More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Match the following List-I (Fairs/Festivals) List-II (Location/Places) a. Maghi Mela 1. Fatehgarh Sahib b. Holla Mohalla 2. Sirhind c. Rauza Sharif 3. Anandpur Sahib d. Jor Mela 4. Muktsar Sahib
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. 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. Which of the following renounced his Knighthood in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
A)Rabindranath Tagore
B)Mahatma Gandhi
C)S. B. Sinha
D)M. A. Jinnah
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
- Q. The two relative publications of ‘The Tribune’ newspapers are ……… and ……… .
A)Dainik Tribune
B)Punjab Tribune
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of these
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is situated near
A)Ropar
B)Bathinda
C)Mansa
D)Patiala
Answer: Ropar
- Q. Amritsar Heritage Festival is organised by
A)Amritsar Heritage Society
B)Amritsar Heritage Society in collaboration with the INTACH
C)Amritsar Heritage Society supported by Punjab Government
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Both (A) and (C)
- Q. With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. 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. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab for disabled people. 1. Pension of Rs. 250 2. 60% or above of disability 3. Free travel in state owned buses 4. Unemployment allowance Which of the following is true?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Under whose Presidency ‘Operation Blue Star’ was happened?
A)V. V. Giri
B)Giani Zail Singh
C)Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D)R Venkataraman
Answer: Giani Zail Singh
- Q. Which of the following organisations was set-up to assist small scale industries in the state and is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials?
A)Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
B)Punjab State Development Corporation
C)State Finance Corporation
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
- Q. Which of the following is associated with Ravi river.
A)Separates Upper Bari Doab from Rachna Doab
B)Drainage area between Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar range
C)A seasonal river
D)Joins Chenab river at Mithankot
Answer: Drainage area between Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar range
- Q. Who wrote the famous Sanskrit play ‘Mudrarakshasa’. Which is a valuable source of the history of Punjab?
A)Bhavabhuti
B)Kalidasa
C)Kalhana
D)Visakhadatta
Answer: Visakhadatta
- Q. Consider the following statement(s). 1. Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of one of the most important rulers in early Indian history, Chandragupta I who extended his empire to Punjab. 2. She was married into the ruling family of the Vakatakas, who were powerful in the Deccan. Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Vidhan Sabha of Punjab is also known as
A)Legislature
B)Legislative Assembly
C)Executive
D)Judiciary
Answer: Legislative Assembly
- Q. Moga district consists of tehsils
A)Bagha Purana and Nihal Singhwala
B)Moga
C)Dharamkot
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The wildlife sanctuary situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala Devigarh road is known as
A)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
B)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
D)None of the above
Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
- Q. Which of the following musical instrument has been very popular with the dhaddies who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history?
A)Dhadd
B)Algoza
C)Dhol
D)Chimta
Answer: Dhadd
- Q. Some important demands of Rajiv Longowal Accord are
A)merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army.
B)compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982.
C)the Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
A)Hola Mohalla
B)Baisakhi
C)Maghi Mela
D)None of these
Answer: Baisakhi
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