More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Bhai Parmanand was
A)founder member of Ghadar Party
B)an Indian nationalist
C)chairman of the Sind Provincial Hindu Conference
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which University of Punjab is regarded as one of the oldest universities in India?
A)Punjab University
B)Punjabi University
C)Guru Nanak Dev University
D)Punjab Agricultural University
Answer: Punjab University
- Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Eucalyptus, Teak Northern Dry Decidous Mixed Forest b. Amla, Amaltas Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests c. Mango, Rosewood Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests d. Khair, Sissoo Foothills Forests
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- 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. Sikhism, the most practiced faith in Punjab belongs to
A)60.05% of the population
B)57.69% of the population
C)75% of the population
D)None of the above
Answer: 57.69% of the population
- Q. Which city is known as the Holy City of Bliss?
A)Faridkot
B)Pathankot
C)Anandpur Sahib
D)Ludhiana
Answer: Anandpur Sahib
- Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
A)Nirankari Movement
B)Namdhari Movement
C)Singh Sabhas
D)None of the above
Answer: Namdhari Movement
- Q. Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by PM Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Harcharan Singh Longowal on
A)29th July, 1985
B)24th July, 1980
C)24th July, 1985
D)23rd June, 1985
Answer: 24th July, 1985
- Q. What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
A)Wet equitorial type
B)Mediterranean type
C)Savanna type
D)Semi-arid to sub-humid
Answer: Semi-arid to sub-humid
- Q. Which of the following fortresses were captured by Muhammad Ghori?
A)Saraswati
B)Hansi
C)Samana
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The State Government of Punjab started the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme.
A)To impart quality education to the girls in the state
B)To Check the menace of female foeticide
C)To assist financially the destitute and orphan girls
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. What is the objective of launching ‘Mission Indradhanush’ in Punjab?
A)Health care to pregnant women
B)Reduce infant mortality rate
C)Immunisation to infants
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Some important demands of Rajiv Longowal Accord are
A)merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army.
B)compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982.
C)the Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kirti Kisan Sabha is a party of workers and peasants, fostered and to some extent funded by the Ghadar party. 2. It aimed at organising small agriculturists and industrial workers for revolutionary activity. 3. Sabha launched a monthly magazine in Punjabi, ‘The Kirti’ was published from Amritsar. 4. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was declared unlawful under Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Kirti Kishan Sabha?
A)3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)2, 3 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in post independence era?
A)Lala Amarnath
B)Sunil Gavaskar
C)Mohinder Amarnath
D)None of them
Answer: Mohinder Amarnath
- 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
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Harike wetland is spread in which district of Punjab?
A)Hoshiarpur
B)Tarn Taran Sahib
C)Nawanshahr
D)Bathinda
Answer: Tarn Taran Sahib
- Q. Which of the following sports academy in Punjab grooms the distinguished players who have already excelled at national/state level, for international competitions?
A)Football Academy
B)Hockey Academy
C)National Institute of Sports
D)Speed Fund Academy
Answer: Speed Fund Academy
- Q. Which among the following places, the devotees of Maghi Mela go in procession after taking bath in Muktsar tank?
A)Tibbi Sahib
B)Rikab Sahib
C)Mukhwanjana Sahib
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
A)Provision of houses
B)Provision of clean drinking water
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
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