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When did Punjab annex by the Britishers?
When did Punjab annex by the Britishers?
- 1859
- 1829
- 1839
- 1849 (correct)
Which river is the Kanjli Wetland situated on?
Which river is the Kanjli Wetland situated on?
- Sutlej (correct)
- Ghaggar
- Ravi
- Beas
Who built the Hazur Sahib, one of the five takhts in Sikhism?
Who built the Hazur Sahib, one of the five takhts in Sikhism?
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh (correct)
- Maharaja Kharak Singh
- Duleep Singh
- None of the Above
In which year was the Sikh Gurdwara Act passed?
In which year was the Sikh Gurdwara Act passed?
Which district of Punjab manufactures the maximum number of sports goods?
Which district of Punjab manufactures the maximum number of sports goods?
When is sugarcane sown in Punjab?
When is sugarcane sown in Punjab?
Who wrote the Punjabi novel 'Pio Puttar'?
Who wrote the Punjabi novel 'Pio Puttar'?
Where is the Mahindra Choudhary Zoological Park located in Punjab?
Where is the Mahindra Choudhary Zoological Park located in Punjab?
What percentage of the total area of Punjab is under cultivation?
What percentage of the total area of Punjab is under cultivation?
Who wrote the autobiography titled 'Rasidi Ticket'?
Who wrote the autobiography titled 'Rasidi Ticket'?
Which district does not fall under the Doaba area in Punjab?
Which district does not fall under the Doaba area in Punjab?
Where is the Borlaug Institute for South Asia situated?
Where is the Borlaug Institute for South Asia situated?
Who was deported to Mandalay Jail along with Lala Rajpat Rai?
Who was deported to Mandalay Jail along with Lala Rajpat Rai?
Who wrote the Punjabi drama 'Gagan Mai Thal'?
Who wrote the Punjabi drama 'Gagan Mai Thal'?
Which city is popularly known as Science City of Punjab?
Which city is popularly known as Science City of Punjab?
Who served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's finance minister?
Who served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's finance minister?
Which city is also known as the 'Steel City of Punjab'?
Which city is also known as the 'Steel City of Punjab'?
What is the geometrical shape of Punjab?
What is the geometrical shape of Punjab?
Which river is also known as Hydespus?
Which river is also known as Hydespus?
How many tehsils are there in Punjab?
How many tehsils are there in Punjab?
Which national highway connects Delhi with the Wagah Border?
Which national highway connects Delhi with the Wagah Border?
Which female folk singer is popularly known as the 'Nightingale of Punjab'?
Which female folk singer is popularly known as the 'Nightingale of Punjab'?
In which year was Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) established?
In which year was Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) established?
What is the approximate literacy rate of Punjab?
What is the approximate literacy rate of Punjab?
What percentage of Punjab's total area is under cultivation?
What percentage of Punjab's total area is under cultivation?
Who is the author of the autobiography 'Raseedi Ticket'?
Who is the author of the autobiography 'Raseedi Ticket'?
Which of the following districts is not part of the Doaba region in Punjab?
Which of the following districts is not part of the Doaba region in Punjab?
In which district is the tehsil 'Batala' located?
In which district is the tehsil 'Batala' located?
Where is the Borlaug Institute of South Asia located?
Where is the Borlaug Institute of South Asia located?
Who was jailed along with Lala Rajpat Rai?
Who was jailed along with Lala Rajpat Rai?
Who is the author of the Punjabi play 'Gagan Mai Thal'?
Who is the author of the Punjabi play 'Gagan Mai Thal'?
Who is the author of the Punjabi book 'Mera Pind'?
Who is the author of the Punjabi book 'Mera Pind'?
In which direction is Punjab located in India?
In which direction is Punjab located in India?
Who was the finance minister of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
Who was the finance minister of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
What is the nickname of the city of Mandi Gobindgarh?
What is the nickname of the city of Mandi Gobindgarh?
How many divisions are there in Punjab?
How many divisions are there in Punjab?
What is the name of the famous Punjabi female singer known as 'Punjab's Nightingale'?
What is the name of the famous Punjabi female singer known as 'Punjab's Nightingale'?
What is the name of the river that is also known as the 'Hydaspes'?
What is the name of the river that is also known as the 'Hydaspes'?
What is the new name of the city of Ropar?
What is the new name of the city of Ropar?
Who founded the Nirankari movement?
Who founded the Nirankari movement?
Which national highway connects Delhi to the Wagah border?
Which national highway connects Delhi to the Wagah border?
Where is the Rail Coach Factory located in Punjab?
Where is the Rail Coach Factory located in Punjab?
What is the shape of Punjab's geographical boundary?
What is the shape of Punjab's geographical boundary?
What is the literacy rate of Punjab?
What is the literacy rate of Punjab?
Study Notes
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- Punjab History and Geography*
- Punjab was annexed by the British in 1849.
- Punjab shares a border with Afghanistan.
- The Sikh Gurdwara Act was passed in 1925.
- The famous Manikaran Gurudwara is situated on the bank of the Parbati River.
- The state sport of Punjab is Hockey.
- Sirhind Canal is connected with the Sutlej River.
- The Ranjit Sagar Dam was previously known as Pong Dam.
- Hazur Sahib, one of the five takhts in Sikhism, was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
- In 1966, there were 11 districts in Punjab.
- Kanjli Wetland is situated in Kapurthala district.
- The Khalsa College of Amritsar was founded in 1892.
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in 1839.
- The city of Ludhiana is popularly known as the Steel City of Punjab.
- Punjab Geography*
- Punjab is located to the North-West direction of India.
- The longest river in Punjab is the Satluj River.
- The Doaba Region of Punjab is located between the Beas and Ravi rivers.
- The literacy rate of Punjab is approximately 75.8%.
- The state of Punjab is divided into 5 regions.
- Punjab History*
- Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) was established in 1969.
- Nirankari Movement was founded by Baba Dyal Das.
- The rail coach factory is situated in Kapurthala.
- Punjab is surrounded by the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.
- The state capital of Punjab is Chandigarh.
- Miscellaneous*
- The new name of the city Ropar is Rupnagar.
- Punjab has a total of 93 tehsils.
- The geometrical shape of Punjab is Rectangular.
- The most literate district of Punjab is Jalandhar.
- Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is situated in Ludhiana.
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Test your knowledge of Punjab's history and geography with these questions. Questions cover Punjab's annexation, neighboring countries, and important Sikh landmarks.
