More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The foundation of the Khalsa Panth and a council of five wise men that governs Sikh religious affairs was first established at which of the following forts of the Punjab?
A)Shahpur Kandi Fort
B)Keshgarh Fort
C)Lohgarh Fort
D)Anandpur Sahib Fort
Answer: Anandpur Sahib Fort
- 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. After Independence, which among the following was selected as the seat of East Punjab High Court of judicature?
A)Shimla
B)Chandigarh
C)Patiala
D)Amritsar
Answer: Shimla
- Q. What is/are the objective of Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojana?
A)Free vaccination upto 12 years of age
B)Cashless medical treatment
C)Insurance upto 1 lakh for poor people
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Cashless medical treatment
- Q. Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
A)Neelon
B)Bir Moti
C)Bir Talab
D)None of the above
Answer: Neelon
- Q. The Punjab Government has launched the ‘Punjab Shehri Awas Yojana 2017’, the free housing scheme for
A)SC/BC families across the state
B)All urban population
C)All professional people whose income is under Rs. 5 lakhs
D)None of the above
Answer: SC/BC families across the state
- Q. Which fruit is the main fruit crop of Punjab?
A)Mango
B)Kinnow
C)Litchi
D)Pear
Answer: Kinnow
- Q. The scheme of Punjab Government to conserve and develop the natural resources like land, soil, water, etc is known as
A)Pradhan mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
B)Integrated Watershed Management Program
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum is located inside which of the following forts?
A)Bahia Fort
B)Faridkot Fort
C)Anandpur Sahib Fort
D)Qila Mubarak, Patiala
Answer: Anandpur Sahib Fort
- Q. The desert soil is found in which part of the state of Punjab?
A)Bathinda
B)Fazilka
C)Patiala
D)Pathankot
Answer: Bathinda
- Q. Name the first cricketer to score a test century for the Indian cricket team.
A)Sunil Gavaskar
B)Lala Amarnath
C)Gundappa Viswanath
D)None of them
Answer: Lala Amarnath
- 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
- Q. Every Zila Parishad shall hold meetings at least
A)once in every three months
B)once in every two months
C)once in every six month
D)once in a year
Answer: once in every three months
- 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, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
A)Bir Gurdialpura
B)Bir Bhadson
C)Bir Aishwan
D)Abohar
Answer: Bir Bhadson
- Q. Aam Khas Bagh at Preet Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib was built by
A)Akbar
B)Shah Jahan
C)Jahangir
D)All of these
Answer: Shah Jahan
- Q. Name ‘the king of Bhangra’ of Punjab.
A)Lal Chand Yamla
B)Sardool Sikander
C)Hans Raj Hans
D)None of the above
Answer: Sardool Sikander
- Q. In Punjab, forests are divided into
A)Three types
B)Two types
C)Four types
D)Five types
Answer: Three types
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