Q. Who is known as ‘Ganj-i-Shakar of Punjabi literature’?

Correct Answer

Sheikh Farid-ud-Din

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
    A)Gram Sabha
    B)Panchayat Samitis in the district
    C)Gram Panchayat
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Panchayat Samitis in the district
  • Q. The leader of the Kuka Movement, who was perhaps the first person to adopt the policy of Non – Cooperation against the British was
    A)Arjan Singh
    B)Dina Singh
    C)Baba Ram Singh
    D)Harkishan Singh
    Answer: Baba Ram Singh
  • Q. Sutlej river enters the Shiwalik hills at which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Harike
    B)Nangal
    C)Mithankot
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nangal
  • Q. Which of the following was the first jathedar or head of the Damdami Taksal?
    A)Banda Singh Bahadur
    B)Baba Deep Singh
    C)Baba Budha
    D)Kapur Singh
    Answer: Baba Deep Singh
  • Q. Which of the following river is also known as the ‘River of Lahore’?
    A)Beas
    B)Ravi
    C)Indus
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Ravi
  • Q. The main aims of Punjab Tourism Policy of 2003 is/are
    A)To enhance employment
    B)To promote tourism in the state
    C)To supplement economic growth
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following about Naujawan Bharat Sabha 1. It supported the Anti-government movements launched by political parties. 2. It has lack of interest towards the communist and peasant movements. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Only 1
  • 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. Total rate of Scheduled Castes population of Punjab is
    A)70.66%
    B)64.81%
    C)50.39%
    D)31.94%
    Answer: 31.94%
  • Q. Which of the following is a proposed thermal project in Punjab?
    A)Shanan Project
    B)Gidderbaha Project
    C)Mukerian Project
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gidderbaha Project
  • Q. Which soil is badly eroded and suitable for dry farming only?
    A)Sodic soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Desert soil
    D)Loamy soil
    Answer: Kandi soil
  • Q. During which Guru, Akbar attended Guru Ka Langar?
    A)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    B)Guru Har Gobind Ji
    C)Guru Amar Das Ji
    D)Guru Ram Das Ji
    Answer: Guru Amar Das Ji
  • Q. Which of the following is/are obtained from the forests of Punjab?
    A)Medicinal Herbs
    B)Pulpwood and Timber
    C)Fuelwood and Fodder
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
    A)Wet equitorial type
    B)Mediterranean type
    C)Savanna type
    D)Semi-arid to sub-humid
    Answer: Semi-arid to sub-humid
  • Q. Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib was founded by
    A)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    B)Banda Singh Bahadur
    C)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    D)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Which among the following are integral part of Mughal architecture and formed in Punjab along with many other places in North India?
    A)Nurmahal
    B)Kos Minar
    C)Sheesh Mahal
    D)Aam Bagh
    Answer: Kos Minar
  • Q. Deimachus, a Greek ambassador, visited Punjab during the time of
    A)Bindusara
    B)Chandragupta Maurya
    C)Ashoka
    D)Kunal
    Answer: Bindusara
  • Q. Name the holy site(s) which is/are rich in collection of mural paintings.
    A)Tower of Baba Atal Rai
    B)Harmandir Sahib
    C)Ranjit Singh Museum
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following wars resulted in the subjugation of the Sikh Empire and annexation of Punjab and subsequently became the North – West frontier province by the East India Company?
    A)Battle of Jamrud
    B)Anglo - Sikh War
    C)War of Amritsar
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Anglo - Sikh War

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