:
B
Solution: The demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 was status for Punjabi as second language in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
704:
D
Solution: The unresolved demands highlighted by Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 were accepted by the government after the agitation of Akali Dal. As a result, on 24 July 1985, Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal. This accord was also known as Memorandum of Settlement on Punjab or Punjab Accord.
705:
D
Solution: Chandigarh acts as the capital city of both Punjab and Haryana State and itself also as Union Territory.
706:
D
Solution: The demands made under the Anandpur Sahib Resolution were as follows : 1. Protection of Sikh minorities residing outside the Punjab. 2. The enactment of an All-India Gurdwara Act to bring all historical gurdwaras in
India under the control of SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee). 3. Free access to the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other gurdwaras in Pakistan. 4. Reservation of Sikhs for recruitment in Defence Services. 5. Raise the ceiling on the land holdings from seventeen to thirty standard acres per
family. 6. Abolition of intermediaries. 7. Fix the prices for agriculture produce on the basis of cost of production of the average farmer and such prices should be fixed by State Government. 8. All basic industries should be brought under the public sector. 9. All consumer industries dealing with essential commodities should be nationalised. 10. There should be a need-based minimum wages for industrial labour. 11. The minimum wages should be reviewed for agricultural labour. 12. The completion of the Thein Dam and setting up of more power plants including
one based on atomic energy. 13. Transfer of the federally administered city of Chandigarh to Punjab. 14. Second Language status for Punjabi in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. 15. The transfer of Punjab speaking and contiguous areas to Punjab. 16. Decentralisation of states under the existing Constitution, restricting the Central Government's power to defence, foreign affairs, posts and telegraph, currency and railways.
707:
D
Solution: On 15 July, 1948, PEPSU or the Patiala and East Punjab States Union was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. This was formed by merging together the eight East Punjab Princely States of Patiala, Nabha, Jind, Faridkot, Kapurthala, Kalsia, Nalagarh and Malerkotla.
708:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Mihirakula - Sakala Pushyabhuti - Vardhana Kanishka - Purushapur Toramana - Gandhara
709:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Heraios - Kapisa Gustasp - Persian Porus - Pauravas Harsh - Thaneswar
710:
D
711:
D
712:
D
713:
C
714:
B
715:
C
716:
A
717:
C
Solution: Balban appointed powerful and honest men like Sher Khan and Prince Muhammad as Governors of the Punjab.
718:
A
Solution: Home to Houseless Under this scheme, the Punjab Government provides 25,000 Rupees for purchase of plots and 20,000 Rupees for construction of houses in rural areas. Additional 20,000 Rupees is given to each SC family in rural area for construction of toilets under 'Rural Sanitation Programme'.
719:
A
Solution: As per Census 2011, the State of Punjab accounts for 2.3% of the Scheduled Caste population out of 4.3% of the total Scheduled Caste population of India.
720:
C
Solution: Sikh Jat is the biggest community settled in Punjab. They are expert in agriculture and contribute significantly towards the regional agricultural output.
721:
D
Solution: Fatehgarh Sahib has the lowest population of Scheduled Castes in Punjab with 32.07% people being Scheduled castes.
722:
D
Solution: Megh, Perna, Sanhal, Batwal, Bazigar, Chanak, Dagi, Sansoi, Sapela are some of the Scheduled castes of Punjab.
723:
D
Solution: Shagun Scheme was launched in 1997 - 98 by Punjab Government to provide financial help to the Scheduled Caste, Backward Class and Christian girls for their marriage.
724:
C
Solution: Sikh Jat is the biggest community settled in Punjab. They are expert in agriculture and contribute significantly towards the regional agricultural output.
725:
A
Solution: The objective of Scheme for Sanctioning Special Grant to Scheduled Caste Girl Students is to provide financial assistance for the upliftment of the Scheduled Caste girl students studying in post-matric and post-graduate classes.
726:
A
Solution: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission was constituted on 16 February, 2004 under the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act. The objective of this commission is to protect and safeguard the interests of the Scheduled Caste people living in Punjab. Major commission consists of a Chairman, three non-official members, the ex-officio members and one member Secretary.
727:
A
Solution: Kato is a traditional musical instrument made of wood which makes low clap sound. In Punjab, it literary means 'Squirrel'. It is used as a symbol of happiness.
728:
A
Solution: Teej or Teeyan, is celebrated in the month of Sawan (July).
729:
C
Solution: Doli Songs are sung at the departure of the Doli. This is the time of separation. The girl has a heavy heart since she has to bid farewell to her parents and parental home. At the same time, there is a subdued thrill at the prospect of her going to her husband's house. The Doli songs are very heart touching.
730:
D
Solution: Battle Songs have a historical significance and reflects the attitude of the entire Punjabi community towards certain historical events such as foreign attacks. The Punjab has been a frontier province and Punjabis have always suffered from the after effects of foreign invasions.
731:
A
Solution: Saranda is a large bowl shaped string instrument played with bow which produces a beautiful deep tone quality. This instrument took birth from the passion for folk music of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
732:
A
Solution: Gurmeet Bawa is known for her long hekh (breathless opening of a Punjabi folk song calling 'ho') that she can holds for about 45 seconds. She is one of the singers known for popularised Jugni and was the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.
733:
A
Solution: Gurdas Maan was born in Giddarbaha village of Punjab and gained national attention in 1980 with the song 'Dil Da Mamla Hai'. He is an Indian singer, song writer, choreographer and actor. He has gone on to record over 34 albums and has written over 305 songs. In 2009, he won 'Best International Album' at the UK Asian Music Awards for 'Boot Polishan'.
734:
D
Solution: The main songs sung during the wedding ceremony by the family of bride and grooms are named as ghorian and suhaag. Ghorian are sung in the grooms house to show the pleasure and happiness whereas the 'suhaag' are sung by the people of bride genre and the lyrics of suhaag displays both the bliss and pain at same time.
735:
C
Solution: Taus is a large and heavy instrument which is later reduced in size and known as Dilruba.
736:
C
Solution: Mahiya Songs became prevalent in Western Pakistan. But now it is sung all over India. It is a song sung by young women in separation of their husbands.
737:
A
Solution: Under Sports Infrastructure Scheme two synthetic athletic track at Ludhiana and Muktsar is developed.
738:
D
Solution: The Department of Sports was established in 1975 for the promotion of sports in the state. It is located in Chandigarh.
739:
A
Solution: According to the Annual Report (2003 - 04) of the Union Ministry of tribal affair said that Punjab has no tribal population. Some of these communities are recognised as STs in other states, but in Punjab they are clubbed as SC category.
740:
D
Solution: Some Scheduled Tribes in Punjab are Sansi, Bauria, Bazigar, Barad, Banzara, Gadhila, Nat and Gujars.
741:
B
Solution: The district with highest percentage of SC population is Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (42.51%) and the district with lowest percentage of SC population is Fatehgarh Sahib (32.07%)
742:
A
Solution: The district with highest sex ratio of Punjab is Hoshiarpur (961). The district with lowest sex ratio is Bathinda (868).
743:
D
Solution: Besides Sikhism, people of Punjab practice Hinduism and Islam Christianity and Jainism Buddhism and other religion.
744:
A
Solution: As per Census 2011, the state of Punjab has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population among all the states of country.
745:
A
Solution: The district with highest rural population is Gurdaspur (16,43,882) and district with lowest rural population is Faridkot (4,00,494).
746:
A
747:
C
Solution: There is even a segregation of folk toys for both boys and girls. The girls can get their toys like a chula, handi, tawa, doll, etc and boys can find carts, tractors, guns, spinning wheel, etc. There is a good collection of folk toys that represent the vibrant culture of Punjab in a unique way.
748:
A
Solution: The earliest handmade toys of Punjab can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, from 2500 to 1700 BCE. Among the most prominent toys of Indus Valley Civilisation are small terracotta carts, rattle box, etc. Folk toys of Punjab use different designs and shapes. These folk toys represents wheeled vehicles, animals and birds, bhangra dancers, etc.
749:
C
Solution: Phulkari, literally meaning the flower work as the entire field of cloth is embroidered and filled with flowers. It is an art form in which exquisite embroidery is done over shawls, dupattas and headscarves. It is woven with silk threads on a coloured cotton cloth. In some cases, the entire cloth is covered with dense designs, so that the ground cloth becomes invisible
750:
D
Solution: Sagi Phul, Shingar Patti, Jhumke, Teeli, Bazuband, Kangan are all traditional jewellery of Punjab.
751:
A
Solution: Rajasthan and Haryana are the other two states famous for manufacturing of juttis.
752:
D
Solution: Mural are the paintings created always on settled places like gateways, ceilings, walls, etc. The older cities of the state like Patiala, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Faridkot and Hoshiarpur have huge and marvelous historical building with a rich and massive collection of wall and mural paintings.
753:
A
Solution: Further in Patiala district, Qila Mubarak Androon is known for its wealthy collection of paintings and artworks.
754:
D
Solution: Patiala and Muktsar districts are famous in the state for Punjabi juttis. It is also manufactured in Rajasthan and Haryana.
755:
C
Solution: Punjabis have a special art of wall painting called Chowk-Poorna, which involves the plastering of the house walls with mud and then decorating them with eye-catching designs. Women always drew these paintings on the walls.
