More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. In 1995, Faridkot district was trifurcated, the other two subdivisions are
A)Bathinda and Mansa
B)Muktsar and Moga
C)Mansa and Moga
D)None of the above
Answer: Muktsar and Moga
- Q. PEPSU was merged with Punjab from
A)1st November, 1956
B)1st November, 1960
C)1st November, 1962
D)None of the above
Answer: 1st November, 1956
- Q. Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from
A)1952-1966
B)1950-1960
C)1960-1966
D)1962-1966
Answer: 1952-1966
- 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. Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by PM Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Harcharan Singh Longowal on
A)29th July, 1985
B)24th July, 1980
C)24th July, 1985
D)23rd June, 1985
Answer: 24th July, 1985
- Q. Asafwala War Memorial is built in
A)Faridkot
B)Fazilka
C)Firozpur
D)Ludhiana
Answer: Fazilka
- 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. Punjab has a strong sufi tradition. Name the famous form of Sufti tradition in the songs of Punjab.
A)Marashan tradition
B)Dhadi tradition
C)Khalsa tradition
D)None of the above
Answer: Dhadi tradition
- Q. Weaving of the vegetable fibres to make wicker articles for daily use from ‘Osier Bast’. A straw commonly known as
A)Brown grass
B)Green grass
C)Sarkanda
D)None of these
Answer: Sarkanda
- Q. The famous folk dance(s) of Punjab is/are
A)Julli, Luddi
B)Bhangra, Jhumar
C)Malwai Giddha
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which one of the following Sikh Gurus had compiled the ‘Sri Adi Granth’?
A)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
B)Guru Amar Das Ji
C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
D)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Answer: Guru Arjan Dev Ji
- Q. What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
A)Wet equitorial type
B)Mediterranean type
C)Savanna type
D)Semi-arid to sub-humid
Answer: Semi-arid to sub-humid
- 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. Consider the statement(s) about ‘Bamboo Mission Punjab’. 1. Increase area coverage 2. Hybrid plants 3. Scheme under Ministry of Agriculture 4. Implemented under Horticulture division Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)1, 3 and 4
B)Only 1 and 2
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. This musical instrument is also known as Dilruba.
A)Dhol
B)Garah
C)Taus
D)Sapp
Answer: Taus
- Q. Rice is produced highly in which of the following districts of Punjab?
A)Amritsar
B)Fatehgarh Sahib
C)Kapurthala
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Name the leader who played an important role in developing the Peasant Movement and the Communist Party in Punjab.
A)Harkishan Singh Surjeet
B)Darbara Singh
C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
D)None of the above
Answer: Harkishan Singh Surjeet
- Q. A World-class Olympic Bhawan has been set up in
A)Patiala
B)Mohali
C)Jalandhar
D)Muktsar
Answer: Mohali
- Q. Which of the following advocated the need to gain a command of Western knowledge if Sikhs were to compete successfully with Hindu and Muslim Punjabis?
A)Singh Sabhas
B)Namdharis
C)Nirankaris
D)None of these
Answer: Singh Sabhas
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