More Questions on Punjab
- Q. …….. captained Indian Mens Hockey Team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
A)Ajit Pal Singh
B)Pargat Singh
C)Sandeep Singh
D)Dalip Singh
Answer: Pargat Singh
- Q. What was the purpose of the Sarai built by Sher Shah Suri who extended his empire to Punjab?
A)Military
B)Trading
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of these
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The Majhi dialect in Punjab is prestigeous dialect and spoken in the heart of Punjab where most of the Punjabi population lives. Which of the following districts of Punjab are quite familiar with Majhi dialect of Punjabi? 1. Amritsar 2. Gurdaspur 3. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Hoshiarpur Select the correct answer
A)1, 2 and 3
B)3 and 4
C)2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Singh Sabha of Lahore was founded by
A)Baba Dayal Singh
B)Baba Ram Singh
C)Professor Gurmukh Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Professor Gurmukh Singh
- Q. Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
A)Hola Mohalla
B)Baisakhi
C)Maghi Mela
D)None of these
Answer: Baisakhi
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In the month of December, harvesting of Hari crop taking place. 2. In the month of June, harvesting of Sawni crop taking place. 3. General meeting of Gram Sabha is fixed by the Sarpanch. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 3
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: Only 3
- Q. The Namdhari Movement was one of the most influential and transitional Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab is founded by
A)Dalip Singh
B)Baba Balak Singh
C)Khem Singh Bedi
D)Baba Dayal Das
Answer: Baba Balak Singh
- 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. A Comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in Punjab because
A)Intensive wheat and rice production leads to groundwater depletion
B)Intensive wheat and rice production makes soil degradation
C)Intensive wheat and rice production curtails the income of the farmers
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following is/are incorrect about the Scheduled Castes in Punjab?
A)Punjab has the highest SC population in the country.
B)Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
- Q. Which of the following sports festival of the state known as ‘Rural Olympics’?
A)Anandpur Sahib
B)Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
C)Holla Mohalla
D)None of the above
Answer: Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
- Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 4
C)2 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. How many prominent Misls were there in Punjab?
A)12
B)10
C)15
D)20
Answer: 12
- 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. Match the following. List I (Canal) List II (River) a. Upper Bari Doab 1. Malanwal b. Sirhind Canal 2. Yamuna c. Western Yamuna 3. Sutlej d. Sirhind Feeder 4. Ravi
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-1
D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- Q. No sites of …… Age in Punjab has discovered so far.
A)Mesolithic
B)Paleolithic
C)Neolithic
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Mesolithic
- Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
- Q. Central University of Punjab is located in
A)Bathinda
B)Amritsar
C)Chandigarh
D)Mohali
Answer: Bathinda
- Q. Which of the following places in Punjab has synthetic athletic tracks? 1. Ludhiana 2. Amritsar 3. Muktsar Sahib 4. Mohali Select the correct answer
A)1 and 4
B)1 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 3
- 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
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