756:
B
Solution: Weaving of durries (cotton bed and floor spreads) by young girls has been a much cherished tradition in Punjab. Durries are the flat woven rugs that are functional as well as striking in nature. They are used either as carpets on the floor or as bed sheets.
757:
A
Solution: In Rigveda, Punjab is mentioned as a 'Land of Seven Sindhus' that includes Indus river with its five tributaries, Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum and also Saraswati river. But after partition in 1947, drainage region of Sutlej, Beas and Ravi went to the portion of Punjab, that is in India while drainage region of Chenab and Jhelum went to the portion of Punjab, that is in Pakistan.
758:
A
Solution: Ravi river is also called the River of Lahore as Lahore is located on its Eastern bank.
759:
D
Solution: The place where Ravi river joins combined course of Jhelum and Chenab, is called Trimab.
760:
B
Solution: Kanjli wetland is located in the Kapurthala district of Punjab. It was created in 1870 by constructing the headworks across the perennial Bien river, a tributary of the Beas river to provide irrigation facilities to the remote areas which are away from the banks of the river.
761:
A
Solution: At Harike, Sutlej is joined by the Beas river. From there, it follows the South-Westerly course to meet the joint course of the rivers Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. The meeting point of the combined Sutlej-Beas and Trimab is called Panjnad (five rivers).
762:
C
763:
A
Solution: Nangal wetland is located on the foothills of Shiwalik in Ropar district. It has a length of 6 km. It is formed due to construction of Nangal dam situated in the district of Rupnagar.
764:
A
Solution: Chenab merges with Sultej river at Mithankot to form Panjnad.
765:
C
Solution: Ravi river joins Jhelum and Chenab above Rangpur in West Punjab after flowing for a distance of about 720 km from its origin. Ravi river borders three districts of Punjab. These are Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Amritsar.
766:
C
Solution: Ranjit Sagar wetland is located on Ravi river in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. It is a man-made wetland with fresh water ecology. It was declared as wetland of national importance in 2006.
767:
C
Solution: The demand regarding Chandigarh according to Rajiv-Longowal Accord was that Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
768:
B
Solution: There were some basic issues that remained unresolved by the Central Government regarding the demand of Punjabi Suba Movement. Thus, Shiromani Akali Dal appointed a 12 member committee which submitted their report on 16 th - 17 th October, 1973. This was known as Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973.
769:
D
Solution: The demands made under the Anandpur Sahib Resolution were as follows : 1. Protection of Sikh minorities residing outside the Punjab. 2. The enactment of an All-India Gurdwara Act to bring all historical gurdwaras in
India under the control of SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee). 3. Free access to the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other gurdwaras in Pakistan. 4. Reservation of Sikhs for recruitment in Defence Services. 5. Raise the ceiling on the land holdings from seventeen to thirty standard acres per
family. 6. Abolition of intermediaries. 7. Fix the prices for agriculture produce on the basis of cost of production of the average farmer and such prices should be fixed by State Government. 8. All basic industries should be brought under the public sector. 9. All consumer industries dealing with essential commodities should be nationalised. 10. There should be a need-based minimum wages for industrial labour. 11. The minimum wages should be reviewed for agricultural labour. 12. The completion of the Thein Dam and setting up of more power plants including
one based on atomic energy. 13. Transfer of the federally administered city of Chandigarh to Punjab. 14. Second Language status for Punjabi in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. 15. The transfer of Punjab speaking and contiguous areas to Punjab. 16. Decentralisation of states under the existing Constitution, restricting the Central Government's power to defence, foreign affairs, posts and telegraph, currency and railways.
770:
C
Solution: The unresolved demands highlighted by Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 were accepted by the government after the agitation of Akali Dal. As a result, on 24 July 1985, Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal. This accord was also known as Memorandum of Settlement on Punjab or Punjab Accord.
771:
B
Solution: Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from 1952 to 1966. It was declared as Union Territory under the direct control of the Central Government. The Chief Commissioner headed the administration of the Chandigarh till 1 June, 1984. But from that day, the Governor of Punjab took over the direct administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
772:
B
Solution: The Government accepted the States Reorganisation Commission's recommendation and the PEPSU was merged with Punjab from 1 November, 1956.
773:
A
Solution: Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from 1952 to 1966. It was declared as Union Territory under the direct control of the Central Government. The Chief Commissioner headed the administration of the Chandigarh till 1 June, 1984. But from that day, the Governor of Punjab took over the direct administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Chandigarh acts as the capital city of both Punjab and Haryana State and itself also as Union Territory.
774:
A
Solution: On the recommendation of Shah Commission, Punjab was divided on 1 November, 1966, leading to the formation of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Area in the South of Punjab that spoke Haryanvi dialect of Hindi formed as Haryana and the area that spoke Pahari dialects merged to Himachal Pradesh. Remaining area, except Chandigarh, formed the new Punjabi-majority state.
775:
A
Solution: On the recommendation of Shah Commission, Punjab was divided on 1 November, 1966, leading to the formation of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Area in the South of Punjab that spoke Haryanvi dialect of Hindi formed as Haryana and the area that spoke Pahari dialects merged to Himachal Pradesh. Remaining area, except Chandigarh, formed the new Punjabi-majority state
776:
A
Solution: On 29 December, 1953 the Government of India appointed the States Reorganisation Commission. It submitted its report in 1955 and recommended the merger of the PEPSU with Punjab. The Government accepted
the Commission's recommendation and the PEPSU was merged with Punjab from 1 November, 1956.
777:
C
Solution: PEPSU was formed by merging together the eight East Punjab Princely States of Patiala, Nabha, Jind, Faridkot, Kapurthala, Kalsia, Nalagarh and Malerkotla.
778:
A
Solution: State Government of Punjab is the Supreme Governing Authority of Punjab and its districts. It consists of an Executive, led by Governor of Punjab, a Judiciary and a Legislature. The present Legislative Assembly is unicameral in Punjab.
779:
C
Solution: Under the Government of India Act, 1935 the Punjab Legislative Assembly was constituted on 1 April, 1937.
780:
B
Solution: Discipline in the proceedings of the House is enforced by the Speaker. He constitutes various committees of the House. First Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha was Kapur Singh. First Deputy Speaker of Punjab Legislative Assembly was Thakur Panchan Chand.
781:
D
782:
D
783:
A
Solution: Vidhan Sabha of Punjab is also known as Legislative Assembly. Vidhan Sabha members are direct representatives of the people of the particular state, directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of the state. Its maximum strength as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60 member.
784:
A
Solution: The Governor is the constitutional or nominal head of the State Executive and is bounded by the advise of the State Council of Ministers.
785:
B
Solution: In India, an advocate general is a legal advisor to a State Government. The post is created by the Constitution of India. This is similar to the Attorney General of India at the federal or union level. The Governor appoints the Advocate General
786:
C
Solution: Under the Indian Council Act, 1861 provision of Executive Council was started in India.
787:
B
Solution: Sheesh Mahal is located at a distance of 58 km from Sangrur. This mahal was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh in 1845 and later served as the residence of the Nawab of Malerkotla. This mahal has beautiful mirror work and is also known as the Palace of Mirrors. A bridge that resembles the Laxman Jhoola at Rishikesh completes the picture. The palace boasts of elegant and lavishly decorated interiors.
788:
A
Solution: Kos literally means a medieval measurement of distance denoting approximately 3 km and Minar is a Persian word which means tower. The Kos Minars or Mile Pillars are medieval milestones that were made by the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri and later on by Mughal Emperors. These Minars were erected by the Mughal Emperors on the main highways across the empire to mark the distance. The Kos Minar is a solid round pillar, around 30 ft in height that stands on a masonry platform built with bricks and plastered over with lime.
789:
D
Solution: The great Saga of Sikh history of the period is full of struggles and sacrifices which are depicted at Guru Teg Bahadur Museum through the medium of oil paintings executed by eminent Punjabi artists i.e. Kirpal Singh, Jaswant Singh and Devinder Singh.
790:
A
Solution: Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Museum is situated at Khatkar Kalan ancestral village of Shaheed-e-Azam on Rupnagar-Nawanshahr-Phagwara Road in SBS Nagar district of Punjab. It was inaugurated on 23 March, 1981 on the 50th Martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The museum is a commemorative tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and his companions, who raised revolted against British imperialism. Many of his personal belongings and important documents are displayed here.
791:
D
Solution: The Khalsa Panth (Sikh Nation) and a council of five wise men was founded at Anandpur Sahib Fort.
792:
C
Solution: Panch Mandir was established by the founder of Kapurthala state, known as Sardar Fateh Singh Ahluwalia which even today is regarded a great example for amazing architecture. The most important centre dome is enclosed by many temples committed to many deities. A replica of this temple was presented in the pre-partition Punjab Museum situated in Lahore.
793:
A
Solution: Kali Dev temple is now known as a National Monument due to its beauty, marvellous carvings, wall paintings, etc.
794:
D
Solution: Gurdwara Ber Sahib is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi town in district Kapurthala of Punjab. Guru Nanak Dev ji used to take bath in Bein river in this district. He stayed here for 14 years 9 months and 13 days. One day, while bathing here in Bein River, Guruji disappeared and returned after three days at the place where Gurdwara Shri Sant Ghat Sahib is situated. Upon returning, he began his lifelong mission of preaching Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev Ji planted a Ber tree on this spot which has grown into a large tree. This place later came to be known as Gurdwara Ber Sahib.
