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    The document provides key information about the Indian state of Punjab in 3 pages. It begins with an introduction to Punjab's capital, date of formation, districts, languages, and physical characteristics. The next sections outline Punjab's natural vegetation, major rivers, festivals, arts, industries, agriculture, historical sites, biodiversity, and wildlife sanctuaries. In 3 sentences or less, the document summarizes Punjab's geography, culture, and important facts for exams in a concise reference guide.

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    Major Points about Punjab - Know Your

    States in PDF for SSC, Bank Exams


    If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS
    PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions
    related to India and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large
    part of the General Awareness section of many government and bank exams. In
    fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more
    important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your
    States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of
    every state. This particular article will help you know about Punjab in one glance.

    Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical
    significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc.
    about Punjab. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy and know
    about Punjab state.

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    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 in PDF

    Punjab
    Capital Chandigarh
    (Joint capital with Haryana)

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    Formed on 1 November 1966
    Districts 22
    Language Punjabi
    Known - Land of Five Rivers
    as/for
    -Granary of India

    -Largest Orange producing state in India


    Physical -Due to the presence of a large number of rivers,
    Characteristics most of the Punjab is a fertile plain.

    -The southeast region of the state is semi-arid &


    gradually presents a desert landscape.

    -A belt of undulating hills extends along the


    northeastern part of the state at the foot of the Himalayas.
    Natural - Moist temperate in the north-east
    Vegetation
    -Tropical thorn towards south west (majority)

    -Tropical moist deciduous in between


    Major -Beas flowing from Vyas Kund at Rohtang
    Rivers Pass to the Sutlej

    -Satluj flowing from Rakas Tal near


    Manasarovar Lake to the Chenab

    -Kali Bein
    Major Lohri, Hola Mohalla, Baisakhi,
    Regional Guru Nanak Jayanti, Rakhri Vaisakhi

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    Festivals
    Major Art Bhangra, Giddha, Jhumar, Luddi,
    Forms Dankara, Dhamal, Jaago, Kikli, Gatka
    Important Chowk poorna (Mud wall painting)
    Tradition
    Industry Cotton, sugar, dairy products,
    machine tools, automobile parts, chemicals,
    textiles, sports goods, leather goods,
    hydel power
    Minerals --
    Agriculture Wheat, rice, gram, barley,
    mustard (oilseeds), maize,
    sugar cane, cotton, pulses.
    Geographical Phulkari (Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan)
    Indications
    State animal Blackbuck
    State bird Baaz
    State flower Lilium candidum (Madonna lily)
    Important -Harappan sites – Ropar
    Historical sites (all in the Rupnagar district)

    -Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar)


    World Heritage --
    Sites
    Ramsar sites -Harike Wetland
    -Kanjli Wetland
    -Ropar Wetland
    Biodiversity --

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    Hotspots
    Endemic Bird --
    Areas
    Bird --
    Sanctuaries
    National --
    Parks
    Biosphere --
    Reserve
    Wildlife -Abohar WS
    Sanctuaries -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
    Tiger reserve --

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    We hope this article taught you something new About Punjab. If you know anything that
    we have missed, then do comment below. You can read about other Indian states here:

    Know Major Facts about Indian States

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