More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Mohali is also known as
A)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
B)Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
C)Sungrur
D)None of the above
Answer: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
- 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. Sikhism, the most practiced faith in Punjab belongs to
A)60.05% of the population
B)57.69% of the population
C)75% of the population
D)None of the above
Answer: 57.69% of the population
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab having double drums is believed to be designed by Hazrat Amir Khusrau. It is
A)Toomba
B)Taus
C)Kato
D)Tabla
Answer: Tabla
- Q. Sugar industry is located in which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Faridkot
B)Gurdaspur
C)Mukerian
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. This crop is used as food as well as a fodder crop. It is
A)Bajra
B)Maize
C)Gram
D)Barley
Answer: Maize
- Q. Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in
A)1962
B)1970
C)1975
D)1980
Answer: 1962
- Q. What is/are the importance of forests in Punjab?
A)Contribute to total revenue
B)Provides raw material
C)Provides employment
D)Provides employment
Answer: Provides employment
- Q. According to State of Forest Report, 2017, what is the forest cover of Punjab?
A)4.20%
B)3.65%
C)5.70%
D)3.11%
Answer: 3.65%
- Q. Which of the following areas were controlled by Ghaznavids?
A)Punjab and Sindh
B)Punjab and Mathura
C)Mathura and Sindh
D)Mathura and Kannauj
Answer: Punjab and Sindh
- Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
A)Nirankari Movement
B)Namdhari Movement
C)Singh Sabhas
D)None of the above
Answer: Namdhari Movement
- 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. Some of the dominant tribes of Punjab are
A)Khatris
B)Jats
C)Aroras
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Where is the biggest milk plant situated in Patiala?
A)Amritsar
B)Mohali
C)Verka
D)Moga
Answer: Moga
- Q. Which of the following was the first Governor of Punjab after Independence?
A)D. C. Pavate
B)Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
C)Dharma Vira
D)Narahar Vishnu Gadgil
Answer: Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
- Q. Name the king who captured Punjab from the Mauryas and established Sunga dynasty.
A)Kujula Kadphises
B)Heraios
C)Pushyamitra Sunga
D)None of them
Answer: Pushyamitra Sunga
- Q. Which article of the Constitution gives the power to the state to promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections and in particular of SC and ST?
A)Article 47
B)Article 46
C)Article 48
D)Article 49
Answer: Article 46
- Q. Who made reforms in civil administration and army in Punjab in the 13th century?
A)Iltutmish
B)Qutb-ud-din-Aibak
C)Balban
D)Akbar
Answer: Iltutmish
- Q. Consider the following statements about maize cultivation in Punjab. 1. Kharif crop 2. Fodder Crop 3. Food Crop 4. Grown in Hoshiarpur Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct.
A)1, 2 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
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