States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Baba Balak Singh founded the Namdhari (Kuka) Movement in Punjab in 1857, emphasizing Sikh reform, simplicity, and opposition to caste and ritualism. Later, Baba Ram Singh became the movement’s prominent leader and organizer, expanding its influence throughout Punjab and neighboring regions.

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Hoshiarpur is located in the Kandi tract of Punjab, a region at the foothills of the Shiwaliks characterized by undulating terrain and seasonal streams. Kandi areas are prone to soil erosion. Other tracts: Rachna Doab lies between Ravi and Chenab; Changar is in southern Punjab.

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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).

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Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1992, is in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. It covers 3.82 sq km in the Shiwalik range, near Himachal Pradesh, and is home to sambar, hog deer, jungle cat, black-naped hare, mongoose, pangolin, and many bird species.

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Ranjit Sagar Dam, also called Thein Dam, is constructed on the Ravi River near Pathankot in Punjab. It serves irrigation, hydroelectricity, and water supply purposes. The dam is a joint venture of Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh under the Ravi-Beas waters sharing agreement.

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Ludhiana leads Asia in bicycle manufacturing, housing major units like Hero Cycles and several small-scale factories. It contributes significantly to Punjab’s industrial output and is globally recognized for its cycle and cycle parts industry.

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Punjab State Electricity Board was formed in 1954. In 2010, it was unbundled as Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited. PEDA was set up in 1991 to promote renewable energy in Punjab.

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Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW), a major Indian Railways facility for diesel locomotive upgrades, is located in Patiala, Punjab. The rail coach factory is at Kapurthala. DMW has been operational since 1981 and is crucial for railway locomotive overhauls and modernization in India.

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Kapur Singh became Punjab’s first Speaker (1947-1951); he led assembly proceedings post-independence. The Speaker’s role includes authenticating bills, presiding over sessions, and maintaining legislative order. Thakur Panchan Chand was the first Deputy Speaker.

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Parkash Singh Badal was Punjab Chief Minister five times and Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal, a key Sikh-centric regional political party in Punjab.