795:
A
Solution: Pushpa Gujral Science City has been set up in 72 acres of land in the heart of Punjab, on the Jalandhar Kapurthala Road. The subject areas covered here include physical, applied, natural and social sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, health sciences, energy, industries as well as human evolution and civilisation.
796:
B
Solution: Lodhi Fort is located in Ludhiana. It was built by the famous ruler Sikander Lodhi around 500 years ago. Built on the banks of river Sutlej, the fort was erected as a military castle to stop intruders from entering the city.
797:
B
Solution: Hoshiarpur (725 square km), Rupnagar (260 square km) and Gurdaspur (213 square km) have the highest forest forest cover.
798:
D
Solution: Shiwalik Chir Pine forests are located at an elevation of 850 m and above. Chir pine is the main species in these forests. Along with pines, other trees like terminalia chir, amla and khair are also found here. Ropar, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar and Gurdaspur lies in these forests.
799:
A
Solution: Those forests which are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed are known as 'reserved forests'.
800:
B
Solution: The Punjab State Forest Development Corporation Limited came into existence on 23 May, 1983 under the Companies Act, 1956. The objectives of this corporation are to obtain standing trees from the State Forest Department on payment of their price, harvest them with more efficient tools and make timber wood available to right consumers with the object of eliminating unscrupulous middleman and to establish forest based industries.
801:
D
Solution: Forests in Punjab are very important and provides timber, pulp, herbs, fuelwood and fodder. Forests also help in preventing soil erosion, increases soil fertility, reduce pollution, etc
802:
D
Solution: Provides raw material: Forests in Punjab supply timber, fuelwood, bamboo, and other forest products essential for construction, furniture making, paper production, and various industries. Contribute to total revenue: The sale of timber, non-timber forest products, and other forest resources generates significant revenue for the state government, aiding in economic development. Provides employment: Forestry activities such as logging, collection of forest produce, nursery operations, and eco-tourism create job opportunities for local communities, especially in rural and hilly areas. Conclusion: Forests in Punjab play a vital role by providing raw materials, contributing to state revenue, and generating employment, making all three options correct.
803:
D
Solution: The State Government has committed to increase the area under agroforestry from existing 6.3 per cent to 15 per cent in coming years. Poplar, eucalyptus, dek and Bamboo are the main tree species identified by agroforestry of Punjab. Kandi and Talwara region are areas for bamboo forests.
804:
D
Solution: Ropar, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar and Gurdaspur lies in Shiwalik forests.
805:
B
Solution: The National Bamboo Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme, with 100% contribution from Central Government. It is being implemented by the Horticulture Division under Department of Agriculture and Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi. Bamboo Mission envisages growth of bamboo through increase in area coverage, enhanced yields and scientific management, marketing of bamboo and bamboo based handicrafts, generation of employment opportunities, etc.
806:
C
Solution: With increasing demand for timber and plywood for the construction and paper-making industries, the demand of trees under agroforestry are also enhanced. Agroforestry is specially important for Punjab at a time when Punjab's traditional agriculture had already reached a point of saturation.
807:
A
Solution: Golden Temple is located in the central part of old Amritsar. It is popularly known as the Harmandir Sahib. It is also known as Shri Darbar Sahib. The Harmandir Sahib is situated on a rectangular platform surrounded by the water of Amrit Sarovar. The city of Amritsar got its name from this lake, meaning Amrit Ka Sarovar (pool of nectar).
808:
D
Solution: Sanghol Archaeological Museum is located in Sanghol village, Fatehgarh Sahib. The local people also call Sanghol village as Uchha Pind. Antiques discovered from Harappan period, Kushan period and Mauryan period are displayed here.
809:
C
Solution: Gurdwara Dukh Nirwan Sahib is a holy shrine of Sikhism is situated at Sirhind Road, Patiala. Earlier it was Lehal village. According to the local history, a villager named Bhag Ram of Lehal village went to neighbouring town of Saifabad and met Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji and requested him to visit Lehal village which was captivated by a deadly and mysterious disease. After hearing this Guruji went to the village and spent sometime alongside the village pond by preaching and meditating under a banyan tree. Shortly after that the village got rid of the deadly disease. Dukh Nirwan Sahib was the name given to
the place where Guruji sat and the pond became famous for its curing virtues. This gurdwara it is maintained by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
810:
C
Solution: Gurdwara Achal Sahib is located 7-8 km from Batala in Gurdaspur district. This gurdwara is regarded as a holy shrine. As per the history, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place with his disciples during the time of Shivratri festival.
811:
B
Solution: Gurdwara Tuti Gandhi Sahib is located in Muktsar Sahib district. This gurdwara is considered to be the last battlefield of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who faught here in 1905. A festival in the month of January, is celebrated in memory of the 40 Sikh warriors who died while fighting against the Mughal Empire. The place was renamed from Khidrane di dhab to Shri Muktsar Sahib and a gurdwara was constructed here for honouring the Sikh warriors.
812:
D
Solution: Government Museum and Art Gallery is located at Chandigarh. The museum was inaugurated on 6 May, 1968. The building of the museum was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. The museum is divided into few wings, out of which art gallery building is more attractive. The museum features a rich collection of Gandhara sculptures and Rajasthani and Pahari miniature paintings.
813:
A
Solution: Asafwala War Memorial is located 7 km away from Fazilka town on National Highway No. 10 (now 7). It was built in the remembrance of the martyrs of 1971 was between India and Pakistan. It is a historical place to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their life for country.
814:
B
Solution: Nurpur Fort is located in Pathankot district. It is a 900 year old fort. Nurpur was formerly ruled by Pathania clan of Tomar Rajputs since 11 th century. The Nurpur Fort was originally named as Dhameri Fort but later changed the name after the visit of Noorejahan, the queen of Mughal king Jahangir to honour her love for the place.
815:
C
Solution: It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh spent near about 16 years in Anandpur Sahib Fort. Hence, it has been considered as the real charm of Punjab state. Virasat-e-Khalsa, a museum is also located here which holds the heritage of the state.
816:
A
Solution: Gurdwara Tilla (Chilla) Baba Farid is located near Qila Mubarak in Faridkot. Baba Farid, the great Sufi Saint remained at this place for 40 days, before proceeding to Pakpattan. Shabad Kirtan is recited daily and langar is also served everyday to the people visiting the place.
817:
A
Solution: Lok Peed, Sunehe, Kagaz te Kanvas, Trel Dhote Phute, Jiunda Jiwan, Kasturi, Ajj Akhaan Waris Shah Nu are poetry anthologies of Amrita Pritam.
818:
A
Solution: Malwai is mainly spoken in Malwai region of Punjab. Main areas in Punjab are the districts of Firozpur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Bathinda, Barnala, Sangrur, Mansa, Patiala, Moga, Muktsar, Ludhiana, Ganganagar, Malerkotla, Rupnagar and Fatehgarh Sahib. It is also spoken in some Northern districts of Haryana like Ambala, Hisar, Sirsa and Kurukshetra, etc.
819:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Sunehre - Amrita Pritam Dil Tarang - Bhai Vir Singh Loona - Shiv Kumar Batalvi Kafian - Bulleh Shah
820:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Harpreet Kaur - Tu Menu Sirlekh De Dalip Kaur Tiwana - Katha Kaho Urvashi Gagandeep Sharma - Ikala Nahi Hunda Banda Simran Dhalinlal - Aas Aje Baaki Hai
821:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Mahan Kosh - Bhai Kahn Singh of Nabha Nal-Damayanti - Shani Ram Chatrik Khule Maidaan - Puran Singh Rukh te Rishi - Harbhajan Singh
822:
A
Solution: The Gurmukhi script has 41 letters including 38 consonants and 3 basic vowel sign bearers.
823:
B
Solution: Majhi is the most important dialect as it is adopted as the standard form of Punjabi for general purpose. It is spoken in the Majha region of Punjab which includes districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Pathankot
824:
D
Solution: Multani, Pwadhi, Pathohari and Majhi all are dialects of the Punjabi language.
825:
B
Solution: The first Punjabi printing press (using Gurmukhi font) was established through a Christian Mission at Ludhiana in 1835 and the first Punjabi dictionary was published by Reverend J. Newton in 1854.
826:
C
Solution: The Gurmukhi script has 41 letters including 38 consonants and 3 basic vowel sign bearers. In addition, it has 3 consonant symbols (bindi, tippi and adhak) and 3 conjunctions (rara, vava and haha).
827:
C
828:
A
Solution: Punjab shares its 553 km international boundary with Pakistan in the West and state boundaries with Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Himachal Pradesh in the North-East and Haryana and Rajasthan in the South.
829:
A
Solution: Harike is the largest wetland in Northern India in the Tarn Taran Sahib district of Punjab.
830:
A
Solution: Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Ayub Khan. According to this treaty, the waters of three Eastern rivers, i.e. Sutlej, Beas and Ravi are allocated to India and waters of three Western rivers, i.e. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus are assigned to Pakistan.
831:
D
Solution: Jhelum river originates from Verinag spring at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in the Kashmir valley. It is located at an elevation of about 4900 m. The total length of the this river is about 725 km.
832:
A
Solution: Sutlej separates the Bist Doab in the North from the Malwa tract in the South. Sutlej marks the international boundary between India and Pakistan near Firozpur to Fazilka for about 120 km.
833:
A
Solution: The Sirhind canal is a large irrigation canal that carries water from the Sutlej river.
