States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations
For all Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) exams including PCS, Cooperative Inspector, Naib Tehsildar, and others.
21. Who led the Sikh army in the 1812 Battle of Anandpur?
[A] Hukma Singh Chimni
[B] Sodhi Surjan Singh
[C] Raja Mahan Chand
[D] Bhai Sukkha Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Sodhi Surjan Singh]
Notes:
Sodhi Surjan Singh led Sikhs at Anandpur in 1812 versus Kahlur’s Raja Mahan Chand. Hukma Singh Chimni reinforced Sikh forces. This battle was the last major pre-British assault by Rajputs of Kahlur on Anandpur.
22. Which Punjab city was earlier known as Khidrane Dee Dhāb?
[A] Sri Muktsar Sahib
[B] Bathinda
[C] Patiala
[D] Amritsar
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Muktsar Sahib]
Notes:
Sri Muktsar Sahib was formerly known as Khidrane Dee Dhāb. After the 1705 Battle of Muktsar, Guru Gobind Singh renamed it to commemorate the sacrifice of forty Sikh followers. “Muktsar” means “Pool of Liberation.” The annual Mela Maghi honors those martyrs in Sri Muktsar Sahib.
23. Where was Guru Gobind Singh born?
[A] Amritsar, Punjab
[B] Ludhiana, Punjab
[C] Patna, Bihar
[D] Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Patna, Bihar]
Notes:
Guru Gobind Singh, 10th Sikh Guru, was born on 22 December 1666 in Patna Sahib, Bihar.
24. Who founded Amritsar and started the Amrit Sarovar excavation?
[A] Guru Nanak Dev Ji
[B] Guru Ram Das Ji
[C] Guru Hargobind Ji
[D] Guru Arjan Dev Ji
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Correct Answer: B [Guru Ram Das Ji]
Notes:
Guru Ram Das Ji founded Amritsar and initiated Amrit Sarovar in 1577; Guru Arjan Dev Ji later built the Harmandir Sahib at its center. Amritsar became a major Sikh spiritual hub, and the Sarovar is considered sacred among Sikhs.
25. Which of the following cities was one of the four provinces in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s kingdom?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Multan
[D] Lahore
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Correct Answer: D [Lahore]
Notes:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s kingdom had 4 provinces: Lahore, Multan, Kashmir, Peshawar. Kardar collected land revenue at district level. Nanakshahi coins issued by Banda Singh Bahadur. Punjab ruled by Maharaja Dalip Singh during English annexation.
26. Which ship from the 1914 Komagata Maru incident was later called SS Montezuma?
[A] SS Empress of India
[B] SS Vancouver
[C] SS Montezuma
[D] SS Komagata Maru
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Correct Answer: D [SS Komagata Maru]
Notes:
The SS Komagata Maru, central to the 1914 immigration incident in Canada, was later renamed SS Montezuma. This event highlighted discriminatory policies against Indian immigrants and played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle. The ship sailed from Hong Kong to Vancouver carrying Punjabi passengers.
27. Who was the first Jathedar of Damdami Taksal in Sikh history?
[A] Nawab Kapur Singh
[B] Giani Ditt Singh
[C] Baba Deep Singh
[D] Bhagat Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Baba Deep Singh]
Notes:
Baba Deep Singh founded Damdami Taksal in 1706. He was its first Jathedar. The Damdami Taksal is a Sikh educational organization with roots in Punjab. Nawab Kapur Singh led Dal Khalsa, Bhagat Singh was a freedom fighter, and Giani Ditt Singh was a Sikh reformer.
28. Pong Dam is constructed on which river?
[A] Ravi River
[B] Beas River
[C] Sutlej River
[D] Chenab River
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Correct Answer: A [Ravi River]
Notes:
Pong Dam, also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, is built on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh to provide irrigation and hydroelectricity. Major dams in Himachal include Bhakra (Sutlej), Ranjit Sagar (Ravi), and Chamera (Ravi).
29. Which Punjab soil from Shiwalik deposits is ideal for dry farming?
[A] Kandi Soil
[B] Alluvial Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: A [Kandi Soil]
Notes:
Kandi soils in Punjab, derived from Shiwalik foothills, are sandy loam, low fertility, and best suited for dry farming; mainly found in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, and Rupnagar districts. These soils face erosion and low nutrient content, making them suitable for less water-intensive crops.
30. Which tree, Pinus roxburghii, dominates Punjab forests?
[A] Terminalia
[B] Chir pine
[C] Amla
[D] Khair
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Correct Answer: B [Chir pine]
Notes:
Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii) is Punjab’s dominant forest species, especially in Shiwalik regions, typical of Ropar, Hoshiarpur, and Gurdaspur. Other notable forest trees include Terminalia, Khair, and Amla, but Chir pine is uniquely significant for its ecological and economic benefits in Punjab.
