More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, ‘Mahiya’ originates from ‘Mahi’. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called ‘Tappa’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Wetland which was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 2009 is
A)Harike Wetland
B)Ropar Wetland
C)Nangal Wetland
D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
Answer: Ropar Wetland
- Q. Consider the following about Chandigarh International Airport. 1. There is heavy traffic throughout the year. 2. Almost every important place in India is connected through flight to this airport. 3. Domestic airport has flight to limited city. Which of the above statements is/are true?
A)Only 1
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Roshni Fair is held in Jagraon in honour of a Muslim Pir named
A)Baba Farid
B)Haider Sheikh
C)Abdul Kader Jalani
D)None of then
Answer: Abdul Kader Jalani
- Q. The discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
A)Mahavamsa
B)Dipavamsa
C)Milind Panha
D)None of these
Answer: Milind Panha
- Q. The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) along the state of Punjab had also its own High Court known as ‘PEPSU High Court’ at which of the following places?
A)Shimla
B)Chandigarh
C)Patiala
D)Amritsar
Answer: Patiala
- Q. Which article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
A)Article 330
B)Article 229
C)Article 331
D)Article 332
Answer: Article 330
- Q. Which of the following political personalities of Punjab became Chief Minister for the fifth time?
A)Amrinder Singh
B)Parkash Singh Badal
C)Gopi Chand Bhargava
D)Surjit Singh Barnala
Answer: Parkash Singh Badal
- Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh conquered various territories from different rulers. With reference to that, match the following Territory Conquered Name of the Rulers a. Kasur 1. Raja Sansor Chand Katoch b. Kangra 2. Zabbar Khan c. Kashmir 3. Azim Khan d. Peshwan 4. Qutb-ud-din
A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
D)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- 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. Who is known as ‘Ganj-i-Shakar of Punjabi literature’?
A)Bulleh Shah
B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
C)Sheikh Farid-ud-Din
D)None of the above
Answer: Sheikh Farid-ud-Din
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Punjab health systems corporation was enacted through a special act of legislation. 2. The PHSC was established to provide for the Constitution of a corporation for establishing, expanding, improving and administering medical care in the state. 3. The PHSC is a fully autonomous and self-sufficient health and family welfare organisation of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 1
B)Only 3
C)Only 2
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The demand(s) of Anandapur Sahib Resolution is/are
A)reservation of Sikhs for recruitment in Defence Services
B)protection of Sikh minorities residing outside the Punjab
C)free access to the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other gurdwaras in Pakistan
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. 2. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. 3. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan. Choose the correct answer given below.
A)1 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Who are the traditional dancers, to dramatise the saga of Bhagat Prahlad?
A)Rasdharis
B)Naqals
C)Artists
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Rasdharis
- 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. Name the shooter of Punjab who won gold in women’s 25 m Pistol in Commonwealth Games, 2018.
A)Navjeet Dhillon
B)Heena Sindhu
C)Navjot Kaur
D)None of them
Answer: Heena Sindhu
- Q. Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
A)desert soils of arid zone
B)alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
C)sandy soils
D)None of the above
Answer: alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maghi mela is the fair which derives its name from the forty Mukhtas of the Guru Gobind Singh. 2. Bhangra festival is the oldest festival of the country. 3. Holla Mohalla festival of Punjab is celebrated in Ludhiana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)1 and 3
Answer: Only 1
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