PSSSB Clerk Mock Test - 7 - PSSSB Clerk MCQ

Principle of Universal Adult Franchise:
The principle of Universal Adult Franchise refers to the idea that all adult citizens, regardless of their social status, gender, education, or employment, have the right to vote in democratic elections.
Applicable Options:
Among the options given, the following is applicable to the principle of Universal Adult Franchise:
- All citizens aged 18 and above can vote: This option aligns with the principle of Universal Adult Franchise as it ensures that all adult citizens, regardless of their socio-economic background, gender, education, or employment status, have the right to vote. It promotes inclusivity and equal representation in the democratic process.
Non-Applicable Options:
The following options are not applicable to the principle of Universal Adult Franchise:
- Only rich and educated can vote: This option contradicts the principle of Universal Adult Franchise as it restricts voting rights based on wealth and education. Universal Adult Franchise emphasizes equal voting rights for all adult citizens, irrespective of their financial or educational background.

- Only men can vote: This option contradicts the principle of Universal Adult Franchise as it excludes women from exercising their right to vote. Universal Adult Franchise advocates for gender equality and ensures that all adult citizens, regardless of their gender, have the right to vote.
- Only employed people can vote: This option contradicts the principle of Universal Adult Franchise as it limits voting rights based on employment status. Universal Adult Franchise grants voting rights to all adult citizens, regardless of their employment or job status.
In conclusion, the only option that aligns with the principle of Universal Adult Franchise is "All citizens aged 18 and above can vote." This principle promotes inclusivity, equal representation, and ensures that the democratic process is accessible to all adult citizens.

The correct answer is Washington D. C.

Key Points

• International Monetary Fund headquarters is located at Washington D. C in the United States. It was founded in 1944.
• International Monetary Fund is an Organization of 190 countries.
• It is working to secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and economic growth and reduce poverty around the world.

Important Points

• The IMF was founded in July 1944 at the United Nations Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States.
•  Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva is a Bulgarian economist serving as chair and managing director of the International Monetary Fund since 2019.

Additional Information

India's inaugural Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector was virtually inaugurated at "Jindal Stainless Limited, Hisar" by Union Minister for Steel and Civil Aviation, Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on March 4, 2024.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak, commonly known as Lokamanya Tilak was a leader of the Indian independence movement and belonged to the extremist faction.
• He was also called the ‘Father of Indian Unrest’.
• Tilak joined Congress in 1890.
• He was opposed to moderate ways and views and had a more radical and aggressive stance against British rule.
• He was one of the first advocates of Swaraj or self-rule. He gave the slogan, “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.”
• With his electrifying slogan, “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”  Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak  stirred the Indian people and breathed new life into our struggle for freedom.
•  He believed that no progress was possible without self-rule.
• He was part of the extremist faction of the INC and was a proponent of boycotts and Swadeshi movements.
• He published two papers – Kesari in Marathi and Mahratta in English and was fearless in his criticism of the government in these papers.

 Additional Information

 Famous Slogans by Indian Freedom Fighters:

From the common explanation, we can say that there are at least 16 boys sitting in the row.
Hence, Option B is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Only two boys sit to the left of J.
Eight boys sit between R and J.
Only three boys sit between R and M.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get two different cases:

References:
P sits fourth to the right of R.
O sits third to the left of M.
Inferences:
So, from this case 2 will be eliminated as P sits fourth to the right of R.

References:
Only three boys sit between O and H.
T sits third to the right of M.
V sits fourth to the right of O.
More than 12 boys sit between P and H.
More than seven boys sit between P and J.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get the final arrangement:

Let X and Y be two buses. Bus X travels the PA, AB, BC, CD.
Now, AD = BC = 25 km.
So, PD = PA +AD = 50km.
Bus Y travels 35km upto E.
Distance between two buses = PQ – (PD + QE)
= [150 – (50 + 35)] = 65 km.

