Punjab State GK [Eng]

11. Which of the following is not a tributary of river Satluj?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Parbati

Solution:

  • Soan and Chitti Vain are tributaries of the Satluj River.
  • Beas also contributes to the Satluj through the Harike Barrage.
  • Parbati, however, is a tributary of the Beas River, not the Satluj.

12. When was the Central Institute of Post Harvesting Engineering and Technology - CIPHET founded in Punjab Agriculture University Campus?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

29th December, 1989

Solution:

The Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) was established on 29 December 1989 at the PAU Campus, Ludhiana, Punjab.

13. Sachkhand Express, a train of Indian Railways runs between ______ and _______ stations.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Amritsar and Huzur Sahib Nanded

Solution:

The Sachkhand Express is a significant train of the Indian Railways connecting two important Sikh pilgrimage sites: Amritsar (home to the Golden Temple) and Huzur Sahib Nanded (where Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent his final years).

14. Which of the following Harappan sites is not situated in present Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Kalibangan

Solution:

Kalibangan, however, is situated in Rajasthan, not Punjab. It is a significant Harappan site known for its plowed fields and fire altars, reflecting the advanced agricultural practices and religious activities of the Harappan civilization.

  • Sanghol : Fatehgarh Sahib

  • Rohira : Ludhiana

  • Kotla Nihang Khan : Rupnagar (Ropar)

15. The term Punj-aab i.e. Punjab is derived from ______ language.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Persian

Solution:

The term "Punjab" is derived from the Persian words "Panj" (five) and "Aab" (water), meaning the "Land of Five Rivers." It refers to the region's five major rivers: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, which define the geographical and cultural identity of Punjab.