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Who is the current chief minister of Punjab?
A) S. Parkash Singh Badal
B) S. Sukhbir Singh Badal
C) Capt. Amarinder Singh
D) Shri Bhim Sen Sachar
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Capt. Amarinder Singh is the current Chief Minister of Punjab and it is his second term as CM of Punjab. Also check the
list of CM of Punjab
Virasat-e-Khalsa is situated in which city?
A) Ludhiana
B) Amritsar
C) Anandpur Sahib
D) Patiala
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Virasat-e-Khalsa is situated in Shri Anandpur Sahib. This city was founded by Shri Guru Teg Bahadur ji, the ninth guru of sikh religion.
According to the 2011 census, what is the literacy rate in Punjab?
A) 75.8 %
B) 73.0 %
C) 76.7 %
D) 83.6 %
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According to the 2011 census, the literacy rate in Punjab is 75.8 %. To get more details, check our page about
Literacy Rate In Punjab.
What is the total number of inhabited villages in Punjab?
A) 11256
B) 1754
C) 25478
D) 12581
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According to 2011 census, there are total 12581 inhabited villages in Punjab. The numbre of Panchayats is more than the number of villages.
Which district of Punjab is most populous?
A) Amritsar
B) Ludhiana
C) Bathinda
D) Jalandhar
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Ludhiana is most populous district of Punjab. Its population is 34.99 lakh.
The only Punjabi novelist to get the prestigious Jnanpith Award (Gyanpeeth Award)?
A) Gurdial Singh
B) Sohan Singh Sital
C) Nanak Singh
D) Jaswant Singh Kanwal
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Gurdial Singh is the only Punjabi novelist to be honoured with the Jnanpith Award and he received this award in year 2000. It is one of the highest literary awards in India. The only other Punjabi writer to receive this award is Amrita Pritam.
Who was the first Indian to travel in space?
A) Kalpana Chawla
B) Rakesh Sharma
C) Ravish Malhotra
D) Sunita Williams
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Rakesh Sharma, born in Patiala city of Punjab, is the first and only Indian astronaut to travel in space. He flew into space in Russian spacecraft Soyuz T-11, which was launched on April 3, 1984.
Who was the first one to establish Sikh rule?
A) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
B) Guru Gobind Singh
C) Baba Banda Singh Bahadur
D) S. Hari Singh Nalua
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Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was the first Sikh ruler. He established Sikh rule in 1710 by winning the battle with mughal army at Chapar Chiri.
In memory of that war, there is a memorial named Fateh-Burj (Victory Tower) at Chapar Chiri, Mohali.
Which of the following is the main industry in Jalandhar?
A) Hand Tools Manufacturing
B) Cycle Parts Industry
C) Information Technology
D) Electronics
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Hand Tools manufacturing is one of the main industries of Jalandhar. It is also famous for its sports industry and printing industry. The hand tools manufactured in Jalandhar are supplied all through India and also exported to many other countries.
Which city was the capital of Punjab before India got independence?
A) Chandigarh
B) Amritsar
C) Lahore
D) Delhi
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Before India got independence in 1947, Lahore was the capital of Punjab.
How many universities are there in Punjab?
A) 6
B) 10
C) 26
D) 18
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There are total 26 universities in Punjab, where CT University (Ludhiana) is the latest additon to
list of universities in Punjab. In addition to that there are three deemed universities in the state.
Which fruit is produced in highest quantity in Punjab?
A) Mango
B) Guava
C) Ber
D) Kinnow
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Amongst the fruits produced in Punjab, Kinnow is produced in largest quantity. It is grown mainly in Fazilka, Firozpur and Muktsar districts. According to the total quantity produced, Guava and Mangoes are placed at 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
For more such information, check the page
Agriculture in Punjab.
Which of the following Pakistani citizen is awarded Bharat Ratna?
A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C) Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Malala Yousafzai
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Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was awarded Bharat Ratna in year 1987. He was a famous independece activist during British rule in India and was known as Sarhadi Gandhi (Forntier Gandhi).
This was the first time when this award was given to a non-Indian citizen.
When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occured?
A) 1913
B) 1919
C) 1920
D) 1931
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Correct answer is B; the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh occured on 13 April, 1919. The british army fired at the non-violent protestors gatherd at Jallianwala Bagh (Garden) and killed more than 1000 people.
How much is the total area of Punjab?
A) 10,992 square kilometers
B) 21,231 square kilometers
C) 50,362 square kilometers
D) 8,756 square kilometers
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The total area of Punjab is 50,362 square kilometers. It is almost 1.6% of total area of India.
How many air force stations are there in Punjab?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 4
D) 7
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There are five air force stations (AFS) in Punjab and these are Pathankot, Amritsar, Halwara (near Ludhiana), Bathinda, Adampur (near Jalandhar).
According to population, Punjab is at which rank amongst all 29 states of India?
A) 14th
B) 11th
C) 16th
D) 19th
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Total population of Punjab is 2.77 crore, which is 2.30% of India's total population. On the basis of population, it is at 16th position among the states of India.
The maximum trains stop at which railway station of the state?
A) Amritsar
B) Jalandhar Cantt
C) Bathinda
D) Ludhiana
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The maximum number of trains stop at Ludhiana railway station. There are almost 250 daily trains which halt, originate or terminate at this station.
There is a railway division which has headquarters in Punjab. Can you name it?
A) Bathinda
B) Firozpur
C) Pathankot
D) Jalandhar
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The Firozpur Cantt. railway divison has headquarters in Punjab. The railway routes/stations of the state come under either Firozpur Cantt. division or the Ambala Cantt. division. These divisons are in the Northern Railway zone.
Which town of Punjab has the largest grain market of Asia?
A) Ludhiana
B) Samrala
C) Bathinda
D) Khanna
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Khanna city has the largest grain market of Asia. Khanna is a city in Ludhiana district of Punjab, located on Ludhiana - New Delhi highway.
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