From the common explanation, we can say that R sits 3rd to the right of the one who sits immediate right of M. 
Hence, Option D is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
Only two boys sit to the left of J.
Eight boys sit between R and J.
Only three boys sit between R and M.
Inferences:
From the above references, we get two different cases:

References:
P sits fourth to the right of R.
O sits third to the left of M.
Inferences:
So, from this case 2 will be eliminated as P sits fourth to the right of R.

References:
Only three boys sit between O and H.
T sits third to the right of M.
V sits fourth to the right of O.
More than 12 boys sit between P and H.
More than seven boys sit between P and J.
Inferences:
From the above reference, we get the final arrangement:

From the common explanation, we get the immediate neighbour of P and M is Q.

Hence, Option C is correct.

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:

References:

M is sitting fourth to the right of N.

P is sitting second to the left of N.

Inferences:

From the above reference, we get the following arrangements:

References:

Q is sitting third to the right of S.

Inferences:

From the above reference, we get two different cases:

Case 1:

Case 2:

References:

S is not sitting beside P.

T is sitting second to the left of O.

O is not sitting beside M.

Inferences:

So, from this case 1 will be eliminated as S is not sitting beside P.

Thus, the final arrangement,

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:

Cruise (noun): a voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or as a holiday and usually calling in at several places.

Expedition (noun): a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.

Outing (noun): a short journey made by a group of people, usually for pleasure or education.

The idea here is to express the next trip of the astronauts, as the context is about ‘astronauts’, thus ‘expedition’ is the correct answer while ‘cruise’ and ‘outing’ are contextually weak.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for active/passive voices are:

Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...

Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

The question statement is in simple past tense, so the converted statement too should be in the same.

This eliminates options (b) & (c).

Out of options (a) and (d), the latter has ambiguities in the meaning.

So, the correct response is option (a).

feasible : that is possible and likely to be achieved

According to the given context we are talking about the critics who always criticize people but they have not done the job themselves in life.

Back to square one: Returning to the place from where one started 

Close but no cigar: Being close to accomplishing a goal but only falling short at the end 

Crying wolf: Intentionally raising a false alarm 

Back seat drivers: People who criticize from the sidelines 

From all the given options, we can see that only option D fits in the given context since it expresses the correct meaning of the given statement.

This makes option D the correct choice among the given options.

​ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਹੈ , Instantly

Additional Information ਹੋਰ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਵਿਕਲਪਾਂ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਹਨ :

• Certain - ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ
• Probable - ਸੰਭਾਵਿਤ
• Accurate - ਸਹੀ

ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਹੈ , ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ
Key Points

ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਹੈ , ਦੇਸੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Additional Information

• ਦੇਸੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ : ਜੋ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਮੂਲ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਵਿਰਸੇ ਵਿੱਚੋ ਲਏ ਗਏ ਹੋਣ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਸੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।. ਜਿਵੇ ,ਇੱਟ ,ਮੰਜੀ ਛਾਤੀ ਆਦਿ।
• ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ : ਜੋ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਮੂਲ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਵਿਰਸੇ ਵਿੱਚੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਲਏ ਗਏ ਸਗੋਂ ਦੂਸਰੇ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਹੋਣ , ਊਨਾ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।. ਜਿਵੇ , ਅਖਬਾਰ ,ਜਲਸਾ (ਅਰਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ), ਸ਼ਰਬਤ , ਗੁਲਾਬ (ਫਾਰਸੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ) ਆਦਿ
• ਤਤਸਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ : ਜਿਹੜੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਵਿਕਸਤ ਬੋਲਿਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣਾ ਰੂਪ ਨਹੀਂ ਬਦਲਦੇ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਮੂਲ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿਚ ਇਸਤੇਮਾਲ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ,ਉੰਨਾ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਤਤਸਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਜਿਵੇ , ਆਕਾਸ਼ ,ਗਿਆਨ , ਸਹਿਜ ਆਦਿ।
• ਤਦਭਵ ਸ਼ਬਦ : ਜਿਹੜੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੁਝ ਪਰਿਵਰਤਨ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਦੂਸਰੀ ਬੋਲੀ ਵਿੱਚੋ ਲਏ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ , ਉੰਨਾ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਤੱਤਭਵ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਜਿਵੇ , ਲਕਸ਼ਮੀ , ਕਾਵਿ ,ਕਾਲਜ ਆਦਿ।

The correct answer is Taskbar.

