Punjab State

Q. As per Economic Survey 2017 – 18, what is the rank of Punjab among all states of India for literacy rate?

A
15th
B
14th
C
16th
D
17th

Correct Answer

15th

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements on State Run Welfare Schemes of Punjab for SC/ST. 1. PSCFC 2. Aashirwad Scheme 3. House to houseless 4. Atta-Dal Scheme Which is not a scheme for SC/ST?
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 3
    C)Only 2
    D)Only 4
    Answer: Only 4
  • Q. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh features a rich collection of
    A)Rajasthani Paintings
    B)Gandhara Sculptures
    C)Pahari Miniature Paintings
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following about the powers of Legislative Assembly of Punjab 1. The money bill is introduced only in the Legislative Assembly. 2. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. 3. The elected members of the Legislative Assembly form part of the electoral college which elects the President of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Shalimar Garden is located in the city of
    A)Chandigarh
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Mohali
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Kapurthala
  • Q. The Muslim leader, who was given the keys of Golden Temple was
    A)S. M. Akhtar
    B)M. A. Ansari
    C)Dr. Kitchlew
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dr. Kitchlew
  • Q. Which of the following airports in Punjab is proposed to be developed by the state as an ‘Aerotropolis’?
    A)Mohali
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Bathinda
    D)Moga
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. The town known for manufacture of wooden toys, in lay and lacquer finished furniture and musical instruments is
    A)Sangrur
    B)Amritsar
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmad Farooqui at which of the following places in the state?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Sirhind
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Rupnagar
    Answer: Sirhind
  • Q. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
    A)Three stages
    B)Two stages
    C)Four stages
    D)Five stages
    Answer: Two stages
  • Q. A huge fair, Maghi Mela is celebrated in January every year at which of the following cities, in the memory of fourty martyrs of Punjab.
    A)Mansa
    B)Faridkot
    C)Muktsar Sahib
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Muktsar Sahib
  • Q. Who amongst the following was appointed as a Chairman of Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947?
    A)Justice J.C. Shah
    B)Mr. Clement Attlee
    C)Sir Cyril Radcliffe
    D)Justice Teja Singh
    Answer: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
  • Q. Which of the following museum’s collection is sculptures from Dholbaha area, a place of real archaeological value?
    A)Museum, Hoshiarpur
    B)Sanghol Museum
    C)Museum, Patiala
    D)Sangrur Museum
    Answer: Museum, Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who spread Bhakti Movement in Punjab was contemporary to
    A)Humayun
    B)Babur
    C)Akbar
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following was the longest serving Cabinet Minister of India?
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjit
    B)Gaini Zail Singh
    C)Swaran Singh
    D)Darbara Singh
    Answer: Swaran Singh
  • Q. Which among the following is not a Scheduled Caste group living in Punjab?
    A)Kabirpanthi
    B)Bazigar
    C)Gond
    D)Sanhal
    Answer: Gond
  • Q. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
    A)1994
    B)1990
    C)1996
    D)1985
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. After Independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India). 2. High Court is the highest court of Justice in the state. 3. High Courts have two types of Jurisdictions i.e. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. In which among the following fairs, the Kabbadi contest is organised?
    A)Virasat Mela
    B)Holla Mohalla Fair
    C)Jor Fair
    D)Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
    Answer: Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
  • Q. With reference to the Durries, consider the following statements. 1. Durries are rough woven rugs that are functional as well as striking in nature. 2. Durries are used either as carpets or as bedsheets. Select the correct answer
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair among the following. List-I List-II a. Rajpura power plant Thermal b. Shahpur Kandi project Solar c. Haibowal Dairy Biomass d. Kallar Kahar Project Wind
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b

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