More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
A)Shagun Scheme
B)Nanhi Chhaan
C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
D)None of the above
Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
- Q. The four major canals Sirhind, Bhakra, Narwana branch and Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal passing through which of the following districts of Punjab?
A)Fazilka
B)Fatehgarh Sahib
C)Bathinda
D)Hoshiarpur
Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
- 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. Which of the following is/are features of the Socio-Religious Movements is Punjab? 1. It aims at purifying a particular religion. 2. Spreading of education among the masses. 3. Propagating new ideas or philosophies. 4. It aims at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. The Sirhind Canal carries water from the river
A)Ravi
B)Sutlej
C)Jhelum
D)Beas
Answer: Sutlej
- Q. Which is not correctly matched? List-I (Misls) List-II (Founder) a. Sukerchakia 1. Naudh Singh b. Nishanwalia 2. Dasaundha c. Bhangi 3. Hari Singh d. Nakai 4. Hira Singh
A)Only a
B)Both a and b
C)Only c
D)All of these
Answer: Only a
- Q. Chenab merges with Sutlej to form Panjnad at
A)Harike
B)Mithankot
C)Ropar
D)None of these
Answer: Mithankot
- Q. Which one of the following rulers of Punjab and their capital is correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Kanishka Purushapura b. Pushyabhuti Mathura c. Milinda Sakala d. Gopala Kamboja
A)Both a and c
B)Only a
C)Only c
D)Both b and c
Answer: Both a and c
- Q. Which of the following Princely States are part of the PEPSU?
A)Nabha
B)Patiala
C)Faridkot
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Kagaz te kanvas’ is written by
A)Surjit Patar
B)Amrita Pritam
C)Harpreet Kaur
D)Simran Dhaliwal
Answer: Amrita Pritam
- Q. What is the main instrument that is used in Karthi dance?
A)Dhol
B)Shenai
C)Sarangi
D)Pakhawaj
Answer: Shenai
- Q. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
A)Multan
B)Balochistan
C)Larkana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. When was Sikh Gurdwara Act passed?
A)1921
B)1920
C)1923
D)1925
Answer: 1925
- Q. Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
A)Neelon
B)Bir Moti
C)Bir Talab
D)None of the above
Answer: Neelon
- Q. The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
A)Suhaag
B)Ghorian
C)Sehra
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme applied in the state by the State Government is an effort to achieve which of the following objectives? 1. Access to education. 2. Enrolment of children. 3. Retention of enrolled children. 4. Achievement in the enrolled children. Select the correct answer
A)1 and 3
B)Only 3
C)Only 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. In Punjab Panchayat Samiti seats will be reserved for women
A)More than one fourth of the total number of seats
B)Not less than one third of the total number of seats
C)Not less than half of the total number of seats
D)None of the above
Answer: Not less than one third of the total number of seats
- Q. He was the cofounder of ‘Pacific Coast Hindi Association’ and was elected as its first President. Name the leader.
A)Kartar Singh Sarabha
B)Lala Hardayal
C)Sohan Singh Bhakna
D)None of the above
Answer: Sohan Singh Bhakna
- Q. Shalimar Garden has the architectural style of
A)French
B)Persian
C)Indo-Saracenic
D)Both (B) and (C)
Answer: Both (B) and (C)
- Q. The Naujawan Bharat Sabha played a significant role in the political history of Punjab during
A)1926-29
B)1935-42
C)1919-25
D)1942-47
Answer: 1926-29
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