Key Points

• Date and Time' located in taskbar in Windows 10 operating system. 
• Right-click on the Taskbar and select “Properties”.
• On the “Taskbar” tab, uncheck the option “Use small taskbar buttons”.
• Click on “Apply” and then “OK”.
• Now check if that displays the date with the time on the notification area.
• 

Additional Information

• My Documents
  • It is the commonly recognized name of a special folder in Microsoft Windows.
  • This folder is supposed to be a personal area where users store their personal non-shared documents. 
• Taskbar
  • The default settings for the taskbar in Microsoft Windows place it at the bottom of the screen and includes from left to right the Start menu button, Quick Launch bar, taskbar buttons, and notification area.
• Recycle Bin 
  • It acts as a holding bay for deleted items, such as files and folders (and even shortcuts!). When you delete a file or folder, it is not deleted from your computer permanently.
  • Instead, Windows 7 places the deleted items into the Recycle Bin.
• My Computer
  • It gives us an overview of different types of drives present in the computer.
  • My Computer folder is a gateway to all the data stored on the computer, attached devices, and the network as well as a shortcut to most of your system information.

Key Points

ICT in Research:

• Researchers mainly use ICT tools for its ability to ease the knowledge-gathering process and to enhance resource development.

Generally, ICT tools help researchers in the following research-related tasks:

• identify appropriate information sources
• critically analyze information
• research effectively
• manage information
• use the information to extend and communicate knowledge across subject fields
• search up to ten databases and electronic resources simultaneously
• receive results in a common format
• link to individual databases for more specialized searching
• Communicate findings
• select favourite resources and e-journals, save searches and records, and set up email alerts.

Additional Information

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications.
• ICT is an important tool in research as it speeds up research work.
• It helps to increase knowledge contribution within the research community.

Thus, it can be concluded that option 2 is the correct answer.

Cloud Computing:
- Cloud computing is a form of distributed computing that involves a large number of computers connected via a real-time communication network such as the Internet.
- It allows users to access and use a shared pool of computing resources, including networks, servers, storage, applications, and services, all without the need for local infrastructure.
- The term "cloud" refers to the internet, and in cloud computing, the resources are hosted on remote servers and accessed over the internet.
- Users can access these resources on-demand and scale them up or down as needed, paying only for the resources they consume.
- Cloud computing provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for businesses and individuals, offering scalability, reliability, and accessibility.
Thin Client Computing:
- Thin client computing is a computing model where the processing and storage capabilities of the client device are minimal.
- The client device, also known as a thin client, relies on a central server or cloud infrastructure to perform most of the computing tasks.
- The thin client device typically has limited hardware specifications and relies on the network connection to access applications and data.
- This model is often used in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setups, where the desktop environment is hosted on a server and accessed remotely by thin clients.
- Thin client computing reduces the hardware and maintenance costs for end-users, as most of the processing is done on the server side.
Fat Client Computing:
- Fat client computing, also known as thick client computing, refers to a computing model where the client device has significant processing and storage capabilities.
- In this model, the client device is capable of running applications locally and performing complex tasks without relying heavily on a central server or cloud infrastructure.
- The client device has a more substantial hardware configuration, including a powerful processor, sufficient storage, and memory.
- Fat client computing allows for offline work, as the applications and data are stored locally on the client device.
- This model is often used in scenarios where high performance and responsiveness are required, such as gaming or resource-intensive applications.
Dumb Terminal Computing:
- Dumb terminal computing refers to a computing model where the client device, also known as a dumb terminal, has minimal processing and storage capabilities.
- The dumb terminal relies entirely on a central server or mainframe for all computing tasks, including running applications and storing data.
- The dumb terminal acts as an input/output device, sending user inputs to the server and receiving output from the server to display on the screen.
- This model was prevalent in the early days of computing, where mainframe computers were used to perform all the processing, and the terminals were used only for input and output purposes.
- Dumb terminal computing is not widely used today, as the advancements in technology have enabled more powerful and independent client devices.
In conclusion, the correct answer is A: Cloud Computing. Cloud computing involves distributed computing over a network, utilizing a large number of computers connected via real-time communication networks such as the Internet. It provides users with access to a shared pool of computing resources and offers scalability, reliability, and accessibility.

