Punjab State GK [Eng]

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1. Which of the following is the State animal of Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Blackbuck

Solution:

The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is the State animal of Punjab.

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2. Which of the following is not a region in Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Awadh

Solution:

Majha, Doaba, and Puadh are regions in Punjab, while Awadh is a historical region located in Uttar Pradesh.

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3. What is the longitudinal extent of Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

73.55° East to 76.50° East

Solution:

Punjab's longitudinal extent ranges from 73.55° East to 76.50° East, placing it in the northern part of India, contributing to its diverse climate and agricultural productivity.

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4. Who among the following Sufi Saints is considered as the first poet of Punjabi?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Sheikh Farid

Solution:

Sheikh Farid, also known as Baba Farid, is considered the first poet of Punjabi. 

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5. Which of the following Mughal chronicles mentions Punjab as the territory that can be divided into provinces of Lahore and Multan?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Ain-e-Akbari

Solution:

Ain-e-Akbari, written by Abu'l-Fazl, is a detailed account of Emperor Akbar's administration. It mentions Punjab as a territory divided into the provinces of Lahore and Multan, reflecting its significance in the Mughal Empire's governance and geography.