More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmad Farooqui at which of the following places in the state?
A)Amritsar
B)Sirhind
C)Ludhiana
D)Rupnagar
Answer: Sirhind
- Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
A)Namdharis Movement
B)Singh Sabhas
C)Kuka Movement
D)Nirankari Movement
Answer: Singh Sabhas
- Q. It is an occasion for all married girls to visit their parents and enjoy again the carefree days of their childhood by wearing new clothes, having special dishes and singing special songs. These songs are known as
A)Dhola songs
B)Trinjan songs
C)Boli songs
D)Teeyan songs
Answer: Teeyan songs
- Q. Some minor agricultural tribes in Punjab are
A)Kambohs
B)Sainis
C)Sikh Jat
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
A)Mahavamsa
B)Dipavamsa
C)Milind Panha
D)None of these
Answer: Milind Panha
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappter. What is it?
A)Dafli
B)Rabab
C)Dhol
D)Kato
Answer: Dafli
- Q. A Comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in Punjab because
A)Intensive wheat and rice production leads to groundwater depletion
B)Intensive wheat and rice production makes soil degradation
C)Intensive wheat and rice production curtails the income of the farmers
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Who among the personalities, was honoured as Ramgarhia?
A)Jassa Singh
B)Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
C)Udham Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Jassa Singh
- Q. Famous rural sport(s) of Punjab is/are
A)Kokla Chhapaki
B)Gheeta Pather
C)Kikli
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Consider the following statements related to musical instruments. 1. Dhol is a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides. 2. Dhadd is an instrument of Damru style. 3. Modern Sarangis contain 40-50 sympathetic string running under the main string. 4. Bugchu is an instrument made of dried gourd. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)1, 2 and 4
D)2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2 and 4
- Q. ………… Forests of Punjab are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed.
A)Protected
B)Reserved
C)Unclassed
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Reserved
- 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. Which temple of Kapurthala has great architectural value?
A)Devi Talab Mandir
B)Kali Mata Ji Temple
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Panch Mandir
- Q. Which Guru release from Gwalior, during the reign of the Jahangir?
A)Guru Gobind Singh
B)Guru Ram Das
C)Guru Har Gobind Singh
D)Guru Angad
Answer: Guru Har Gobind 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. PEPSU was formally inaugurated by merging together of how many East Punjab Princely States?
A)7
B)6
C)8
D)9
Answer: 8
- Q. Jhumar dance originally came from
A)Amritsar
B)Sandalbar
C)Ludhiana
D)None of the above
Answer: Sandalbar
- Q. Which of the following festival was celebrated to commemorate the Guru Hargobind Singh, the sixth guru of sikhs who reached Amritsar after his release from Gwalior during the reign of the Jahangir?
A)Holi
B)Diwali
C)Baisakhi
D)None of these
Answer: Diwali
- Q. Find the correct pair from the following List-I List-II a. NW 98 River Ravi b. Bathinda International airport c. Gurdaspur Air Force Base Station d. NW45 Indira Gandhi Canal
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
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