Punjab State

Q. He was captain of the Indian team at the Hockey World Cup, 1975 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia. Name the person.

A
Pargat Singh
B
Sandeep Singh
C
Ajit Pal Singh
D
None of them

Correct Answer

Ajit Pal Singh

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
    A)desert soils of arid zone
    B)alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
    C)sandy soils
    D)None of the above
    Answer: alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
  • Q. Which of the following was the longest serving Cabinet Minister of India?
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjit
    B)Gaini Zail Singh
    C)Swaran Singh
    D)Darbara Singh
    Answer: Swaran Singh
  • Q. The world class cricket stadium of international fame is situated at which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)SAS Nagar (Mohali)
    C)Jalandhar
    D)None of these
    Answer: SAS Nagar (Mohali)
  • Q. Which soil is badly eroded and suitable for dry farming only?
    A)Sodic soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Desert soil
    D)Loamy soil
    Answer: Kandi soil
  • Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
    A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
    D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. Consider the following about Bist Doab Canal. 1. Built in 1965 2. Drawn from Sutlej river 3. Irrigates Jalandhar 4. Part of Bhakra Nangal Project Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3, 4 and 1
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Karva Chauth
    C)Gurpurbs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurpurbs
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Punjab health systems corporation was enacted through a special act of legislation. 2. The PHSC was established to provide for the Constitution of a corporation for establishing, expanding, improving and administering medical care in the state. 3. The PHSC is a fully autonomous and self-sufficient health and family welfare organisation of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Nanakshahi coins were issued by whom of the following?
    A)Banda Singh Bahadur
    B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    C)Baba Deep Singh
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
  • Q. Dera Ghazi Khan princely states came under which of the following division?
    A)Jalandhar division
    B)Lahore division
    C)Multan division
    D)Rawalpindi division
    Answer: Multan division
  • Q. Which among the festivals, celebrated on the thirteenth day of January every year?
    A)Bhangra Festival
    B)Lohri
    C)Heritage Festival
    D)None of these
    Answer: Lohri
  • Q. The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages?
    A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Which of the following was the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Partap Singh Karion
    B)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    C)Master Tara Singh
    D)Krishan Kant
    Answer: Gopi Chand Bhargava
  • 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. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
    A)Golden Temple Mail
    B)Punjab Mail
    C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Mail
  • Q. The Mongols invaded Punjab in 1298, under the leadership of
    A)Shaista Khan
    B)Kutlugh Khan
    C)Ala-ud-din Khilji
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kutlugh Khan
  • Q. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
    A)1994
    B)1990
    C)1996
    D)1985
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. What was the demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding the status of Punjabi language?
    A)Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
    B)Punjabi language should be official language of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
    C)Punjabi language should be compulsory in school level in Punjab.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
  • Q. Sanghol Museum at Fatehgarh Sahib displayed antiques of
    A)Kushan period
    B)Harappan period
    C)Mauryan period
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

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