States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Sutlej originates from Rakshastal Lake in Tibet at 4633m elevation. It is Punjab’s longest river, enters India via Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh, and is crucial for Bhakra-Nangal Dam, the world’s second-largest dam. Catchment area is 56,860 sq km, with a length of 1450 km.

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Punjab’s Green Revolution began in 1966, introducing HYV seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation. Wheat production soared from 1.9 to 5.6 million tons between 1965 and 1972. The revolution mainly benefited large farmers and made Punjab India’s wheat granary.

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Bhakra Dam, built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh, is India’s second highest dam. It forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir and supplies irrigation and hydroelectric power to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The dam was dedicated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963 as the ‘Temple of Resurgent India’.

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The largest solar power plant in Punjab is located in Fazilka district, near the India-Pakistan border. Commissioned in 2016, it plays a key role in the state’s renewable energy sector and supports Punjab’s recognition as a top performer in green energy initiatives.

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Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947, which determined the new boundary between India and Pakistan during Partition based on religious demographics. The commission operated from 20 June 1947 and finalized the Radcliffe Line, affecting Punjab’s division.

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Chandigarh, a union territory and joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, was proposed to be transferred to Punjab in several official agreements post-independence, notably during the linguistic reorganization of states in 1966 and related Punjab-Haryana negotiations.

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Gopi Chand Bhargava became the first Chief Minister of Punjab after independence, serving from August 15, 1947. A Congress leader, he played a key role in early state politics. Master Tara Singh was a Sikh leader; Pratap and Partap Singh Kairon served as CMs later.

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Inder Kumar Gujral, before becoming India’s Prime Minister, served as Chairman of Doraha Block Samiti in Ludhiana district, Punjab. This early political role marked the start of his extensive political career, linking him with grassroots governance in Punjab state.

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Beas River forms the northwest boundary of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab with Himachal Pradesh. The district, in northeast Punjab, is bordered by Himachal Pradesh and the Shivalik range. Other major rivers near Punjab include Sutlej, Ghaggar, and Ravi, but only Beas borders Hoshiarpur in this way.

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Ludhiana is the most populous district in Punjab, known for its industrial base. According to the 2011 Census, it has the highest population among Punjab districts, surpassing Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Patiala. It is a major urban and economic hub in the state.