Important Points about Punjab

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Exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. place a lot of emphasis on the General Awareness sevtion in their papers. And states in India forma large part of General Awareness section. If you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. So we have started Know your State series of articles providing you detailed information about different states. This article gives you detailed information about the state of Punjab.

Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Punjab.

The State of Punjab is one of the lively and diverse states in India. From its farms to its cities, you will find a variety of lifestyles and a lot of cultural heritage. People in Punjab are the most hospitable. The Stare is Punjab shares its International Border with Pakistan in the West. Read below to know about Punjab.

Important Points about Punjab 

Punjab

Capital	Chandigarh(Joint capital with Haryana)
Formed on	1st November 1966
Districts & Important Cities	22 – Chandigadh – Amritsar – Patiala – Ludhiana
Language	Punjabi,Saraiki dialect, Malwai dialect, Doabi dialect, Pothwari, Pwadhi dialect, Majhi dialect
Known as/for	– Land of Five Rivers – Granary of India – Largest Orange producing state in India
Physical Characteristics	– Due to 5 rivers, Punjab is a fertile plain. – Southeast region is semi-arid & transforms into desert landscape. – A belt of hills along the northeastern part of state, at the foot Himalayas.
Natural Vegetation	– Moist temperate in the north-east – Tropical thorn towards south west (majority) – Tropical moist deciduous in between
Major Rivers	– Beas flowing from Vyas Kund at Rohtang Pass to the Sutlej – Satluj flowing from Rakas Tal near Manasarovar Lake to the Chenab – Kali Bein
Major Regional Festivals	Lohri, Hola Mohalla, Baisakhi, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Rakhri Vaisakhi
Major Art Forms	Bhangra, Giddha, Jhumar, Luddi, Dankara, Dhamal, Jaago, Kikli, Gatka
Important Tradition	Chowk poorna (Mud wall painting)
Industry	Cotton, sugar, dairy products, machine tools, automobile parts, chemicals, textiles, sports goods, leather goods, hydel power
Minerals	Gypsum Iron
Agriculture	Wheat, rice, gram, barley, mustard (oilseeds), maize, sugar cane, cotton, pulses.
Geographical Indications	Phulkari (Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan)
State animal	Blackbuck
State bird	Baaz
State flower	Lilium candidum (Madonna lily)
Important Historical sites	– Harappan sites-Ropar (Rupnagar district) – Jallianwala Bagh(Amritsar)
World Heritage Sites	—
Ramsar sites	– Harike Wetland – Kanjli Wetland – Ropar Wetland
Wildlife Sanctuaries	– Abohar WS – Bir Aishvan WS – Bir Bhadson WS – Bir Bunerheri WS – Bir Dosanjh WS – Bir Gurdialpura WS – Bir Mehaswala WS – Bir Motibagh WS – Harike Lake WS – Jhajjar Bacholi WS – Kathlaur Kushlian WS – Takhni – Rehampur WS – Nangal WS

We hope this article taught you something new About Punjab. If you know anything that we have missed, then do comment below.