More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which area is famous for Punjabi Juttis?
A)Muktsar
B)Patiala
C)Amritsar
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab under water and sanitation programmes. 1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 2. Installation of RO Systems 3. Swachhata Pakhwada 4. Water Supply and Sanitation Project Which among the following is a scheme running in Punjab at present?
A)1, 2 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Radha Soami Movement was founded by
A)Shiv Dayal
B)Baba Ram Singh
C)Dalip Singh
D)None of these
Answer: Shiv Dayal
- Q. Which of the following universities in the state was established to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the state at degree level?
A)I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
B)Punjab University
C)Guru Nanak Dev University
D)None of the above
Answer: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
- Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
A)Shagun Scheme
B)Nanhi Chhaan
C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
D)None of the above
Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
- Q. Which of the following generating company, a wholly owned company of PEDA, was formed to meet the statutory requirements of electricity supply.
A)Genco Punjab Ltd.
B)Punjab Genco Ltd.
C)Genco Power Ltd.
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Genco Ltd.
- Q. Battles fought in the First Anglo – Sikh War included
A)Battle of Sabraon
B)Battle of Mudki
C)Battle of Multan
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Deimachus, a Greek ambassador, visited Punjab during the time of
A)Bindusara
B)Chandragupta Maurya
C)Ashoka
D)Kunal
Answer: Bindusara
- Q. These soils of Punjab are yellowish to grey in colour and become more productive by artificial irrigation and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat, fodder crop. Name the soil.
A)Sandy soils
B)Kandi soils
C)Desert soils
D)Sierozem soils
Answer: Sandy soils
- Q. Which of the following man-made, riverine, spreads into the three districts of Amritsar, Firozpur and Kapurthala in Punjab?
A)Harike
B)Kanjli
C)Nangal
D)None of the above
Answer: Harike
- Q. Annual three day Jor Mela is celebrated in martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh is held at which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Amritsar
B)Fatehgarh Sahib
C)Ludhiana
D)Firozpur
Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
- Q. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
A)Newspapers
B)Magazines
C)All India Radio
D)None of the above
Answer: All India Radio
- Q. Why Punjab was selected as the first site to initiate Green Revolution?
A)Presence of fertile soil
B)Due to the perennial rivers
C)Large labour force
D)Large number of industries
Answer: Due to the perennial rivers
- Q. Sugarcane is mainly grown in
A)Rupnagar
B)Jalandhar
C)Gurdaspur
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. This musical instrument is also known as Dilruba.
A)Dhol
B)Garah
C)Taus
D)Sapp
Answer: Taus
- Q. Which of the following multinational company is associated with Rajpura Thermal Power Plant in the state of Punjab?
A)Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
B)Sterlite Energy Ltd.
C)Reliance Power Corporation
D)None of the above
Answer: Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
- Q. Match the following. List I (Wildlife Sanctuary) List II (Location/District) a. Bir Moti Bagh 1. Sangrur b. Harike 2. Firozpur c. Abohar 3. Tarn Taran d. Bir Aishwan 4. Patiala
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. Which of the following is true about seasonal river, Ghaggar? 1. Originates from the lower slopes of Himalayas. 2. Believed to be a part of Saraswati river. 3. Enters the Punjab near Mubarakpur. 4. Causes flood in Punjab.
A)1 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)1, 2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
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