834:
B
Solution: Nangal wetland is surrounded by Sutlej river, canals and beautiful hills. This wetland has been announced as National Wetland by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India in 2008.
835:
A
Solution: Ropar wetland was declared as Ramsar site in 2002 by designating it in the list of wetlands of international importance. It was declared as Wildlife Sanctuary in 2009. This wetland is located close to the Rupnagar city.
836:
A
Solution: Pinccasia is located within the Ropar wetland boundary, which is run by Punjab Tourism Development Corporation.
837:
C
Solution: The Government of Punjab has established Punjab Institute of Sports (PIS) at SAS Nagar. Under PIS, Centres of Excellence for 12 identified games have been establised at different locations in selective sports.
838:
A
Solution: Dara Singh was born on 19 November, 1928 in the village of Dharmuchak, which was then a part of British Punjab and died on 12 July, 2012. He was an Indian wrestler-turned-actor. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer, and he acted in film and television.
839:
C
Solution: Milkha Singh was born on 17 October, 1935. Also known as The Flying Sikh, he is a former Indian track and field sprinter. As of 2010, he is the only Indian male athlete to win an individual athletics Gold in Commonwealth Games.
840:
A
Solution: The Department of Sports was established in 1975 for the promotion of sports in the state. It is located in Chandigarh.
841:
D
Solution: Hockey being the national game of India is favorite amongst people of Punjab as well. Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and International Hockey Stadium in Ajitgarh, Ludhiana amongst others are famous fields in the state where the game hockey is played regularly.
842:
C
Solution: Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi got Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Aaward) in the field of Shooting.
843:
B
Solution: The States Rifle Shooting Academy for girls is situated in Muktsar Sahib.
844:
B
Solution: Sports School cum Sports College is established at Jalandhar.
845:
A
Solution: Abhinav Bindra is a former, World and Olympic champion in the 10 m air rifle event. By winning the gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he became the first Indian to win an individual Gold Medal at the Olympic Games. It was also India's first Gold Medal since 1980, when the Men's Field Hockey Team won the gold.
846:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Hockey Academy - Jalandhar Football Academy - Mahilpur Speed Fund Academy - Ludhiana National Institute of Sports - Patiala
847:
A
848:
A
849:
A
850:
C
851:
D
852:
A
853:
B
854:
D
855:
C
856:
B
Solution: The Sukerchakia Misl was one of 12 Sikh Misls in Punjab during the 18 th century concentrated in Gujranwala and Hafizabad district in Western Punjab and ruled from. Misl was founded by Charat Singh a Jat of Sandhawalia and grandfather of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
857:
B
Solution: Boli Songs is the most popular form of folk music of the Eastern Punjab. It is generally in one line, a kind of couplet and is the most miniature form of folksong in style. Boli, songs are very deep, effective and interesting in its impact.
858:
D
Solution: Love lyrics comprise the best part of Punjabi folklore. The songs of this category express the delight of union and also the pangs (pain) of separation. These are mostly related to famous love stories like Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassi Punnu and Mirza Sahiban. Boli, Dhola and Mahiya are popular love songs of the state.
859:
C
Solution: Toomba is a famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara (single stringed instrument), used by the legend singers. Now it has been adopted by a number of Punjabi folk singers. Toomba is made of wooden sticks mounted with a Toomba or wooden resonator covered with skin. A metallic string is passed on a resonator over a bridge and tied to the key at the end of the stick. The string is struck with a finger or sometimes with the Mezrab (a cone-shaped metal object) and the Swaras are made by pressing the string to the stick.
860:
A
Solution: Sufi music is the devotional music and Punjab has a strong Sufi tradition. The Sikh Dhadhi tradition is a famous form of sufi music in the state. Dhadhi is a musical tradition that makes use of the sarangi (a bowed stringed instrument), and the dhadh (a hand held, hourglass shaped drum).
861:
B
Solution: Dhol is a favourite folk instrument of Punjab. It is a percussion instrument, which is used not only at male dance performances, but also during social rituals and festive celebrations. The drummer is called Dholi or Bharaj. The dhol is a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides. It is played with two different types of wooden sticks. The skin on either side is tightened at a different pitch.
862:
C
Solution: Trinjan Songs are sung by women. They sing these songs while spinning the wheel.
863:
A
Solution: Bugchu is a stringed instrument made of dried gourd (Ghia). A piece of skin is mounted on one side of the hollowed gourd while the other side is kept open. A gut string (Tand) is crossed through the centre of the skin and a small piece of wood is tied to the end of the string, which passes through the body of the gourd. While playing, the string of this instrument is stretched or loosened to maintain a drum-like rhythm.
864:
C
Solution: Trinjan songs are sung by women. They sing these songs while spinning the wheel. Sometimes, on a winter night all women assemble at someone's house and keep spinning and singing throughout the night. These spinning sessions are called Trinjan. The day session is known as Chiri Chirunga (sparrows big and small) and the night session is called Rat Katni (spinning at night).
865:
B
Solution: The word 'Baramah' means twelve months. In Baramah songs, the pangs of separation are evident. In the twelve months, the month of Sawan is favourite month in folk songs.
866:
B
Solution: Dhadd is a small percussion instrument of the Damru style. It is holded with one hand and played with another hand by striking the skinned side. This instrument is very popular amongst the Dhaddies, who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes, drawn from history.
867:
A
Solution: Swami Dayanand established the Arya Samaj on 7 April, 1875 in Bombay, with 10 principles that are beautifully based purely on God, soul and nature.
868:
D
Solution: Nirankaris strongly oppose representing the "formless" God with any image, and believe that the true Sikh faith is based on nam simaran (remembering and repeating God's name). They believe in living hereditary gurus from Baba Dyal Das lineage, and that the Sikh scripture is an open text to which the wisdom of their living gurus after Guru Gobind Singh can be added. Nirankaris believe that human guru to interpret the scripture and guide Sikhs is a necessity.
869:
D
870:
B
871:
B
872:
A
Solution: The Sikh Gurdwara Act was an Act to provide for the better administration of certain Sikh Gurdawars and the inquiries into matter connected therewith.
873:
C
Solution: Bhai Maharaj Singh was a revolutionary who led an Anti-British Movement in the Punjab after the First Anglo-Sikh War. Maharaj Singh's revolutionary career started with the Prema conspiracy case involving him in a plot to murder the British resident, Henry Lawrence, and other pro-British officers of the Lahore Darbar
874:
A
875:
B
Solution: In October 1905, Bhai Parmanand visited South Africa and stayed with Mahatma Gandhi as a vedic missionary. He was the founder member of Ghadar Party.
876:
C
Solution: Udham Singh is also sometimes referred as Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Udham Singh. Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh alongwith Chandrasekhar Azad, Rajguru and Sukhdev, were among the most famous revolutionaries in the first half of 20 th century in India.
877:
B
Solution: Chimta is a percussion jingling instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs dated back to the time of Naths or Jogis. This instrument consists of two long, flat pieces of iron with pointed ends and rings mounted on it. The joint is held in one hand, while the two parts are struck with each other to produce tinkling sounds. Chimta has become popular in professional singing and devotional music in temples
878:
A
Solution: Algoza is played by one person by using only three fingers on each side. It is also known as Jori and it consists of a pair of wooden flutes. Folk singers use it in singing like Mirza, Challa and Jugni and it is also used in folk dances.
879:
A
Solution: Alahunian song is sung after the death of some person. The theme of death song, the good qualities of the dead person, the perishable nature of, the seeming would, etc are parts of alahunian. In villages marashan or nain is the lead singer at the death of a person.
880:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Dafli - Tambourine Bugchu - Dried gourd Taus - Dilruba Rabab - Mardana
881:
D
Solution: Janj is sung on occassion of marriage.
882:
D
Solution: Boli, Dhola and Mahiya are popular love songs of Punjab. Boli Songs It is the most popular form of folk music of the Eastern Punjab. It is generally in one line, a kind of couplet and is the most miniature form of folksong in style.
883:
C
Solution: Modern sarangis contain 35-40 sympathetic strings running under the main strings. All other statements are correct.
884:
A
Solution: Swang is a kind of song - drama which is played either in the open platform. The plot is based on the story of a great personality. In Punjab, the Swangs of Puran Nath Jogi, Gopi Nath and Veer Hakikat Rai are very popular.
885:
A
Solution: Karthi dance is performed by both men as well as women. This dance is started by offering prayers to the deity. This dance is usually performed during harvest time. Shenai is the main instrument that is used in this dance performance.
886:
A
Solution: Jhumar Dance originally came from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan). There are many types of Jhumar like Sutlej Jhumar, Chenab Jhumar, Beas Jhumar and Multani Jhumar
887:
D
Solution: Swasth Kanya Yojana It was launched in 2016 - 17. The State Government scheme aims to improve health and educational status of girls. Girl students from 1 st to 12 th classes are provided free school bags, stationary items and 'Benefit Eligibility Card'. Girls from 6 th to 12 th classes are provided 'Kanya Health Care Kits' on monthly basis.
888:
B
Solution: Under Sadda Pind scheme cluster of villages are selected for the provision of integrated services like development of village roads, drinking water, etc.
889:
D
Solution: Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme was launched in 1996 - 97. This scheme aims to uplift social status of girls and reduce school dropout rates.
890:
D
Solution: Mission Indradhanush is a scheme to reduce the infant mortality rate in Punjab by giving health care to expectant mothers and infants.
