More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
A)Multan
B)Balochistan
C)Larkana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh was created in
A)1958
B)1957
C)1960
D)1965
Answer: 1958
- Q. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
A)1994
B)1990
C)1996
D)1985
Answer: 1994
- 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
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Name the first Governor of PEPSU.
A)Maharaja Yadvindra Singh
B)Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala
C)Sardar Tara Singh
D)None of them
Answer: Maharaja Yadvindra Singh
- Q. Who was the founder of Naujawan Bharat Sabha?
A)Lala Lajpat Rai
B)Sardar Bhagat Singh
C)Dalip Singh
D)Bhai Santok Singh
Answer: Sardar Bhagat Singh
- Q. Which of the following areas is a part of the Thar Desert from Punjab?
A)Bist doab
B)The Sindh-Sagar doab
C)Bari doab
D)Rachna doab
Answer: The Sindh-Sagar doab
- Q. n 1959 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Shimla to
A)Chandigarh
B)Amritsar
C)Batala
D)Dasua
Answer: Chandigarh
- Q. When did the Princely regine culminate and the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal come to an end?
A)On 15th July, 1948
B)On 15th August, 1947
C)On 10th October, 1949
D)None of the above
Answer: On 15th July, 1948
- Q. Which of the following sports festival of the state known as ‘Rural Olympics’?
A)Anandpur Sahib
B)Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
C)Holla Mohalla
D)None of the above
Answer: Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
- Q. Which of the following was the first Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha?
A)Kapur Singh
B)Satya Pal
C)Harbans Lal
D)Darbara Singh
Answer: Kapur Singh
- Q. The dancers cover their face with one hand and place the other on their back and dance with serpentine (Snake-like) movement. Name the dance form.
A)Jhumar
B)Luddi
C)Malwai Giddha
D)None of these
Answer: Luddi
- Q. Consider the statement(s) about ‘Bamboo Mission Punjab’. 1. Increase area coverage 2. Hybrid plants 3. Scheme under Ministry of Agriculture 4. Implemented under Horticulture division Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)1, 3 and 4
B)Only 1 and 2
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. Punjab Public Service Commission was established under
A)The Government of India Act, 1937
B)The Government of India Act, 1935
C)The Government of India Act, 1925
D)The Government of India Act, 1930
Answer: The Government of India Act, 1935
- 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
- Q. Consider the following about the literacy rate of districts of Punjab 1. The total literacy rate of Amritsar is higher than the district of Faridkot. 2. The female literacy rate is more than the male literacy rate of the district of Ludhiana. 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
Answer: Only 1
- Q. It is a male dance which resembles Bhangra. It is known as
A)Julli
B)Gatka
C)Giddha
D)Dhamal
Answer: Dhamal
- Q. Using a deep coloured cotton cloth as base, women embroider an impression of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The piece of cloth embroidered is called
A)Rummal
B)Bagh
C)Phulkari
D)None of the above
Answer: Bagh
- Q. Who amongst the following founded the city of Kartarpur?
A)Guru Ramdas Ji
B)Guru Angad Dev Ji
C)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
D)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Answer: Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Q. The Plastering of the house walls with mud and then decorating it with beautiful designs is known as ………….. .
A)Warli-art
B)Paranda
C)Chowk-Poorna
D)None of the above
Answer: Chowk-Poorna
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