Punjab State

Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. 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

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
    A)Landless labourer
    B)All poor people
    C)Beggars of the state
    D)BPL families
    Answer: All poor people
  • Q. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on
    A)13th April, 1919
    B)12th May, 1919
    C)20th April, 1919
    D)26th January, 1919
    Answer: 13th April, 1919
  • Q. The famous newspaper Punjab Kesari was founded on?
    A)2nd February, 1881
    B)13th June, 1965
    C)13th November, 2001
    D)2nd October, 1945
    Answer: 13th June, 1965
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Lord Mountbatten announced June Plan on 3rd June, 1947. 2. Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20th June 1947. 3. The PEPSU was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 5th July 1948. 4. Punjab was trifurcated on 1st November, 1960 Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)3, 4
    B)1, 2, 2003
    C)2, 3, 2004
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2, 2003
  • 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. Name the district of Punjab which is famous for surgical instruments, sports goods, hand tools, automobile parts industries.
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • 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. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Karva Chauth
    C)Gurpurbs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurpurbs
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Match the following. List-I (Institutions) List-II (Location) a. Hockey Academy 1. Patiala b. Football Academy 2. Ludhiana c. Speed Fund Academy 3. Mahilpur d. National Institute of Sports 4. Jalandhar
    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. What was the demand regarding applying AFSPA in Punjab?
    A)The special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking.
    B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.
    C)All other cases except waging war and hijacking will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra are the ornaments used by the women of Punjab. These are ……. .
    A)Hand ornaments
    B)Feet ornaments
    C)Bracelets
    D)Necklaces
    Answer: Bracelets
  • Q. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, the holy Sikh Pilgrimage, is located on the banks of which one of the following rivers?
    A)Kaveri
    B)Krishna
    C)Godavari
    D)Mahanadi Ji
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. Which of the followings are traditional jewellery of Punjab?
    A)Jhumke, Teeli
    B)Sagi Phul, Shingar Patti
    C)Bazuband, Kangan
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Punjabi is mostly written in Gurmukhi script. 2. Gurmukhi script has 41 letters including 38 consonants. 3. Comparison with Roman script there is the striking difference between the two scripts. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Name the state which is the top producer of milk.
    A)Haryana
    B)Gujarat
    C)Punjab
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • 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. Kheti bhawan in Punjab has been set up at
    A)Mohali
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Mohali
  • 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
    Answer: Mansa

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