Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

15th

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi juttis, shoes made of leather and embroidered all over with gold and silver wires are famous world over. 2. They are known for their intricate designs and high quality. 3. The lightness of these shoes is considered legendary. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 3
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2, and 3
    Answer: 1, 2, and 3
  • Q. In which year, Punjab launched the ‘Atta Dal Scheme’ as part of public distribution system?
    A)2005
    B)2003
    C)2007
    D)2011
    Answer: 2007
  • Q. Average annual rainfall in Punjab
    A)ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
    B)ranges between 980 mm in the sub-mountain region and 490 mm in the plains.
    C)ranges between 940 mm in the sub-mountain region and 420 mm in the plains.
    D)ranges between 1020 mm in the sub-mountain region and 560 mm in the plains.
    Answer: ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
  • Q. Under which act the provision of Executive Council was started?
    A)Government of India Act, 1935
    B)Government of India Act, 1919
    C)Indian Council Act, 1861
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Indian Council Act, 1861
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Balri Rakshak Yojana 1. For marriageable girls b. Shagun Scheme 2. For girls c. Concessional Travel 3. For proper food distribution d. Nigran Committee 4. For senior citizens
    A)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    B)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  • 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. Which scheme of Punjab Government aims to provide loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste population in the state?
    A)Scholarship Scheme
    B)Ashirwad Scheme
    C)Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
  • Q. Punjabi novels developed through the writings of
    A)Vir Singh
    B)Nanak Singh
    C)Ali Haider
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Main oilseed(s) produced in Punjab is/are
    A)Mustard
    B)Toria
    C)Taramira
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Shri Balwinder Singh Finda and Shri Narinder Singh are players who received the Arjuna Award for their contribution to …………. .
    A)Kabbadi
    B)Hockey
    C)Football
    D)Wrestling
    Answer: Kabbadi
  • Q. Which of the following about Makhu Canal system in Punjab is true? 1. Sutlej river 2. Ghaggar river 3. Moga district 4. Sangrur district
    A)Only 1 and 3
    B)Only 1 and 4
    C)Only 2 and 4
    D)Only 2 and 3
    Answer: Only 1 and 3
  • Q. Sugar industry is located in which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Faridkot
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Mukerian
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The State Animal Health Institute is situated at which of the following places?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Muktsar Sahib
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Why is AD 1716 important in the history of Punjab?
    A)Death of Aurangzeb
    B)Death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
    D)Victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur
    Answer: Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
  • Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
    A)The Municipal Act 1873
    B)The Municipal Act 1867
    C)The Municipal Act 1850
    D)The Municipal Act 1910
    Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
  • Q. Which of the following is/are true about Dairy Development Board?
    A)It acts in the advisory capacity to the administrative department.
    B)To provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: To provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers.
  • Q. Name the leader who declared that he would not concede the demand of Punjabi Suba Movement even if he had to face a Civil War.
    A)Dr Rajendra Prasad
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
    D)None of them
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Punjabi emerged as an independent language from the Sauraseni Apabhramas. 2. Guru Govind Singh ji Started the literary tradition in Punjabi. 3. Punjabi is a second language of Haryana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. Chandigarh is located at the foot of the
    A)Morni hills
    B)Shimla hills
    C)Himalayan range
    D)Shiwalik range
    Answer: Shiwalik range
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi language is the 10th most popular language of the world. 2. Punjabi and Urdu is official language of state. 3. Punjabi language has gained no official status in Pakistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3

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