More Questions on Punjab
- Q. In this dance form young girls hold each other’s hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
A)Luddi
B)Giddha
C)Kikli
D)Julli
Answer: Kikli
- Q. The metal workers of Amritsar are renowned for their skill, various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques such as repousse, pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc. used by them to make
A)Objects needed for religious rituals
B)Metal pots
C)Engraved metal doors
D)All of the above
Answer: Metal pots
- Q. Durgiana Temple in Amritsar was built in
A)1920
B)1921
C)1825
D)1930
Answer: 1921
- Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 4
C)2 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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. Where in Punjab a settlement of proto-historic period was found?
A)Rampura
B)Chandigarh
C)Nalagarh
D)None of the above
Answer: Chandigarh
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gurdwara Reform 1. The shrines and land attached to them, priests began to consider them as their personal properties. 2. Appropriation of shrines income by priests for their private use. 3. Introduction of ceremonies which were anathema to orthodox Sikhs. 4. There were complaints of immorality. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)2, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The Jallianwala Bagh is known for the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre that took place on
A)13th April, 1919
B)10th October, 1917
C)13th March, 1919
D)12th May, 1917
Answer: 13th April, 1919
- Q. The book, ‘Story of an Escape’ was written by
A)Surjit Singh Barnala
B)Parkash Singh Badal
C)Manmohan Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Surjit Singh Barnala
- Q. Who is the creator of Modern Punjabi literature?
A)Dhani Ram Chatrik
B)Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
C)Bhai Vir Singh
D)Sant Singh Sekhon
Answer: Bhai Vir Singh
- 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. Identify the incorrect one
A)Bhagat Prahlad ? Truth wins over evil
B)Guru Balmik Lila ? Rasdharis of Jalandhar doab
C)Swang ? Puran Nath Jogi
D)Baba Balak Nath Lila ? Upper-Bari Doab region
Answer: Baba Balak Nath Lila ? Upper-Bari Doab region
- Q. On the globe, Punjab is at
A)53°55' E to 56°50' N Latitude and 19°30' N to 22°32' N Longitude
B)19°30' N to 22°32' N Latitude and 55°55' E to 56°50' E Longitude
C)29°30' N to 32°32' N Latitude and 73°55' E to 76°50' E Longitude
D)73°55' E to 76°50' E Latitude and 29°30' N to 32°32' N Longitude
Answer: 29°30' N to 32°32' N Latitude and 73°55' E to 76°50' E Longitude
- Q. Name the district of Punjab which is famous for surgical instruments, sports goods, hand tools, automobile parts industries.
A)Ludhiana
B)Jalandhar
C)Kapurthala
D)Patiala
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. Under the scheme of ‘Home to Houseless’ the State Government of Punjab provides the SC family
A)Rs. 50,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 10,00,000 for construction of houses
B)Rs. 25,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 20,000 for construction of houses
C)Rs. 35,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 40,000 for construction of houses
D)None of the above
Answer: Rs. 25,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 20,000 for construction of houses
- Q. The demand(s) of Anandapur Sahib Resolution is/are
A)reservation of Sikhs for recruitment in Defence Services
B)protection of Sikh minorities residing outside the Punjab
C)free access to the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other gurdwaras in Pakistan
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Who is the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
A)Bhim Sen Sachar
B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
C)Pratap Singh Kairon
D)None of them
Answer: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
- Q. A modern age concept of a township-oriented airport similar to the Singapore and Frankfurt models known as
A)Airbus Terminal
B)Domestic Airport
C)Aerotropolis
D)None of the above
Answer: Aerotropolis
- Q. Match the following List-I (Temples) List-II (Location) a. Ram Tirth 1. Patiala b. Bhagwati Mandir 2. Jalandhar c. Sodal Mandir 3. Bhatinda d. Kali Devi Temple 4. Amritsar
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. The Sirhind Canal carries water from the river
A)Ravi
B)Sutlej
C)Jhelum
D)Beas
Answer: Sutlej
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