More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. In Punjab Panchayat Samiti seats will be reserved for women
A)More than one fourth of the total number of seats
B)Not less than one third of the total number of seats
C)Not less than half of the total number of seats
D)None of the above
Answer: Not less than one third of the total number of seats
- Q. Features of the urban Harappan culture found in Punjab is/are
A)Planned cities and towns
B)Wheel made pottery of distinctive kind
C)Standard weight and seals bearing a script
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name the son of Umar Shaikh Mirza II who invaded Punjab in 1526.
A)Humayun
B)Babur
C)Akbar
D)Jahangir
Answer: Babur
- 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. The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
A)Dhad
B)Dhol
C)Toomba
D)Garah
Answer: Toomba
- Q. Which of the following officers is responsible for the collection of land revenue of the districts?
A)Muqadam
B)Kardar
C)Patwari
D)Kanungo
Answer: Kardar
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Eucalyptus, Teak Northern Dry Decidous Mixed Forest b. Amla, Amaltas Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests c. Mango, Rosewood Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests d. Khair, Sissoo Foothills Forests
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Which area is famous for Punjabi Juttis?
A)Muktsar
B)Patiala
C)Amritsar
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the highest sex ratio?
A)Rupnagar
B)Hoshiarpur
C)Barnala
D)Kapurthala
Answer: Hoshiarpur
- Q. In which of the following month, Lohri festival is celebrated every year?
A)April
B)March
C)January
D)December
Answer: January
- Q. Which among the following articles, states for the reservation of Scheduled Castes and tribes in Legislative Assemblies.
A)Article 15
B)Article 335
C)Article 332
D)Article 320
Answer: Article 332
- 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. This musical instrument of Punjab is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappter. What is it?
A)Dafli
B)Rabab
C)Dhol
D)Kato
Answer: Dafli
- Q. A Comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in Punjab because
A)Intensive wheat and rice production leads to groundwater depletion
B)Intensive wheat and rice production makes soil degradation
C)Intensive wheat and rice production curtails the income of the farmers
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. As per the State Forest Report 2017, which district in Punjab has highest forest cover?
A)Hoshiarpur
B)Rupnagar
C)Nawanshar
D)Moga
Answer: Hoshiarpur
- Q. Khalsa was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on
A)30th March, 1699
B)30th December, 1699
C)30th November, 1689
D)None of the above
Answer: 30th March, 1699
- Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Contribution) a. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1. Constructed Akal Takht b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Introduced the Institution of Daswandh c. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 3. Introduced Masand System d. Guru Har Gobind Ji 4. Started Institution of Langar and Guruship
A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- 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
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