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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which body in India prepares the annual Economic Survey that is tabled in Parliament before the Union Budget?

  1. The Reserve Bank of India
  2. NITI Aayog
  3. The Ministry of Finance's Department of Economic Affairs Correct answer.
  4. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Explanation

The Economic Survey is prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance and is presented in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget. The RBI and NITI Aayog publish their own reports but do not author the Economic Survey.

Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Police is the law-enforcement agency of Punjab state and functions under which authority at the state level?

  1. The Punjab and Haryana High Court
  2. The Department of Home Affairs and Justice of the Punjab Government Correct answer.
  3. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
  4. The Punjab Public Service Commission

Explanation

State police forces are administered by the state government through its Home Department, which frames policy and supervises policing under the state list. The Union Home Ministry coordinates on national security matters but does not command the Punjab Police directly.

Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the highest gallantry award of India, awarded for exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy?

  1. Vir Chakra
  2. Shaurya Chakra
  3. Param Vir Chakra Correct answer.
  4. Ashoka Chakra

Explanation

The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest wartime gallantry award, ranking above the Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra. The Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, so it is a distinct honour with a different scope.

Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Census of India, which provides population data used for delimitation and welfare planning, is conducted by which organisation?

  1. The National Sample Survey Office
  2. The Reserve Bank of India
  3. The Election Commission of India
  4. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India Correct answer.

Explanation

The decennial Census is carried out by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is a statutory exercise under the Census Act of 1948 and is distinct from sample surveys.

Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which article of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 21
  3. Article 32 Correct answer.
  4. Article 44

Explanation

Article 32 allows a person to petition the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, which is why it is called the right to constitutional remedies. Articles 19 and 21 list specific rights, while Article 44 deals with a uniform civil code.

Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Police has a specialised wing that investigates organised crime and maintains records of habitual offenders. Which of the following best describes the role of the Crime Investigation Department (CID)?

  1. It manages traffic regulation on national highways passing through Punjab
  2. It handles specialised investigations, intelligence gathering and coordination of serious crimes across districts Correct answer.
  3. It conducts recruitment examinations for constables and sub-inspectors
  4. It provides armed security only to the Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Explanation

The CID is a specialised wing that supports district police in investigating serious and organised crimes and in gathering intelligence. Recruitment, traffic management and legislative security are handled by other wings or agencies.

Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Union Budget of India is presented in Parliament by which office holder?

  1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
  2. The Union Finance Minister Correct answer.
  3. The Comptroller and Auditor General
  4. The President of India

Explanation

The Union Finance Minister presents the annual budget in the Lok Sabha, usually on 1 February, after which it is debated and voted upon. The President and CAG have constitutional roles in the budget process but do not present it.

Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Indian state shares a boundary with Punjab to its east and is also the location of the Sutlej-Yamuna inter-state water dispute?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Haryana Correct answer.
  4. Rajasthan

Explanation

Haryana lies to the east and south-east of Punjab and is a party to the long-running Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal dispute. Himachal Pradesh borders Punjab to the north-east, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh do not share a direct border with Punjab.

Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award. Which of the following statements about it is correct?

  1. It must be awarded every year to at least one person
  2. It can be awarded only to Indian citizens and cannot be given posthumously
  3. It can be awarded posthumously and is not restricted to Indian citizens Correct answer.
  4. It is restricted to citizens of SAARC countries

Explanation

The Bharat Ratna is open to persons of any nationality who have rendered exceptional service, and it may be conferred posthumously. There is no mandatory annual award, and the eligibility is not limited by citizenship.

Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the context of Punjab's economy, which crop is the state's principal kharif season commercial crop and is supported by a network of canal and tubewell irrigation?

  1. Rice Correct answer.
  2. Mustard
  3. Barley
  4. Wheat

Explanation

Rice is Punjab's main kharif crop, grown during the monsoon months with heavy irrigation support. Wheat is the dominant rabi crop, and mustard and barley are minor rabi crops rather than kharif staples.

Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities. Which body hears appeals against decisions of the Central Information Commission's first appellate authorities at the central level?

  1. The Supreme Court of India
  2. The Central Vigilance Commission
  3. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  4. The Central Information Commission Correct answer.

Explanation

Under the RTI Act, the Central Information Commission is the final appellate authority for central public authorities, hearing second appeals and complaints. The Supreme Court and CVC have different constitutional or statutory mandates.

Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct expansion of the abbreviation FIR used in Indian criminal procedure?

  1. Filed Incident Record
  2. First Information Report Correct answer.
  3. Forensic Inquiry Report
  4. Formal Investigation Report

Explanation

An FIR is the First Information Report recorded by police under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which replaced the corresponding provision of the old CrPC. It records the earliest information about a cognizable offence.

Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on which date?

  1. 26 November 1949 Correct answer.
  2. 26 January 1949
  3. 26 January 1950
  4. 15 August 1947

Explanation

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949, which is now observed as Constitution Day. The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, the date mentioned in the Preamble.

Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following organisations is the national agency responsible for investigating offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act in India?

  1. The Enforcement Directorate
  2. The Central Reserve Police Force
  3. The National Investigation Agency
  4. The Central Bureau of Investigation Correct answer.

Explanation

The CBI is the principal national investigating agency for corruption and certain economic offences, acting under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. The NIA focuses on terrorism, the ED on foreign exchange and money laundering, and the CRPF is a paramilitary force.

Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha, the state legislature, currently has how many elected members?

  1. 117 Correct answer.
  2. 99
  3. 140
  4. 120

Explanation

The Punjab Legislative Assembly has 117 elected members, each representing a single-member constituency. This number was fixed after delimitation and is a standard fact for state-level general knowledge.

Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following rivers does not flow through Punjab in India?

  1. Sutlej
  2. Ravi
  3. Beas
  4. Yamuna Correct answer.

Explanation

The Yamuna does not flow through Punjab; it runs through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh after originating in Uttarakhand. The Beas, Ravi and Sutlej are all rivers of the Indus system that flow through Punjab.

Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established under which legislation?

  1. The Human Rights Enforcement Act, 1998
  2. The Citizen's Charter Act, 2005
  3. The Right to Information Act, 2005
  4. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 Correct answer.

Explanation

The NHRC was constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which defines its composition, powers and functions. The other statutes deal with unrelated subjects such as information access and citizen charters.

Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under Article 51A of the Constitution?

  1. To vote in every election
  2. To serve in the armed forces when called
  3. To pay taxes promptly
  4. To protect and improve the natural environment Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 51A lists eleven fundamental duties, including protecting and improving the natural environment, forests and wildlife. Paying taxes, voting and military service are civic obligations but are not listed among the fundamental duties.

Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Indian institution publishes the 'Crime in India' report, a key statistical reference for police and policy analysts?

  1. The Registrar General of India
  2. The National Crime Records Bureau Correct answer.
  3. The Reserve Bank of India
  4. The Central Bureau of Investigation

Explanation

The National Crime Records Bureau compiles and publishes the annual 'Crime in India' report using data supplied by states and union territories. The RBI, RGI and CBI produce other reports with different mandates.

Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a landmark event in India's freedom struggle, took place in which Punjab city?

  1. Ludhiana
  2. Amritsar Correct answer.
  3. Patiala
  4. Jalandhar

Explanation

The massacre occurred at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on 13 April 1919 during protests against the Rowlatt Act. The site is now a national memorial managed by a trust.

Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for which of the following functions?

  1. Appointing judges to the Supreme Court
  2. Conducting the census
  3. Presenting the Union Budget
  4. Issuing currency notes and conducting monetary policy Correct answer.

Explanation

The RBI issues currency (except one-rupee notes and coins) and conducts monetary policy through the Monetary Policy Committee. Budget presentation, census operations and judicial appointments belong to other constitutional bodies.

Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes the role of the Lokpal under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?

  1. To audit the accounts of the Union Government
  2. To conduct elections to state assemblies
  3. To inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries, including the Prime Minister and ministers Correct answer.
  4. To try criminal cases and award punishments

Explanation

The Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman empowered to inquire into complaints against public functionaries such as the Prime Minister, ministers and members of Parliament. It is not a court, an election body or an auditor.

Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Green Revolution in Punjab during the 1960s and 1970s was primarily associated with which combination of inputs?

  1. Large-scale tea plantations
  2. High-yielding seed varieties, chemical fertilisers and assured irrigation Correct answer.
  3. Organic farming with no chemical inputs
  4. Mechanised fishing and coastal aquaculture

Explanation

The Green Revolution used high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice together with fertilisers, pesticides and reliable irrigation to raise output. Punjab was a major beneficiary because of its canal and tubewell network.

Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct order of the four Vedas in the traditional classification?

  1. Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, Rigveda, Samaveda
  2. Samaveda, Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Yajurveda
  3. Atharvaveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Rigveda
  4. Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda Correct answer.

Explanation

The four Vedas are traditionally listed as Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. The Rigveda is the oldest and the Atharvaveda is usually placed last in this sequence.

Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by which constitutional authority?

