Punjab, the heart of Pakistan’s agricultural economy, features diverse landscapes, from fertile plains to rugged terrains. This set of MCQs will challenge your understanding of the region’s rivers, climate zones, and geographical significance in South Asia. Master Punjab’s geographical features and their impact on Pakistan’s development.
Which river forms the eastern boundary of Punjab?
a) Yamuna
b) Ganges
c) Beas
d) Sutlej
What is the capital of Punjab, India?
a) Chandigarh
b) Amritsar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
Which of the following is the longest river in Punjab?
a) Sutlej
b) Ravi
c) Beas
d) Chenab
Which Pakistani city serves as the capital of Punjab province in Pakistan?
a) Lahore
b) Faisalabad
c) Multan
d) Rawalpindi
What is the predominant occupation of people in the rural areas of Punjab?
a) Agriculture
b) Fishing
c) Mining
d) Manufacturing
Which of the following ranges does Punjab not share a border with?
a) Himalayas
b) Aravalli
c) Sulaiman
d) Vindhya
Which of the following cities is known as the “Manchester of India”?
a) Amritsar
b) Jalandhar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
What is the predominant soil type found in the agricultural fields of Punjab?
a) Alluvial soil
b) Red soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Black soil
What is the average annual rainfall in Punjab?
a) 500 to 700 mm
b) 700 to 900 mm
c) 900 to 1100 mm
d) 1100 to 1300 mm
Which historical figure is associated with the establishment of the city of Lahore?
a) Ashoka the Great
b) Mahmud of Ghazni
c) Shah Jahan
d) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
What is the primary source of irrigation for agricultural land in Punjab?
a) Canals
b) Wells
c) Tube wells
d) Rainwater
What is the average elevation of Punjab?
a) 200 to 300 meters
b) 300 to 500 meters
c) 500 to 700 meters
d) 700 to 900 meters
Which of the following is the most extensively cultivated crop in Punjab?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Sugarcane
d) Cotton
Which of the following is not a district in Punjab, India?
a) Ludhiana
b) Jhelum
c) Amritsar
d) Patiala
What is the main agricultural activity in the rural areas of Punjab?
a) Wheat cultivation
b) Rice cultivation
c) Cotton cultivation
d) Sugarcane cultivation
Which river separates the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana?
a) Beas
b) Ravi
c) Sutlej
d) Ghaggar
What is the traditional folk dance of Punjab known for its energetic and rhythmic movements?
a) Bhangra
b) Kathak
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Kathakali
What is the name of the famous festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of the Rabi crop?
a) Lohri
b) Baisakhi
c) Diwali
d) Holi
Which of the following cities is known for its production of sports goods in Punjab?
a) Amritsar
b) Jalandhar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
What is the name of the traditional headgear worn by men in Punjab, often adorned with colorful embroidery and decorative elements?
a) Turban
b) Paghdi
c) Topi
d) Pagri
What is the name of the famous palace located in the city of Patiala, known for its architectural grandeur and cultural significance?
a) Sheesh Mahal
b) Qila Mubarak
c) Moti Bagh Palace
d) Baradari Gardens
Which city is known as the “City of Gardens” in Punjab?
a) Amritsar
b) Jalandhar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
What is the traditional dress of men in Punjab, known for its vibrant colors and intricate embroidery?
a) Sherwani
b) Kurta Pajama
c) Dhoti Kurta
d) Achkan
Which historical figure is associated with the establishment of the city of Amritsar?
a) Ashoka the Great
b) Guru Ram Das
c) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
d) Guru Nanak
What is the name of the famous fort located in the city of Bathinda, known for its historical significance and architectural brilliance?
a) Bathinda Fort
b) Phillaur Fort
c) Qila Mubarak
d) Gobindgarh Fort
Which of the following cities is known for its production of traditional Punjabi handicrafts and artwork?
a) Amritsar
b) Jalandhar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
What is the traditional musical instrument commonly associated with Punjabi folk music, known for its lively tunes and rhythmic beats?
a) Sitar
b) Tabla
c) Harmonium
d) Dhol
What is the main source of livelihood for the inhabitants living in the rural areas of Punjab?
