More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Under which act the provision of Executive Council was started?
A)Government of India Act, 1935
B)Government of India Act, 1919
C)Indian Council Act, 1861
D)None of the above
Answer: Indian Council Act, 1861
- Q. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
A)Newspapers
B)Magazines
C)All India Radio
D)None of the above
Answer: All India Radio
- Q. Which of the following is connected with development of sports infrastructure, equipment and for providing grants to organisations connected with sports?
A)Directorate of Sports
B)Department of Sports
C)Punjab State Sport Council
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab State Sport Council
- Q. In 2018, the cabinet of Punjab government has approved which of the following guidelines for industry?
A)Exemption of property tax
B)Exemption of electricity duty
C)Reimbursement of VAT-SGST.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following wars resulted in the subjugation of the Sikh Empire and annexation of Punjab and subsequently became the North – West frontier province by the East India Company?
A)Battle of Jamrud
B)Anglo - Sikh War
C)War of Amritsar
D)All of the above
Answer: Anglo - Sikh War
- Q. Which fair is held in the name of Gugga Pir?
A)Shaheedi Jor Mela
B)Chhapar fair
C)Roshni Fair
D)Bathinda Virasat Mela
Answer: Chhapar fair
- Q. Nadir Shah invaded Punjab in
A)1720
B)1716
C)1738
D)1748
Answer: 1738
- Q. On the basis of total energy to state of Punjab, arrange the following in descending order. 1. Bhakra Nangal Project 2. Ropar Thermal Project 3. Guru Nanak Thermal power plant, Bathinda 4. Debar power plant
A)1, 2, 3 and 4
B)2, 1, 3 and 4
C)2, 3, 1 and 4
D)1, 3, 4 and 2
Answer: 2, 1, 3 and 4
- Q. What was the demand regarding applying AFSPA in Punjab?
A)The special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking.
B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.
C)All other cases except waging war and hijacking will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Identify the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Mundan songs Birth ceremony songs b. Jago songs Wedding ceremony songs c. Mahiya songs Love songs d. Janj Battle songs
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
- Q. Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
A)Devi Talab Mandir
B)Sodal temple
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Sodal temple
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
A)Only 1
B)Only 3
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Gurdwara Arisar Sahib is located at
A)Bathinda
B)Barnala
C)Ludhiana
D)None of these
Answer: Barnala
- Q. Which of the following revolutionaries of Punjab was accused in the famous Lahore Conspiracy Case?
A)Lala Lajpat Rai
B)Kartar Singh Sarabha
C)Udham Singh
D)Jatindra Nath Das
Answer: Kartar Singh Sarabha
- Q. Which among the following schemes launched in 2016 – 17, issues ‘Benefit Eligibility Card’ to girls?
A)Aashirwad Scheme
B)Shakti Scheme
C)Mai Bhago Istri Shakti Scheme
D)Swasth Kanya Yojana
Answer: Swasth Kanya Yojana
- Q. Consider the following statements related to jhumar. 1. Jhumar dance, originally came from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan). 2. Jhumar is not so much popular dance as Giddha and Bhangra. 3. Jhumar is a dance performed only by women. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: Only 1
- 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. Why is AD 1716 important in the history of Punjab?
A)Death of Aurangzeb
B)Death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
C)Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
D)Victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur
Answer: Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
- Q. The Legislative Assembly of Punjab was constituted for the first time under which of the following Act?
A)Government of India Act, 1919
B)The Indian Council Act, 1861
C)Government of India Act, 1935
D)None of the above
Answer: Government of India Act, 1935
- Q. Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in
A)1965
B)1960
C)1966
D)1970
Answer: 1966
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