More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme was applicable to all eligible girl child born after 1st January, ……… .
A)1990
B)1995
C)2000
D)2011
Answer: 2011
- Q. Which town of Punjab is known as ‘Guru Ki Kashi’?
A)Nankana Sahib
B)Amritsar
C)Kiratpur Sahib
D)Dera Baba Nanak
Answer: Nankana Sahib
- Q. Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is a famous
A)Cricketer
B)Golfer
C)Footballer
D)Athlete
Answer: Golfer
- Q. Qila Mubarak Androon in located in Punjab’s
A)Sangrur district
B)Patiala district
C)Mansa district
D)Bathinda district
Answer: Patiala district
- Q. In which year, first printing press was established through a christian mission in Punjab?
A)1835
B)1832
C)1854
D)1853
Answer: 1835
- Q. Who is the first recipient of prestigious Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award of Punjab?
A)Balbir Singh for hockey
B)Rupa Saini for hockey
C)Milkha Singh for athletics
D)None of them
Answer: Rupa Saini for hockey
- 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. In which year the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 Act came into force when it was said that, under the act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area, not for each village.
A)24th April, 1996
B)21st April, 1994
C)22nd March, 1994
D)24th March, 1998
Answer: 21st April, 1994
- Q. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was started in Punjab (1927) by
A)Bhai Santokh Singh
B)Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew
C)Shaukat Ali
D)None of them
Answer: Bhai Santokh Singh
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1, 2 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)Only 1
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Pidhis are small stools used by the people of Punjab to
A)Deliver a touch of tradition
B)Decorate their rooms
C)Show honour for the artisans
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following about tourism industry in Punjab. 1. Tourism Policy 2009 2. Pilgrimage sites 3. Development of farm houses 4. PTDC Which of the following is /are initiatives to develop tourism in Punjab?
A)Only 3
B)1 and 2
C)1, 4 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. This Committee of Gram Panchayat perform function in respect of education, public health, public works etc of Gram Panchyat. Name the Committee.
A)The Production Committee
B)The Social Justice Committee
C)The Amenities Committee
D)None of the above
Answer: The Amenities Committee
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi language is the 10th most popular language of the world. 2. Punjabi and Urdu is official language of state. 3. Punjabi language has gained no official status in Pakistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 3
- Q. The Department of Sports in Punjab was established in
A)1972
B)1970
C)1974
D)1975
Answer: 1975
- Q. Name the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.
A)Jyoti Nooran
B)Gurmeet Bawa
C)Surinder Kaur
D)None of these
Answer: Gurmeet Bawa
- Q. Who was made the Governor of Sirhind by Balban?
A)Bairam Khan
B)Sher Shah Suri
C)Sher Khan
D)None of them
Answer: Sher Khan
- Q. Who among the personalities, was honoured as Ramgarhia?
A)Jassa Singh
B)Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
C)Udham Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Jassa Singh
- Q. They keep a Lathi (a bamboo stave) instead of Kripan (sword). Who are they?
A)Nirankaris
B)Namdharis
C)Arya Samajis
D)None of them
Answer: Namdharis
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