891:
B
Solution: Punjab runs a Blue Card Scheme to provide/issue blue cards that would enable the poor people to get better health treatment.
892:
C
Solution: The Punjab Government has given its approval to the replacement of the blue cards under the Atta Dal Scheme with new smart cards.
893:
A
Solution: Bhai Ghanhya Sehat Sewa Scheme was launched for the vast population in rural Punjab, accessing professional healthcare is not possible due to expenses. This scheme aims to provide cost effective quality health care facilities to the members and employees and their dependents of Cooperative Institutions and Cooperative Societies through an insurance backed scheme.
894:
A
Solution: Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (PUNSUP) was launched on 14 February, 1974 registered under Companies Act 1956, in Chandigarh ensures foodgrains and other essential commodities to the weaker sections of the society. PUNSUP operates through 17815 fair price shops.
895:
C
Solution: Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana is a comprehensive rural development plan under which the State Government provides basic amenities like houses, food and clean drinking water in villages.
896:
D
Solution: Nanhi Chhaan was launched on 27 August, 2008 and aims to protect girl child and deteriorating weather condition and spreading awareness against female foeticide and cutting of trees.
897:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Upper Bari Doab - Ravi Sirhind Canal - Sutlej Western Yamuna - Yamuna Sirhind Feeder - Malanwal
898:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Eastern Canal System - Hussainiwala Makhu Canal System - Harike Shahnehar Canal System - River Beas Kashmir Canal - River Ravi
899:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Ravi - Thein Beas - Pong Sutlej - Bhakra
900:
C
Solution: Eastern Canal System was constructed in 1927. It is a non-perrenial cannal system. It takes off from Hussainiwala headworks.
901:
A
Solution: Punjab Horticulture Department was established in 1979 - 80. It is presently located in Muktsar Sahib. This department developed Aloo-Bukhara Amritsari, which is a new variety of plum that is more sweet than sour, has high nutritive content and is free from stone.
902:
A
Solution: Maize is essentially a warm weather or kharif crop and as such is largely dependent upon the rains. It is a food as well as a fodder crop.
903:
D
Solution: Punjab Agro Juices Limited was established in February, 2006 by the Government of Punjab as a special purpose vehicle to implement two multi fruit and vegetable processing units in Punjab located in Jahankhelan, Hoshiarpur district and Alamgarh, Firozpur district.
904:
B
Solution: Bist Doab Canal System was built in 1954. It is 805 km in length and it draws water from Sutlej river at Rupnagar. It has two branches i.e. Jalandhar branch and Nawanshahr branch.
905:
B
Solution: Ranjit Sagar Dam is a multi-purpose river valley project, which has been constructed at 24 km upstream of Madhopur headworks. It comprises of 160 m high. It is the highest Earth core-cum gravel shell dam on river Ravi with a gross potential of 3.48 lakh hectare of land. The reservoir water is shared by Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
906:
B
Solution: Under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, 75% grant in aid shall be given by the Government of India for the development and strengthening of agricultural marketing infrastructure. In this scheme, the financially weaker market committees primarily of the most neglected Kandi area of the state has been selected.
907:
B
Solution: Pathankot is the last city in Punjab on the national highway that connects Jammu and Kashmir with rest of India. It is also a gateway to the Himachal hill stations of Dalhousie, Dharmshala, Kangra valley, Jwalaji and Chintpurni.
908:
B
Solution: The sports goods industry is mainly concentrated in Jalandhar. The place is known as Mecca of Indian Hockey.
909:
C
Solution: The town Hoshiarpur is known for manufacture of wooden toys, inlay and lacquer finished furniture and musical instruments such as tabla, harmonium, sitar, etc.
910:
C
Solution: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district was formerly known as Nawanshahr.
911:
C
Solution: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District (SBS Nagar) district formerly known as Nawanshahr was carved out of Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar district of Punjab on 7 November, 1995 as the 16 th district of Punjab. The Nawanshahr town has been built by Afghan military chief, Nausher Khan during the region of Alaud-din Khilji.
912:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Ludhiana - Manchester of India Morinda - The City of Gardens Pathankot - Cock Neck City Mansa - Area of White Gold
913:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Moga - Malwa Ludhiana - Malwa Nawanshahr - Doab Tarn Taran Sahib - Majha
914:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Jalandhar - Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Amritsar Firozpur - Fazilka, Moga Faridkot - Bathinda, Mansa Patiala - Sangrur, Barnala, Ludhiana
915:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Amritsar - 928 Hoshiarpur - 683 Rupnagar - 505 Patiala - 596
916:
C
917:
B
Solution: The winter rainfall brought about by the Western cyclones, accounts for 15% of the total rainfall. But this meagre rainfall is highly beneficial for rabi crop. The North-Western parts of Punjab region receive more of these winter rainfall than the Eastern parts.
918:
D
Solution: The word 'Doab' is derived by two words 'Do' (two) and 'Ab' (rivers). This region lies between two major rivers, Beas in the North-West and Sutlej in the South. It is one of the most fertile regions of the state due to which it was also a centre of Green Revolution in India. This region comprises of 4 districts i.e. Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Nawanshahr.
919:
A
Solution: At the foot of the Shiwalik hills, there is an extension of 10 to 15 km wide dissected undulating (wave like) zone which is locally known as Kandi tract. This region lies between 300 m and 400 m above the sea level. It has rocky soil.
920:
C
Solution: There are some seasonal streams throughout the foothills of Shiwalik hills, locally called Chos.
921:
B
Solution: Punjab shares state boundaries with Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Himachal Pradesh in the North-East and Haryana and Rajasthan in the South.
922:
C
Solution: Majha region lies between the river Beas in the East and river Ravi in the West. This part is called the Heart of Punjab.
923:
A
Solution: Due to the development of low pressure area in Punjab by the end of June, it receives the South-West monsoon earliest in the country. During this season, relative humidity remains high. Temperature also remain high. Punjab's average annual rainfall is slightly more than 60 cm.
924:
D
Solution: The Shiwalik generally is covered with only bush and small vegetation. The area between the Shivaliks and plains is a discontinuous series of longitudinal valleys called duns.
925:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Malwa - Faridkot Majha - Amritsar Sandy Plain - Mansa Bist Doab - Jalandhar
926:
A
927:
A
Solution: Giani Zail Singh was a politician with the Indian National Congress Party and had held several ministerial posts in the Union Cabinet, including Home Minister. His Presidency was marked by 'Operation Blue Star'. Zail Singh was elected as a Congress Chief Minister of Punjab in 1972.
928:
B
Solution: Gurdial Singh Dhillon was President of the Inter - Parliamentary Union (1973-76) and Indian High Commissioner to Canada (1980-82). In 1967, he was first elected to the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of the Indian Parliament representing Tarn Taran Sahib Parliamentary Constituency. He was elected from Firozpur in 1985. Dhillon served two terms as Speaker of Lok Sabha and was Minister of Agriculture in the Indian Government.
929:
C
Solution: Sardar Swaran Singh was born on 19 August, 1907. He was India's longest serving Union Cabinet Minister. He entered the Cabinet of India's first Prime inister, Jawaharlal Nehru in 1952 and was the government's last surviving member.
930:
C
Solution: Gulzarilal Nanda was born on 4 July, 1898 in Sialkot in the undivided Punjab (now in Pakistan). He was an Indian politician and an economist with specialisation in labour problems. The Government of India honoured Nanda with the Bharat Ratna award in 1997.
931:
A
Solution: Every Gram Sabha shall hold two general meetings in a year, one in the month of December after the harvesting of the Sawni crop (called the Sawni meeting) and the other, in the month of June after the harvesting of the Hari crop (called the Hari meeting), on such date as may be fixed by the Sarpanch.
932:
B
Solution: Baldev Singh was an Indian Sikh political leader born on 11 July, 1902. He was an Indian Independence Movement leader and the first Defence Minister of India.
933:
B
Solution: Harkishan Singh Surjeet played an important role in developing the peasant movement and the Communist Party in Punjab before emerging as a national leader of the Communist Party of India and the All India Kisan Sabha. He is remembered for his leading role in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for an eventful four decades.
934:
C
Solution: Giani Zail Singh was born on 5 May, 1916. He was the seventh President of India, serving from 1982 to 1987. Prior to his Presidency, he was a politician with the Indian National Congress Party and had held several ministerial posts in the Union Cabinet, including Home Minister. His Presidency was marked by 'Operation Blue Star'.
935:
A
Solution: Captain Amrinder Singh is a member of Indian National Congress and was President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee till 6 March, 2013. He is the formal Maharaja of Patiala. He is also a Jat Mahasabha Chief and demanded reservation for Jats in jobs under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota.
936:
A
Solution: In 1960 Beant Singh was elected the Chairman of Block Samiti (committee) of Doraha, in Ludhiana district. Later he served as the Director of the Central Cooperative Bank in Ludhiana. Beant Singh entered the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (assembly) as an independent candidate in 1969.
937:
A
Solution: Aam Khas Bagh is located in Preet Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib. This royal inn was initially built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan along the Mughal military road between Delhi and Lahore. This complex was famous for a perfect air-conditioning system called Sarad Khana.
938:
B
Solution: Archaeological Museum is situated at the distance of about 30 km to the North-West of Hoshiarpur (Punjab). It was inaugurated by SGS Pathak, the then Vice-President of India, on 7 November, 1971. The main collection of the Museum is sculptures from around Dholbaha area, a place of real archaeological value.