  1. The Governor of the state Correct answer.
  2. The Chief Justice of the High Court
  3. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  4. The President of India

Explanation

Under Article 164, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister and, on the CM's advice, the other ministers. The President appoints Governors but not Chief Ministers, and the Speaker and Chief Justice have no such role.

Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Punjab Police recruits constables under a state-level selection process. Which body is constitutionally responsible for framing rules on recruitment and conditions of service for Punjab Police personnel?

  1. The Punjab Public Service Commission
  2. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. The Punjab and Haryana High Court
  4. The Governor of Punjab acting on the aid and advice of the state government Correct answer.

Explanation

Under the constitutional scheme, the Governor of a state acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, and the state government frames service rules for its police force. The Governor gives formal assent to these rules, so the correct answer identifies that constitutional channel. Recruitment agencies may conduct examinations, but they do not frame the underlying service rules.

Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In Indian criminal procedure, a police officer may arrest a person without a warrant in certain situations. Which of the following is a recognised ground for warrantless arrest by a police officer?

  1. A person is found in possession of implements of house-breaking without lawful excuse Correct answer.
  2. A person has criticised a government department in a public meeting
  3. A person has failed to pay a civil debt owed to a private lender
  4. A person has refused to attend a voluntary police awareness camp

Explanation

Indian criminal procedure permits arrest without warrant when a person is reasonably suspected of committing a cognizable offence or is found with implements of house-breaking without lawful excuse. Mere civil debt, criticism of government, or refusal to attend a voluntary camp are not criminal grounds for arrest. This protects personal liberty against arbitrary detention.

Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Police is headed at the state level by the Director General of Police. Which of the following best describes the role of a Superintendent of Police in the district administration?

  1. To preside over the district civil court and decide criminal appeals
  2. To collect land revenue and maintain village revenue records
  3. To conduct elections to the state legislature as returning officer
  4. To command the district police force and supervise law and order within the district Correct answer.

Explanation

A Superintendent of Police commands the district police force and is responsible for maintaining law and order, crime prevention, and investigation within the district. Judicial functions belong to the courts, revenue functions to the revenue department, and election duties to designated returning officers. This separation of functions keeps police command distinct from judicial and revenue authority.

Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Punjab shares an international border with Pakistan. Which of the following forces is primarily responsible for guarding the international border during peacetime in this region?

  1. The Border Security Force Correct answer.
  2. The National Security Guard
  3. The Central Reserve Police Force
  4. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police

Explanation

The Border Security Force is the primary force tasked with guarding India's international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh during peacetime. The Central Reserve Police Force handles internal security and riot control, the National Security Guard handles counter-terrorism, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police guards the China border.

Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Police maintains records of criminal cases and fingerprints to assist investigation. Which national agency maintains the central database of fingerprints for use by police across states?

  1. The Central Bureau of Investigation
  2. The Intelligence Bureau
  3. The National Crime Records Bureau Correct answer.
  4. The National Investigation Agency

Explanation

The National Crime Records Bureau maintains the national fingerprint database, including the Central Finger Print Bureau, and compiles crime statistics. The Central Bureau of Investigation investigates cases, the Intelligence Bureau handles intelligence, and the National Investigation Agency handles scheduled offences. Only the NCRB has the mandate for the central fingerprint records.

Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs

A constable responds to a complaint that a shopkeeper has been threatened with violence. Under Indian law, which of the following best describes the constable's primary duty at this stage?

  1. To register the information if it discloses a cognizable offence and begin investigation Correct answer.
  2. To decide whether the shopkeeper deserves protection and close the complaint if not
  3. To refer the shopkeeper to a civil court for damages
  4. To arrest the shopkeeper for wasting police time

Explanation

When information discloses a cognizable offence, the police officer must register it and proceed with investigation. The police do not adjudicate the merits of a complaint or decide whether the complainant deserves protection. Referring a criminal threat to a civil court or arresting the complainant would be a misuse of authority.

Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Police has adopted community policing initiatives to build public trust. Which of the following best describes the purpose of such initiatives?

  1. To encourage cooperation between police and residents in preventing crime Correct answer.
  2. To collect fines from residents without court orders
  3. To replace formal investigation with informal village mediation in all cases
  4. To transfer policing powers to municipal councillors

Explanation

Community policing aims to build trust and cooperation between the police and the public so that crime prevention becomes a shared effort. It does not replace formal investigation, transfer police powers to elected representatives, or permit extra-legal collection of money. These limits preserve the legal framework within which police operate.

Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Punjab's economy is closely tied to agriculture and allied industry. Which of the following industries is a major agro-based industry in Punjab?

