Punjab State

Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

A
Only 2
B
Only 1
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Shahpur, Jhangochi, Rachnavi, Pothohari, Lehni, etc are dialects of Punjabi language spoken in
    A)Eastern Punjab
    B)Southern Punjab
    C)Western Punjab
    D)Northern Punjab
    Answer: Western Punjab
  • Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Lodhi Fort at Ludhiana was built by
    A)Sikander Lodhi
    B)Ibrahim Lodhi
    C)Bahlul Lodhi
    D)Muhammad Lodhi
    Answer: Sikander Lodhi
  • Q. Which is the main fuel used in Guru Gobind Singh Power Plant?
    A)Running water
    B)Coal
    C)Nuclear energy
    D)Diesel
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) IV is working in the state of Punjab, it was introduced in
    A)2012
    B)2010
    C)2013
    D)2015
    Answer: 2013
  • Q. In 1947 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Lahore to
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Shimla
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Consider the following regarding rural development schemes of Punjab. 1. Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas 2. Sadda Pind 3. Nanhi Chhaan 4. Swachhata Pakhwada Which schemes run in rural Punjab?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. To whom the Public Service Commission of Punjab submits its annual report?
    A)Governor
    B)President
    C)Chief Minister
    D)Legislative House
    Answer: Governor
  • Q. Which nodal agency for promotion and development of renewable energy in Punjab was formed in September, 1991?
    A)Department of Energy Punjab
    B)State New and Renewable Energy Department
    C)Punjab Energy Development Agency
    D)Punjab State Electricity Board
    Answer: Punjab Energy Development Agency
  • Q. What are the earliest handmade toys of Punjab?
    A)Toys of Greek period
    B)Toys of Indus valley civilisation
    C)Toys of 14th Century
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Toys of Indus valley civilisation
  • Q. After the Mughals, which of the following empires invaded Punjab several times?
    A)Turkis
    B)Iranian
    C)Durrani
    D)Greek
    Answer: Durrani
  • Q. The States Rifle Shooting Academy for girls, is situated at which of the following places in the state?
    A)Muktsar Sahib
    B)Amritsar
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Anandpur Sahib
    Answer: Muktsar Sahib
  • Q. Who was the first Defence Minister of India?
    A)Baldev Singh
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Lala Har Dayal
    D)Indra Kumar Gujral
    Answer: Baldev Singh
  • Q. The state of Punjab has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Which of the following places have domestic airports in the state?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Patiala
    C)Pathankot
    D)All of these
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Which cellular service is available in all major cities of Punjab?
    A)Idea
    B)Airtel
    C)BSNL
    D)Jio
    Answer: BSNL
  • Q. Match the following. List-I List-II a. Frozen Semen Banks 1. Ludhiana b. Regional Disease Diagnostic Lab 2. Jalandhar c. Veterinary Vaccine Institute 3. Nabha/Ropar
    A)a-3, b-1, c-2
    B)a-3, b-2, c-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3
    Answer: a-3, b-2, c-1
  • Q. The discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
    A)Mahavamsa
    B)Dipavamsa
    C)Milind Panha
    D)None of these
    Answer: Milind Panha
  • Q. Bir ……….. Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 45 km from Patiala city on Patial-Samana-Shatrana road.
    A)Harike
    B)Gurdialpura
    C)Mehas
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurdialpura
  • Q. The main aims of Punjab Tourism Policy of 2003 is/are
    A)To enhance employment
    B)To promote tourism in the state
    C)To supplement economic growth
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Temples) List-II (Location) a. Ram Tirth 1. Patiala b. Bhagwati Mandir 2. Jalandhar c. Sodal Mandir 3. Bhatinda d. Kali Devi Temple 4. Amritsar
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

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