Punjab State

Q. Why Punjab was selected as the first site to initiate Green Revolution?

A
Presence of fertile soil
B
Due to the perennial rivers
C
Large labour force
D
Large number of industries

Correct Answer

Due to the perennial rivers

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following act aimed at providing for the better administration of certain Sikh Gurdwaras and for enquiries into matters and settlement of disputes connected?
    A)The Sikh Gurdwara and Shrines Act
    B)The Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925
    C)Gurudwara Act, 1922
    D)None of the above
    Answer: The Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925
  • Q. The first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh Ji is –
    A)Battle of Bhangani
    B)Battle of Nadaun
    C)Battle of Anandpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Battle of Bhangani
  • Q. The Northern railway has its zonal headquarters in the divisions of which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Amritsar
    C)Firozpur
    D)Faridkot
    Answer: Firozpur
  • Q. Rice is produced highly in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Fatehgarh Sahib
    C)Kapurthala
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following educational schemes of the State Government calls for distribution of bicycles among girl students of class 9th and 12th?
    A)Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Scheme
    B)Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
    C)Mata Sundari Scheme
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
  • Q. Which of the following advocated the need to gain a command of Western knowledge if Sikhs were to compete successfully with Hindu and Muslim Punjabis?
    A)Singh Sabhas
    B)Namdharis
    C)Nirankaris
    D)None of these
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • Q. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Name the holy site(s) which is/are rich in collection of mural paintings.
    A)Tower of Baba Atal Rai
    B)Harmandir Sahib
    C)Ranjit Singh Museum
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. A combination of high temperature and high relative humidity, is the characteristic feature of which of the following seasons of Punjab?
    A)Winter
    B)Summer
    C)Rainy season
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rainy season
  • Q. Annual three day Jor Mela is celebrated in martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh is held at which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Fatehgarh Sahib
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Firozpur
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Q. Gurdwara Reform Movement was also Known as
    A)Swaraj Movement
    B)Akali Movement
    C)Babbar Khalsa Movement
    D)None of these
    Answer: Akali Movement
  • Q. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on
    A)13th April, 1919
    B)12th May, 1919
    C)20th April, 1919
    D)26th January, 1919
    Answer: 13th April, 1919
  • Q. With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Some important demands of Rajiv Longowal Accord are
    A)merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army.
    B)compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982.
    C)the Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following gave Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, its final form as a scriptural authority for the people to follow?
    A)Guru Nanak Dev
    B)Guru Gobind Singh
    C)Guru Angad Dev
    D)Guru Arjan Dev
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh
  • Q. Which of the following statement is correct?
    A)Wells are common in dry South-Western Punjab.
    B)Sirhind Canal draws water from Ravi River.
    C)60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
    D)Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on Beas river.
    Answer: 60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
  • Q. Which of the following renounced his Knighthood in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
    A)Rabindranath Tagore
    B)Mahatma Gandhi
    C)S. B. Sinha
    D)M. A. Jinnah
    Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
  • Q. The new shape and order was given to Gurmukhi letters by which one of the following Gurus?
    A)Guru Amar Das ji
    B)Guru Angad Dev ji
    C)Guru Arjan Dev ji
    D)Guru Nanak Dev ji
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev ji
  • Q. Which among the following dance is only performed by Punjabi men?
    A)Giddha
    B)Bhangra
    C)Sammi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bhangra
  • Q. Name the district of Punjab with highest Scheduled Caste population.
    A)Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
    B)Muksar Shaib
    C)Firozpur
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar

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