States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations
For all Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) exams including PCS, Cooperative Inspector, Naib Tehsildar, and others.
11. What is the latitudinal extent of Punjab?
[A] 29°30’N to 32°32’N
[B] 24° N to 28° N
[C] 23°10’N to 28°38’N
[D] 28°25’N to 31°10’N
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Correct Answer: A [29°30’N to 32°32’N]
Notes:
Punjab extends latitudinally from 29°30’N to 32°32’N. It shares boundaries with Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rajasthan.
12. When was the state of Haryana formed from Punjab?
[A] 1966
[B] 1956
[C] 1948
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: A [1966]
Notes:
Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966 based on linguistic lines. The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, also created Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Chandigarh from the original Punjab state.
13. Who is honored at the Roshni Mela in Jagraon, Punjab?
[A] Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
[B] Guru Gobind Singh
[C] Bhagat Puran Singh
[D] Baba Mohkam Din
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Correct Answer: D [Baba Mohkam Din]
Notes:
Roshni Mela in Jagraon commemorates Baba Mohkam Din (d. 1913). The fair includes lighting of lamps, wrestling events, and folk performances at his tomb. Separate Roshni Mela in Ludhiana honors Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, associated with the Qadiri Sufi tradition.
14. What was Punjab’s Decadal Growth Rate as per 2011 Census?
[A] 11.8%
[B] 13.9%
[C] 12.2%
[D] 14.6%
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Correct Answer: B [13.9%]
Notes:
Punjab’s decadal growth rate as per Census 2011 was 13.9%. It reflects the percentage increase in population over the ten-year period 2001-2011. Punjab’s growth rate has been lower than the national average, indicating a decline in population growth over recent decades.
15. Who were members of Punjab Boundary Commission during Partition?
[A] Justice Hiralal J. Kania
[B] Justice Mehr Chand Khanna
[C] Justice Fazl Ali
[D] Justice Din Mohammad, Justice Mohammad Munir, Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan, Justice Teja Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Justice Din Mohammad, Justice Mohammad Munir, Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan, Justice Teja Singh]
Notes:
Punjab Boundary Commission, set up in 1947 following Mountbatten Plan, consisted of Justice Din Mohammad, Mohammad Munir, Mehar Chand Mahajan, and Teja Singh. It was tasked with demarcating boundaries between India and Pakistan in Punjab during the Partition.
16. Which battle gave the Delhi Sultanate victory over invading Mongols?
[A] Battle of Amroha
[B] Battle of Kili
[C] Battle of Hisar
[D] Battle of Beas River
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Amroha]
Notes:
The Battle of Amroha (1305) saw Alauddin Khalji’s generals defeat the Mongol army, securing Delhi Sultanate against invasions. The battle occurred near present-day Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. Generals Malik Kafur and Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlug led the Delhi forces to this significant victory.
17. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was contemporary to which of the following rulers?
- Babur
- Humayun
- Shershah Suri
- Akbar
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, lived from 1469 to 1539. During his lifetime, Babur invaded India and became the first Mughal emperor. Humayun, Babur’s son, and Sher Shah Suri, who overthrew Humayun briefly, also ruled in the contemporary era, making all three contemporaries of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Gurū Nānak (15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539) while Akbar (15 October 1542 – 27 October 1605).
18. Which Sikh Guru founded the town of Chak Nanaki?
[A] Guru Ram Das
[B] Guru Angad Dev
[C] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[D] Guru Hargobind
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Correct Answer: C [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Chak Nanaki in 1665 by purchasing land from the Raja of Bilaspur. The town was later renamed Sri Anandpur Sahib and is located on the bank of river Sutlej near Makhowal village, Punjab.
19. Who commanded Afghan forces at the Battle of Hasan Abdal in 1813?
[A] Ahmad Shah Durrani
[B] Wazir Akbar Khan
[C] Fateh Khan Barakzai
[D] Dost Muhammad Khan
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Correct Answer: C [Fateh Khan Barakzai]
Notes:
In 1813, Fateh Khan Barakzai led Afghan forces against Sikhs at Hasan Abdal. Both sides faced 50 casualties. Afghans captured Sikh horses, camels, weapons. Afterward, Wazir Akbar Khan and Dost Muhammad Khan besieged Attock fort, ultimately capturing it following Durrani’s defeat at Haidru.
20. Who led Sikh forces in the 1710 Battle of Rahon?
[A] Banda Singh Bahadur
[B] Guru Gobind Singh
[C] Ranjit Singh
[D] Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
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Correct Answer: A [Banda Singh Bahadur]
Notes:
Banda Singh Bahadur commanded Sikhs at Rahon in 1710, defeating Mughal forces and capturing important towns in Punjab. This victory led to further Sikh territorial expansion in Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and is considered a major milestone in early 18th-century Sikh history.
