States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Guru Ravi Das Lila is a Punjab folk drama focusing on Guru Ravi Das’s life and social injustices. Other notable forms include Ram Lila, Baba Balak Nath Lila, and Guru Balmik Lila. Naqals involve imitation, while Swang is a musical-drama tradition.

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Bhai Jaita Ji Scheme in Punjab provides free textbooks up to class 8 for backward and weaker sections, aiming to improve educational access. PARVESH Project promotes creative learning, while Mid-Day Meal Scheme and RTE Act address nutrition and education rights, respectively.

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PMSMA provides antenatal check-ups on the 9th monthly. Launched in 2016, it ensures dedicated day for pregnant women’s health assessment, especially targeting 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and operates across India including Punjab. Over 89,000 women screened in Punjab April-November 2017 under PMSMA.

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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) is located in Patiala, Punjab, established in 2006. Bathinda hosts Central University of Punjab, Jalandhar has Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT, and Chandigarh is home to Punjab University and other major institutions.

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Article 330 of the Indian Constitution specifically provides for reservation of Lok Sabha seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Article 341 and 342 define SCs and STs. Article 46 is a Directive Principle promoting their welfare. Reservation in Lok Sabha is under Article 330.

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Sikhism is the majority religion in Punjab, constituting around 57.69% of the population. Hinduism follows with about 38.49%. Minorities include Muslims, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists. Punjab is the birthplace of Sikhism and hosts its holiest shrines, like the Golden Temple.

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The 1704 Battle of Chamkaur was fought between Guru Gobind Singh with 40 Sikhs and Mughal forces. During the battle, 35 Sikhs including Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh died heroically resisting the Mughals.

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Sarbat Khalsa was a Sikh assembly held in Amritsar to address community issues, appoint leadership, and manage defense, especially during the 18th century. It usually convened on Baisakhi and Diwali, acting as the central institution for collective Sikh decision-making.

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In 2022-23, 86.4% of Punjab’s cultivated land was under food grains (mainly cereals). Wheat and rice dominate due to assured returns. Cotton accounts for 3.15%, while sugarcane and fruits cover about 1% each. The share of maize and oilseeds has declined steadily in the state.

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Satguru Ram Singh founded the Kuka Movement in Punjab. He pioneered non-cooperation and the swadeshi movement by encouraging Indians to boycott British goods and use indigenous products. His efforts predate those of Gandhi and Tilak in advocating these strategies against British rule.