Punjab Quiz

1. Who was the Punjabi revolutionary known for promoting physical training and nationalism in Saurashtra during the Indian freedom struggle?
[A] Azad Prithvisinh Zala
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Udham Singh
[D] Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha

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2. Valmikis, a caste predominantly found in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, claim descent from which sage?
[A] Sage Vishwamitra
[B] Sage Valmiki
[C] Sage Vashistha
[D] Sage Agastya

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3. With reference to the Mission Anveshan scheme launched by the Government of India, consider the following statements:

  1. It focuses on incentivizing seismic surveys for mapping oil and gas reserves across India’s sedimentary basins.
  2. The scheme provides incentives only to private companies conducting seismic surveys.
  3. It is a continuation of the earlier National Seismic Programme (NSP).
  4. Under Mission Anveshan, two-dimensional (2D) seismic surveys are being conducted over specific sedimentary basins including Ganga-Punjab Basin, Deccan Syncline, Cuddappah Basin, Saurashtra Basin and Chhattisgarh Basin.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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4. Consider the following basins under Mission Anveshan, where two-dimensional (2D) seismic surveys are being conducted over:

  1. Ganga-Punjab Basin
  2. Deccan Syncline
  3. Cuddappah Basin
  4. Saurashtra Basin
  5. Chhattisgarh Basin

Which of the above basins are included in the project?

[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
[C] 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
[D] All of the above

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5. In the context of farmer movements and unions in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement started in 1907 in Punjab and was led by Ajit Singh.
  2. The All India Kisan Sabha was established in 1943 to represent farmers across India.
  3. The Punjab unit of the Bhartiya Kisan Union gained prominence in the 1980s.
  4. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha is a coalition formed to oppose the three farm laws enacted in 2020.

How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four

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6. In the context of agricultural policies and market structures, consider the following statements:

  1. The APMC Act was first enacted in Punjab in 1961 to regulate agricultural marketing.
  2. The APMC Act empowers State Governments to notify commodities, designate regulated markets, and establish APMCs to oversee market operations.
  3. ‘Direct-to-consumer’ sales channels have been shown to increase farmers’ income by reducing intermediaries.

How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None

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7. Consider the following pairs:

ReservoirLocation
Thein DamPunjab
Amravati ReservoirTamil Nadu
Bhakra DamHimachal Pradesh

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] All three pairs
[D] None of the pairs

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8. Consider the following pairs:

PunjabFirst state to achieve 100% piped water supply
KeralaFirst state to achieve 100% literacy rate in India
RajasthanFirst state to implement the Right to Information Act

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] All three pairs
[D] None of the pairs

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9. Who has become the first woman Chief Minister of West Punjab in Pakistan?
[A] Maryam Nawaz
[B] Mahira Khan
[C] Fatima Bhutto
[D] Muniba Mazari

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10. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as a state icon by Punjab Chief Electoral Officer for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections?
[A] Harbhajan Singh
[B] Shubman Gill
[C] Virat Kohli
[D] Arshdeep Singh

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