States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations
For all Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) exams including PCS, Cooperative Inspector, Naib Tehsildar, and others.
41. In which Punjab city is the Olympic Bhawan located?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Mohali
[C] Jalandhar
[D] Bathinda
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Correct Answer: B [Mohali]
Notes:
Olympic Bhawan, a world-class sports facility, is located in Mohali, Punjab. Mohali also houses the Punjab Institute of Sports and an International Hockey Stadium, serving as major sports infrastructure hubs in the state.
42. Who was the first sportsperson from Punjab nominated to Rajya Sabha?
[A] Dara Singh
[B] Milkha Singh
[C] Kapil Dev
[D] Yuvraj Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Dara Singh]
Notes:
Dara Singh, celebrated wrestler and actor from Punjab, was India’s first sportsperson nominated to Rajya Sabha in 2003. He was born in Amritsar in 1928, made significant contributions to sports and cinema, and served as a nominated member until 2009.
43. Which Punjab scheme allocates ₹2 crore yearly for drug rehabilitation?
[A] Drug Abuse Intoxicants Scheme
[B] Green Punjab Mission
[C] Supplementary Nutrition Programme
[D] Mission Indradhanush
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Correct Answer: A [Drug Abuse Intoxicants Scheme]
Notes:
Punjab allots ₹2 crore annually for drug rehab under Drug Abuse Intoxicants Scheme. Other schemes focus on nutrition (Supplementary Nutrition Programme), immunization (Mission Indradhanush), and forestry (Green Punjab Mission). Only the Drug Abuse Intoxicants Scheme is specific to drug rehabilitation funding in Punjab.
44. Which city is Pranaav Jerry Chopra, badminton gold medalist, associated with?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Jalandhar
[C] Ludhiana
[D] Tarn-Taran
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Correct Answer: C [Ludhiana]
Notes:
Pranaav Jerry Chopra, notable for winning Badminton Mixed Team Gold, hails from Ludhiana, Punjab. Other prominent athletes from Punjab include Pardeep Singh (Jalandhar) in weightlifting, Navjeet Kaur Dhillon (Amritsar) in discus, and Navjot Kaur (Tarn-Taran) in wrestling.
45. The Battle of Nadaun was fought in which year?
[A] Battle of Kullu, 1820
[B] Battle of Chamba, 1775
[C] Battle of Nadaun, 1690
[D] Battle of Bilaspur, 1720
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Nadaun, 1690]
Notes:
The Battle of Nadaun was fought in 1690 between Guru Gobind Singh, Hill Rajas and Mughal forces led by Alif Khan. The Hill Rajas, allied with Guru Gobind Singh, defeated Alif Khan. Nadaun is in present-day Himachal Pradesh.
46. Where was Wazir Khan killed by Banda Singh Bahadur?
[A] Patiala
[B] Ludhiana
[C] Ambala
[D] Chappar Chiri
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Correct Answer: D [Chappar Chiri]
Notes:
Wazir Khan, governor of Sirhind, was killed in Battle of Chappar Chiri in 1710 by Banda Singh Bahadur, leading to the capture of Sirhind and Sikh control over territory between Yamuna and Sutlej rivers.
47. The unified fighting force of Khalsa was called what in 1748?
[A] Nihang Sena
[B] Dal Khalsa
[C] Akali Jatha
[D] Budha Dal
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Correct Answer: B [Dal Khalsa]
Notes:
Dal Khalsa was formed in 1748, uniting Sikh fighting squads under Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia as their supreme leader to resist Mughal rule in Punjab.
48. To which misl did Maharaja Ranjit Singh belong?
[A] Ahluwalia Misl
[B] Ramgarhia Misl
[C] Sukerchakia Misl
[D] Nakai Misl
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Correct Answer: C [Sukerchakia Misl]
Notes:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to Sukerchakia Misl, a prominent Sikh confederacy in Punjab. His father, Maha Singh, was its chief. The Sukerchakia Misl played a major role in uniting Sikh factions and establishing the Sikh Empire under Ranjit Singh’s leadership in the early 19th century.
49. From which Mughal emperor did Nadir Shah take the Koh-i-Noor diamond?
[A] Bahadur Shah I
[B] Jahangir
[C] Mohammad Shah
[D] Shah Alam II
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Correct Answer: C [Mohammad Shah]
Notes:
Koh-i-Noor diamond was taken by Nadir Shah from Mughal Emperor Mohammad Shah during the invasion of Delhi in 1739.
50. What is the sanctioned judge strength of Punjab and Haryana High Court?
[A] 85
[B] 75
[C] 61
[D] 50
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Correct Answer: A [85]
Notes:
Punjab and Haryana High Court, situated in Chandigarh, has a sanctioned strength of 85 judges: 64 Permanent Judges and 21 Additional Judges, including the Chief Justice. It serves Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
