More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Akali Movement started with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of Mahantas. 2. Mahantas were loyal to the British regime. 3. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A)2 and 3 only
B)1 and 2 only
C)1 only
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Who is the creator of Modern Punjabi literature?
A)Dhani Ram Chatrik
B)Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
C)Bhai Vir Singh
D)Sant Singh Sekhon
Answer: Bhai Vir Singh
- Q. Sanghol Museum at Fatehgarh Sahib displayed antiques of
A)Kushan period
B)Harappan period
C)Mauryan period
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which lila depicts the spiritual message of Guru Ravi Das’s life and injustices done to him?
A)Swang
B)Naqals
C)Prahlad Lila
D)Guru Ravi Das Lila
Answer: Guru Ravi Das Lila
- Q. Mural paintings are largely found in the historical buildings of
A)Amritsar, Gurdaspur
B)Patiala, Hoshiarpur
C)Kapurthala, Faridkot
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
A)Gram Sabha
B)Panchayat Samitis in the district
C)Gram Panchayat
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Panchayat Samitis in the district
- Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
A)Singh Sabha
B)Nirankari Movement
C)Namdhari Movement
D)None of the above
Answer: Nirankari Movement
- 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. When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
A)1954
B)1953
C)1955
D)1947
Answer: 1953
- 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. Railways in Punjab falls under which zone among the railway zones in India?
A)North-Eastern Zone
B)North-Western Zone
C)North-Central Zone
D)Northern Zone
Answer: Northern Zone
- Q. Which of the following has been caused by the local streams, Chos on the large-scale in the regions of Punjab?
A)Gully erosion
B)Soil erosion
C)Destruction of farm land
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. At which of the following forts Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of Delhi Throne was imprisoned on her defeat?
A)Qila Keshgarh
B)Qila Mubarak
C)Payal Fort
D)Bahia Fort
Answer: Qila Mubarak
- Q. The entire kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was divided into how many provinces?
A)3
B)2
C)4
D)7
Answer: 4
- 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. The first battle of Anandpur took place in the year ……….
A)1715
B)1701
C)1716
D)1702
Answer: 1701
- Q. Match the following List-I (Authors) List-II (Books) a. Harpreet kaur 1. Aas Aje Baaki Hai b. Dalip Kaur Tiwana 2. Tu Menu Sirlekh De c. Gagandeep Sharma 3. Katha Kaho Urvashi d. Simran Dhalinlal 4. Ikala Nahi Hunda Banda
A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- Q. At which of the following gurdwaras the Holy Book of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib Ji was written by Bhai Manni Singh and recompiled by Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?
A)Dera Baba Nanak
B)Takht Damdama Sahib
C)Khadur Sahib
D)Damdama Sahib
Answer: Takht Damdama Sahib
- Q. Match the following Rivers (Soil) Ancient Name (pH value) a. Flood soils 7.8 to 8.0 b. Loamy soils 7.5 to 8.5 c. Sodic and Saline 7.3 to 8.5 d. Desert soils 7.0 to 8.4
A)a-4, b-2, c-1, d-2
B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
D)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
- 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
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