More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which of the following is correct about the bicycle industry of Punjab? 1. Atlas and Hero Cycle have their manufactning unit. 2. Ludhiana became the world’s largest producer. 3. Cycle part industries are located in Ludhiana.
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. What was the demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding the status of Punjabi language?
A)Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
B)Punjabi language should be official language of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
C)Punjabi language should be compulsory in school level in Punjab.
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
- Q. What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
A)Wet equitorial type
B)Mediterranean type
C)Savanna type
D)Semi-arid to sub-humid
Answer: Semi-arid to sub-humid
- Q. Which of the following was done in Green Revolution?
A)Improved irrigation facility
B)Increases in agricultural inputs
C)Greater irrigation coverage
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements related to musical instruments. 1. Dhol is a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides. 2. Dhadd is an instrument of Damru style. 3. Modern Sarangis contain 40-50 sympathetic string running under the main string. 4. Bugchu is an instrument made of dried gourd. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)1, 2 and 4
D)2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2 and 4
- Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
A)The Municipal Act 1873
B)The Municipal Act 1867
C)The Municipal Act 1850
D)The Municipal Act 1910
Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
- Q. Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dafli 1. Dried gourd b. Bugchu 2. Dilruba c. Taus 3. Mardana d. Rabab 4. Tambourine
A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. Consider the following about the powers of Legislative Assembly of Punjab 1. The money bill is introduced only in the Legislative Assembly. 2. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. 3. The elected members of the Legislative Assembly form part of the electoral college which elects the President of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Punjab receives earliest South-West monsoon in the country due to the
A)Westerly winds
B)Development of low pressure
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of these
Answer: Development of low pressure
- Q. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh features a rich collection of
A)Rajasthani Paintings
B)Gandhara Sculptures
C)Pahari Miniature Paintings
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. As per the State of Forest Report 2017, which among the following district have lowest forest cover?
A)Jalandhar
B)Tarn Taran
C)Amritsar
D)Fatehgarh Sahib
Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
- Q. Which of the following sanctuaries lies on the bank of Ravi river.
A)Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
D)Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary
- 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. Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
A)Hola Mohalla
B)Baisakhi
C)Maghi Mela
D)None of these
Answer: Baisakhi
- Q. Which of the following river is also known as the ‘River of Lahore’?
A)Beas
B)Ravi
C)Indus
D)Jhelum
Answer: Ravi
- Q. Consider the following about the Ghadar Movement 1. The movement began with a group of immigrants known as the Hindustani workers of the Pacific coast. 2. The Ghadar party was formed in 1913 in the United States under the leadership of Bhagat Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Contribution) a. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1. Constructed Akal Takht b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Introduced the Institution of Daswandh c. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 3. Introduced Masand System d. Guru Har Gobind Ji 4. Started Institution of Langar and Guruship
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. Which of the following institutes of the country is playing an active role in the development of ornamental fish culture in the state of Punjab?
A)NABARD
B)Punjab Agriculture University
C)Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
D)State Animal Health Institute
Answer: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
- 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. Punjab Government has launched a scheme under which Scheduled Castes and inter caste couple get a money reward in their marriage. The amount of money is
A)Rs. 75,000
B)Rs. 50,000
C)Rs. 100,000
D)Rs. 80,000
Answer: Rs. 75,000
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