Punjab State

Q. Who amongst the following became the first woman to win Sahitya Akademi Award?

A
Amrita Pritam
B
Dilip Kaur Tiwana
C
Ajit Kaur
D
Sheila Bhatia

Correct Answer

Amrita Pritam

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra are the ornaments used by the women of Punjab. These are ……. .
    A)Hand ornaments
    B)Feet ornaments
    C)Bracelets
    D)Necklaces
    Answer: Bracelets
  • Q. Which of the following political personalities of India is an economist and recipent of Bharat Ratna, became the Prime Minister of India twice for a period of thirteen days.
    A)I. K. Gujral
    B)Devilal
    C)Gulzarilal Nanda
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gulzarilal Nanda
  • Q. Features of the urban Harappan culture found in Punjab is/are
    A)Planned cities and towns
    B)Wheel made pottery of distinctive kind
    C)Standard weight and seals bearing a script
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
    A)Singh Sabha
    B)Nirankari Movement
    C)Namdhari Movement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nirankari Movement
  • Q. Which post is similar to Attorney General of India created by the Constitution of India?
    A)Advocate General
    B)Governor
    C)Speaker
    D)Chief Minister
    Answer: Advocate General
  • Q. Who is famous as ‘Flicker Singh’ in Punjab?
    A)Sandeep Singh
    B)Kamaljeet Sandhu
    C)Milkha Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Sandeep Singh
  • Q. Who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in post independence era?
    A)Lala Amarnath
    B)Sunil Gavaskar
    C)Mohinder Amarnath
    D)None of them
    Answer: Mohinder Amarnath
  • Q. Which of the following is the President of Punjab State Sports Council?
    A)Secretary, Department of Sports
    B)Director, Sports
    C)Sports Minister
    D)Chief Minister of the State
    Answer: Chief Minister of the State
  • 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 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 following districts of Punjab has the highest sex ratio in the state?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Barnala
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Mansa
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Match the following Rivers (Soil) Ancient Name (pH value) a. Flood soils 7.8 to 8.0 b. Loamy soils 7.5 to 8.5 c. Sodic and Saline 7.3 to 8.5 d. Desert soils 7.0 to 8.4
    A)a-4, b-2, c-1, d-2
    B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    D)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
  • Q. Match the following: List-I List-II a. Ghadar Party 1. Lala Lajpat Rai b. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 2. Bhagat Singh c. Naujawan Bharat Sabha 3. General Dyer d. Simon Commission 4. San Francisco
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. As per Economic Survey 2017 – 18, what is the rank of Punjab among all states of India for literacy rate?
    A)15th
    B)14th
    C)16th
    D)17th
    Answer: 15th
  • Q. Which of the following organisations was set-up to assist small scale industries in the state and is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials?
    A)Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
    B)Punjab State Development Corporation
    C)State Finance Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
  • Q. Who among the following had been the recipients of Jnanpith award?
    A)Gurdial Singh
    B)Amrita Pritam
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.
    A)Dhamal
    B)Dhankara
    C)Gatka
    D)Julli
    Answer: Dhankara
  • Q. Which is the oldest Takht of Sikh?
    A)Shri Akal Takht
    B)Shri Damdama Sahib
    C)Takht Patna Sahib
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Shri Akal Takht
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab?
    A)Barnala
    B)Mansa
    C)Kapurthala
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. Tiger Safari Zoological Park is situated in ……. .
    A)Patiala
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Amritsar
    D)Chandigarh
    Answer: Ludhiana

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