Punjab History Quiz
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When did Punjab annex by the Britishers?

  • 1859
  • 1829
  • 1839
  • 1849 (correct)

    • 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?

  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh (correct)
  • Maharaja Kharak Singh
  • Duleep Singh
  • None of the Above

    • In which year was the Sikh Gurdwara Act passed?

    <p>1923</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which district of Punjab manufactures the maximum number of sports goods?

    <p>Jalandhar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is sugarcane sown in Punjab?

    <p>November to December</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the Punjabi novel 'Pio Puttar'?

    <p>Surinder Singh Narula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Mahindra Choudhary Zoological Park located in Punjab?

    <p>Chhatbir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total area of Punjab is under cultivation?

    <p>73%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the autobiography titled 'Rasidi Ticket'?

    <p>Balwant Gargi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which district does not fall under the Doaba area in Punjab?

    <p>Jalandhar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Borlaug Institute for South Asia situated?

    <p>Ludhiana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was deported to Mandalay Jail along with Lala Rajpat Rai?

    <p>Bhai Maharaj Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the Punjabi drama 'Gagan Mai Thal'?

    <p>Gurdial Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is popularly known as Science City of Punjab?

    <p>Mohali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's finance minister?

    <p>Puran Mal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is also known as the 'Steel City of Punjab'?

    <p>Mandi Gobindgarh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geometrical shape of Punjab?

    <p>Rectangular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is also known as Hydespus?

    <p>Ravi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tehsils are there in Punjab?

    <p>97</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which national highway connects Delhi with the Wagah Border?

    <p>NH1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female folk singer is popularly known as the 'Nightingale of Punjab'?

    <p>Surinder Kour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) established?

    <p>1966</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate literacy rate of Punjab?

    <p>75.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Punjab's total area is under cultivation?

    <p>73%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the autobiography 'Raseedi Ticket'?

    <p>Balwant Gargi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following districts is not part of the Doaba region in Punjab?

    <p>Pathankot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which district is the tehsil 'Batala' located?

    <p>Gurdaspur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Borlaug Institute of South Asia located?

    <p>Ludhiana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was jailed along with Lala Rajpat Rai?

    <p>Sohan Singh Bhakna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the Punjabi play 'Gagan Mai Thal'?

    <p>Balwant Gargi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the Punjabi book 'Mera Pind'?

    <p>Gurditt Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction is Punjab located in India?

    <p>North-west</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the finance minister of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?

    <p>Purna Mal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nickname of the city of Mandi Gobindgarh?

    <p>Punjab's Steel City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many divisions are there in Punjab?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous Punjabi female singer known as 'Punjab's Nightingale'?

    <p>Surinder Kaur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the river that is also known as the 'Hydaspes'?

    <p>Jhelum River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new name of the city of Ropar?

    <p>Rupnagar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the Nirankari movement?

    <p>Baba Dyal Das</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which national highway connects Delhi to the Wagah border?

    <p>NH1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Rail Coach Factory located in Punjab?

    <p>Kapurthala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Punjab's geographical boundary?

    <p>Triangular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literacy rate of Punjab?

    <p>75.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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