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When was Parkash Singh Badal became chief minister of Punjab for the first time?
A) 1970
B) 1977
C) 1980
D) 1999
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Parkash Singh Badal became chief minister of Punjab for the first time in 1970. In 2012, he was sworn in as chief minister of the state for a record fifth time.
When was the Punjab Agriculture University established?
A) 1947
B) 1966
C) 1962
D) 1970
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Punjab Agriculture University was established in 1962 and it is located in Ludhiana city.
Which is the main religion of people of Punjab?
A) Hinduism
B) Sikhism
C) Islam
D) Jain
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The majority of people in Punjab follow Sikh religion. Punjab is the only state in India having Sikh population in majority.
How much is the distance between Ludhiana and New Delhi, the capital of India?
A) Around 300 Km
B) Around 450 Km
C) Around 1200 Km
D) Around 600 Km
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The distance between New Delhi and Ludhiana is around 300 Km. National Highway 1 (NH-1), also known as G.T. Road connects the two cities.
Shiv Kumar Batalvi got Sahitya Akademi Award for which book?
A) Loona
B) Birha Tu Sultan
C) Piran Da Paraga
D) Alvida
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Shiv Kumar Batalvi got the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Loona. He received this award in 1967 and became the youngest recepient of this award.
Which district of Punjab has highest number of cities and towns (counted together)?
A) Bathinda
B) Ludhiana
C) Patiala
D) Jalandhar
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Bathinda district has highest number of cities and town. There are total 21 cities and towns in this district. Although Ludhiana is most populous district of Punjab, but total number of cities and towns in this district is 11.
What is the total length of national highways in Punjab?
A) 3582 KM
B) 2769 KM
C) 2346 KM
D) 1553 KM
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The total length of national highways in Punjab is 2769 KM and there are 24 national highways in Punjab. For details, check this page -
National Highways In Punjab.
Which of the following pair of districts lie in Kandi area?
A) Ropar & Jalandhar
B) Hoshiarpur & Jalandhar
C) Pathankot & Amritsar
D) Hoshiarpur & Pathankot
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Hoshiarpur & Pathankot districts mainly fall in the
Kandi area of Punjab. Other districts which partially lie in Kandi area are - Ropar, Nawan Shahr and Mohali.
Who was the founder of Sikh religion?
A) Guru Nanak Dev
B) Guru Gobind Singh
C) Guru Arjan Dev
D) Guru Teg Bahadur
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Guru Nanak Dev ji was the founder of Sikhism. He was born in 1469 at Nankana Sahib, now in Pakistan.
Who is the cabinet minister of Punjab Police department?
A) Manpreet Badal
B) Charanjit Channi
C) Suresh Arora
D) Amarinder Singh
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Punjab Police is under the Department of Home Affairs and Justice. Amarinder Singh, the current CM of Punjab, is also the incharge of this department.
Which city/town of Punjab is nearest to the border with Pakistan?
A) Khem Karan
B) Fazilka
C) Firozpur
D) Dera Baba Nanak
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Dera Baba Nanak, a small town in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, is the town nearest to Pakistan border. Its distance is around 1 KM from the border.
How many times President's rule was imposed in Punjab?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 4
D) 8
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In Punjab, President's rule was imposed for 8 times. Perhaps this is the maximum figure for any state in India.
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 river flows along the international boundry of India and Pakistan at Firozpur?
A) Sutlej
B) Beas
C) Ravi
D) Chenab
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Sutlej River flows along the international boundry of India with Pakistan and separates Firozpur district of Punjab from Pakistan.
How many major wetlands are there in Punjab?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 18
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There are three major wetlands in Punjab, namely Harike Wetland, Ropar Wetland and Kanjli Wetland.
Who was the first defence minister of India?
A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
B) Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Swarn Singh
D) Baldev Singh
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Baldev Singh was the first defence minister of India.
Punjab General Knowledge - Part 5