  1. Rubber plantation processing
  2. Shipbuilding
  3. Coffee curing
  4. Cotton textile manufacturing Correct answer.

Explanation

Punjab is a major cotton-growing state, and cotton textile manufacturing, including spinning and weaving, is a significant agro-based industry there. Shipbuilding requires coastal access, while rubber plantations and coffee curing are concentrated in southern states with tropical climates. This reflects the link between local crops and industrial development.

Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab and Haryana High Court sits at Chandigarh and serves both states. Which of the following statements about its jurisdiction is correct?

  1. It hears appeals from subordinate courts in Punjab and Haryana and also has jurisdiction over Chandigarh Correct answer.
  2. It has jurisdiction only over Haryana and not over Punjab
  3. It functions as a subordinate court to the Supreme Court in all criminal trials
  4. It hears only constitutional matters and not ordinary criminal appeals

Explanation

The Punjab and Haryana High Court is a common high court for Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, hearing appeals from subordinate courts as well as constitutional matters. It is not limited to constitutional questions, does not conduct criminal trials as a subordinate court, and covers both states. This shared arrangement reflects the reorganisation of the states in 1966.

Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Indian Penal Code classifies offences and prescribes punishments. Which of the following offences is classified as a cognizable offence?

  1. Murder Correct answer.
  2. Public nuisance by a private individual
  3. Simple hurt that is not grievous
  4. Defamation

Explanation

Murder is a cognizable offence, meaning police may investigate and arrest without a warrant. Simple hurt, defamation, and many forms of public nuisance are generally non-cognizable, requiring a magistrate's order for investigation. The classification determines the extent of police powers at the initial stage.

Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Punjab Police officers must handle evidence carefully in criminal cases. Which of the following is the correct practice for securing a crime scene?

  1. Wait for the media to arrive before beginning documentation
  2. Discard items that appear unrelated to the offence
  3. Cordon off the scene and record the position of evidence before moving it Correct answer.
  4. Allow bystanders to move objects freely to help the injured

Explanation

Securing a crime scene involves cordoning it off, protecting evidence, and documenting the position of objects before anything is moved. Allowing bystanders to shift objects, waiting for media, or discarding items can destroy evidence and weaken the case. Proper scene management preserves the chain of evidence for trial.

Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Right to Information framework allows citizens to seek information from public authorities. Which of the following bodies is the state-level appellate authority under the Punjab Right to Information Rules?

  1. The Punjab State Human Rights Commission
  2. The Punjab State Information Commission Correct answer.
  3. The Punjab Public Service Commission
  4. The Punjab State Election Commission

Explanation

The Punjab State Information Commission hears second appeals and complaints under the Right to Information framework at the state level. The Public Service Commission deals with recruitment, the Human Rights Commission with rights violations, and the Election Commission with local elections. Each body has a distinct statutory mandate.

Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Punjab Police must respect the rights of persons in custody. Which of the following is a safeguard recognised by Indian law for arrested persons?

  1. The right to have the arrest concealed from family members
  2. The right to remain in custody without being produced before a magistrate
  3. The right to be informed of the grounds of arrest Correct answer.
  4. The right to be denied access to a lawyer for the first week

Explanation

Indian law requires that an arrested person be informed of the grounds of arrest and be produced before a magistrate within a prescribed period. Access to a lawyer and intimation to family are also recognised safeguards. Denying these protections or concealing the arrest would violate constitutional and statutory guarantees.

Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Punjab Police uses forensic science in investigation. Which of the following is the primary purpose of DNA profiling in a criminal case?

  1. To prove the credibility of witnesses
  2. To decide the sentence to be imposed by the court
  3. To establish or exclude a link between a person and biological evidence Correct answer.
  4. To determine the motive of the accused

Explanation

DNA profiling compares biological samples to establish or exclude a link between a person and evidence found at a scene. It does not determine motive, decide sentencing, or assess witness credibility, which are matters for investigation and the court. Its value lies in the scientific comparison of genetic material.

Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Punjab observes several historical and cultural events connected to the freedom struggle. Which of the following events is associated with the Punjab region during the freedom movement?

  1. The Dandi March
  2. The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy Correct answer.
  3. The Bardoli Satyagraha
  4. The Champaran Satyagraha

Explanation

The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy occurred in Amritsar, Punjab, in 1919 and became a turning point in the freedom struggle. The Champaran Satyagraha took place in Bihar, the Dandi March in Gujarat, and the Bardoli Satyagraha in Gujarat as well. Each event is tied to a different region and context.

Question 41Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Which river forms the northern boundary of Punjab in the Pathankot-Gurdaspur belt before entering the plains near Makhu?

