Punjab State

Q. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
2 and 3
B
1 and 4
C
1, 2 and 3
D
All of these

Correct Answer

All of these

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Name the famous cricketer who had hit six-sixes in an over against England’s Stuard Board in 2007 world twenty20?
    A)Bishan Singh Bed
    B)Yuvraj Singh
    C)Lala Amarnath
    D)Navjot Singh Sidhu
    Answer: Yuvraj Singh
  • Q. Where is the High Court of Punjab and Haryana located?
    A)Chandigarh
    B)Amritsar
    C)Faridabad
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Chandigarh
  • Q. Consider the following statement(s) 1. Huns were the Iranian-speaking Xionite tribes. 2. Huns invaded Gandhara and Punjab from the Kabul valley. 3. Mihirakula in AD 520 made Sakala (modern day Sialkot) in the Punjab, as his capital. 4. The Huns suffered defeat at the hands of Yasodharman and taken refuge in Kashmir. Which of the statements given above are correct about the Huns rule in Punjab?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 3 and 4
    C)3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 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
  • Q. Lohgarh Sahib Gurdwara which is also known as Dina Sahib Gurdwara is located at
    A)Moga
    B)Mansa
    C)Patiala
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Moga
  • 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. Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.
    A)Dhamal
    B)Dhankara
    C)Gatka
    D)Julli
    Answer: Dhankara
  • Q. Who was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of 1980s?
    A)Parkash Singh Badal
    B)Harchand Singh Logowal
    C)Manmohan Singh
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Harchand Singh Logowal
  • Q. Why does agroforestry develop in Punjab?
    A)Demand for paper-making industry
    B)Increasing demand for timber and plywood
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Modern technique adopted by the farmers
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is a famous
    A)Cricketer
    B)Golfer
    C)Footballer
    D)Athlete
    Answer: Golfer
  • Q. Under the scheme of ‘Home to Houseless’ the State Government of Punjab provides the SC family
    A)Rs. 50,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 10,00,000 for construction of houses
    B)Rs. 25,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 20,000 for construction of houses
    C)Rs. 35,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 40,000 for construction of houses
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rs. 25,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 20,000 for construction of houses
  • Q. Bir ……….. Wildlife Sanctuary is situated adjacent to Nabha town on Nabha-Jorepul road.
    A)Bhunerheri
    B)Bhadson
    C)Dosanjh
    D)Mehas
    Answer: Dosanjh
  • Q. Which Department of Forest Development came into existence on 23 May, 1983 under the Companies Act, 1956?
    A)Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
    B)Punjab Bamboo and Fiber Development Board (PBFDB)
    C)Department of Forest and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab
    D)None of these
    Answer: Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
  • Q. The popular sport of Punjab, Kickboxing is a …………… .
    A)Rural sport
    B)Martial arts sport
    C)Urban sport
    D)Type of wrestling
    Answer: Martial arts sport
  • Q. This crop is used as food as well as a fodder crop. It is
    A)Bajra
    B)Maize
    C)Gram
    D)Barley
    Answer: Maize
  • Q. Which of the following canal systems is a non-perrenial system and off takes from Hussainiwala headworks?
    A)Makhu Canal System
    B)Eastern Canal System
    C)Shahnehar Canal System
    D)Bist Doab Canal System
    Answer: Eastern Canal System
  • 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. 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. 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 report on Punjabi Suba Movement submitted by the Shiromani Akali Dal is known as
    A)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
    B)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1967
    C)Amritsar Resolution 1960
    D)Amritsar Resolution 1973
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973

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