Answer:
The correct answer is C: Slide.
Explanation:
In a presentation, an electronic page is referred to as a slide. A slide is a single page within a presentation that contains text, images, charts, and other visual elements. It is used to convey information and support the presenter's message.
Here are the details about the options mentioned:
A: Page Preview - This term refers to a view that shows an overview of all the slides in a presentation, allowing the presenter to navigate through them.
B: Handout - A handout is a printed document that contains a selection of slides from a presentation. It is typically given to the audience for reference or note-taking.
C: Slide - This is the correct term for an electronic page in a presentation. Each slide represents a distinct piece of content and contributes to the overall flow and structure of the presentation.
D: e-Slide - This term is not commonly used to refer to an electronic page in a presentation. The term "slide" is more widely recognized and understood.
In conclusion, the correct term for an electronic page in a presentation is a slide.

The Formula Bar
The toolbar that allows you to enter values and formulas in various software applications, such as Microsoft Excel, is called the Formula Bar. It is a crucial component of spreadsheet programs that enables users to input and edit data in cells.
Key features of the Formula Bar:
- Input Box: The Formula Bar consists of an input box where you can enter values, numbers, and formulas.
- Cell Selection: It displays the reference of the currently selected cell, making it easy to identify and locate specific cells.
- Formula Editing: You can directly edit formulas in the Formula Bar by selecting the desired cell and making changes in the input box.
- AutoComplete: The Formula Bar often provides autocomplete suggestions, which can enhance efficiency and accuracy when entering complex formulas.
- Error Display: If there is an error in a formula, the Formula Bar may display an error message, allowing you to identify and correct the issue.
Advantages of using the Formula Bar:
- Accuracy: The Formula Bar ensures precise data entry by allowing users to enter formulas and calculations directly.
- Efficiency: It provides a centralized location for entering and editing data, saving time and effort.
- Visibility: The Formula Bar makes it easy to view and modify formulas, improving overall spreadsheet comprehension and management.
Therefore, the Formula Bar is an essential toolbar that facilitates the input and manipulation of data, formulas, and calculations in spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel.

The correct answer is 'Satluj'.

Key Points

• The Sirhind Canal is one of the oldest and biggest irrigation works in the Indus river system.
• It is connected with river Sutlej and carries water from it in Punjab state, India.
• The large irrigation canal was inaugurated in 1882.
• The canal begins at Ropar headworks near Ropar city in the Rupnagar district of Punjab.

Important Points

The correct answer is 'Amritsar'.

Key Points

• ​Amritsar city is known as Sifti da Ghar.
• The city of Amritsar gets its name from the Amrut Sarovar.
• Sifti stands for Adorable, Appreciation, and Praise.
• Da means “is” here, and Ghar means home or abode.
• So Amritsar - Sifti Da Ghar means - "The adorable abode of the Pool with pure, pious, and medicinal water".

Additional Information

• Jalandhar
  • ​Jalandhar is the third-most-populous city in Punjab.
  • It is the largest city in the Doaba region.
  • Jalandhar lies alongside the Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected rail and road junction.
• Damdama Sahib
  • ​The Takht Sri Darbar Sahib Damdama Sahib is one of five takhts of Sikhism.
  • It is located in Talwandi Sabo in Punjab, India.
  • At this place, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, prepared the full version of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in 1705.
  • The other four Takhts are -
  1. Akal Takht
  2. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib
  3. Takht Sri Patna Sahib and
  4. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib
• Anandpur Sahib
  • Anandpur Sahib is a city in Rupnagar district (Ropar), on the edge of Shivalik Hills, in Punjab.
  • Located near the Sutlej River, the city is a pilgrimage site in Sikhism.
  • It is the place where the last two Sikh Gurus, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, lived.
  • It is also the place where Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.
  • The city is home to Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib, the third of the five Takhts in Sikhism.​
  • It is the venue of the largest annual Sikh gathering during Hola Mohalla in the spring season.

