States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Balwant Gargi was a noted Punjabi playwright, theatre director, and academic. He is famous for plays like “Loha Kutt” and “Kanak Di Balli”. Surjit Patar and Amrita Pritam are celebrated poets, while Nanak Singh was a novelist.

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Punjabi men traditionally wear juttis, handcrafted leather shoes often embroidered. Jutti is integral to Punjab’s cultural attire, especially during weddings and festivals. Kolhapuri chappal is Maharashtrian, Mojari is from Rajasthan, and Paduka is traditional Indian footwear used mainly in South India.

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Malwai Giddha, also called Babeyan da Giddha, began in Chattha village, Sangrur district, Punjab. It is performed mainly in the Malwa region and is characterized by elderly men dancing with distinctive movements. Giddha performers often wear loose shirts and loincloths, mainly in Punjab’s Malwa belt.

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Punjab Govt awards Attendance Scholarships to handicapped rural girl students for uniforms, books, and free education from 9th to 12th class, promoting 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio and school quality improvement.

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Shagun Scheme started by Punjab in 1997-98 offers financial help for marriage of SC and Christian girls belonging to low-income families; the amount varied by rural or urban area. It is distinct from Kanya Jagriti Jyoti, a birth and education support scheme for girls.

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Punjab targets 100% piped water supply through its Water Supply and Sanitation Project, supplementing central missions, installing 2,495 RO systems. State schemes work alongside Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT for rural drinking water infrastructure enhancement in Punjab villages.

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Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojana offers cashless treatment to Punjab families at state hospitals. Other schemes like the Punjab Victim Compensation Scheme provide financial aid to victims, and Blue Card Scheme facilitates access for the poor, but only the Sehat Bima Yojana ensures statewide cashless medical care.

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Chaudhary Phul founded the Phulkian Misl in the 18th century. The Phulkian dynasty gave rise to the royal houses of Patiala, Nabha, and Jind, all major princely states in Punjab. The word “Phulkian” originates from Chaudhary Phul’s name.

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Nawab Kapur Singh was a prominent Sikh leader from Punjab and head of the Singhpuria Misl. He played a significant role in organizing the Sikh confederacy during the 18th century and led the Faizalpuria or Singhpuria Misl, which was one of the twelve Sikh Misls of Punjab.

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Punjab Ghar Ghar Rozgar and Karobar Mission (PGRKAM) was launched in 2017 to provide employment opportunities and facilitate skill development for unemployed youth in Punjab.