Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

South-Western Punjab

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Who is the constitutional and nominal head of the state?
    A)Chief Minister
    B)Governor
    C)Advocate General
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Governor
  • 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. 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
  • Q. Goraya, Phagwara and Moga are famous for which industry in Punjab?
    A)Agricultural implements
    B)Automobile industry
    C)Pottery
    D)Leather goods
    Answer: Agricultural implements
  • Q. Fateh Burj is 1. 100 metres tall 2. is taller than Qutub Minar 3. is a monument to commemorate Baba Banda Singh’s win over Sirhind 4. is located at Chappar Chiri Which fact(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 3 and 4
    B)Both 1 and 2
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Name the son of Umar Shaikh Mirza II who invaded Punjab in 1526.
    A)Humayun
    B)Babur
    C)Akbar
    D)Jahangir
    Answer: Babur
  • Q. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district was formerly known as
    A)Gobindgarh
    B)Amloh
    C)Nawanshahr
    D)None of these
    Answer: Nawanshahr
  • 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)
  • Q. Which of the following is/are obtained from the forests of Punjab?
    A)Medicinal Herbs
    B)Pulpwood and Timber
    C)Fuelwood and Fodder
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. During winter, which of the following parts of Punjab receives more rainfall?
    A)Eastern parts
    B)North-Western
    C)Central
    D)None of the above
    Answer: North-Western
  • Q. Veterinary and Animal Sciences University established at Ludhiana is named after which Guru?
    A)Guru Amardas
    B)Guru Ramdas
    C)Guru Angad Dev
    D)Guru Harkrishan
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev
  • 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. Name the wrestler from Punjab who was an actor, film producer, director and writer.
    A)Shri Kartar Singh
    B)Dara Singh
    C)Shri Randhir Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dara Singh
  • Q. The Punjab Government has launched the ‘Punjab Shehri Awas Yojana 2017’, the free housing scheme for
    A)SC/BC families across the state
    B)All urban population
    C)All professional people whose income is under Rs. 5 lakhs
    D)None of the above
    Answer: SC/BC families across the state
  • Q. Nanakshahi coins were issued by whom of the following?
    A)Banda Singh Bahadur
    B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    C)Baba Deep Singh
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
  • Q. Famous rural sport(s) of Punjab is/are
    A)Kokla Chhapaki
    B)Gheeta Pather
    C)Kikli
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Songs based on stories of Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassi Punnu, Mirza Sahiban are known as
    A)Doli Songs
    B)Love Songs
    C)Mahiya Songs
    D)Dhola Songs
    Answer: Love Songs
  • Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
    A)Provision of houses
    B)Provision of clean drinking water
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The forests of Punjab which largely consists of inaccessible forests or unoccupied wastes and known as
    A)Unclassed forests
    B)Dense forests
    C)Reserved forests
    D)Protected forests
    Answer: Unclassed forests
  • Q. Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from
    A)1952-1966
    B)1950-1960
    C)1960-1966
    D)1962-1966
    Answer: 1952-1966

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