Punjab State

Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the lowest literacy rate in Punjab?

A
Mansa
B
Tarn Taran
C
Muktsar
D
Barnala

Correct Answer

Mansa

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Punjab state Bus Stand Management Company Ltd. came in to existence in which year?
    A)1950
    B)1947
    C)1948
    D)1957
    Answer: 1948
  • Q. Which of the following districts of the state was selected for the trials under the project utilisation of inland saline water for aquaculture?
    A)Mansa
    B)Faridkot
    C)Fazilka
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Fazilka
  • Q. The main objective of the Scheme for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students is
    A)To motivate them to perform better
    B)To minimise the number of dropout
    C)To help them to perform well in the post matric stage of education
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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
  • Q. Name the district of Punjab with highest Scheduled Caste population.
    A)Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
    B)Muksar Shaib
    C)Firozpur
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
  • 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
  • Q. Which scheme of Punjab Government aims to provide loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste population in the state?
    A)Scholarship Scheme
    B)Ashirwad Scheme
    C)Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
  • Q. The Indian nationalist, who visited South Africa and stayed with Mahatma Gandhi as a Vedic missionary. Name the leader.
    A)Bhai Parmanand
    B)Sardar Ajit Singh
    C)Baba Kharak Singh
    D)Lala Lajpat Rai
    Answer: Bhai Parmanand
  • Q. Which type of forests are mainly found in Kandi tract of Punjab?
    A)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
    B)Dry Deciduous Bamboo Forests
    C)Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests
  • Q. Which is the largest railway junction in Punjab?
    A)Ludhiana Junction
    B)Jalandhar Junction
    C)Mohali Junction
    D)Bathinda Junction
    Answer: Bathinda Junction
  • 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. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the lowest population density?
    A)Firozpur
    B)Barnala
    C)Fatehgarh Sahib
    D)Fazilka
    Answer: Barnala
  • 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. Match the following rulers of Punjab and their period. List-I (Rulers) List-II (Period) a. Slaves 1. AD 1451-1526 b. Khiljis 2. AD 1414-1451 c. Sayyids 3. AD 1290-1320 d. Lodhis 4. AD 1206-1290
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Some Scheduled Tribes in Punjab are
    A)Bazigar, Barad, Banzara
    B)Sansi, Bauria
    C)Gadhila, Nat and Gujars
    D)All of them
    Answer: All of them
  • Q. Which among the following dance is a religious dance, associated with Pirs?
    A)Giddha
    B)Julli
    C)Bhangra
    D)Luddi
    Answer: Julli
  • Q. Which temple of Kapurthala has great architectural value?
    A)Devi Talab Mandir
    B)Kali Mata Ji Temple
    C)Panch Mandir
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Panch Mandir
  • Q. Consider the following about Nirankari Movement started by Baba Dayal Das 1. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and Adi Granth Sahib. 2. They advocated the path to God through worship, based on meditation. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • 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. Which is the most fertile and productive soil group of Punjab?
    A)Kandi soils
    B)Loamy soils
    C)Desert soils
    D)None of these
    Answer: Loamy soils

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