More Questions on Punjab
- 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 was done in Green Revolution?
A)Improved irrigation facility
B)Increases in agricultural inputs
C)Greater irrigation coverage
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The fair price shops in Punjab are operated and managed by which government agency?
A)PMKSY
B)PUNSUP
C)PBIP
D)PFC
Answer: PUNSUP
- Q. When was the Battle of Gujarat fought between the Sikhs and the British?
A)1848
B)1847
C)1849
D)1850
Answer: 1849
- Q. Name the forest of Punjab where vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees.
A)Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
B)Dry Deciduous Scrub forests
C)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
D)None of these
Answer: Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5th Sikh Guru. 2. Adi Granth contains compositions of first 5 Gurus and the 9th Guru. 3. It also contains the compositions of 15 Bhagats and 11 Bhattas. 4. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following river is formed by the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Ravi
B)Chenab
C)Sutlej
D)Jhelum
Answer: Chenab
- Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
A)Gurdaspur
B)Pathankot
C)Patiala
D)Amritsar
Answer: Gurdaspur
- Q. Which of the following temples has been declared a national monument because of its beautiful wall paintings and icons in the state?
A)Panch Mandir
B)Kali Devi Temple
C)Sodal Mandir
D)Durgiana
Answer: Kali Devi Temple
- Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
A)Namdharis Movement
B)Singh Sabhas
C)Kuka Movement
D)Nirankari Movement
Answer: Singh Sabhas
- Q. In Punjab, Hinduism is practiced by
A)38.49%
B)57.69%
C)50.02%
D)46.50%
Answer: 38.49%
- Q. Who is famous as ‘Flicker Singh’ in Punjab?
A)Sandeep Singh
B)Kamaljeet Sandhu
C)Milkha Singh
D)None of them
Answer: Sandeep Singh
- Q. State the demand(s) of Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding industries of Punjab.
A)All consumer industries dealing with essential commodities should be nationalised.
B)All basic industries should be brought under the public sector.
C)There should be a need-based minimum wages for industrial labour.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra are the ornaments used by the women of Punjab. These are ……. .
A)Hand ornaments
B)Feet ornaments
C)Bracelets
D)Necklaces
Answer: Bracelets
- Q. Which among the following is not correctly matched? List I List II a. Shiwalik hills Moderate rainfall b. Southern Punjab Less rainfall c. North-Western Punjab Cyclonic disturbances d. Entire Punjab North-East rainfall
A)Only d
B)Only a
C)Both a and b
D)All of these
Answer: Only d
- Q. At which of the following places in Punjab the Ravi river joins the combined waters of Jhelum and Chenab ?
A)Harike
B)Mithankot
C)Rangpur
D)None of these
Answer: Rangpur
- Q. Which one of the following dialect of Punjabi is used in the areas falling between Beas and the Sutlej?
A)Doabi
B)Malwai
C)Pwadhi
D)Majhi
Answer: Doabi
- Q. During the reign of whom, the Mongols appeared for the first time on the banks of Indus of Punjab under Genghis Khan?
A)Qutb-ud-din Aibak
B)Iltutmish
C)Razia Sultana
D)Ala-ud-din Khilji
Answer: Iltutmish
- Q. Who was the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years?
A)Parkash Singh Badal
B)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
C)Surjit Singh Barnala
D)None of the above
Answer: Gurcharan Singh Tohra
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
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