Punjab GK Questions

Punjab GK MCQ

21. Where is the Sikh Heritage Complex Developed?

(A) Mansa
(B) Amritsar
(C) Ropar
(D) Anandpur Sahib

(D) Anandpur Sahib

Explanation: The Sikh Heritage Complex is developed in Anandpur Sahib, a significant site for Sikh history and culture.

22. Who is the first lady Chief Minister of Punjab?

(A) Bibi Jagir Kaur
(B) Kiran Bedi
(C) Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
(D) Ms. Seema Roy

Explanation: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal became the first woman to hold the office of Chief Minister of Punjab, serving from 1996 to 1997.

23. According to the 2011 census, what is the literacy rate in Punjab?

(A) 75.8 %
(B) 73.0 %
(C) 76.7 %
(D) 83.6 %

(A) 75.8 %

Explanation: According to the 2011 census, the literacy rate in Punjab was 75.8%.

24. Who was the first Governor of Punjab?

(A) Mr. Chandu Lal Trivedi
(B) Bansilal
(C) Gopi Chand
(D) Amrinder Singh

(A) Mr. Chandu Lal Trivedi

Explanation: Mr. Chandu Lal Trivedi was the first Governor of Punjab after India’s independence, serving from 1947 to 1953.

25. Who is the first lady Deputy commissioner of Punjab?

(A) Ms. Vini Chohan
(B) Ms. Vini Mahajan
(C) Ms. Kiran Bedi
(D) None of these

(B) Ms. Vini Mahajan

Explanation: Ms. Vini Mahajan was the first lady to be appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of a district in Punjab.

26. When was Punjabi University established at Patiala?

(A) 1930
(B) 1940
(C) 1950
(D) 1960

(D) 1960

Explanation: Punjabi University was established on 30 April 1962 in Patiala to promote the Punjabi language and culture.

27. Who is the first Punjabi novelist to get Jnanpith Award?

(A) Sr. Nanak Singh
(B) Sr. Gurdial Singh
(C) Sr. Gurdial Duggal
(D) Sr. Nanak Duggal

(B) Sr. Gurdial Singh

Explanation: Gurdial Singh was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1999 for his contribution to Punjabi literature.

28. Which district of Punjab is most populous?

(A) Amritsar
(B) Ludhiana
(C) Bathinda
(D) Jalandhar

(B) Ludhiana

Explanation: Ludhiana is the most populous district in Punjab, known for its industrial and commercial significance.

29. Muhammad Ghori conquered Punjab and Lahore during which of the following period?

[A] 1279–1286 CE
[B] 1079–1086 CE
[C] 1179–1186 CE
[D] None of the above

C [1179–1186 CE]

Notes:

After facing defeat at the battle of Kayadara, Muhammad Ghori realized the importance of a permanent base in Punjab. He thus launched a campaign against the Ghaznavid possessions in Punjab and conquered Punjab and Lahore during 1179–1186 CE.

30. Which of the following attempted to control the sovereign power of Punjab?

1) Abdus Samad Khan
2) Zakariya Khan

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

C [Both 1 & 2]