939:
A
Solution: The Phillaur Fort lies in the Phillaur town of Ludhiana city. It is situated on the bank of river Sutlej. It is a symbol of the potent heritage of Punjab. It is also famous as Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort.
940:
B
Solution: Faridkot Fort has been built entirely with Nanakshahi bricks and lime mortar. The fort was reconstructed by Raja Hamir Singh in 1775. It is also known as Sheesh Mahal due to its noteworthy hall of mirrors and wall paintings.
941:
A
Solution: Qila Mubarak is a historical monument in the city of Bathinda. The presence of the fort can be traced back to AD 90 - 110. It was here that Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of the Delhi throne was imprisoned on her defeat. The bricks of the fort date back to the Kushana period when emperor Kanishka ruled over Northern India
942:
C
Solution: Qila Mubarak located at Patiala is a rare and outstanding example of Sikh palace architecture. It was first built as a Kachi Garhi (mud fortress) by Maharaja Ala Singh in 1764. Later, it was reconstructed in baked bricks
943:
B
Solution: Moorish Mosque was commissioned by Maharaja Jagjit Singh Bahadur and was completed in 1930. The mosque is indeed an example of the religious tolerance during the time of the Maharaja's reign in Kapurthala. This mosque is designed after a French mosque at Marrakesh in Morocco.
944:
D
Solution: Shalimar garden includes the cenotaphs of the Royal family of Kapurthala and is made by marble and red stone. This beautiful garden with the French and Indo-Saracenic (mostly used by the British architects) architecture is a must visit place of Kapurthala.
945:
C
Solution: Anandpur Sahib Fort is located in the city called Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, also popularly known as the Holy City of Bliss. The fort was surrounded with thick walls in order to protect from foreign stuffs. Inside the fort, it has a unique well which is extremely deep accessed by a staircase in it.
946:
A
Solution: Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh. It is a sculpture garden which is also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Nek Chand, a government official started this garden in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of 40 acres.
947:
A
Solution: Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan is the oldest festival of Indian classical music, held in Jalandhar, Punjab. It is celebrated every year in the last week of December at the samadhi of Baba Harballabh, a saint and exponent of Hindustani classical music. The first sammelan was held in 1875 at the saint's holy place, Shri Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar.
948:
C
Solution: Roshni Fair is held in Jagraon from the 23 to the 25 of Phagun (Feb - March) in honour of a Muslim Pir, Abdul Kader Jalani. It is held in the region of his tomb. It is also known as the fair of lights. Many devotees (Hindu and Muslim) come to the tomb of Pir Jalani and light earthen lamps at the shrine of the Pir.
949:
C
Solution: Diwali Festival is celebrated for five continuous days, with the third day being celebrated as the main Diwali or as Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in the month of October - November. Fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this day Guru Har Gobind Singh, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs reached Amritsar after his release from Gwalior during the reign of the Jahangir. Diwali also celebrates the return of Ram, king of Ayodhya, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after a fourteen years exile and a war in which he killed the evil and demonic king Ravana.
950:
C
Solution: Kapurthala Heritage Festival is held at Jagatjit Palace. This festival is also known as the Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Heritage Festival. It is held under the supervision of the Kapurthala Heritage Trust, in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and supported by Government of Punjab. This festival caters classical music, dance and theatre for its audience.
951:
A
Solution: Hola is descended from Hindi word halla which means a military charge and the word mohalla means a planned parade. Hola Mohalla is celebrated in the month of March in Anandpur Sahib. It was started by Guru Gobind Singh in AD 1700. The fair begins a few days before Holi and is marked by the congregation of Sikhs from all over the state, who arrive on trucks and tractors. A large number of 'Langars' (community kitchen) are setup to provide free food to all.
952:
A
Solution: Shaheedi Jor Fair is held annually for three days in martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. It is held in open grounds of Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara. Its main highlight is the light and sound show depicting life sacrifice of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh in 1794.
953:
B
Solution: Jarag/Baheria Fair is held in Chet (March - April) in honour of the Goddess Seetla in the village Jarag, tehsil Payal in Ludhiana district. It is also known as Baheria fair. There is a pond where the devotees at Goddess Seetla gather and perform the pooja. Sweet gulgulas (Jaggery cakes fried in oil) are offered to Devi and her donkey. This festival is also observed in Malwa and Powadh but the fair is held only in Jarag.
954:
A
Solution: Diwali Festival is celebrated for five continuous days, with the third day being celebrated as the main Diwali or as Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in the month of October - November. Fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this day Guru Har Gobind Singh, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs reached Amritsar after his release from Gwalior during the reign of the Jahangir. Diwali also celebrates the return of Ram, king of Ayodhya, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after a fourteen years exile and a war in which he killed the evil and demonic king Ravana.
955:
A
Solution: Chhapar Fair fair is held on Anand Chaudas on the 4 th day of the Bhadon (August-September). The fair is celebrated at Gugga di Marhi, a big holy place built in his memory. This fair is held in memory of Gugga Pir who had extraordinary powers over all kinds of snakes. The place has a reputation for curing people of snake bites.
956:
A
Solution: Baisakhi Festival is celebrated on the first day of the New Year in the traditional Saka calendar and corresponds to 13 th April of Gregorian calendar (once in every 36 years the festival is celebrated on 14 th April). It is one of the high points of the year for Sikhs, as it is anniversary of the founding of Khalsa (AD 1699).
957:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Babur, Humayun Guru Angad Dev Ji - Sher Shah Suri Guru Ram Das Ji - Akbar Guru Har Krishan Ji - Aurangzeb
958:
B
959:
D
Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Institution of 'Khalsa'. He built the fort Anandgarh at Anandpur. He affirmed the Adi Granth as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs. He wrote the 'Zafarnama', a letter to meet Aurangzeb. All of the statements are correct.
960:
D
Solution: Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5 th Sikh Guru. Adi Granth contains compositions of first 5 Gurus and the 9 th Guru. It also contains the compositions of 15 Bhagats and 11 Bhattas. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper. All of the statements are correct.
961:
D
962:
A
963:
B
964:
C
965:
B
Solution: The Treaty of Lahore in 1849 signed between Daleep Singh and the East India Company following the British conquest of the Punjab ended the rule of Sikhs in PunjaB.
966:
A
Solution: Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence was appointed as the first Governor in 1859.
967:
C
Solution: Punjab is emerging as the major fish farming state of India, as the state has three perennial rivers and ponds, lakes in low lying areas and irrigation dams. The inlandsaline water resources are also developed. Fazilka is chosen to conduct research on running fisheries in saline water. Aquaculture in the state is a fast developing income generating activity, providing quality and low cost protein diet to the people.
968:
C
Solution: Livestock of Punjab consists of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, donkey and camel. It plays an important role in the rural economy of the state.
969:
B
Solution: Sahiwal Breed of Cow is the most prominent dairy breed which originated in the dry Punjab region lying along the Indo-Pakistan border. These are found in the border areas of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. It is the best cattle breed of Indian sub continent
970:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Frozen Semen Banks - Nabha/Ropar Regional Disease Diagnostic Lab - Jalandhar Veterinary Vaccine Institute - Ludhiana
971:
D
Solution: Punjab Brown Breed of Cock is the only indigenous breed of poultry in Punjab. It is found in rural areas of Gurdaspur in Punjab. It is a multi-purpose breed which produce good quality meat and eggs.
972:
A
Solution: As per the Livestock Census 2012, the total population of cattle is about 8.11 million including 2.42 million cows, 5.15 million buffaloes, 0.12 million sheeps and 0.32 million goats in the state.
973:
D
974:
A
Solution: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was set up in 2005 in Ludhiana, for promoting livestock production, health and prevention of animal diseases, provide training to veterinary professionals, undertake research work and provide consultancy to livestock owners. It is playing a leading role in creation of skilled manpower for fishery, poultry, piggery, artificial insemination and dairy. It also runs referral hospitals for specialised treatment to
animals.
975:
C
Solution: The Dairy Development Board was set-up in the year 1964, with an objective to provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers and overall department of dairying in the state.
976:
B
Solution: State Veterinary Vaccine Institute was set up in the year 1971, with the idea of manufacturing various biological products for the control of different contagious diseases amongst livestock,
including poultry. It is located in Ludhiana.
977:
D
Solution: On the first day of the Maghi fair, the devotees bath in the Muktsar tank (the pool of salvation) and the next day, they go in procession to the three holy mounds, namely, Rikab Sahib, Tibbi Sahib and Mukhwanjana Sahib.
978:
D
Solution: Bathinda Virasat Fair is held every year in the month of November or December in district Bathinda. This fair is held in the Jaipal Garh village of Bathinda inside a sports stadium. This fair give a sight to the combination of culture of Punjab (Malwa), Rajasthan and Haryana.
979:
B
Solution: Karva Chauth Festival is a popular festival of Punjab. It is celebrated in the month of Kartik (October - November) on the fourth lunar day. On this day married women observe a fast and pray for the long life of their husbands. Wearing new clothes, specially red coloured dress, women sing songs and do the puja. In Punjab, sargi (predawn meal) which includes Fenia and other gifts are given to the fasting woman by her mother-in-law. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.
980:
C
Solution: Shaheedi Jor Fair is held annually for three days in martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. It is held in open grounds of Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara.
