Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

Only 1

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Kapurthala Heritage Festival 1. This festival held in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage. 2. It is held in the memory of Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following about the Ghadar Movement 1. The movement began with a group of immigrants known as the Hindustani workers of the Pacific coast. 2. The Ghadar party was formed in 1913 in the United States under the leadership of Bhagat Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Which scheme is run by Punjab State Government aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by adopting sterilisation methods?
    A)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    D)Shagun Scheme
    Answer: Balri Rakshak Yojana
  • Q. Match the following List-I (District) List-II (Geographical Region) a. Moga 1. Majha b. Ludhiana 2. Malwa c. Nawanshahr 3. Doab d. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Malwa
    A)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    B)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
  • Q. Consider the following statements and identify the personality 1. He served as High Commissioner of India to Canada. 2. He served as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. 3. He served two terms as Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    B)Giani Zail Singh
    C)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
    D)G. S. Atwal
    Answer: Gurdial Singh Dhillon
  • Q. The main objective of the Scheme for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students is
    A)To motivate them to perform better
    B)To minimise the number of dropout
    C)To help them to perform well in the post matric stage of education
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the main species of tree found in coniferous forests of Punjab.
    A)Amla
    B)Chir
    C)Khair
    D)Babool
    Answer: Chir
  • Q. Find the correct pair from the following List-I List-II a. Muktsar Largest railway junction in Punjab b. Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport Amritsar c. Amritsar – Nankana Sahib Pathankot railway line d. Sangrur India-Pakistan Border road
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. Which among the following is not a small scale industry in Punjab?
    A)Sewing machine and parts
    B)Bicycle and cycle parts
    C)Silk industry
    D)Sports Goods
    Answer: Silk industry
  • Q. Total rate of Scheduled Castes population of Punjab is
    A)70.66%
    B)64.81%
    C)50.39%
    D)31.94%
    Answer: 31.94%
  • Q. The Government of Punjab established Punjab Institute of Sports (PIS) at
    A)Bhanowal
    B)Dasua
    C)SAS Nagar
    D)Tarn Taran
    Answer: SAS Nagar
  • Q. Punjab state Bus Stand Management Company Ltd. came in to existence in which year?
    A)1950
    B)1947
    C)1948
    D)1957
    Answer: 1948
  • Q. Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are used by
    A)Women of Punjab
    B)Men of Punjab
    C)Young boys of Punjab
    D)All of them
    Answer: Men of Punjab
  • Q. As per Economic Survey 2017 – 18, what is the rank of Punjab among all states of India for literacy rate?
    A)15th
    B)14th
    C)16th
    D)17th
    Answer: 15th
  • 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. These soils of Punjab are yellowish to grey in colour and become more productive by artificial irrigation and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat, fodder crop. Name the soil.
    A)Sandy soils
    B)Kandi soils
    C)Desert soils
    D)Sierozem soils
    Answer: Sandy soils
  • Q. Which of the following act aimed at providing for the better administration of certain Sikh Gurdwaras and for enquiries into matters and settlement of disputes connected?
    A)The Sikh Gurdwara and Shrines Act
    B)The Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925
    C)Gurudwara Act, 1922
    D)None of the above
    Answer: The Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925
  • Q. Which is the main fuel used in Guru Gobind Singh Power Plant?
    A)Running water
    B)Coal
    C)Nuclear energy
    D)Diesel
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. Sugarcane is mainly grown in
    A)Rupnagar
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following is true about seasonal river, Ghaggar? 1. Originates from the lower slopes of Himalayas. 2. Believed to be a part of Saraswati river. 3. Enters the Punjab near Mubarakpur. 4. Causes flood in Punjab.
    A)1 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3

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