More Questions on Punjab
- Q. NH-95 passes through
A)Jalandhar-Bawal
B)Pathankot-Mandi
C)Kharar-Firozpur
D)Ambala-Shipkila
Answer: Kharar-Firozpur
- Q. Kikli is a rural game of Punjab basically for
A)Boys
B)Girls
C)Both Boys and Girls
D)Particular occasion
Answer: Girls
- Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the lowest literacy rate in Punjab?
A)Mansa
B)Tarn Taran
C)Muktsar
D)Barnala
Answer: Mansa
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Qissa of Heer Ranjha is written by
A)Ali Haider
B)Sultan Bahu
C)Shah Hussain
D)Waris Shah
Answer: Waris Shah
- 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. Match the following List-I List-II a. Qila Mubarak 1. Kapurthala b. Rock Garden 2. Jalandhar c. Serai Nurmahal 3. Chandigarh d. Moorish Mosque 4. Bathinda
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
- Q. What is the purpose of launching Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme?
A)Reducing female infanticide
B)Reduce school dropouts
C)Uplift social status of girls
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Both (A) and (C)
- Q. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, the holy Sikh Pilgrimage, is located on the banks of which one of the following rivers?
A)Kaveri
B)Krishna
C)Godavari
D)Mahanadi Ji
Answer: Godavari
- Q. The Nanhi Chhaan scheme aims to
A)Spread awareness against deteriorating weather condition
B)Protect girl child
C)Improve health of the girl child
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Desert soils are predominantly found, in which of the following regions of Punjab?
A)Central Punjab
B)South-Western Punjab
C)Eastern Punjab
D)All of the above
Answer: South-Western Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes. 2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election shall be reserved for women. 3. Such seats may be alloted by rotation to different constituencies in the Gram Panchayat Samiti area. 4. One seat shall be reserved for Backward Classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)2, 3, and 4
C)3 and 4
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Which part of the state is called as the Heart of Punjab?
A)Malwa
B)Doab
C)Majha
D)None of the above
Answer: Majha
- Q. On the bank of which river the Cave Temple in Pathankot is situated
A)Indus
B)Beas
C)Chenab
D)Ravi
Answer: Ravi
- Q. Who was the leader to represent Tarn Taran Sahib Parliamentary Constituency at the Lower House of the Indian Parliament in 1967?
A)Manmohan Singh
B)Giani Zail Singh
C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
D)Balram Jakhar
Answer: Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
- Q. Punjab shares roughly …… kms of international border.
A)682
B)553
C)366
D)464
Answer: 553
- Q. Which dam is the highest Earth core-cum gravel shell dam in India?
A)Pong Dam
B)Ranjit Sagar Dam
C)Bhakra Nangal Dam
D)None of the above
Answer: Ranjit Sagar Dam
- Q. Which of the following political personalities of India is an economist and recipent of Bharat Ratna, became the Prime Minister of India twice for a period of thirteen days.
A)I. K. Gujral
B)Devilal
C)Gulzarilal Nanda
D)None of these
Answer: Gulzarilal Nanda
- Q. Every Zila Parishad shall hold meetings at least
A)once in every three months
B)once in every two months
C)once in every six month
D)once in a year
Answer: once in every three months
- Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the confluence of Beas and Sutlej rivers bordering District Tarn Taran Sahib, Kapurthala, and Firozpur?
A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Bir Aishwan
D)Bir Bhadson
Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
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