More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh Sacrifice their life in 1794. 2. Jor Mela is celebrated for three days in the martyrdom of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 1
B)Only 2
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which of the following species or major fish species are being promoted for pisciculture in the state? 1. Labeo Rohita (Rohu) 2. Catla (Katla) 3. Cyprinus Carpio (Common carp) 4. Silver carp Select the correct answer
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. On 21st February, 1849, the Sikhs were defeated by the British at the ……..
A)Battle of Gujarat
B)Battle of Ramnagar
C)Battle of Multan
D)None of the above
Answer: Battle of Gujarat
- Q. The location of Punjab in the North-West of the Indian sub continent is a matter of great geographical and historical signification. The region is surrounded by Shiwalik hills in which of the following directions?
A)North-West
B)North-East
C)North
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. A dance form of the state in which people use swords, sticks and daggers and was started by Guru Hargobind Singh.
A)Jaago
B)Bhangra
C)Giddha
D)Gatka
Answer: Gatka
- Q. The entire kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was divided into how many provinces?
A)3
B)2
C)4
D)7
Answer: 4
- 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. Which of the following statement is/are true about the Serai Nurmahal?
A)The Serai is remarkable specimen of oriental architecture
B)The Serai was constructed on the orders of Noorjahan, wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Identify the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Mundan songs Birth ceremony songs b. Jago songs Wedding ceremony songs c. Mahiya songs Love songs d. Janj Battle songs
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
- 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. The first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh Ji is –
A)Battle of Bhangani
B)Battle of Nadaun
C)Battle of Anandpur
D)None of these
Answer: Battle of Bhangani
- Q. Name the Sikh Guru who constructed ‘Harmandir Sahib’ at centre of the Amritsar Lake.
A)Guru Amar Das Ji
B)Guru Ram Das Ji
C)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
D)Guru Har Rai Ji
Answer: Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- Q. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
A)Kharosthi
B)Greek
C)Sanskrit
D)Brahmi
Answer: Brahmi
- Q. Which of the following educational schemes of the State Government calls for distribution of bicycles among girl students of class 9th and 12th?
A)Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Scheme
B)Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
C)Mata Sundari Scheme
D)None of the above
Answer: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
- Q. Which of these is the top circulated magazine on the lifestyle of Punjabi NRI Community?
A)Preet Lari
B)Mehram Street
C)Punjab Today
D)Sadda Punjab
Answer: Sadda Punjab
- Q. The Osier Bast, a straw commonly known as Sarkanda is interwoven with bast, reeds, rushes and corn husks to make 1. basket 2. chhaj 3. hand fan 4. chiks Select the correct answer
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)1, 2, 3, and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Q. Which soil is badly eroded and suitable for dry farming only?
A)Sodic soil
B)Kandi soil
C)Desert soil
D)Loamy soil
Answer: Kandi soil
- Q. In this dance form young girls hold each other’s hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
A)Luddi
B)Giddha
C)Kikli
D)Julli
Answer: Kikli
- Q. At which of the following places in Punjab, the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar was coronated?
A)Panipat
B)Kalanaur
C)Sirhind
D)Lahore
Answer: Kalanaur
- Q. Which songs of Punjab are sung during the celebrations of harvest?
A)Baisakhi songs
B)Teeyan songs
C)Boli songs
D)None of these
Answer: Baisakhi songs
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