Punjab State

Q. The Mongols invaded Punjab in 1298, under the leadership of

A
Shaista Khan
B
Kutlugh Khan
C
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Kutlugh Khan

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Lodhi Fort at Ludhiana was built by
    A)Sikander Lodhi
    B)Ibrahim Lodhi
    C)Bahlul Lodhi
    D)Muhammad Lodhi
    Answer: Sikander Lodhi
  • Q. What is the latitude of Punjab?
    A)30°25' North to 40° North
    B)29°30' North to 32°32' North
    C)23(1°/2) North to 33° North
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 29°30' North to 32°32' North
  • Q. Which of the following organisations was set-up to assist small scale industries in the state and is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials?
    A)Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
    B)Punjab State Development Corporation
    C)State Finance Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
  • Q. As per Census 2011, the total population of rural Punjab is
    A)17,316,800
    B)18,023,405
    C)20,432,525
    D)19,216,510
    Answer: 17,316,800
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab is the most populous district of Punjab?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Firozpur
    C)Jalandhar
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayat Samiti is constituted at the block levels. 2. There is an provision of one Panchayat Samiti for each block. 3. The members of Legislative Assembly whose constituency falls in Panchayat Samiti area are its members. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • 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. What was the demand regarding Chandigarh according to Rajiv-Longowal Accord?
    A)Chandigarh should be joint capital of Haryana and Punjab.
    B)Chandigarh should be given to Haryana.
    C)Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
  • Q. Who is the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Bhim Sen Sachar
    B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
    C)Pratap Singh Kairon
    D)None of them
    Answer: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
  • Q. Consider the following about Guru Angad Dev University. 1. Set up in 2005 2. At Jalandhar 3. Veterinary Colleges 4. Run referral hospitals Which of the following is/are true?
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1, 3 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of Punjab High Court?
    A)Amar Nath Bhandari
    B)Ramlal
    C)Mehar Singh
    D)Harbans Singh
    Answer: Ramlal
  • Q. Punjab’s urban local self-government consists of
    A)Municipal Councils
    B)Nagar Panchayats
    C)Municipal Corporations
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The State Government of Punjab launched scheme to provide assistance for pregnant women, which is known as
    A)Mata Sita Kalyan Scheme
    B)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    C)Pradan Mantri Suswasthya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
  • Q. The Rural Museum in Punjab Agriculture University was established in
    A)1972
    B)1970
    C)1974
    D)1975
    Answer: 1974
  • Q. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Karva Chauth
    C)Gurpurbs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurpurbs
  • Q. Which power plant has received the incentive award for reducing fuel oil consumption in 1999?
    A)Ranjit Sagar Dam
    B)Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant
    C)Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant
    D)Bhakra Dam
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maghi Mela, organised to commemorate a battle fought in 1705 by Guru Govind Singh Ji against Mughals. 2. Hola Mohalla festival was started by Guru Gobind Singh. 3. Hola Mohalla fair begins just before the festival of Diwali. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Faridkot district was the part of Muktsar Sahib. 2. Its border connects with 4 districts of Punjab. 3. Jaitu is a tehsil of Faridkot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct related to Faridkot?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Only 3
  • Q. Who was known as ‘Punjab Kesari’?
    A)Lala Hardayal
    B)Bhagat Singh
    C)Lala Lajpat Rai
    D)None of them
    Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Ghadar Party was an organisation founded by Punjabi Indians in the United States and Canada with the aim to liberate India from British rule. 2. The Ghadar Party, initially the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was formed under the leadership of Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its President. 3. The Ghadar activists undertook what the British described as political terrorism. 4. Their newspaper, ‘The Ghadar’ was published from Canada. Which of the statement(s) given above about Ghadar party in Punjab is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3

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