Punjab State

Q. Basant fair and kite festival was introduced by

A
Maharaja Jagatjit Singh
B
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C
Jahangir
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following on Atta Dal Scheme 1. Run by Punjab Government 2. Launched in 2009 3. Modified in 2013 4. 25 kg of wheat per family Which of the following is true?
    A)1 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
    A)Suhaag
    B)Ghorian
    C)Sehra
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Nili-Ravi Buffalo b. Beeta Goat c. Sahiwal Cow d. Punjab Brown Horse
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. On the basis of total energy to state of Punjab, arrange the following in descending order. 1. Bhakra Nangal Project 2. Ropar Thermal Project 3. Guru Nanak Thermal power plant, Bathinda 4. Debar power plant
    A)1, 2, 3 and 4
    B)2, 1, 3 and 4
    C)2, 3, 1 and 4
    D)1, 3, 4 and 2
    Answer: 2, 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. How many Post Offices are there in the state of Punjab?
    A)2500
    B)2000
    C)3000
    D)3809
    Answer: 3809
  • Q. Consider the following statement(s). 1. Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of one of the most important rulers in early Indian history, Chandragupta I who extended his empire to Punjab. 2. She was married into the ruling family of the Vakatakas, who were powerful in the Deccan. Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is a
    A)jointly owned public and private sector undertaking
    B)wholly owned public sector undertaking
    C)partially owned by a MNC
    D)None of the above
    Answer: wholly owned public sector undertaking
  • Q. Name the wrestler from Punjab who was an actor, film producer, director and writer.
    A)Shri Kartar Singh
    B)Dara Singh
    C)Shri Randhir Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dara Singh
  • Q. Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
    A)desert soils of arid zone
    B)alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
    C)sandy soils
    D)None of the above
    Answer: alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
  • Q. Which Department of Forest Development came into existence on 23 May, 1983 under the Companies Act, 1956?
    A)Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
    B)Punjab Bamboo and Fiber Development Board (PBFDB)
    C)Department of Forest and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab
    D)None of these
    Answer: Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
  • Q. Shisam and kikar are found in this sanctuary.
    A)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Harike wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Who was known as ‘Punjab Kesari’?
    A)Lala Hardayal
    B)Bhagat Singh
    C)Lala Lajpat Rai
    D)None of them
    Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi is one of the 22 languages with official status in India. 2. It is the first official language of Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh. 3. It is the 2nd official language of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Karva Chauth
    C)Gurpurbs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurpurbs
  • Q. Kheti bhawan in Punjab has been set up at
    A)Mohali
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Mohali
  • 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. Standing Committee(s) of Gram Panchayats is/are
    A)the Social Justice Committee
    B)the Production Committee
    C)the Amenities Committee
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
    A)Newspapers
    B)Magazines
    C)All India Radio
    D)None of the above
    Answer: All India Radio
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The period from 1716 to 1799 was highly turbulent time politically as well as militarily in Punjab. 2. Sikh warlords eventually formed their own independent Sikh administrative regions (Misls). 3. The Sikh became complete masters of the region between the Sutlej and the Yamuna. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)3 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

Leave a Comment