Punjab State GK [Eng]

6. Who among the following was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari"?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Lala Lajpat Rai

Solution:

Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari" (The Lion of Punjab).

7. Who is the creator of the iconic Rock Garden?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Nek Chand

Solution:

The iconic Rock Garden in Chandigarh was created by Nek Chand in 1957.

8. Arrange the following cities from East to West:
1. Ludhiana

2. Barnala
3. Mansa

4. Sardulgarh




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1, 2, 3, 4

9. The Khadar flood plains of Punjab are called




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Bet

Solution:

The Khadar flood plains of Punjab are locally called Bet. These are low-lying areas near rivers that are highly fertile due to the deposition of alluvial soil during floods.

10. Order the doabs of Punjab from East to west.
1. Bist Jalandhar

2. Bari
3. Rachna

4. Chaj




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1,2,3,4

Solution:

  • Bist Jalandhar Doab lies between the Beas and Sutlej rivers (easternmost).
  • Bari Doab lies between the Ravi and Beas rivers.
  • Rachna Doab lies between the Ravi and Chenab rivers.
  • Chaj Doab lies between the Chenab and Jhelum rivers.