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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.
Punjab has international border with which of the following countries?
A) Afganistan
B) Pakistan
C) Nepal
D) China
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Punjab shares its border with Pakistan on the western side. The river Ravi and Sutlej flows along this international border.
The first Anglo-Sikh war started in which year?
A) 1757
B) 1839
C) 1845
D) 1857
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The first anglo-sikh war started in December 1845. In the first anglo-sikh war, four battles were fought at Mudki, Firoz Shah, Aliwal and Sabrawan between Dec 1845 and March 1846.
Which of the following is a Police district in Punjab?
A) Batala
B) Phagwara
C) Abohar
D) Kot Kapura
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There are some police districts in Punjab, which are not admin districts. In the above list Batala is a Police District and the area comes under the Gurdaspur admin district. There are 24 police districts in Punjab.
When did Punjab came under the British rule?
A) 1757
B) 1857
C) 1849
D) 1882
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Punjab came under the British rule in 1949. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1840, there was no strong ruler of the kingdom. Punjab was ruled by multiple kings during the next 9 years and ultimately Punjab became a part of British rule in 1949.
How many vidhan sabha seats are there in Punjab?
A) 117
B) 220
C) 122
D) 113
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There are total 117 vidhan sabha seats in Punjab.
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.
Which river divides the Majha and Doaba regions of Punjab?
A) Satluj
B) Beas
C) Ravi
D) Chenab
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The correct answer is Beas. The area on the north of Beas river is called Majha and the area on the southern side of the river is called Doaba.
The area between river Satluj and Beas is known as:
A) Majha
B) Malwa
C) Doaba
D) Poandh
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The area between Satluj and Beas rivers is known as Doaba. The word Doaba is formed as Do (means Two) + Aab (Water or River) i.e. the area between two rivers.
Nanak Singh Navalkar got Sahitya Akademi Award for which book?
A) B.A. Pass
B) Chitta Lahu
C) Ik Miaan Do Talwaran
D) Pavitar Paapi
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Nanak Singh Navalkar was honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Ik Miaan Do Talwaran, in 1962.
Which sports event is known by the nick name 'Rural Olympics'?
A) State Level Games of Punjab
B) Annual School Games of Punjab
C) Kabaddi World Cup
D) Sports Festival at Kila Raipur
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The correct answer is (D); the annual sports festival held at Kila Raipur, a small town localed near Ludhiana, is known as Rural Olympics. There are competitions of major rural sports of Punjab like bullock-cart race, rope pulling, gatka (martial art) etc.
When did today's state of Punjab came into existence?
A) 1 November 1966
B) 13 April 1962
C) 15 August 1947
D) 1 November 1956
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In 1966, the state of Punjab was divided into three parts on linguistic basis - Punjabi speaking state with name Punjab and Hindi speaking Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Hence, today's state of Punjab came into existence on 1 November, 1966 and this day is marked as New Punjab Day.
Which is the only town in Punjab having majority of muslim population?
A) Nabha
B) Malerkotla
C) Nakodar
D) Shahkot
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Malerkotla is the only town of Punjab which has majority of its population belonging to muslim community. According to 2011 census, 68.5% of the total population is muslim. It is located in Sangur district on Ludhiana-Sangrur state highway, at a distance of around 35 km from Sangrur and around 45 km from Ludhiana.
Which of the following town of Punjab is known as "Steel Town" or "Iron Market"?
A) Ludhiana
B) Barnala
C) Mandi Gobindgarh
D) Phagwara
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Mandi Gobindgarh is known as Steel Town or Iron Market (Loha Mandi in Punjabi) due to a large number of steel factories, foundry and forging units. The town in located in Fatehgarh Sahib district, on national highway 1 connecting Ludhiana to Delhi.
Maharaj Ranjit Singh was associated with which of the following Misl (band)?
A) Phulkian Misl
B) Ramgarhia Misl
C) Ahluwalia Misl
D) Sukerchakia Misl
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Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to Sukerchakia misl. It was founded by Charat Singh, the grandfather of Ranjit Singh and initially ruled the area around Gujranwala district of Punjab (now in Pakistan).
Who was the first ever Punjabi author to get Sahitya Akademi Award?
A) Prabhjot Kaur
B) Amrita Pritam
C) Dalip Kaur Tiwana
D) Ajit Cour
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Bhai Vir Singh was the first Punjabi writer to be honoured with Sahitya Akademi Award, the highest literary award in India. He got this award in year 1955 for his book Mere Sayian Jio. He was a famous Punjabi poet and his writing are mainly religious/spiritual in nature.
Which two districts of Punjab are the major producers of Mangoes?
A) Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur
B) Amritsar and Gurdaspur
C) Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur
D) Ropar and Mohali
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Amongst all the districts of the state, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur are the two largest producers of Mangoes. For details, check this article -
Agriculture in Punjab.
Who has the record of scoring most goals in a final of men's hockey in olympics?
A) Balbir Singh, Sr.
B) Balbir Singh, Jr.
C) Dhyan Chand
D) Kishan Lal
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Balbir Singh (Senior) scored 5 goals in the final match against Netherlands in the 1952 olympics. Indian team won by 6-1 and got the gold medal. This record is unbeaten till date.
Which of the following freedom fighter is associated with Jallianwala Bagh?
A) Udham Singh
B) Bhagat Singh
C) Kartar Singh Sarabha
D) Rajguru
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Shaheed Udham Singh was a great revolutionary who is known for taking revenge of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
He killed Michael O'Dwyer in March 1940 in London.
Which of the following leaders died due to hunger strike for the transfer of Punjabi speaking areas to Punjab?
A) Sant Fateh Singh
B) Darshan Singh Pheruman
C) Master Tara Singh
D) Giani Ditt Singh
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Darshan Singh Pheruman started fast unto death for the demands of transfer of Chandigarh and other Punjabi speaking areas to Punjab. He died on 27 October 1969, on the 74th day of his hunger strike.