More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Mahiya songs originally become prevalent in the area of
A)Kashmir region
B)Eastern Pakistan
C)Western Pakistan
D)None of the above
Answer: Western Pakistan
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi juttis, shoes made of leather and embroidered all over with gold and silver wires are famous world over. 2. They are known for their intricate designs and high quality. 3. The lightness of these shoes is considered legendary. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 3
C)Only 3
D)1, 2, and 3
Answer: 1, 2, and 3
- Q. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer. List I List II a. Sutlej River 1. Zanskar Range b. Beas River 2. South of Rohtang Pass c. Ravi River 3. Rakshastal Lake d. Chenab River 4. West of Rohtang Pass
A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
B)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
D)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Answer: a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
- Q. Gatka dance is
A)also known as Khatka
B)a 'Martial Art' form in Punjab
C)a 'Sword Dance'
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated near
A)Ludhiana
B)Bathinda
C)Amritsar
D)Ambala
Answer: Bathinda
- Q. Consider the following statements related to Dhamal. 1. It is a popular dance form which resembles Bhangra. 2. It is performed by Men. 3. It has failed to achieve the popularity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Name the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.
A)Jyoti Nooran
B)Gurmeet Bawa
C)Surinder Kaur
D)None of these
Answer: Gurmeet Bawa
- Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
A)Amritsar
B)Tarn Taran Sahib
C)Ludhiana
D)Hoshiarpur
Answer: Amritsar
- Q. A huge fair, Maghi Mela is celebrated in January every year at which of the following cities, in the memory of fourty martyrs of Punjab.
A)Mansa
B)Faridkot
C)Muktsar Sahib
D)None of the above
Answer: Muktsar Sahib
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. There is no concept of upper or lower case latter. 2. The Gurmukhi script, unlike the Greek and Romans, is arranged in vowels, consonants and semi-vowels. 3. This is a symbolic script in which all consonants have an inherent vowel. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 1
B)Only 3
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Deimachus, a Greek ambassador, visited Punjab during the time of
A)Bindusara
B)Chandragupta Maurya
C)Ashoka
D)Kunal
Answer: Bindusara
- Q. Which district in Punjab is famous for sports good industries?
A)Tarn Taran
B)Firozpur
C)Jalandhar
D)Patiala
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. Which of the following wetlands is the largest wetland in Northern India?
A)Harike
B)Kanjli
C)Nangal
D)Ropar
Answer: Harike
- Q. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire who captured Punjab by defeating Ibrahim Lodi?
A)Babur
B)Akbar
C)Humayun
D)Sher Shah Suri
Answer: Babur
- Q. This crop is used as food as well as a fodder crop. It is
A)Bajra
B)Maize
C)Gram
D)Barley
Answer: Maize
- Q. Match the following Rivers Ancient Name a. Beas 1. Asikini b. Ravi 2. Vipasa c. Chenab 3. Parusni/Airavati d. Jhelum 4. Vitasta
A)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
B)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
C)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
D)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Answer: a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
- Q. When was the Jangnama or War Chronicle introduced in Punjabi literature?
A)Rajput Period
B)Mughal Period
C)British Period
D)None of the above
Answer: Mughal Period
- Q. Which of the following was/were creating problems for Akbar in Punjab and the North – West region?
A)Todar Mal
B)Mirza Hakim
C)Maan Singh
D)All of these
Answer: Mirza Hakim
- Q. The State Animal Health Institute is situated at which of the following places?
A)Ludhiana
B)Jalandhar
C)Amritsar
D)Muktsar Sahib
Answer: Jalandhar
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