More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh was created in
A)1958
B)1957
C)1960
D)1965
Answer: 1958
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. The location of Punjab in the North-West of the Indian sub continent is a matter of great geographical and historical signification. The region is surrounded by Shiwalik hills in which of the following directions?
A)North-West
B)North-East
C)North
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Match the following List-I (Books) List-II (Authors) a. Mahan Kosh 1. Shani Ram Chatrik b. Nal-Damayanti 2. Harbhajan Singh c. Khule Maidan 3. Bhai Kahn Singh of Nabha d. Rukh te Rishi 4. Puran Singh
A)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
C)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
- Q. Why is AD 1716 important in the history of Punjab?
A)Death of Aurangzeb
B)Death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
C)Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
D)Victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur
Answer: Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
- Q. Which among the following is not a musical instrument in Punjab?
A)Bugchu
B)Chimta
C)Trinjan
D)Dhadd
Answer: Trinjan
- Q. Punjab ranked first in 2016-17 among states in contribution of
A)Cotton
B)Rice
C)Wheat
D)Sugarcane
Answer: Wheat
- Q. How many main radio stations are there in Punjab?
A)8
B)5
C)9
D)10
Answer: 9
- Q. Which of the following species or major fish species are being promoted for pisciculture in the state? 1. Labeo Rohita (Rohu) 2. Catla (Katla) 3. Cyprinus Carpio (Common carp) 4. Silver carp Select the correct answer
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Who created a Lifelong Pension Scheme for the freedom fighters?
A)Prakash Singh Badal
B)Inder Kumar Gujral
C)Giani Zail Singh
D)Balram Jakhar
Answer: Giani Zail Singh
- Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched? List I (Soil) List II (Deficient in) a. Sandy soil Nitrogen b. Sierozem soil Organic matter c. Acidic soil Soluble salts d. Desert soil Humus
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. How many Post Offices are there in the state of Punjab?
A)2500
B)2000
C)3000
D)3809
Answer: 3809
- Q. Where in Punjab a settlement of proto-historic period was found?
A)Rampura
B)Chandigarh
C)Nalagarh
D)None of the above
Answer: Chandigarh
- Q. Some of the dominant tribes of Punjab are
A)Khatris
B)Jats
C)Aroras
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is a
A)jointly owned public and private sector undertaking
B)wholly owned public sector undertaking
C)partially owned by a MNC
D)None of the above
Answer: wholly owned public sector undertaking
- Q. Faridkot district was separated from Firozpur division in
A)1995
B)1996
C)2001
D)2010
Answer: 1996
- Q. Main oilseed(s) produced in Punjab is/are
A)Mustard
B)Toria
C)Taramira
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The structure of Punjab Legislative Assembly is
A)Bicameral
B)Unicameral
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Unicameral
- Q. Which of the following multinational company is associated with Rajpura Thermal Power Plant in the state of Punjab?
A)Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
B)Sterlite Energy Ltd.
C)Reliance Power Corporation
D)None of the above
Answer: Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
- Q. Which area(s) is/are well known for wood carving in Punjab?
A)Amritsar and Hoshiarpur
B)Batala
C)Ludhiana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
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