States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations
For all Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) exams including PCS, Cooperative Inspector, Naib Tehsildar, and others.
31. Which railway division covers major cities in Punjab and parts of Haryana?
[A] Ambala Railway Division
[B] Firozpur Railway Division
[C] Delhi Railway Division
[D] Chandigarh Railway Division
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Correct Answer: B [Firozpur Railway Division]
Notes:
Firozpur Railway Division, formed in 1952 under Northern Railway, serves major Punjab cities and parts of Haryana. Amritsar-Atari line began in 1862. Jammu Tawi, major Vaishno Devi gateway, and the Amritsar-New Delhi corridor are under this division.
32. Where did Guru Nanak Dev Ji spend his last 12 years?
[A] Kalanaur
[B] Gurdaspur
[C] Amritsar
[D] Dera Baba Nanak
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Correct Answer: D [Dera Baba Nanak]
Notes:
Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent his last 12 years at Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab. His original chola, worn during his visit to Mecca-Madina, is preserved here. The town is an important Sikh pilgrimage center and houses the historic Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, established in his memory.
33. In which city is the Sodal Temple dedicated to Baba Sodal located?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Ludhiana
[C] Jalandhar
[D] Patiala
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Correct Answer: C [Jalandhar]
Notes:
Sodal Temple in Jalandhar, Punjab, is dedicated to Baba Sodal. It is a significant pilgrimage site and hosts a large annual fair on Anant Chaturdashi, attracting thousands of devotees, especially from Punjab. Jalandhar is also known for its religious and historical significance.
34. Which party presented the Anandpur Sahib Resolution in 1973?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party
[C] Shiromani Akali Dal
[D] Aam Aadmi Party
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Correct Answer: C [Shiromani Akali Dal]
Notes:
Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973) was presented by Shiromani Akali Dal, seeking more autonomy for Punjab, protection of Sikh interests, and outlining demands for devolution of power from the central government to the states, along with special safeguards for Sikh religious and cultural rights.
35. Which governing body in Punjab convenes quarterly meetings?
[A] Gram Sabha
[B] Zila Parishad
[C] Panchayat Samiti
[D] Block Development Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Zila Parishad]
Notes:
Zila Parishad in Punjab meets quarterly. It coordinates, supervises, and advises Panchayat Samitis. Gram Sabha meets twice yearly. Panchayat Samiti reserves one-third seats for women. Block Development Committee is not a Panchayati Raj body in Punjab.
36. Which Punjab district is famous for wooden toys and inlay musical instruments?
[A] Hoshiarpur
[B] Jalandhar
[C] Amritsar
[D] Patiala
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Correct Answer: A [Hoshiarpur]
Notes:
Hoshiarpur in Punjab is renowned for its wooden toys, inlay furniture, and musical instruments like tabla, harmonium, and sitar. The district is also known for its Vedic Research Institute and high literacy rate. It borders Himachal Pradesh and several Punjab districts.
37. Which Punjab district is called the ‘Mecca of Indian Hockey’?
[A] Patiala
[B] Jalandhar
[C] Amritsar
[D] Ludhiana
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Correct Answer: B [Jalandhar]
Notes:
Jalandhar is famous for its sports goods industry, especially hockey sticks, earning the title ‘Mecca of Indian Hockey.’ It is a major hub for sports manufacturing in Punjab and India.
38. Which Punjab district is linked to the 1705 Battle of Muktsar?
[A] Muktsar Sahib
[B] Fazilka
[C] Faridkot
[D] Firozpur
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Correct Answer: A [Muktsar Sahib]
Notes:
The Battle of Muktsar was fought in 1705 in Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, between Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s forces and Mughal troops. This district commemorates the battle with a significant Sikh pilgrimage, marking the martyrdom and valor of the forty liberated warriors (“Chali Mukte”).
39. Which Punjab city is called the ‘Manchester of India’ for its textile industry?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Ludhiana
[C] Patiala
[D] Jalandhar
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Correct Answer: B [Ludhiana]
Notes:
Ludhiana, in Punjab, is famed as the ‘Manchester of India’ due to its vast hosiery and textile industry, making it a major industrial center. Punjab state’s main textile hubs include Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Jalandhar, but Ludhiana dominates in production and export.
40. Who is regarded as the founder of Punjabi literary tradition?
[A] Farid-ud-din Ganjshakar
[B] Baba Nanak
[C] Guru Gobind Singh
[D] Waris Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Farid-ud-din Ganjshakar]
Notes:
Farid-ud-din Ganjshakar (1173–1266), a Sufi saint, is considered the pioneer of Punjabi literature. His verses, included in the Adi Granth, mark the beginning of Punjabi literary tradition. Later, prominent figures include Baba Nanak, Waris Shah, and Guru Gobind Singh from Punjab.