981:
B
Solution: Hola Mohalla is celebrated in the month of March in Anandpur Sahib. It was started by Guru Gobind Singh in AD 1700. The fair begins a few days before Holi and is marked by the congregation of Sikhs from all over the state, who arrive on trucks and tractors. A large number of 'Langars' (community kitchen) are setup to provide free food to all
982:
A
Solution: Maghi Mela/Muktsar Fair lasts for three days and falls on the Makar Sankranti ( January). The fair derives its name from the forty Mukhtas of the Guru Gobind Singh Ji who died a fearless death in the Battle of Khidrana.
983:
C
Solution: Lohri is celebrated on 13 January every year, which falls in the month of Poush or Magh according to the Hindu calendar. The festival introduces the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti. The Lohri festival bring together people from every caste and community, enhancing brotherhood and social interaction.
984:
B
Solution: The Rauza Sharif 'Urs' Fair is celebrated in the memory of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmad Farooqui Sirhindi on 31 May every year. It is held on the Fatehgarh Sahib-Bassi Pathana road in the vicinity of Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara in Sirhind. Sheikh Ahmad was the most eminent disciple of Khawaja Baqi Billah. He was the fourth of the seven son of Sheikh Abdul Ahmad Farooqui Naqshbandi and was born in Sirhind.
985:
C
Solution: Kapurthala Heritage Festival is held at Jagatjit Palace. This festival is also known as the Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Heritage Festival. It is held under the supervision of the Kapurthala Heritage Trust, in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and supported by Government of Punjab. This festival caters classical music, dance and theatre for its audience.
986:
C
Solution: Lohri is celebrated on 13 January every year, which falls in the month of Poush or Magh according to the Hindu calendar. The festival introduces the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti. The Lohri festival bring together people from every caste and community, enhancing brotherhood and social interaction.
987:
C
Solution: Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated adjacent to Nabha town on Nabha - Jorepul road. It came into existence in 1952. It spreads over an area of 5.18 square km.
988:
B
Solution: Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 3 km from Sangrur city on Sohian road in Sangrur district. It was first notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1952. It is spread over an area of 2.64 square km.
989:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Tiger Safari - Ludhiana Deer Park, Bir Moti Bagh - Patiala Deer Park, Bir Talab - Bathinda Lalwan Community - Hoshiarpur
990:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Bir Moti Bagh - Patiala Harike - Tarn Taran Abohar - Firozpur Bir Aishwan - Sangrur
991:
D
Solution: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve is situated close to the district town of Gurdaspur and is spread over Panchayat Chhamb area consisting of 3.40 square km. The area is swampy and belongs to Keshopur wetland that is on the verge of extinction.
992:
A
Solution: Wheat is sown from October to December and harvested from February to May. It is a principal rabi crop. Punjab is the second largest producer of wheat in the county.
993:
C
Solution: Sirhind Feeder was constructed in 1954 - 55. It has a length of about 136.50 km. It takes off from Firozpur Feeder and irrigates land in Firozpur, Faridkot and Muktsar besides Rajasthan.
994:
D
Solution: Oilseeds are the seeds of different plants from which oil is extracted. Main oilseeds sown during rabi season are Toria (rapeseed), Taramira and Mustard (Sarson).
995:
A
Solution: Kharip crops are sown during summer ( June to August) and harvested during winter (September to December).
996:
C
Solution: Due to cheap cost of electricity, tubewells irrigate around 60% of the fields in the state. All other statements are incorrect.
997:
A
998:
A
Solution: Mongols appeared for the first time on the banks of Indus of Punjab during the reign of Iltutmish. Genghis Khan was chasing Jalaluddin Mingburnu, the son of Shah of Khwazirm.
999:
D
1000:
D
1001:
C
1002:
A
Solution: The son of Umar Shaikh Mirza II who invaded Punjab in 1526 was Babur Mirza.
1003:
D
1004:
B
1005:
B
1006:
A
Solution: The land was a gift from the Mughal Emperor Akbar to Guru Amar Das's daughter, Bibi Bhani, married to (Guru) Ram Das. The name "Amritsar" was originally given to this holy pool created by the fourth Sikh Guru. Amritsar is one of five holy sarovars (sacred pools) in this city.
1007:
B
1008:
B
1009:
B
1010:
C
1011:
C
Solution: Mahmud Ghazni was the son of Sabuktigin, the founder of Ghazni dynasty. He first encountered the ruler Jaipal in AD 1001. So, option C is correct.
1012:
C
1013:
B
Solution: Four or five years after the accession of Balban, Sher Khan, the cousin of Balban and one of the Forty slaves of Iltutmish, died. It is suspected that Balban poisoned him.
1014:
A
Solution: In Punjab, Mirza Hakim was creating problems for Akbar and he attacked Lahore Hakim Mirza was expecting a number of Mughal officers to join him but no large group joined him. Akbar decided to march towards Lahore himself. Hakim Mirza immediately retreated and Akbar controlled the whole region.
1015:
A
1016:
D
1017:
D
Solution: Punjabi Jagran, Sky Hawk Time, Jagat Sewak, Pehredar, Azad Soch, Punjab Post, Jagbani Nirpakh Awaaz, Nawan Zamana, Charhdikala, Janjagriti, etc are some other Punjabi language newspapers.
1018:
A
Solution: The Rajni is a monthly magazine related to Punjabi music.
1019:
C
Solution: The Tribune was founded on 2 February, 1881 in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It is the leading daily English language newspaper based in Chandigarh. It has two relative publications i.e., Punjab Tribune and Dainik Tribune in Hindi. It is one of the most influential newspaper in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Chandigarh.
1020:
C
Solution: The 21st century witnessed the revival of Punjabi films again. The era of Diasporic films started. The year 2011 looks to be the year when Punjab film industry moves away from the typical NRI - centered storylines towards more meaningful and creative storyline based movies. Some films like 'The Lion of Punjab', 'Dharti', 'Jihne Mera Dil Lutiya' did good business.
1021:
D
Solution: Sada Punjab is a top circulated magazine on the lifestyle of Punjabi NRI Community.
1022:
C
Solution: The support and role of All India Radio in the promotion of Punjabi films was very significant. The songs of Punjabi movies were used to be run for months and years on All India Radio. It aroused public interest and people started queuing up to watch Punjabi films.
1023:
A
Solution: Lahore was one of the biggest centres of film production before partition. Most of the early producer, directors and actors in Hindi Cinema were of Punjabi origin. The efforts of producing a Punjabi film started in 1934. Films like Heer Ranjha, Mirza Sahiban, Raja Gopi Chand were started but were not completed. The first released Punjabi film was Sheila or Pind Di Kudi produced by KD Mehra.
1024:
B
Solution: The first biopic in Punjabi film industry 'Shaheed Udham Singh' (1999) was widely acclaimed and did good business.
1025:
C
Solution: BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) is the only cellular service which is available in all major cities of Punjab and it also covers all major highways of Punjab. BSNL provides international roaming facility to more than 300 networks across the world. There are different Broadband Plans in Punjab according to the need of the customer.
1026:
A
Solution: Punjab Kesari was started on 13 June, 1965 in Jalandhar. It is a Hindi language newspaper published from many centres in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.
1027:
D
Solution: Shagun Scheme was launched in 1997 - 98 by Punjab Government, the scheme provides 15000 Rupees at the time of marriage of Scheduled Caste and Christian girls whose family income is less than 20000 Rupees (rural areas) and 27500 Rupees (urban areas). This scheme is also known as Ashirwad Scheme.
1028:
D
Solution: Supplementary Nutrition Programme has a centre-state partnership of 50 : 50 and provides nutritious food to the children under the age group of 6 months to 6 years.
1029:
C
Solution: Atta Dal Scheme was launched by Punjab government on 15 August, 2007. The existing Atta Dal Scheme was modified by the Punjab Government in December 2013.
1030:
D
Solution: Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Installation of RO Systems, Swachhata Pakhwada and Water Supply and Sanitation Project all are scheme running in Punjab at present.
1031:
D
1032:
D
Solution: Nanhi Chhaan was launched on 27 August, 2008 and aims to protect girl child and deteriorating weather condition and spreading awareness against female foeticide and cutting of trees. This scheme is an initiative of Ranbaxy group which is later adopted by Mrs Harsimrat Kaur Badal, MP from Bathinda. It is not a rural development scheme.
1033:
B
Solution: The State Government has introduced a new scheme under which government will arrange the marriage of couples belonging to Scheduled Castes as well as the inter caste by giving Rupees 75000 to each such couple.
1034:
C
Solution: Punjab Government is planning to raise the pension of surviving freedom fighters to Rupees 15000 per month. The State Freedom Fighters Welfare Department has given the proposal to the finance department for approval. After giving the approval, the government has increased from the current pension of Rupees 7500 to Rupees 15000.
1035:
C
Solution: Atta Dal Scheme This state run scheme was launched on 15 August, 2007. Under this scheme, the families whose annual income is less than 30,000 Rupees are distributed 5 kg of wheat per month per member at Rupees 4 per kg. Half kg (1/2 kg) of dal per member per month at Rupees 20 per kg is given.
1036:
C
Solution: Punjab has a great role in ensuring food security of the nation by making significant contribution of rice and wheat to Central Pool. Punjab ranked first among states in contribution of wheat (36.8%) for the year 2016-17.
