More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Moga district of Punjab is famous for the largest production of
A)Maize
B)Bengal gram
C)Sugarcane
D)Wheat
Answer: Bengal gram
- 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. Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, ‘Mahiya’ originates from ‘Mahi’. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called ‘Tappa’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Which of the following rivers marks the boundary between India and Pakistan near Firozpur to Fazilka?
A)Ravi
B)Sutlej
C)Beas
D)Indus
Answer: Sutlej
- Q. Punjab has a strong sufi tradition. Name the famous form of Sufti tradition in the songs of Punjab.
A)Marashan tradition
B)Dhadi tradition
C)Khalsa tradition
D)None of the above
Answer: Dhadi tradition
- Q. Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?
A)Julli
B)Sammi
C)Dhamal
D)Jaago
Answer: Sammi
- Q. With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. Select the correct answer
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
A)Neelon
B)Bir Moti
C)Bir Talab
D)None of the above
Answer: Neelon
- Q. Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are used by
A)Women of Punjab
B)Men of Punjab
C)Young boys of Punjab
D)All of them
Answer: Men of Punjab
- Q. The main aims of Punjab Tourism Policy of 2003 is/are
A)To enhance employment
B)To promote tourism in the state
C)To supplement economic growth
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Punjab Government has launched a scheme under which Scheduled Castes and inter caste couple get a money reward in their marriage. The amount of money is
A)Rs. 75,000
B)Rs. 50,000
C)Rs. 100,000
D)Rs. 80,000
Answer: Rs. 75,000
- Q. Which of the following is the President of Punjab State Sports Council?
A)Secretary, Department of Sports
B)Director, Sports
C)Sports Minister
D)Chief Minister of the State
Answer: Chief Minister of the State
- Q. Battle songs are very popular in Punjab as
A)it has always suffered from the after effects of foreign invasions
B)it is a frontier province
C)Punjabis like battles
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maghi Mela, organised to commemorate a battle fought in 1705 by Guru Govind Singh Ji against Mughals. 2. Hola Mohalla festival was started by Guru Gobind Singh. 3. Hola Mohalla fair begins just before the festival of Diwali. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)1 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Why is AD 1716 important in the history of Punjab?
A)Death of Aurangzeb
B)Death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
C)Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
D)Victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur
Answer: Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
- Q. Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in
A)1965
B)1960
C)1966
D)1970
Answer: 1966
- Q. The Naujawan Bharat Sabha played a significant role in the political history of Punjab during
A)1926-29
B)1935-42
C)1919-25
D)1942-47
Answer: 1926-29
- Q. Which among the following is special benefit provided to senior citizens in Punjab by the state government?
A)Concessional travel
B)Issuing health care kits
C)Provision of atta and dal
D)Issuing ration card
Answer: Concessional travel
- Q. In which year, first printing press was established through a christian mission in Punjab?
A)1835
B)1832
C)1854
D)1853
Answer: 1835
- Q. The Arya Samaj was established by Dayanand Saraswati on
A)7th May, 1870
B)7th April, 1875
C)7th April, 1850
D)7th April, 1865
Answer: 7th April, 1875
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