Punjab State

Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.

A
Golden Temple Mail
B
Punjab Mail
C
Shan-e-Punjab Express
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Punjab Mail

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following are the species found in broad-leaf forests of the state? 1. Eucalyptus 2. Shisham 3. Teak 4. Mango
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)2 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Consider the following facts about sodic soils of Punjab. 1. formed due to waterlogging by canal irrigation 2. Found in Fazilka, Faridkot 3. pH value ranges from 6.7 to 8.5 4. highly suitable for agriculture Which of the following is true for this soil?
    A)3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • 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. The famous folk dance(s) of Punjab is/are
    A)Julli, Luddi
    B)Bhangra, Jhumar
    C)Malwai Giddha
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. PEPSU was formally inaugurated by merging together of how many East Punjab Princely States?
    A)7
    B)6
    C)8
    D)9
    Answer: 8
  • Q. Which of the following types of soils of Punjab is sandy loam to silt?
    A)Sierozem
    B)Desert soil
    C)Arid and Brown
    D)Tropical-Arid Brown
    Answer: Sierozem
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The period from 1716 to 1799 was highly turbulent time politically as well as militarily in Punjab. 2. Sikh warlords eventually formed their own independent Sikh administrative regions (Misls). 3. The Sikh became complete masters of the region between the Sutlej and the Yamuna. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)3 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. They keep a Lathi (a bamboo stave) instead of Kripan (sword). Who are they?
    A)Nirankaris
    B)Namdharis
    C)Arya Samajis
    D)None of them
    Answer: Namdharis
  • Q. Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as ‘Land of Seven Sindhus’?
    A)Purana
    B)Rigveda
    C)Mahabharata
    D)Yajurveda
    Answer: Rigveda
  • Q. The Punjab Government is setting up Golf Academy and Golf Club at
    A)Chandigarh
    B)Mahilpur
    C)Mohali
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. The Rajiv Gandhi National University of law (RGNUL) is one of the most premier national law university is located in which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Patiala
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Where is Olympian Surjit Hockey Academy located in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Barnala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Consider the following on Atta Dal Scheme 1. Run by Punjab Government 2. Launched in 2009 3. Modified in 2013 4. 25 kg of wheat per family Which of the following is true?
    A)1 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh Sacrifice their life in 1794. 2. Jor Mela is celebrated for three days in the martyrdom of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 2
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The Punjab University is one of the oldest university in India has its regional centers at which of the following places in the state? 1. Muktsar Sahib 2. Ludhiana 3. Hoshiarpur 4. Amritsar
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Standing Committee(s) of Gram Panchayats is/are
    A)the Social Justice Committee
    B)the Production Committee
    C)the Amenities Committee
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. PEPSU was merged with Punjab from
    A)1st November, 1956
    B)1st November, 1960
    C)1st November, 1962
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 1st November, 1956
  • Q. Main function(s) of Gram Panchayat is/are
    A)preparation of annual budget
    B)preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat area
    C)mobilising reliefs in natural calamities
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, ‘Mahiya’ originates from ‘Mahi’. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called ‘Tappa’. 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, 2 and 3
  • Q. The Nawanshahr town is said to have been built by
    A)Ala-ud-din Khilji
    B)Ahmad Khan
    C)Nausher Khan
    D)None of these
    Answer: Nausher Khan

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