More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
A)Devi Talab Mandir
B)Sodal temple
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Sodal temple
- Q. The fair price shops in Punjab are operated and managed by which government agency?
A)PMKSY
B)PUNSUP
C)PBIP
D)PFC
Answer: PUNSUP
- Q. Punjab with its dependencies was formed into a Lieutenant Governorship, which of the following was appointed as first Governor of Punjab in 1859?
A)Robert Montgomery
B)Sir John Lawrence
C)Sir Donald McLeod
D)Sir Henry Durand
Answer: Sir John Lawrence
- Q. Which of the following districts has the highest population of Scheduled Castes in the state?
A)Muktsar Sahib
B)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
C)Kapurthala
D)Hoshiarpur
Answer: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
- Q. The main aim of Green Punjab Mission is
A)To bring all non-forest areas under this scheme.
B)To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
C)Prevent any type of cutting of tree.
D)All of the above
Answer: To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
- Q. Who is known as the Father of Punjabi Drama?
A)Ishwar Chandra Nanda
B)Prof Puran Singh
C)Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari
D)None of them
Answer: Ishwar Chandra Nanda
- 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. Green Punjab Mission’ fulfils which objective of the state government?
A)Plant trees on institutional areas
B)Calculate forest cover per district
C)Afforestation
D)Checking deforestation
Answer: Plant trees on institutional areas
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappter. What is it?
A)Dafli
B)Rabab
C)Dhol
D)Kato
Answer: Dafli
- Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?
A)Surjit Singh Barnala
B)Manmohan Singh
C)Balram Jakhar
D)None of the above
Answer: Balram Jakhar
- Q. Which of the following is the leading cash crop cultivated by agricultural sector in Punjab?
A)Maize
B)Cotton
C)Groundnuts
D)All of these
Answer: Cotton
- Q. The state of Punjab has introduced the Eco-tourism Policy in
A)2010
B)2009
C)2012
D)2015
Answer: 2009
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit which community reserve in winters?
A)Lalwan Community Reserve
B)Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
- Q. It is a male dance which resembles Bhangra. It is known as
A)Julli
B)Gatka
C)Giddha
D)Dhamal
Answer: Dhamal
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Peshwari Pankkha 1. Used for separating gain from husk b. Chhaj 2. Worn by the Punjabi women in their hair c. Paranda 3. Nose ornaments d. Teeli, Nath-Machli 4. Hand fan
A)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
B)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. The town known for manufacture of wooden toys, in lay and lacquer finished furniture and musical instruments is
A)Sangrur
B)Amritsar
C)Hoshiarpur
D)Ludhiana
Answer: Hoshiarpur
- Q. Which of the following was the capital of Sikh rule founded by Ranjit Singh?
A)Multan
B)Lahore
C)Sirhind
D)Amritsar
Answer: Lahore
- Q. The Nawanshahr town is said to have been built by
A)Ala-ud-din Khilji
B)Ahmad Khan
C)Nausher Khan
D)None of these
Answer: Nausher Khan
- Q. Consider the following statements on State Run Welfare Schemes of Punjab for SC/ST. 1. PSCFC 2. Aashirwad Scheme 3. House to houseless 4. Atta-Dal Scheme Which is not a scheme for SC/ST?
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 3
C)Only 2
D)Only 4
Answer: Only 4
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