More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The Punjabi language is a descendant of which of the following chief language of medical Northern India?
A)Pali
B)Shauraseni Prakrit
C)Kharosthi
D)All of the above
Answer: Shauraseni Prakrit
- Q. The Naked Triangle’ is an autobiography of
A)Balwant Gargi
B)Balraj Shani
C)Jaswant Singh Kanwal
D)Kartar Singh Duggal
Answer: Balwant Gargi
- Q. Consider the following about the literacy rate of districts of Punjab 1. The total literacy rate of Amritsar is higher than the district of Faridkot. 2. The female literacy rate is more than the male literacy rate of the district of Ludhiana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Only 1
- Q. What is the name of the railway link between India and Pakistan?
A)Bhagidari Express
B)Samjhauta Express
C)Maitree Express
D)Shatabdi Express
Answer: Samjhauta Express
- Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 4
C)2 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the followings are traditional jewellery of Punjab?
A)Jhumke, Teeli
B)Sagi Phul, Shingar Patti
C)Bazuband, Kangan
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Punjab state Bus Stand Management Company Ltd. came in to existence in which year?
A)1950
B)1947
C)1948
D)1957
Answer: 1948
- Q. Which of the following dances of Punjab is a victory dance where people do special movements of their heads?
A)Luddi
B)Jhumar
C)Dankara
D)Giddha
Answer: Luddi
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Peshwari Pankkha 1. Used for separating gain from husk b. Chhaj 2. Worn by the Punjabi women in their hair c. Paranda 3. Nose ornaments d. Teeli, Nath-Machli 4. Hand fan
A)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
B)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. The followers of Gugga Pir is known as
A)Neelbagis
B)Lalbagis
C)Sahibzada
D)None of these
Answer: Lalbagis
- Q. Consider the following about the new developments in Punjab under Ranjit Singh. 1. A commemorative coin was issued known as Nanakshahi rupee. 2. He concluded the Treaty of Amritsar with British in 1809. 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: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following statements about Metal Work of Punjab? 1. Amritsar is famous for metal work. 2. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some of the items on which artisans work. 3. Metal work mostly done in village area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Some of the dominant tribes of Punjab are
A)Khatris
B)Jats
C)Aroras
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- 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. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab under water and sanitation programmes. 1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 2. Installation of RO Systems 3. Swachhata Pakhwada 4. Water Supply and Sanitation Project Which among the following is a scheme running in Punjab at present?
A)1, 2 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of Punjab High Court?
A)Amar Nath Bhandari
B)Ramlal
C)Mehar Singh
D)Harbans Singh
Answer: Ramlal
- Q. Which among the following is not a Scheduled Caste group living in Punjab?
A)Kabirpanthi
B)Bazigar
C)Gond
D)Sanhal
Answer: Gond
- Q. A huge fair, Maghi Mela is celebrated in January every year at which of the following cities, in the memory of fourty martyrs of Punjab.
A)Mansa
B)Faridkot
C)Muktsar Sahib
D)None of the above
Answer: Muktsar Sahib
- Q. Sutlej river enters the Shiwalik hills at which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Harike
B)Nangal
C)Mithankot
D)None of the above
Answer: Nangal
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