Punjab State GK [Eng]

[PSSSB Clerk cum Data Entry Operator, 2024]

1. Who of the following gave the name Pentapotamia to Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Greeks

Solution:

The Greeks referred to Punjab as Pentapotamia, meaning "the land of five rivers," during the time of Alexander the Great's invasion. This name was derived from the five rivers of Punjab—Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—which define the region.

2. Which of the following is not a block of Amritsar district?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Kalanaur

Solution:

Kalanaur is not a block of Amritsar district; it is a town in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab. The blocks of Amritsar district include Ajnala, Majitha, and Jandiala Guru, among others.

3. When did the Sahitya Akademi formally inaugurated by the Government of India?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

12 March 1954

Solution:

The Sahitya Akademi was formally inaugurated by the Government of India on 12 March 1954.

4. The artillery of Ranjit Singh was divided into four categories. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Top Khana Gavi - Infantry Batteries

Solution:

  • Top Khana Aspi refers to Horse Batteries.
  • Top Khana Filli refers to Elephant Batteries.
  • Top Khana Shutri refers to Camel Swivels.

5. Which of the following was NOT a topic of writing of Dhani Ram Chatrik?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

City life

Solution:

Dhani Ram Chatrik, a renowned Punjabi poet, primarily wrote about themes such as peasant life, seasons, and the common man, reflecting the simplicity and struggles of rural Punjab.