Punjab State

Q. Who wanted to create a Punjabi Suba (Punjabi Province)?

A
The Muslim League
B
The Akali Dal
C
Indian National Congress
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

The Akali Dal

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which dam is the highest Earth core-cum gravel shell dam in India?
    A)Pong Dam
    B)Ranjit Sagar Dam
    C)Bhakra Nangal Dam
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Ranjit Sagar Dam
  • 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. State the demand(s) of Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding industries of Punjab.
    A)All consumer industries dealing with essential commodities should be nationalised.
    B)All basic industries should be brought under the public sector.
    C)There should be a need-based minimum wages for industrial labour.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Shagun scheme of Punjab Government provides financial assistance at the time of marriage of
    A)Scheduled Caste girls from low income family
    B)Only Sikh girls
    C)Christian girls from low family income
    D)Both (B) and (C)
    Answer: Both (B) and (C)
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the player(s) from Punjab who got Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
    A)Virat Kohli
    B)Balbair Singh
    C)Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi
    D)Kartar Singh Dhillon
    Answer: Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi
  • Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappter. What is it?
    A)Dafli
    B)Rabab
    C)Dhol
    D)Kato
    Answer: Dafli
  • Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
    A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
    D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. Which of the following multinational company is associated with Rajpura Thermal Power Plant in the state of Punjab?
    A)Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
    B)Sterlite Energy Ltd.
    C)Reliance Power Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
  • Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in
    A)1849
    B)1840
    C)1839
    D)1835
    Answer: 1839
  • Q. Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is situated near
    A)Ropar
    B)Bathinda
    C)Mansa
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Ropar
  • 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. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was started in Punjab (1927) by
    A)Bhai Santokh Singh
    B)Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew
    C)Shaukat Ali
    D)None of them
    Answer: Bhai Santokh Singh
  • Q. Baba Sodal is worshipped as
    A)God of war
    B)Infant god
    C)God of power
    D)None of these
    Answer: Infant god
  • Q. Cluster of villages selected for the provision of integrated services like development of village roads, drinking water, etc by the Punjab government is under the scheme
    A)Sadda Pind
    B)Rural family welfare services
    C)Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sadda Pind
  • Q. The two relative publications of ‘The Tribune’ newspapers are ……… and ……… .
    A)Dainik Tribune
    B)Punjab Tribune
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • 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. The Firozpur division of Northern railway serves a large number of industrial and important towns of which of the following districts of the Punjab? 1. Amritsar 2. Jalandhar 3. Ludhiana 4. Kapurthala Select the correct answer
    A)3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Vidhan Sabha of Punjab is also known as
    A)Legislature
    B)Legislative Assembly
    C)Executive
    D)Judiciary
    Answer: Legislative Assembly
  • Q. The famous newspaper Punjab Kesari was founded on?
    A)2nd February, 1881
    B)13th June, 1965
    C)13th November, 2001
    D)2nd October, 1945
    Answer: 13th June, 1965

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