More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statement(s). 1. Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of one of the most important rulers in early Indian history, Chandragupta I who extended his empire to Punjab. 2. She was married into the ruling family of the Vakatakas, who were powerful in the Deccan. Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Akali Movement started with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of Mahantas. 2. Mahantas were loyal to the British regime. 3. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A)2 and 3 only
B)1 and 2 only
C)1 only
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following regarding welfare scheme for senior citizen is/are true? 1. Monthly pension of Rs. 2000 per family 2. Concessional travel 3. Pension of Rupees 1000 above 60 years
A)Only 1 and 2
B)Only 2 and 3
C)Only 3
D)Only 1
Answer: Only 2 and 3
- Q. During winter, which of the following parts of Punjab receives more rainfall?
A)Eastern parts
B)North-Western
C)Central
D)None of the above
Answer: North-Western
- 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. Name the musical instrument used by the artists of Punjab which was inverted by Amir Khusrau.
A)Sarode
B)Sitar
C)Pakhawaj
D)None of these
Answer: Sitar
- Q. Railways in Punjab falls under which zone among the railway zones in India?
A)North-Eastern Zone
B)North-Western Zone
C)North-Central Zone
D)Northern Zone
Answer: Northern Zone
- Q. The famous folk dance(s) of Punjab is/are
A)Julli, Luddi
B)Bhangra, Jhumar
C)Malwai Giddha
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. How many prominent Misls were there in Punjab?
A)12
B)10
C)15
D)20
Answer: 12
- Q. Khalsa was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on
A)30th March, 1699
B)30th December, 1699
C)30th November, 1689
D)None of the above
Answer: 30th March, 1699
- Q. Humayun appointed Bairam Khan as the Governor of
A)Sirhind
B)Ropar
C)Rupnagar
D)Panipat
Answer: Sirhind
- 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. Consider the following about Punjab Aids Control Society. 1. It was registered in 1998 for implementing National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). 2. NACP is a 100% centrally sponsored project. 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: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which sanctuary in Punjab runs through Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur districts?
A)Abohar Sanctuary
B)Takhni-Rehmapur Sanctuary
C)Bir Moti Bagh Sanctuary
D)Harike Sanctuary
Answer: Takhni-Rehmapur Sanctuary
- Q. Who wanted to create a Punjabi Suba (Punjabi Province)?
A)The Muslim League
B)The Akali Dal
C)Indian National Congress
D)None of the above
Answer: The Akali Dal
- Q. Name the player(s) from Punjab who got Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
A)Virat Kohli
B)Balbair Singh
C)Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi
D)Kartar Singh Dhillon
Answer: Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi
- Q. What is the purpose of launching Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme?
A)Reducing female infanticide
B)Reduce school dropouts
C)Uplift social status of girls
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Both (A) and (C)
- Q. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
A)Multan
B)Balochistan
C)Larkana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Kapurthala Heritage Festival is held in memory of
A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
C)Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
D)None of the above
Answer: Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
- Q. Who was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of 1980s?
A)Parkash Singh Badal
B)Harchand Singh Logowal
C)Manmohan Singh
D)Surjit Singh Barnala
Answer: Harchand Singh Logowal
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