More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Punjab was ruled by which ruler when English annexed it?
A)Maharaja Daleep Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
D)Maharaja Jagat Jeet Singh
Answer: Maharaja Daleep Singh
- Q. What is/are the importance of forests in Punjab?
A)Contribute to total revenue
B)Provides raw material
C)Provides employment
D)Provides employment
Answer: Provides employment
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Akali Movement started with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of Mahantas. 2. Mahantas were loyal to the British regime. 3. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A)2 and 3 only
B)1 and 2 only
C)1 only
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Sardulgarh Fort is situated at ……… .
A)Muktsar Sahib
B)Moga
C)Mansa
D)Jalandhar
Answer: Mansa
- Q. Which of the following statement is correct?
A)Wells are common in dry South-Western Punjab.
B)Sirhind Canal draws water from Ravi River.
C)60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
D)Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on Beas river.
Answer: 60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
- Q. Jeev Milkha Singh is a
A)Son of Milkha Singh
B)Professional golfer
C)Highest ranked Indian Golfer in the world
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- 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. Which soils are found in the West bank of river Sutlej from Ropar to Fazilka town?
A)Kandi Eastern
B)Loamy Central
C)Khadar North-Eastern
D)Desert South-Eastern
Answer: Khadar North-Eastern
- Q. Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in
A)1965
B)1960
C)1966
D)1970
Answer: 1966
- Q. When did Dal Khalsa form in Punjab?
A)1745
B)1978
C)1748
D)1750
Answer: 1978
- Q. Name the temple of Jalandhar which is known as 51 Shakti Peethas.
A)Bhagvati Mandir
B)Shiv Mandir
C)Devi Talab Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Devi Talab Mandir
- Q. Which of the following sanctuaries lies on the bank of Ravi river.
A)Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
D)Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological park or Chatt Bir Zoo is situated at
A)Ambala
B)Mohali
C)Ludhiana
D)None of the above
Answer: Mohali
- Q. The Phillaur Fort is situated an the bank of
A)river Ravi
B)river Sutlej
C)river Beas
D)None of these
Answer: river Sutlej
- Q. Wetland which was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 2009 is
A)Harike Wetland
B)Ropar Wetland
C)Nangal Wetland
D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
Answer: Ropar Wetland
- Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh conquered various territories from different rulers. With reference to that, match the following Territory Conquered Name of the Rulers a. Kasur 1. Raja Sansor Chand Katoch b. Kangra 2. Zabbar Khan c. Kashmir 3. Azim Khan d. Peshwan 4. Qutb-ud-din
A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
D)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. The Kandi soil is found in which part of the State of Punjab?
A)Jalandhar
B)Hoshiarpur
C)Tanda
D)Faridkot
Answer: Hoshiarpur
- Q. Where is the Keshgarh Fort located?
A)Pathankot
B)Anandpur Sahib
C)Faridkot
D)Dera Baba Nanak
Answer: Anandpur Sahib
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. Annual report, i.e. the report presented to the governor as to workdone by the State Public Service Commission of Punjab is referred in Article No.
A)321
B)320
C)322
D)323
Answer: 323
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