More Questions on Punjab
- Q. A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
A)Chimta
B)Algoza
C)Bugchu
D)Dhol
Answer: Chimta
- 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. Battle of Khidrana was fought in which year?
A)1702
B)1715
C)1704
D)1705
Answer: 1705
- Q. Green Revolution essentially proved beneficial for which group?
A)Marginal farmers
B)Large farmers
C)Landless labourers
D)All of the above
Answer: Large farmers
- Q. Pidhis are small stools used by the people of Punjab to
A)Deliver a touch of tradition
B)Decorate their rooms
C)Show honour for the artisans
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. To monitor the working of the public distribution system in Punjab the Department of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has appointed
A)Anna Yojana Committee
B)Nigran Committee
C)Annapurna Committee
D)None of the above
Answer: Nigran Committee
- 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. …….. captained Indian Mens Hockey Team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
A)Ajit Pal Singh
B)Pargat Singh
C)Sandeep Singh
D)Dalip Singh
Answer: Pargat Singh
- Q. The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the
A)Panchayati Raj Act, 1961
B)Punjab Gram Panchayati Act, 1952
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Gram Panchayati Act, 1952
- Q. In which year Punjab Horticulture Department came into existence?
A)1978-79
B)1979-80
C)1970-71
D)1980-81
Answer: 1979-80
- Q. The Vedic Research Institute is situated in which of the following districts of Punjab?
A)Amritsar
B)Pathankot
C)Hoshiarpur
D)Faridkot
Answer: Hoshiarpur
- Q. Name the Sikh Guru who constructed ‘Harmandir Sahib’ at centre of the Amritsar Lake.
A)Guru Amar Das Ji
B)Guru Ram Das Ji
C)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
D)Guru Har Rai Ji
Answer: Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- Q. Football Academy was established in the year 1997 – 98 in Punjab at
A)Mahilpur
B)Patiala
C)Ludhiana
D)Jalandhar
Answer: Mahilpur
- Q. Name the dance which is performed to welcome the bride to her husband’s home.
A)Kikli
B)Jaggo
C)Sammi
D)None of these
Answer: Jaggo
- Q. Consider the following statements about maize cultivation in Punjab. 1. Kharif crop 2. Fodder Crop 3. Food Crop 4. Grown in Hoshiarpur Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct.
A)1, 2 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. In Punjab, Hinduism is practiced by
A)38.49%
B)57.69%
C)50.02%
D)46.50%
Answer: 38.49%
- 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. Population wise the rank of Punjab among all 29 states of India is
A)16th
B)15th
C)18th
D)20th
Answer: 16th
- Q. Which of the following Mughal Emperors, donated 500 bighas of land to Guru’s daughter Bibi Bhani?
A)Jahangir
B)Akbar
C)Humayun
D)Aurangzeb
Answer: Akbar
- Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab known as Tabarhindh during Medieval period?
A)Sangrur
B)Bathinda
C)Patiala
D)Fazilka
Answer: Bathinda
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