The correct answer is 'Guru Gobind Singh'.

Key Points

• In Sikhism, the Five Kakaars are five items that Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in 1699, commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times.
• They are:
  1. Kachera (an undergarment)
  2. Kara (a bracelet usually made of iron or steel)
  3. Kirpan (a small curved sword of any size, shape or metal)
  4. Kangha (a comb for the kesh, usually wooden)
  5. Kesh (unshorn hair and beard since the Sikh decided to keep it)
• ​The Five Kakaars are articles of faith that collectively form the external identity and the Khalsa devotee's commitment to the Sikh rehni (Sikh way of life).

Additional Information

• Guru Nanak
  • ​Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
  • Guru Nanak's words are registered in the form of 974 poetic hymns, or shabda, in the holy text of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • His birth is celebrated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Katak Pooranmashi ('full-moon of Kattak'), i.e. October–November.
• Guru Hargobind
  • Guru Hargobind was the sixth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion.
  • In front of the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Guru Hargobind constructed the Akal Takht.
• Guru Teg Bahadur ji
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of ten Gurus who founded the Sikh religion and was the leader of Sikhs from 1665.
  • His 115 hymns are included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, in Delhi, India.
  • His martyrdom is remembered as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur every year on 24 November.

The correct answer is 'Ludhiana'.

Key Points

• Ludhiana is the largest city in Punjab.
• The city occupies an area of 159 sq. km.
• The city lies on the old bank of the Sutlej River.
• It is a Northern India manufacturing hub, also referred to by BBC as India's Manchester.
• It is among the list of smart cities that the government of India will develop.
• It has also been ranked according to the World Bank as India's easiest business city.
• It is also home to the Punjab Agricultural University, Asia's largest agricultural university.

Additional Information

• Amritsar is the second largest city with an area of 136 sq. km.
• Patiala is the fourth largest city with an area of 65 sq. km.
• Jalandhar is the third largest city with an area of 102 sq. km.

• The correct answer is Nawab Kapoor Singh.

Key Points

• Dal Khalsa was the name of the combined military forces of 12 Sikh misls that operated in the 18th century (1735–1799) in the Punjab region.
• The military force was established by Nawab Kapur Singh in the mid 1730s.

Additional Information

• Nawab Kapur Singh:
  • He is considered one of the major figures in Sikh history, under whose leadership the Sikh community traversed one of its darkest periods.
  • He was the organizer of the Sikh Confederacy and the Dal Khalsa. He is regarded by Sikhs as a leader and general par excellence.
• Banda Singh Bahadur:
  • He was a Sikh warrior and a commander of Khalsa army.
  • At age 15 he left home to become a Hindu ascetic, and was given the name ‘’Madho Das’’.
  • He established a monastery at Nānded, on the bank of the river Godāvarī, where in 1708 he became a disciple of, Guru Gobind Singh, who gave him the new name of Banda Bahadur.
  • He came to Khanda in Sonipat and assembled a fighting force and led the struggle against the Mughal Empire.
  • His first major action was the sacking of the Mughal provincial capital, Samana, in November 1709.
  • After establishing his authority and Khalsa rule in Punjab, he abolished the zamindari system, and granted property rights to the tillers of the land.
  • Banda Singh was captured by the Mughals and tortured to death in 1715-1716.

• Guru Gobind Singh

• Birth:
  • He was born on December 22 in Patna in the year 1666.
  • His birth anniversary is observed as Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti every year in accordance with the lunar calendar.
  • He was a poet, spiritual leader, philosopher, warrior and writer.
• 10^th Guru:
  • He was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.
• Khalsa Panth:
  • He was the founder of the Khalsa Panth.
    • He also founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699.
  • He became a Sikh guru at the age of nine, after the death of his father Guru Tegh Bahadur.
    • His father was executed by Aurangzeb.

