More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Population wise the rank of Punjab among all 29 states of India is
A)16th
B)15th
C)18th
D)20th
Answer: 16th
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Mihirakula 1. Gandhara b. Pushyabhuti 2. Purushapura c. Kanishka 3. Vardhana d. Toramana 4. Sakala
A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C)a-1, b-3, c-3, d-4
D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- Q. The state of Punjab has introduced the Eco-tourism Policy in
A)2010
B)2009
C)2012
D)2015
Answer: 2009
- Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Socio-Religious Movements is Punjab? 1. It aims at purifying a particular religion. 2. Spreading of education among the masses. 3. Propagating new ideas or philosophies. 4. It aims at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. When did the Princely regine culminate and the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal come to an end?
A)On 15th July, 1948
B)On 15th August, 1947
C)On 10th October, 1949
D)None of the above
Answer: On 15th July, 1948
- Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Lord Mountbatten announced June Plan on 3rd June, 1947. 2. Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20th June 1947. 3. The PEPSU was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 5th July 1948. 4. Punjab was trifurcated on 1st November, 1960 Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. The principal Kharif crop of the state is
A)cotton
B)paddy
C)sugarcane
D)ground nut
Answer: paddy
- Q. Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal was officially declared on
A)17th July, 1928
B)17th July, 1938
C)10th July, 1918
D)15th July, 1948
Answer: 17th July, 1928
- Q. What is the main instrument that is used in Karthi dance?
A)Dhol
B)Shenai
C)Sarangi
D)Pakhawaj
Answer: Shenai
- 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. Kali Mata Ji Temple, Patiala was built by
A)Maharaja Shambhunath Singh
B)Maharaja Gopinath Singh
C)Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
D)None of them
Answer: Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
- Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Basant fair and kite festival was introduced by
A)Maharaja Jagatjit Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Jahangir
D)None of the above
Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Q. The Plastering of the house walls with mud and then decorating it with beautiful designs is known as ………….. .
A)Warli-art
B)Paranda
C)Chowk-Poorna
D)None of the above
Answer: Chowk-Poorna
- Q. Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
A)Neelon
B)Bir Moti
C)Bir Talab
D)None of the above
Answer: Neelon
- Q. Which of the following wildlife sanctuary is located on the boundary of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and occasional presence of Leopards have been reported from this sanctuary?
A)Abohar
B)Harike
C)Jhajjar Bacholi
D)Bir Moti Bagh
Answer: Jhajjar Bacholi
- Q. Find the incorrect pair among the following. List-I List-II a. Bhakra Nangal Project Bilaspur b. Guru Har Gobind Project Bathinda c. UBDC Hydel Project Patiala d. Guru Gobind Singh Project Ropar
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- 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. Who appoints the Chairman of State Public Service Commission of Punjab?
A)Chief Minister
B)President
C)Council of Minister
D)Governor
Answer: Governor
- Q. Name the founder of Sayyid dynasty who was previously the governor of Punjab?
A)Shaista Khan
B)Kutlugh Khan
C)Suleman Khan
D)Khizr Khan
Answer: Khizr Khan
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