Punjab State GK [Eng]

6. Which of the following is a poet of Vir Kavi Dhara?

(1) Guru Gobind Singh ji       

(2) Shah Muhammad

(3) Najabat                 

(4) Pir Muhammad




Answer & Solution
Answer:

(1), (2), (3) and (4) are correct

Solution:

Prominent Poets of Vir Kavi Dhara:

  1. Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  2. Shah Muhammad
  3. Najabat
  4. Pir Muhammad

[PSSSB Senior Assistant, 2024]

7. Name the river which was famous as Purushni in the ancient times.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Ravi

Solution:

The Ravi River was known as Purushni in ancient times, as mentioned in the Rigveda.

8. Which of the following was a ruler of Delhi Sultanate who stayed in Bathinda?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Razia Sultan

Solution:

Razia Sultan, the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, stayed in Bathinda during her reign. She was imprisoned in Bathinda after losing power due to internal rebellions and conspiracies. The fort in Bathinda, known as Qila Mubarak, is historically linked to her.

9. Which of the following districts of Punjab do not touch the International boundary?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Kapurthala

Solution:

Among the districts listed, Kapurthala does not touch the international boundary with Pakistan.

  • Tarn Taran, Amritsar, and Pathankot all share a border with Pakistan, making them border districts of Punjab.
  • Kapurthala is located inland and does not have any direct contact with the international border.

10. Which of the following is a local name of low lying regions located adjoining various rivers in Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:
Solution:

In Punjab, different local terms are used for low-lying regions near rivers:

  • Mand: Refers to the marshy or wetland areas.
  • Bet: Denotes the fertile alluvial plains between rivers, particularly in the Sutlej and Beas river regions.
  • Changar: Refers to hilly or undulating areas, often found near riverbanks in certain parts of Punjab.