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. The instrument Saranda was made by
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)None of them
    Answer: Guru Arjan Dev Ji
  • Q. Match the following List-I (University) List-II (Location) a. Punjab Agricultural University 1. Ludhiana b. Punjabi University 2. Amritsar c. Guru Nanak Dev University 3. Patiala d. Guru Angad Dev University 4. Ludhiana
    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. Mohali is also known as
    A)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
    B)Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
    C)Sungrur
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kirti Kisan Sabha is a party of workers and peasants, fostered and to some extent funded by the Ghadar party. 2. It aimed at organising small agriculturists and industrial workers for revolutionary activity. 3. Sabha launched a monthly magazine in Punjabi, ‘The Kirti’ was published from Amritsar. 4. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was declared unlawful under Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Kirti Kishan Sabha?
    A)3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The Punjabi language today generally refers to Eastern Punjabi based on which of the following dialects? 1. Majhi 2. Malwai 3. Doabi Select the correct answer
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. When did Dal Khalsa form in Punjab?
    A)1745
    B)1978
    C)1748
    D)1750
    Answer: 1978
  • Q. Punjab health infrastructure includes which of the following systems of medicine? 1. Allopathy 2. Ayurvedic 3. Unani 4. Homeopathic Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following rivers rises in a spring at Verinag, at an elevation of about 4900 m in the Southern part of Kashmir valley?
    A)Ravi
    B)Sutlej
    C)Beas
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Jhelum
  • Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
    A)Kato
    B)Sarangi
    C)Saranda
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Sapp
  • Q. Which is the most popular form of folk music of the Eastern Punjab?
    A)Boli Songs
    B)Dhola Songs
    C)Mahiya Songs
    D)Teeyan Songs
    Answer: Boli Songs
  • Q. Consider the following statements, which is/are correct? 1. Pacific Coast Hindi Association, later came to be known as Ghadar Party. 2. Lal Lajpat Rai death anniversary (17th November) is one of several days celebrated as ‘Martyrs Day’ in India. 3. Sawan Mal Chopra was the founder of Kapurthala in 1772. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Which is not correctly matched? List-I (Misls) List-II (Founder) a. Sukerchakia 1. Naudh Singh b. Nishanwalia 2. Dasaundha c. Bhangi 3. Hari Singh d. Nakai 4. Hira Singh
    A)Only a
    B)Both a and b
    C)Only c
    D)All of these
    Answer: Only a
  • Q. Which of the following is/are functions of the sports council Punjab?
    A)To provide pensions to eminent sports personnel.
    B)To maintain the funds of department of sports.
    C)To create sports infrastructure under the supervision of director of sports.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) IV is working in the state of Punjab, it was introduced in
    A)2012
    B)2010
    C)2013
    D)2015
    Answer: 2013
  • Q. In Bharatmala Pariyojana, the State Government of Punjab has sought assistance from the central government for
    A)10 road projects
    B)13 road projects
    C)15 road projects
    D)18 road projects
    Answer: 13 road projects
  • Q. Which scheme is run by Punjab State Government aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by adopting sterilisation methods?
    A)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    D)Shagun Scheme
    Answer: Balri Rakshak Yojana
  • Q. Which among the following articles, states for the reservation of Scheduled Castes and tribes in Legislative Assemblies.
    A)Article 15
    B)Article 335
    C)Article 332
    D)Article 320
    Answer: Article 332
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. What was the original name of Nurpur Fort, Pathankot?
    A)Dhameri Fort
    B)Fateh Burj
    C)Qila Mubarak
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dhameri Fort
  • 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

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