1037:
A
Solution: To reduce cost of inputs, the Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs) are encouraged amongst the farmers.
1038:
A
Solution: Ranjit Sagar Dam is the highest Earth core-cum gravel shell dam on river Ravi with a gross potential of 3.48 lakh hectare of land. The reservoir water is shared by Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
1039:
A
Solution: The fertile land of Punjab provides a large scope of agriculture and therefore it is rightly called the Granary of India or Bread Basket of India.
1040:
A
Solution: Paddy (rice) is a principal kharif crop. In Punjab, paddy is grown over wide range of soil with pH varying from 5.0 to 9.5. Due to use of High Yielding Varieties and new technology, rice is grown largely in Punjab.
1041:
B
Solution: Makhu Canal System was built in 1950. It has a length of 92 km. It draws water from Sutlej river. It irrigates Moga district.
1042:
A
Solution: Sugarcane is sown in February-April and harvested in December-March. It is grown mainly in Jalandhar, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur.
1043:
C
Solution: Suitable climate condition with light rainfall associated with Western disturbance is required for Wheat cultivation. It cannot grow in all parts of India.
1044:
C
1045:
A
Solution: Punjab Horticulture Department was established in 1979 - 80. It is presently located in Muktsar Sahib.
1046:
A
Solution: Basant Panchami Festival marks the advent of the spring. It is celebrated in the month of March. It is also known as festival of kites. Amritsar, Lahore and Kasur are the traditional areas where kite flying festival is held. Historically, Maharaja Ranjit Singh held an annual Basant Fair and introduced kite flying as a regular feature of the festival during the 19 th century.
1047:
A
Solution: Maghi Mela/Muktsar Fair lasts for three days and falls on the Makar Sankranti ( January). The fair derives its name from the forty Mukhtas of the Guru Gobind Singh Ji who died a fearless death in the Battle of Khidrana. Maghi Mela is organised to celebrate a battle fought in 1705 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji against the Mughals.
1048:
A
Solution: Lohri is celebrated on 13 January every year, which falls in the month of Poush or Magh according to the Hindu calendar.
1049:
A
Solution: Gugga Naumi Festival is a festival in honour of Gugga Pir (Zahir Pir) celebrated in the month of Bhadon (September). In this festival, the devotees paint Pir's image on the wall in turmeric and paint a snake in black, right in front of it and then perform the ritual of worship. Sweet sevian is the special dish of the festival. The Lalbagis who are follower of Gugga Pir build a long pole covered with flags, coloured cloth, coconuts,
etc and worhip it as a God.
1050:
C
Solution: Gurpurb Festival is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October - November). It is celebrated for the birth and the contributions of the Sikh Gurus, mainly for birth anniversaries of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev ji.
1051:
D
Solution: Rupnagar Heritage Festival is organised by the local administration which aims at not only bringing Rupnagar together but also to appeal to rest of the state. The festival is aimed at bringing Punjabi artists in the limelight and provides mixed entertainment to public giving them a taste of sufi music, bhangra music, etc.
1052:
A
Solution: Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan is the oldest festival of Indian classical music, held in Jalandhar, Punjab. It is celebrated every year in the last week of December at the samadhi of Baba Harballabh, a saint and exponent of Hindustani classical music. The first sammelan was held in 1875 at the saint's holy place, Shri Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar.
1053:
D
Solution: Kila Raipur sports festival or Rural Olympics of Punjab is held annually in February at Kila Raipur village of Ludhiana district. People from all over the country gather here. Some famous events of this festival are bullock carts races, animal races, cock fighting and kabaddi, etc. All these sports are followed by the bhangra and giddha dances.
1054:
A
Solution: Baba Sodal Fair is held in the month of Bhadon (August - September). This fair commemorates the death of Baba Sodal who was born in Jalandhar. It is visited by pilgrims of all religions from different parts of Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Baba Sodal is worshipped as infant God.
1055:
D
Solution: Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman Purb Fair is held in the month of September in Faridkot district. Baba Farid was a 12 th century Sufi Saint and was the first major Punjabi poet. A large number of devotees from far off places come to attend the annual Baba Farid Fair. During this fair, the Baba Farid society organises various sporting and cultural activities to attract the youth. It includes Kabaddi contest with teams participating even from neighbouring
Pakistan. The major attractions at the fair are daring stunts performed by the
Baazigars.
1056:
B
1057:
D
1058:
D
Solution: Guru Har Rai established three important preaching missions called bakhshishes for the spread of Guru Nanak's teaching. First was that of Bhagwan Gir, renamed Bhagat Bhagvan, who established missionary centres in eastern India. The second was that of Sangaria, renamed Bhai Pheru, who preached in Rajasthan and southern Punjab. The third was Suthre Shah.
1059:
B
Solution: The first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the Battle of Bhangani. It was fought between Guru Gobind Singh's army and Bhim Chand of Bilaspur on 18 September 1686, at Bhangani near Paonta Sahib.
1060:
A
1061:
C
1062:
C
1063:
B
1064:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Guru Arjan Dev Ji - Tarn Taran Sahib Guru Ram Das Ji - Amritsar Guru Amar Das Ji - Goindwal Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Kartarpur
1065:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Started Institution of Langar And Guruship Guru Ram Das Ji - Introduced Masand System Guru Arjan Dev Ji - Introduced the Institution of Daswandh Guru Har Gobind Ji - Constructed Akal Takht
1066:
C
Solution: Sardulgarh Fort is a great fort in Mansa. The Sardulgarh Tehsil of Mansa district was earlier known by the name of Rori Dhudal. Before independence, it was a division of the Patiala Princely State. Being a hunting spot for Sardul Singh, the prince of Patiala, the place was named as Sardulgarh.
1067:
C
Solution: Faridkot Fort is located 30 km South of the present town of Faridkot on NH-15. Great Sufi Saint Baba Farid visited here, that inspired the rulers to change the name of this town to Faridkot, earlier it was called as Mokulhar.
1068:
B
Solution: Gurdwara Lohgarh Sahib is located in Dina village, Moga district. It is also known as Dina Sahib Gurdwara. It is a major Sikh Shrine. People believed that Guru Gobind Singh Ji paid a visit to this gurdwara
1069:
B
Solution: Jain Mandir is a beautiful temple situated in Zira, Firozpur. It is dedicated to Parsavanath the 23 rd Tirthankara. The mandir is a three storeyed building and it attracts a lot of visitors. The significant feature of this temple is its 1200 year old brass idol. Tourists also get to know about the life of the Jain Tirthankara through the paintings adorning the walls of the temple.
1070:
C
Solution: Kali Mata Ji Temple was built by the ruler of Patiala, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh. He brought the six feet statue of Mother Kali and Paawan Jyoti from Bengal to Patiala. An older temple of Raj Rajeshwari is also situated in the centre of this complex.
1071:
A
Solution: The interior portion of Qila Mubarak, which is known as Qila Androon is built by Maharaja Amar Singh. The Darbar hall of this Qila is now converted to a mini Museum where the dagger of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Nadir Shah are kept.
1072:
A
Solution: Mahakaleshwar Temple is an ancient temple in the town of Kalanaur. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and has a Shivalinga in the horizontal position. It is the sole temple of Lord Shiva across India, where the Shivalinga has been positioned horizontally.
1073:
C
Solution: Gurdwara Shri Chola Sahib is situated in the Dera Baba Nanak town of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, on the left bank of river Ravi. The great Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent the last 12 years of his precious worldly life here in Dera Baba Nanak.
1074:
D
Solution: Shalimar Gardens is located in the heart of the city of Kapurthala which provides a momentary escape from the busy life of the city. The garden includes the cenotaphs of the Royal family of Kapurthala and is made by marble and red stone.
1075:
A
Solution: Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum is situated in the Ludhiana district of Punjab. It is located on GT Road on the Amritsar-Ludhiana Highway and is approximately 5 km away from the Ludhiana Station. The Museum has been instituted by Punjab Government in 1999.
1076:
C
Solution: In Punjab, a small scale hydro power project provides economically attractive power generation options at many locations for a very wide range of applications. Some of the small or micro power houses are commissioned in Nidampur and Daudhar in 1987
Rohti and Thuhi in 1989. These include different schemes like irrigation canal, run-off-river, tail race of existing hydel channel, irrigation dam outlet, etc.
1077:
D
Solution: Sikh Jat is the biggest community settled in Punjab. They are expert in agriculture and contribute significantly towards the regional agricultural output. The Khatris and Aroras are next in number. The Khatris are sub-divided into many groups
the most significant of them being the Dhaighares, Charzatis, Punjazatis, Chhezatis, Sarins, Bahris and the Khakrains. Khatris claim to be in the direct line of the Kshatriyas of the Aryan race. The Aroras also claim to be of Khatri origin.
1078:
D
Solution: In Punjab the municipalities have been organised into three categories, viz, Nagar Panchayats for transitional areas, Municipal Councils for smaller urban areas classified into class A, B, C municipalities on the basis of their population and revenue generation capacity
and Municipal Corporations for the larger urban areas with a population of three lakh or more and a minimum revenue generation capacity as specified by the Punjab State Government, from time to time by notification.
1079:
A
Solution: The Jangnama or War Chronicle, was introduced into Punjabi literature during the Mughal period
the Punjabi Jangnama of Shah Mohammad (1780-1862) recounts the First Anglo-Sikh War of 1845-46.