a) Agriculture
b) Fishing
c) Livestock herding
d) Handicrafts
What is the name of the traditional festival celebrated in Punjab, known for its vibrant displays of lights and fireworks?
a) Lohri
b) Diwali
c) Holi
d) Eid
Which river forms the western boundary of Punjab, Pakistan?
a) Indus
b) Chenab
c) Jhelum
d) Beas
What is the name of the famous garden located in the city of Amritsar, known for its serene ambiance and historical significance?
a) Sheesh Mahal
b) Baradari Gardens
c) Jallianwala Bagh
d) Shalimar Bagh
Which historical figure is associated with the establishment of the city of Ludhiana?
a) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
b) Lala Lajpat Rai
c) Dulla Bhatti
d) Guru Gobind Singh
What is the name of the traditional dance form performed by women in Punjab, characterized by its graceful movements and elegant gestures?
a) Bhangra
b) Giddha
c) Kathak
d) Bharatanatyam
What is the name of the traditional Punjabi cuisine known for its rich flavors and use of spices?
a) Tandoori
b) Biryani
c) Saag
d) Mughlai
Which historical figure is associated with the establishment of the city of Patiala?
a) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
b) Bhupinder Singh
c) Bahadur Shah II
d) Guru Gobind Singh
What is the traditional footwear worn by men in Punjab, known for its durability and comfortable design?
a) Jutti
b) Mojari
c) Khussa
d) Kolhapuri
Which of the following cities is known for its production of traditional Punjabi musical instruments?
a) Amritsar
b) Jalandhar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
What is the name of the traditional festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest season and the onset of winter?
a) Lohri
b) Baisakhi
c) Diwali
d) Holi
Which river serves as a major tributary of the Indus River and flows through Punjab, Pakistan?
a) Chenab
b) Jhelum
c) Ravi
d) Beas
What is the name of the traditional folk dance performed during weddings and festive occasions in Punjab, known for its lively and energetic movements?
a) Bhangra
b) Giddha
c) Kathak
d) Bharatanatyam
Which river forms the eastern boundary of Punjab?
a) Yamuna
b) Sutlej
c) Chenab
d) Jhelum
What is the predominant soil type in the agricultural regions of Punjab?
a) Alluvial soil
b) Red soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Black soil
What is the average annual rainfall in Punjab?
a) 300-500 mm
b) 500-800 mm
c) 800-1000 mm
d) 1000-1200 mm
Which of the following cities is not located in Punjab?
a) Lahore
b) Amritsar
c) Chandigarh
d) Jaipur
Which of the following is the traditional dance form of Punjab?
a) Bhangra
b) Kathak
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Odissi
Which of the following is not a folk musical instrument of Punjab?
a) Tabla
b) Dhol
c) Tumbi
d) Chimta
What is the main crop grown during the Kharif season in Punjab?
a) Wheat
b) Barley
c) Maize
d) Mustard
Which Sikh pilgrimage site is located in Punjab?
a) Harmandir Sahib
b) Golden Temple
c) Hemkund Sahib
d) Anandpur Sahib
Which national park is located in Punjab?
a) Ranthambore National Park
b) Kanha National Park
c) Sultanpur National Park
d) Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary
Which of the following cities is known as the “Manchester of India” due to its thriving textile industry?
a) Amritsar
b) Jalandhar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
Which of the following is a famous traditional Punjabi dish?
a) Idli
b) Sushi
c) Paratha
d) Risotto
Which of the following festivals is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Punjab?
a) Pongal
b) Bihu
c) Lohri
d) Onam
What is the literacy rate of Punjab as per the 2011 Census of India?
a) 64.8%
b) 71.7%
c) 75.8%
d) 79.8%
Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Punjab?
a) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Rajaji National Park
c) Bir Moti Bagh Sanctuary
d) Keoladeo National Park
Which of the following rivers does not flow through Punjab?
a) Ganges
b) Beas
c) Ravi
d) Ghaghara
Which of the following is a famous historical fort in Punjab?
