Punjab State

Q. Who started to build Rock Garden of Chandigarh in 1957?

A
Kirpal Singh
B
Nek Chand
C
Jaswant Singh
D
None of them

Correct Answer

Nek Chand

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following about Mahmud Ghazni 1. He was the son of Sabuktigin, the founder of Ghazni dynasty. 2. He first encountered the ruler Jaipal in AD 1001. 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: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Rauza Sharif 1. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Farooqui Sirhindi. 2. He was the Son of Abdul Ahmed Farooqui Naqshabandi. 3. Rauza Sharif was born in Amritsar. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The structure of Punjab Legislative Assembly is
    A)Bicameral
    B)Unicameral
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Unicameral
  • 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
    Answer: Punjab Mail
  • Q. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
    A)Three stages
    B)Two stages
    C)Four stages
    D)Five stages
    Answer: Two stages
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
    A)Bir Gurdialpura
    B)Bir Bhadson
    C)Bir Aishwan
    D)Abohar
    Answer: Bir Bhadson
  • Q. Which month is favourite month in Punjab’s folk songs?
    A)Sawan
    B)Baisakh
    C)Bhadon
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sawan
  • Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. 2. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. 3. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan. Choose the correct answer given below.
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Products) List-II (Articles) a. Hand fan 1. Kundaladar Pankkhi b. Small and delicate fans 2. Sarkanda c. Kinds of Chairs 3. Peshawari Pankkha d. Thick elastic grass 4. Morras
    A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
    D)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
  • Q. Which fair is held in the name of Gugga Pir?
    A)Shaheedi Jor Mela
    B)Chhapar fair
    C)Roshni Fair
    D)Bathinda Virasat Mela
    Answer: Chhapar fair
  • Q. Indian pangolin, Indian grey hornbill, coot are found in
    A)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Main oilseed(s) produced in Punjab is/are
    A)Mustard
    B)Toria
    C)Taramira
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Find the correct pair from the following List-I List-II a. NW 98 River Ravi b. Bathinda International airport c. Gurdaspur Air Force Base Station d. NW45 Indira Gandhi Canal
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • 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. Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dafli 1. Dried gourd b. Bugchu 2. Dilruba c. Taus 3. Mardana d. Rabab 4. Tambourine
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
  • Q. In 1947 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Lahore to
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Shimla
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Premchand Dogra of Punjab is a
    A)Professional bodybuilder
    B)Professional golfer
    C)Professional Badminton player
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Professional bodybuilder
  • Q. It is a traditional musical instrument which makes low clap sound and its literal meaning is ‘squirrel’. What is it?
    A)Saranda
    B)Kato
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Kato
  • Q. Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by PM Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Harcharan Singh Longowal on
    A)29th July, 1985
    B)24th July, 1980
    C)24th July, 1985
    D)23rd June, 1985
    Answer: 24th July, 1985
  • Q. Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is situated near
    A)Ropar
    B)Bathinda
    C)Mansa
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Ropar

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