More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Name the dance which is performed to welcome the bride to her husband’s home.
A)Kikli
B)Jaggo
C)Sammi
D)None of these
Answer: Jaggo
- Q. The features of Bet soils of Punjab are 1. Pale to yellowish brown colour 2. Calcarceus in nature. 3. They are Khadar soils. 4. Vary in texture.
A)2 and 3
B)1, 2 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. The famous folk dance(s) of Punjab is/are
A)Julli, Luddi
B)Bhangra, Jhumar
C)Malwai Giddha
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
A)Golden Temple Mail
B)Punjab Mail
C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Mail
- Q. Punjab’s urban local self-government consists of
A)Municipal Councils
B)Nagar Panchayats
C)Municipal Corporations
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Gurumukhi script follow the principle of
A)Two sound - one symbol
B)One sound - one symbol
C)Three sound - one symbol
D)None of the above
Answer: One sound - one symbol
- Q. Which among the following is not a Scheduled Caste group living in Punjab?
A)Kabirpanthi
B)Bazigar
C)Gond
D)Sanhal
Answer: Gond
- Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
- Q. As per Census 2011, highest rural population of Punjab is in which district?
A)Barnala
B)Gurdaspur
C)Firozpur
D)Fazilka
Answer: Gurdaspur
- Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Eucalyptus, Teak Northern Dry Decidous Mixed Forest b. Amla, Amaltas Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests c. Mango, Rosewood Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests d. Khair, Sissoo Foothills Forests
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. This lila is of recent origin and Rasdharis of Jalandhar Doab are renowned for dramatising it.
A)Guru Ravi Das Lila
B)Guru Balmik Lila
C)Baba Balak Nath Lila
D)Swang
Answer: Guru Balmik Lila
- Q. The winter rainfall in Punjab is highly beneficial for which type of crops?
A)Rabi crops
B)Kharif crops
C)Cash crops
D)None of the above
Answer: Rabi crops
- 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. 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 first cricketer to score a test century for the Indian cricket team.
A)Sunil Gavaskar
B)Lala Amarnath
C)Gundappa Viswanath
D)None of them
Answer: Lala Amarnath
- Q. Who amongst the following founded the city of Kartarpur?
A)Guru Ramdas Ji
B)Guru Angad Dev Ji
C)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
D)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Answer: Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- 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. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
A)Three stages
B)Two stages
C)Four stages
D)Five stages
Answer: Two stages
- Q. Small Industries Service Institute that provides entrepreneurship training and development is established in which district of Punjab?
A)Ludhiana
B)Barnala
C)Sangrur
D)Amritsar
Answer: Ludhiana
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