Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

All of the above

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Ranjit Singh took ‘Koh-i-Noor’ from the king of Kabul …….. .
    A)Nadir Shah
    B)Shah Shuja
    C)Kutlugh Khan
    D)None of them
    Answer: Shah Shuja
  • Q. What is the purpose of launching Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme?
    A)Reducing female infanticide
    B)Reduce school dropouts
    C)Uplift social status of girls
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Average annual rainfall in Punjab
    A)ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
    B)ranges between 980 mm in the sub-mountain region and 490 mm in the plains.
    C)ranges between 940 mm in the sub-mountain region and 420 mm in the plains.
    D)ranges between 1020 mm in the sub-mountain region and 560 mm in the plains.
    Answer: ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
  • Q. The local self-government was given permanent status in the year
    A)1975
    B)1980
    C)1979
    D)1990
    Answer: 1979
  • Q. Who is known as the Nightingale of Punjab?
    A)Surinder Kaur
    B)Narinder Biba
    C)Lal Chand Yamla
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Surinder Kaur
  • Q. Where is Gurdwara Ber Sahib is situated?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)Sultanpur
    Answer: Sultanpur
  • Q. Which of the following statements about Ranjit Sagar Dam are true? 1. Its water is shared by Punjab and Haryana. 2. Built on Ravi river. 3. Constructed 24 km upstream of Madhopur.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. The features of Bet soils of Punjab are 1. Pale to yellowish brown colour 2. Calcarceus in nature. 3. They are Khadar soils. 4. Vary in texture.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Consider the following about Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve. 1. Situated in Gurdaspur 2. Panchayat Chhamb 3. 340 hectare area 4. Swampy area Which of the following is/are true?
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Consider the following about Mahmud Ghazni 1. He was the son of Sabuktigin, the founder of Ghazni dynasty. 2. He first encountered the ruler Jaipal in AD 1001. 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: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries has been recognised as Ramsar site and attracts large number of migratory birds during winter months?
    A)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Gurdialpura
    D)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. In Punjab ‘Sargi’ is given to the fasting woman in Karva Chauth festival by her
    A)Mother-in-law
    B)Own mother
    C)Sister-in-Law
    D)Woman relative
    Answer: Mother-in-law
  • Q. Why is AD 1716 important in the history of Punjab?
    A)Death of Aurangzeb
    B)Death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
    D)Victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur
    Answer: Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
  • Q. Match the following. List I (Canal System) List II (Headworks) a. Eastern Canal System 1. River Ravi b. Makhu Canal System 2. River Beas c. Shahnehar Canal System 3. Harike d. Kashmir Canal System 4. Hussainiwala
    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. When Yugantar Ashram was established by the Ghadar Party of Punjab?
    A)1913
    B)1915
    C)1910
    D)1914
    Answer: 1913
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I (Industrial parks) List-II (Products) a. Kapurthala Integrated products b. Bathinda Plastic c. Banur Footwear d. Rajpura Sports goods
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Which of the following was the first and only female to hold the post of Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
    B)Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
    C)Nalini Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
  • Q. Which Sikh Guru started the tradition of Mal Akhara?
    A)Guru Amardas Ji
    B)Guru Nanak Ji
    C)Guru Angad Ji
    D)Guru Ramdas Ji
    Answer: Guru Angad Ji
  • Q. Arya Samaj branch at Lahore was opened in
    A)1877
    B)1876
    C)1880
    D)1875
    Answer: 1877
  • 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

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