  1. Sutlej
  2. Ghaggar
  3. Beas
  4. Ravi Correct answer.

Explanation

The Ravi rises in the Himalayas and flows along the northern edge of the Punjab plains, passing close to Pathankot and Gurdaspur before joining the Chenab in Pakistan. The Beas and Sutlej are more southerly tributaries of the Indus system. The Ghaggar is a seasonal stream in the south-east, not a northern boundary river.

Question 42Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Punjab's state animal, the blackbuck, is most closely associated with which protected area in the state?

  1. Harike Wetland
  2. Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary Correct answer.
  4. Bir Aishwan

Explanation

The blackbuck finds its main refuge in the Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary in Fazilka district, an area where private farmland is protected for the species. Harike is a Ramsar wetland known for migratory birds. Takhni-Rehmapur and Bir Aishwan are smaller sanctuaries not chiefly noted for blackbuck.

Question 43Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Which city is home to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, founded by Guru Ram Das?

  1. Patiala
  2. Amritsar Correct answer.
  3. Bathinda
  4. Jalandhar

Explanation

The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, stands in Amritsar and was established by Guru Ram Das in the late sixteenth century, with the Adi Granth installed there by Guru Arjan. Patiala, Jalandhar and Bathinda are major Punjab cities but are not the site of this shrine.

Question 44Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 took place in which Punjab city?

  1. Ludhiana
  2. Ferozepur
  3. Amritsar Correct answer.
  4. Lahore

Explanation

On 13 April 1919, troops under General Dyer fired on a gathering at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar during protests against the Rowlatt Act. The site is now a memorial maintained in the city. Lahore, Ludhiana and Ferozepur are not connected to that event.

Question 45Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Who was the first Chief Minister of Punjab after the reorganisation of the state in 1966?

  1. Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir Correct answer.
  2. Ram Kishan
  3. Gurnam Singh
  4. Partap Singh Kairon

Explanation

After the 1966 reorganisation creating Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir became the first Chief Minister of the reconstituted state. Partap Singh Kairon and Ram Kishan had held office before reorganisation, and Gurnam Singh came later.

Question 46Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

How many seats does Punjab have in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 10
  2. 13 Correct answer.
  3. 20
  4. 7

Explanation

Punjab is represented by 13 members in the Lok Sabha, distributed across constituencies such as Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala. The state's Rajya Sabha strength is 7, which is a different figure. The numbers 10 and 20 do not correspond to Punjab's parliamentary representation.

Question 47Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Under the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, which body sits at the intermediate level between the village panchayat and the zila parishad?

  1. Zila Parishad
  2. Gram Sabha
  3. Panchayat Samiti Correct answer.
  4. Municipal Committee

Explanation

Punjab's three-tier rural local structure runs from the Gram Panchayat at village level through the Panchayat Samiti at block level to the Zila Parishad at district level. The Gram Sabha is the assembly of village electors, not an intermediate tier. Municipal Committees are urban bodies.

Question 48Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Punjab's wheat productivity is high mainly because of which combination of factors?

  1. Dry sandy soils with rain-fed farming
  2. Assured canal and tubewell irrigation with high-yielding seed varieties Correct answer.
  3. Terai forest cover with shifting cultivation
  4. Laterite soils with heavy monsoon rainfall

Explanation

Punjab's Green Revolution success rested on assured irrigation from canals and tubewells, use of high-yielding wheat varieties, fertiliser and mechanisation. Laterite soils, terai forests and rain-fed sandy farming describe other regions of India and do not match Punjab's conditions.

Question 49Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

Which industry is Ludhiana best known for within Punjab's economy?

  1. Hosiery and bicycle manufacturing Correct answer.
  2. Tea processing and plantation
  3. Petroleum refining and offshore drilling
  4. Shipbuilding and port services

Explanation

Ludhiana is a major manufacturing hub noted for hosiery, knitwear, bicycles and light engineering goods. Shipbuilding, tea plantations and offshore petroleum drilling require coasts or hill terrain that Punjab lacks. These activities belong to other Indian states.

Question 50Punjab-Specific Knowledge (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Developments of Punjab)

The Punjabi festival of Baisakhi marks which event in the agricultural calendar?

  1. The end of the winter sowing season in October
  2. The sowing of the monsoon paddy crop
  3. The wheat harvest in mid-April Correct answer.
  4. The onset of the summer monsoon in June

Explanation

Baisakhi falls around 13-14 April and celebrates the harvesting of the rabi wheat crop, along with the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. It is not connected to paddy sowing, October sowing or the June monsoon onset. Those belong to different points in the crop calendar.