More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Name the season in Punjab when a shower with hailstorm may occur and it can damage the growing crop.
A)Summer
B)Winter
C)Spring
D)Autumn
Answer: Spring
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. After Independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India). 2. High Court is the highest court of Justice in the state. 3. High Courts have two types of Jurisdictions i.e. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Who is the first recipient of prestigious Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award of Punjab?
A)Balbir Singh for hockey
B)Rupa Saini for hockey
C)Milkha Singh for athletics
D)None of them
Answer: Rupa Saini for hockey
- 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. Consider the following statements 1. Hoshiarpur district is located in the North-Eastern part of the Punjab. 2. Muktsar Sahib is bounded by States of Rajasthan on the South. 3. Barnala district of Punjab, earlier was the part of Sangrur. 4. The district of Bathinda came into existence in 1947. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)1, 2, 2003
D)1, 3, 2004
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. Which of the following is correct about the bicycle industry of Punjab? 1. Atlas and Hero Cycle have their manufactning unit. 2. Ludhiana became the world’s largest producer. 3. Cycle part industries are located in Ludhiana.
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Basant fair and kite festival was introduced by
A)Maharaja Jagatjit Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Jahangir
D)None of the above
Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- 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. Fateh Burj is 1. 100 metres tall 2. is taller than Qutub Minar 3. is a monument to commemorate Baba Banda Singh’s win over Sirhind 4. is located at Chappar Chiri Which fact(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Both 3 and 4
B)Both 1 and 2
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following is the leading cash crop cultivated by agricultural sector in Punjab?
A)Maize
B)Cotton
C)Groundnuts
D)All of these
Answer: Cotton
- Q. Which of the following ruler of Indo-Greek established independent kingdom centred at Taxila and later moved his capital to Sakala, modern Sialkot of Punjab?
A)Demetros II
B)Menander
C)Demetros I
D)None of them
Answer: Menander
- Q. What was the demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution regarding all historical gurdwaras?
A)Declare all historical gurdwaras as heritage site
B)The enactment of an All-India Gurdwara
C)Grant aids for the protection and maintenance of all historical gurdwaras
D)All of the abvoe
Answer: The enactment of an All-India Gurdwara
- Q. Who was known as ‘Punjab Kesari’?
A)Lala Hardayal
B)Bhagat Singh
C)Lala Lajpat Rai
D)None of them
Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
- Q. Sahiwal breed is the breed of which animal?
A)Cow
B)Buffalo
C)Goat
D)Sheep
Answer: Cow
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Slave dynasty is founded by a slave of Muhammad Ghori. 2. The Slave dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290 CE. Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Specialised City Mohali b. Smart City Chandigarh c. Bus Rapid Transit System Jalandhar d. Urban Estate Ludhiana
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5th Sikh Guru. 2. Adi Granth contains compositions of first 5 Gurus and the 9th Guru. 3. It also contains the compositions of 15 Bhagats and 11 Bhattas. 4. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Name the sole temple of Lord Shiva across India, where the Shivalinga has been positioned horizontally.
A)Shiv Mandir, Jalandhar
B)Mahakaleshwar temple
C)Shiv Mandir, Bathinda
D)None of the above
Answer: Mahakaleshwar temple
- Q. Banda Singh Bahadur, converted to Sikhism after meeting
A)Guru Har Rai Ji
B)Guru Har Gobind Ji
C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
D)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Q. In which among the following fairs, the Kabbadi contest is organised?
A)Virasat Mela
B)Holla Mohalla Fair
C)Jor Fair
D)Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
Answer: Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
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