Punjab State

Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

A
3, 4
B
1, 2, 2003
C
2, 3, 2004
D
All of the above

Correct Answer

1, 2, 2003

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Name the famous cricketer who had hit six-sixes in an over against England’s Stuard Board in 2007 world twenty20?
    A)Bishan Singh Bed
    B)Yuvraj Singh
    C)Lala Amarnath
    D)Navjot Singh Sidhu
    Answer: Yuvraj Singh
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I (Canal System) List-II (River) a. Shahnehar Canal System Beas b. Firozpur Feeder Hussainiwala c. Eastern Canal System Sutlej d. Upper Bari Doab Canal System Ravi
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c
  • Q. Which the following statements is/are true about the ‘Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme’ launched by the State Government? 1. The families of all the girl children born after 1st January, 2011 would be eligible for financial assistance upto 12th standard for imparting quality educational. 2. The scheme is started to check the ever increasing menace of female foeticide 3. The benefit would be given to families, whose annual income is less than Rs. 30000. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
    A)Dhad
    B)Dhol
    C)Toomba
    D)Garah
    Answer: Toomba
  • Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
    A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
    D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. Desert soils are predominantly found, in which of the following regions of Punjab?
    A)Central Punjab
    B)South-Western Punjab
    C)Eastern Punjab
    D)All of the above
    Answer: South-Western Punjab
  • 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 these is the top circulated magazine on the lifestyle of Punjabi NRI Community?
    A)Preet Lari
    B)Mehram Street
    C)Punjab Today
    D)Sadda Punjab
    Answer: Sadda Punjab
  • Q. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated near
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Bathinda
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi is one of the 22 languages with official status in India. 2. It is the first official language of Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh. 3. It is the 2nd official language of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Who was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 1982 under Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee?
    A)Krishna Kant
    B)Partap Singh Kairon
    C)Dr. Manmohan Singh
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Dr. Manmohan Singh
  • Q. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab under water and sanitation programmes. 1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 2. Installation of RO Systems 3. Swachhata Pakhwada 4. Water Supply and Sanitation Project Which among the following is a scheme running in Punjab at present?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Irrigation and Power Research Institute (IPRI) was established in the year
    A)1926
    B)1924
    C)1928
    D)1930
    Answer: 1924
  • Q. Name the biggest community settled in Punjab who are expert in agriculture
    A)Aroras
    B)Khatris
    C)Sikh Jat
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sikh Jat
  • Q. Which of the following ecological zones is located in the Shiwalik foothills of lower Himalayas?
    A)Harike
    B)Kanjli
    C)Ropar
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ropar
  • Q. Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
    A)Devi Talab Mandir
    B)Sodal temple
    C)Panch Mandir
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sodal temple
  • Q. Jarag fair is held in honour of the Goddess …………
    A)Seetla
    B)Durga
    C)Lakshmi
    D)Kali
    Answer: Seetla
  • Q. Who is the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Bhim Sen Sachar
    B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
    C)Pratap Singh Kairon
    D)None of them
    Answer: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
  • Q. On 21st February, 1849, the Sikhs were defeated by the British at the ……..
    A)Battle of Gujarat
    B)Battle of Ramnagar
    C)Battle of Multan
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Battle of Gujarat
  • Q. The state of Punjab has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Which of the following places have domestic airports in the state?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Patiala
    C)Pathankot
    D)All of these
    Answer: Patiala

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