Sadda Punjab 10th Edition (English) – Set of Two by Munish Jindal (MM Writings) is the most up-to-date Punjab GK book for PPSC, PSSSB, Patwari, Police, and Banking exams. Covering geography; ancient to modern history; economy; culture; Chandigarh; the Anandpur Sahib Resolution; administrative divisions; and personalities, this two-volume set offers comprehensive theory plus index-based quick lookup. The latest edition includes current data on Punjab’s population, districts, and agriculture. Ideal for aspirants needing a single reliable source for state-specific general knowledge. Available now in English.
Ropar (also known as Rupnagar). Excavations revealed Harappan seals, pottery, and a cemetery, proving early urban settlement in Punjab.
Malwa (south of Sutlej), Majha (between Ravi and Sutlej), and Doaba (between Sutlej and Beas).
A demand for greater autonomy to states, including Punjab, restricting Centre’s powers to defence, foreign affairs, currency, and communications.
Amrita Pritam. She was the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her long poem ‘Sunehade’ in 1956.
Wheat. Punjab contributes about 30-40% of wheat to India’s central pool despite having only 1.5% of India’s land area.
Bhangra. It originated as a harvest dance with dhol, boliyan (lyrics), and high-energy acrobatic moves.
The Treaty of Lahore. It ceded Jammu and Kashmir to Gulab Singh and reduced the Sikh army to 20,000 infantry.
23 districts. They are grouped into 5 divisions: Patiala, Ropar, Jalandhar, Firozpur, and Faridkot (administrative purposes).
Abhinav Bindra (born in Mohali, Punjab) won gold in 10m air rifle shooting at Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Waris Shah, who completed the epic poem in 1766. It remains the most beloved tragic romance of Punjab.
Ropar (also known as Rupnagar). Excavations revealed Harappan seals, pottery, and a cemetery, proving early urban settlement in Punjab.
Malwa (south of Sutlej), Majha (between Ravi and Sutlej), and Doaba (between Sutlej and Beas).
A demand for greater autonomy to states, including Punjab, restricting Centre’s powers to defence, foreign affairs, currency, and communications.
Amrita Pritam. She was the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her long poem ‘Sunehade’ in 1956.
Wheat. Punjab contributes about 30-40% of wheat to India’s central pool despite having only 1.5% of India’s land area.
Bhangra. It originated as a harvest dance with dhol, boliyan (lyrics), and high-energy acrobatic moves.
The Treaty of Lahore. It ceded Jammu and Kashmir to Gulab Singh and reduced the Sikh army to 20,000 infantry.
23 districts. They are grouped into 5 divisions: Patiala, Ropar, Jalandhar, Firozpur, and Faridkot (administrative purposes).
Abhinav Bindra (born in Mohali, Punjab) won gold in 10m air rifle shooting at Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Waris Shah, who completed the epic poem in 1766. It remains the most beloved tragic romance of Punjab.