Punjab is the northwestern agricultural heartland of India with Chandigarh as its capital shared with Haryana. The present state was reorganised on 1 November 1966 and is closely associated with Sikh heritage, the Green Revolution, and border districts with Pakistan.
Punjab GK Questions with Answers PDF
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Download Now ↓Punjab quick facts
| Capital | Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 1 November 1966 (current state after reorganisation; larger Punjab before division) |
| Official language(s) | Punjabi |
| Public Service Commission | PPSC |
| Flagship exam | Punjab Civil Services (PCS) |
Focus your revision on: 1966 reorganisation · Sikh heritage and Golden Temple · Green Revolution agriculture · Five rivers legacy of the region name · PPSC PCS exam.
Punjab GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Punjab?
Answer: Chandigarh - On which date was the present Punjab state formed after reorganisation?
Answer: 1 November 1966 - Which language is the official language of Punjab?
Answer: Punjabi - Which city is the holiest site of Sikhism in Punjab?
Answer: Amritsar (Harmandir Sahib / Golden Temple) - Which Public Service Commission conducts Punjab Civil Services exams?
Answer: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) - Which five rivers are historically linked with the Punjab region name?
Answer: Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum, and Sutlej - Which border checkpoint near Amritsar is famous for the daily retreat ceremony?
Answer: Wagah-Attari border - Which festival is widely celebrated as the Sikh New Year in Punjab?
Answer: Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) - Which city in Punjab hosts the Jallianwala Bagh memorial linked with the 1919 massacre?
Answer: Amritsar - Which state was carved out of Punjab as a Hindi-speaking state in 1966?
Answer: Haryana
How to prepare for PPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for Punjab Civil Services (PCS). Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Punjab GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for PPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for Punjab Civil Services (PCS). It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Punjab GK?
1966 reorganisation; Sikh heritage and Golden Temple; Green Revolution agriculture; Five rivers legacy of the region name; PPSC PCS exam.