Inspite of progress of literacy during the latest decades the state of Punjab presents a dismal picture with literacy rate of 76.68% as per census 2011 and rank 21st position at all India ranking of literacy in the present census. The male literacy is 80.40% whereas that of females' is 70. 70%in 2011.

The correct answer is 'Chattar Singh Attriwal'.

Key Points

• The sikh revolt of 1848 at Lahore was led by Chattar Singh Attriwal.
• General Raja Chattar Singh Attariwalla, was Governor of Hazara province and a military commander in the army of the Sikh Empire during the reign of Maharaja Duleep Singh in Punjab.
• He fought in the Second Anglo-Sikh War against the British.
• The Second Anglo-Sikh War took place in 1848 and 1849.
• It resulted in the fall of the Sikh Empire, the annexation of Punjab, and it became the North-West Frontier Province, by the East India Company.

Additional Information

• Ranjit Singh
  • Ranjit Singh is popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab (Lion of Punjab).
  • He was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.
  • He ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century.
• Rani Jindan
  • Maharani Jind Kaur was the regent of the Sikh Empire from 1843 to 1847.
  • ​She was the youngest wife of the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh, and the mother of the last Maharaja, Duleep Singh.
  • She was popularly known as Rani Jindan.
  • British described her as "the Messalina of Punjab".
• Badan Singh
  • ​Badan Singh was the formal founder of the princely state of Bharatpur.

The correct answer is Sirhind.

Key Points

• The Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang, who visited India at the time of Harshavardhana, talked highly about Sirhind.
• He said the area is between the two rivers Satluj and Yamuna.
• According to Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler who visited India during the seventh century, Sirhind was the capital of the district of Shitotulo that is the region of present-day Satluj.
• Harsha who ruled between 606 to 647 A.D. was seen as the last great Hindu/Buddhist ruler.
• The chief source for assessing Harsha's achievement in the Harsha Charitra of Bana.
• His expression in the book is poetic, allusive, and full of punning references.
• He aimed to secure authentic Buddhist scriptures and visit places of Buddhist interest.
• Hiuen-Tsang stated that taxes were light during that time and tradesmen go to and fro trading their produce and merchandise after paying light duties at ferries and barrier stations.

The correct option is 1 i.e., The Punjab plains.

NCERT Reference

• The Punjab plains section of the Northern plains is dominated by the Doabs.
  • The Punjab Plain is a large alluvial plain.
  • The Punjab Plain covers the states of Punjab and Haryana and the union territory of Delhi.
  • The Punjab Plain bounded by the Siwalik Range to the north.
  • The geologic origin of the plain is Paleogene and Neogene.
• The Brahmaputra Plains is also known as the Brahmaputra valley or Assam Valley.
  • Its western boundary is formed by the Indo-Bangladesh border.
• The Ganga Plains is located in north India.
  • The Ganga Plains is a very fertile plain.
  • The Ganga Plains is formed by deposits of three rivers i.e Indus, Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.

correct answer and solution is - ​Religious persecution of the Sikhs by Mughals.

• The rule of the Sikhs over the entire Punjab east of Lahore obstructed the communication between Delhi and Lahore, the capital of Punjab, and this worried Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah He gave up his plan to subdue rebels in Rajasthan and marched towards Punjab.
• Banda Singh Bahadur is known to have halted the Zamindari and Taluqdari system in the time he was active and gave the farmers proprietorship of their own land.
• It seems that all classes of government officers were addicted to extortion and corruption and the whole system of regulatory and order was subverted.
• Local tradition recalls that the people from the neighborhood of Sadaura came to Banda Singh complaining of the iniquities practices by their landlords.
• Banda Singh ordered Baj Singh to open fire on them.
• The people were astonished at the strange reply to their representation and asked him what he meant.
• He told them that they deserved no better treatment when being thousands in number they still allowed themselves to be cowed down by a handful of Zamindars. He defeated the Sayyids and Shaikhs in the Battle of Sadhaura.