More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district was formerly known as
A)Gobindgarh
B)Amloh
C)Nawanshahr
D)None of these
Answer: Nawanshahr
- Q. In which year, first printing press was established through a christian mission in Punjab?
A)1835
B)1832
C)1854
D)1853
Answer: 1835
- Q. Which among the revolutionary also referred as Shaheed-e-Azam?
A)Bhagat Singh
B)Ranjit Singh
C)Udham Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Udham Singh
- Q. Who created a Lifelong Pension Scheme for the freedom fighters?
A)Prakash Singh Badal
B)Inder Kumar Gujral
C)Giani Zail Singh
D)Balram Jakhar
Answer: Giani Zail Singh
- Q. Which among the following is not a musical instrument in Punjab?
A)Bugchu
B)Chimta
C)Trinjan
D)Dhadd
Answer: Trinjan
- Q. ………… is the main species of scrub forests in Punjab.
A)Chir
B)Acacia
C)Amla
D)Khair
Answer: Acacia
- Q. The two relative publications of ‘The Tribune’ newspapers are ……… and ……… .
A)Dainik Tribune
B)Punjab Tribune
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of these
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following statements related to Dhamal. 1. It is a popular dance form which resembles Bhangra. 2. It is performed by Men. 3. It has failed to achieve the popularity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
- 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. Under which of the following articles of the Constitution, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to safeguard their interest (of Scheduled Caste) is provided?
A)Article 368
B)Article 338
C)Article 348
D)Article 358
Answer: Article 338
- Q. The Qissa of Heer Ranjha is written by
A)Ali Haider
B)Sultan Bahu
C)Shah Hussain
D)Waris Shah
Answer: Waris Shah
- Q. What is/are the importance of forests in Punjab?
A)Contribute to total revenue
B)Provides raw material
C)Provides employment
D)Provides employment
Answer: Provides employment
- Q. Main function(s) of Gram Panchayat is/are
A)preparation of annual budget
B)preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat area
C)mobilising reliefs in natural calamities
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Museum to commemorate tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and his compatriots who raised the banner of revolt against British imperialism to wrest freedom for mother India is situated at which of the following places in the state?
A)Sangrur
B)Khatkar Kalan
C)Patiala
D)Mohali
Answer: Khatkar Kalan
- Q. Which satutory body formed on 1st February, 1959?
A)PSPCL
B)PEDA
C)PSEB
D)None of these
Answer: PSEB
- Q. Which post is similar to Attorney General of India created by the Constitution of India?
A)Advocate General
B)Governor
C)Speaker
D)Chief Minister
Answer: Advocate General
- Q. The discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
A)Mahavamsa
B)Dipavamsa
C)Milind Panha
D)None of these
Answer: Milind Panha
- 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. Match the following: List-I (Misls) List-II (Commander) a. Sukerchakia 1. Gulab Singh b. Ahluwalia 2. Ala Singh c. Phulkian 3. Jassa Singh d. Dallewalia 4. Ranjit Singh
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. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
A)Amritsar
B)Ludhiana
C)Patiala
D)Gurdaspur
Answer: Ludhiana
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