a) Chittorgarh Fort
b) Golconda Fort
c) Qila Mubarak
d) Red Fort
Which of the following cities is known for its production of sports goods in Punjab?
a) Patiala
b) Kapurthala
c) Jalandhar
d) Pathankot
What is the state tree of Punjab?
a) Mango
b) Neem
c) Shisham
d) Peepal
Which of the following is a famous traditional Punjabi folk dance performed during the harvest season?
a) Kathak
b) Giddha
c) Kathakali
d) Kuchipudi
Which of the following is a famous Punjabi dessert?
a) Jalebi
b) Rasgulla
c) Rasmalai
d) Gulab Jamun
What is the traditional Punjabi clothing for men that includes a long shirt and a turban?
a) Kurta Pajama
b) Lungi
c) Dhoti Kurta
d) Sherwani
What is the traditional Punjabi clothing for women that includes a long tunic and a pair of trousers?
a) Salwar Kameez
b) Sari
c) Lehenga Choli
d) Ghagra Choli
Which of the following cities is famous for its production of traditional Punjabi juttis (footwear)?
a) Ludhiana
b) Amritsar
c) Patiala
d) Kapurthala
What is the traditional Punjabi headgear often worn by men, especially during special occasions?
a) Topi
b) Turban
c) Paghdi
d) Cap
Which of the following rivers is known as the “Sorrow of Punjab” due to its devastating floods in the past?
a) Ravi
b) Chenab
c) Beas
d) Sutlej
What is the traditional Punjabi martial art known for its dynamic movements and techniques?
a) Gatka
b) Kalaripayattu
c) Silambam
d) Thang-Ta
Which of the following is a famous Punjabi folk musical instrument often played during cultural festivities?
a) Tabla
b) Dhol
c) Sitar
d) Sarod
Which of the following historical figures is associated with the cultural and spiritual development of Punjab?
a) Guru Nanak Dev Ji
b) Guru Gobind Singh Ji
c) Guru Arjan Dev Ji
d) Guru Ram Das Ji
What is the traditional Punjabi farming implement used for plowing fields and tilling the land?
a) Tractor
b) Plough
c) Harrow
d) Cultivator
Which of the following cities is famous for its production of traditional Punjabi musical instruments?
a) Patiala
b) Kapurthala
c) Amritsar
d) Jalandhar
What is the traditional Punjabi musical instrument often used in religious and cultural ceremonies, known for its soothing melodies?
a) Tabla
b) Harmonium
c) Rabab
d) Veena
Which of the following cities in Punjab is famous for its rich history and cultural heritage, often referred to as the “City of Gardens?
a) Amritsar
b) Patiala
c) Ludhiana
d) Chandigarh
What is the traditional Punjabi folk art known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors, often used to decorate walls and floors during festive occasions?
a) Phulkari
b) Madhubani
c) Warli
d) Pichhwai
Which of the following is a famous traditional Punjabi snack, often served with tea or as an appetizer?
a) Pakora
b) Samosa
c) Kachori
d) Dhokla
What is the traditional Punjabi folk instrument often played during cultural celebrations and festivals, known for its high-pitched sound and lively beats?
a) Dholki
b) Chimta
c) Tumbi
d) Alghoza
Which of the following historical forts in Punjab is known for its architectural grandeur and strategic location along the banks of the Sutlej River?
a) Gobindgarh Fort
b) Qila Mubarak
c) Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort
d) Bathinda Fort
What is the traditional Punjabi folk instrument often played during cultural festivities and weddings, known for its rhythmic beats and lively tunes?
a) Sarangi
b) Ektara
c) Chimta
d) Bansuri
Which of the following rivers in Punjab is known for its historical and religious significance, often associated with the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
a) Beas
b) Sutlej
c) Ravi
d) Jhelum
What is the traditional Punjabi folk dance performed during weddings and festive occasions, known for its graceful movements and energetic beats?
a) Bhangra
b) Giddha
c) Jhumar
d) Luddi
Which of the following historical forts in Punjab is known for its architectural brilliance and strategic significance during various historical battles?
a) Gobindgarh Fort
b) Qila Mubarak
c) Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort
d) Bathinda Fort
