The Districts of Punjab in the Majha Region

Q. The town of Kalanaur in the district is known for having served as the crowning place of the Mughal emperor, Akbar.

1. Amritsar
2. Pathankot
3. Gurdaspur

Q. Which among the following districts is not located in the Majha region of Punjab?

1. Gurdaspur
2. Pathankot
3. Amritsar
4. Mohali

Q. Which of the districts are not a part of the Majha region?

1. Tarn Taran
2. Hoshiarpur
3. Fazilka
4. Pathankot

Q. Which of the statements about the district of Gurdaspur are correct?

1. Batala is a major city and is known for its cottage industries.
2. It is the smallest district in Punjab.
3. The coronation of the Mughal King, Akbar took place in Kalanaur.
4. It was made a separated district in 2011.

Q. The word 'Amritsar' literally translates to "the pool of nectar".

1. False
2. True

Q. Choose the correct option based on the statements below.

Assertion (A): Pathankot is an important trade hub in Majha region.

Reason(R): It shares borders with Himachal Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir.

1. A is correct but R is incorrect.
2. A is incorrect but R is correct.
3. Both A and R are correct.
4. Both A and R are incorrect.

Q. The district of Tarn Taran was a part of ____ district until ___.

1. Amritsar, 2006
2. Amritsar, 2000
3. Gurdaspur, 2006
4. Gurdaspur, 2000

Q. The district of is the smallest district (in terms of total land area) in Punjab.

1. Amritsar
2. Patiala
3. Pathankot