Punjab State GK [Eng]

11. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in the year _______




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1839

Solution:

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, passed away on June 27, 1839.

12. Sainik School, Kapurthala is housed in which of the following palace?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Jagatjit Palace

Solution:

Sainik School, Kapurthala, is housed in the historic Jagatjit Palace, which was the residence of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, the erstwhile ruler of Kapurthala. 

13. Pong Dam is built on which of the following rivers?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Beas

Solution:

The Pong Dam, also known as the Maharana Pratap Sagar, is built on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh near the border with Punjab. Constructed in 1974, it serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control.

14. Luv and Kush of Ramayana are believed to be born in _______




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Amritsar

Solution:

Luv and Kush of Ramayana are believed to be born in Amritsar

15. In which of the following river, Sutlej river terminates?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Chenab

Solution:

The Sutlej River ultimately terminates in the Chenab River as part of the Panjnad River system in Pakistan.