More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
A)Suhaag
B)Ghorian
C)Sehra
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Saline soil Jalandhar, Tarn Taran b. Bet soil Firozpur, Faridkot c. Kandi soil Pathankot, Ropar d. Forest soil Bathinda, Moga
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Which city of Punjab has attracted a number of Sunrise Industries?
A)Mohali
B)Chandigarh
C)Ludhiana
D)None of the above
Answer: Mohali
- Q. Which of the following was the longest serving Cabinet Minister of India?
A)Harkishan Singh Surjit
B)Gaini Zail Singh
C)Swaran Singh
D)Darbara Singh
Answer: Swaran Singh
- Q. Which songs of Punjab are sung during the celebrations of harvest?
A)Baisakhi songs
B)Teeyan songs
C)Boli songs
D)None of these
Answer: Baisakhi songs
- Q. What is the purpose of Shagun Scheme?
A)Monetary help for marriage to Christian girls
B)Marriage assistance to Schedule Caste groups
C)Financial help to backward classes for marriage
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which article of the Constitution gives the power to the state to promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections and in particular of SC and ST?
A)Article 47
B)Article 46
C)Article 48
D)Article 49
Answer: Article 46
- 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. Who was the first Defence Minister of India?
A)Baldev Singh
B)Darbara Singh
C)Lala Har Dayal
D)Indra Kumar Gujral
Answer: Baldev Singh
- Q. Gurdwara Tilla (Chilla) Baba Farid is situated at
A)Ludhiana
B)Faridkot
C)Bathinda
D)None of the above
Answer: Faridkot
- Q. Arjuna Awardee Shri Kartar Singh and Shri Randhir Singh Dheera are famous for
A)Hockey
B)Wrestling
C)Kabbadi
D)None of these
Answer: Wrestling
- Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
A)Nirankari Movement
B)Namdhari Movement
C)Singh Sabhas
D)None of the above
Answer: Namdhari Movement
- 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
- Q. Which article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
A)Article 330
B)Article 229
C)Article 331
D)Article 332
Answer: Article 330
- Q. Under the schemes for urban Punjab, the state government developed new centres of industries and urban areas in
A)Amritsar, Ludhiana
B)Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar
C)Bathinda, Mohali
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Who among the following is not a Punjabi Sufi poet?
A)Sultan Bahu
B)Vir Singh
C)Ali Haider
D)None of these
Answer: Vir Singh
- Q. A big fair is held for four days every year in Malerkotla at the shrine of ………..
A)Haider Sheikh
B)Abdul Qadir Jilani
C)Gugga Pir
D)None of the above
Answer: Haider Sheikh
- Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I (Canal System) List-II (River) a. Shahnehar Canal System Beas b. Firozpur Feeder Hussainiwala c. Eastern Canal System Sutlej d. Upper Bari Doab Canal System Ravi
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- 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
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