Punjab State

Q. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
2 and 3
B
1 and 4
C
1, 2 and 3
D
All of these

Correct Answer

All of these

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which wetland is known as Hari-Ke-Pattan?
    A)Ropar Wetland
    B)Kanjli Wetland
    C)Harike Wetland
    D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    Answer: Harike Wetland
  • Q. The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy in
    A)1828
    B)1830
    C)1840
    D)1850
    Answer: 1828
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Arid soils are found in which of the following regions of the state?
    A)Central-Eastern
    B)South-Central
    C)North-Eastern
    D)South-Eastern
    Answer: South-Central
  • Q. Which of the following institutes of the country is playing an active role in the development of ornamental fish culture in the state of Punjab?
    A)NABARD
    B)Punjab Agriculture University
    C)Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
    D)State Animal Health Institute
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • Q. After Independence, which among the following was selected as the seat of East Punjab High Court of judicature?
    A)Shimla
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Which among the festivals, celebrated on the thirteenth day of January every year?
    A)Bhangra Festival
    B)Lohri
    C)Heritage Festival
    D)None of these
    Answer: Lohri
  • Q. Name the most powerful, admired Sikh warrior who was the Maharaja of Amritsar.
    A)Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon
    B)Bhai Maharaj Singh
    C)Sohan Singh Bhakna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon
  • Q. Which of the following is also called Shakespeare of the Punjabi language because of his great poetic story ‘Heer Ranjha’?
    A)Waris Shah
    B)Bulleh Shah
    C)Farid
    D)Bhai Vir Singh
    Answer: Waris Shah
  • Q. Which place in Firozpur district has an upgraded pig farm run by the state government of Punjab?
    A)Wagah
    B)Mattewara
    C)Pathankot
    D)Malewal
    Answer: Malewal
  • Q. Match the following. List-I List-II a. Frozen Semen Banks 1. Ludhiana b. Regional Disease Diagnostic Lab 2. Jalandhar c. Veterinary Vaccine Institute 3. Nabha/Ropar
    A)a-3, b-1, c-2
    B)a-3, b-2, c-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3
    Answer: a-3, b-2, c-1
  • Q. Which among the following dance is a religious dance, associated with Pirs?
    A)Giddha
    B)Julli
    C)Bhangra
    D)Luddi
    Answer: Julli
  • Q. Match the following: List-I List-II a. Ghadar Party 1. Lala Lajpat Rai b. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 2. Bhagat Singh c. Naujawan Bharat Sabha 3. General Dyer d. Simon Commission 4. San Francisco
    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. Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum is located at
    A)Patiala
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Amritsar
    D)Bathinda
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Veterinary and Animal Sciences University established at Ludhiana is named after which Guru?
    A)Guru Amardas
    B)Guru Ramdas
    C)Guru Angad Dev
    D)Guru Harkrishan
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the lowest literacy rate in Punjab?
    A)Mansa
    B)Tarn Taran
    C)Muktsar
    D)Barnala
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. Which fair is celebrated in martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Ji, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh?
    A)Virasat Mela
    B)Shaheedi Jor Mela
    C)Maghi Mela
    D)None of these
    Answer: Shaheedi Jor Mela
  • Q. Which of the following has been caused by the local streams, Chos on the large-scale in the regions of Punjab?
    A)Gully erosion
    B)Soil erosion
    C)Destruction of farm land
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. Mahiya songs originally become prevalent in the area of
    A)Kashmir region
    B)Eastern Pakistan
    C)Western Pakistan
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Western Pakistan

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