More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?
A)Surjit Singh Barnala
B)Manmohan Singh
C)Balram Jakhar
D)None of the above
Answer: Balram Jakhar
- Q. Name the main species of tree found in coniferous forests of Punjab.
A)Amla
B)Chir
C)Khair
D)Babool
Answer: Chir
- Q. A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
A)Chimta
B)Algoza
C)Bugchu
D)Dhol
Answer: Chimta
- Q. Which of the following fortresses were captured by Muhammad Ghori?
A)Saraswati
B)Hansi
C)Samana
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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. When Punjab Public Service Commission was established?
A)1935
B)1930
C)1937
D)1940
Answer: 1937
- 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. Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to which Misl?
A)Kanhaiya
B)Ahluwalia
C)Sukerchakia
D)Phulkian
Answer: Sukerchakia
- Q. Which soil in Punjab is prone to erosion mostly by winds specially in hot summer months?
A)Desert soil
B)Kandi soil
C)Sierozem soil
D)Bet soil
Answer: Desert soil
- Q. Which of the following advocated the need to gain a command of Western knowledge if Sikhs were to compete successfully with Hindu and Muslim Punjabis?
A)Singh Sabhas
B)Namdharis
C)Nirankaris
D)None of these
Answer: Singh Sabhas
- Q. Standing Committee(s) of Gram Panchayats is/are
A)the Social Justice Committee
B)the Production Committee
C)the Amenities Committee
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Land Revenue System of Ranjit Singh? 1. Batai System was replaced by a system of assessment known as Kanut. 2. The share of government was determined on the basis of a standing crop whose value was estimated in terms of money. 3. The state demand varied from two-fifth to one-third of the produce of the year. 4. Land revenue was collected twice a year. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 4
C)2, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following statements about Ranjit Sagar Dam are true? 1. Its water is shared by Punjab and Haryana. 2. Built on Ravi river. 3. Constructed 24 km upstream of Madhopur.
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: 2 and 3
- Q. Bir ……….. Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 45 km from Patiala city on Patial-Samana-Shatrana road.
A)Harike
B)Gurdialpura
C)Mehas
D)None of these
Answer: Gurdialpura
- Q. Consider the following about Naujawan Bharat Sabha 1. It supported the Anti-government movements launched by political parties. 2. It has lack of interest towards the communist and peasant movements. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Which of the following was the Chief Minister of Punjab province and widely acknowledged as architect of post independent Punjab?
A)Partap Singh Kairon
B)Krishan Kant
C)Master Tara Singh
D)Zail Singh
Answer: Partap Singh Kairon
- Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
A)The Municipal Act 1873
B)The Municipal Act 1867
C)The Municipal Act 1850
D)The Municipal Act 1910
Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
- Q. What is the name of the railway link between India and Pakistan?
A)Bhagidari Express
B)Samjhauta Express
C)Maitree Express
D)Shatabdi Express
Answer: Samjhauta Express
- Q. Which among the following places, the devotees of Maghi Mela go in procession after taking bath in Muktsar tank?
A)Tibbi Sahib
B)Rikab Sahib
C)Mukhwanjana Sahib
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following Governors of Punjab became very powerful and thus was poisoned by Balban?
A)Sher Khan
B)Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
C)Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D)Ghazi Malik
Answer: Sher Khan
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