More Questions on Punjab
- Q. As per Census 2011, highest rural population of Punjab is in which district?
A)Barnala
B)Gurdaspur
C)Firozpur
D)Fazilka
Answer: Gurdaspur
- Q. Name the wrestler from Punjab who was an actor, film producer, director and writer.
A)Shri Kartar Singh
B)Dara Singh
C)Shri Randhir Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Dara Singh
- Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in
A)1849
B)1840
C)1839
D)1835
Answer: 1839
- Q. A popular dance performed to celebrate, the success of the harvest
A)Giddha
B)Bhangra
C)Jhumar
D)Luddi
Answer: Bhangra
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab having double drums is believed to be designed by Hazrat Amir Khusrau. It is
A)Toomba
B)Taus
C)Kato
D)Tabla
Answer: Tabla
- Q. What is word Phulkari literally means?
A)Plastering
B)Soldering
C)Flower working
D)Carving
Answer: Flower working
- Q. Consider the following about Chandigarh International Airport. 1. There is heavy traffic throughout the year. 2. Almost every important place in India is connected through flight to this airport. 3. Domestic airport has flight to limited city. Which of the above statements is/are true?
A)Only 1
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Swami Harballabh was a famous saint of Punjab. His samadhi is in
A)Bathinda
B)Jalandhar
C)Muktsar
D)Amritsar
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. Which of the following places in Punjab has synthetic athletic tracks? 1. Ludhiana 2. Amritsar 3. Muktsar Sahib 4. Mohali Select the correct answer
A)1 and 4
B)1 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 3
- 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. Shiwalik Chir Pine forests are found in
A)SBS Nagar, Gurdaspur
B)Ropar, Hoshiarpur
C)Jalandhar
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Name the holy site(s) which is/are rich in collection of mural paintings.
A)Tower of Baba Atal Rai
B)Harmandir Sahib
C)Ranjit Singh Museum
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District formerly known as Nawanshahr. 2. The Nawanshahr district surrounds by five district. 3. Sex Ratio of Nawanshahr district is 954 females per thousand males. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)1 and 3
Answer: 1 and 3
- Q. Faridkot district was separated from Firozpur division in
A)1995
B)1996
C)2001
D)2010
Answer: 1996
- Q. Who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in post independence era?
A)Lala Amarnath
B)Sunil Gavaskar
C)Mohinder Amarnath
D)None of them
Answer: Mohinder Amarnath
- Q. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
A)Newspapers
B)Magazines
C)All India Radio
D)None of the above
Answer: All India Radio
- 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 universities in the state was established to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the state at degree level?
A)I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
B)Punjab University
C)Guru Nanak Dev University
D)None of the above
Answer: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
- Q. Which dam is the highest Earth core-cum gravel shell dam in India?
A)Pong Dam
B)Ranjit Sagar Dam
C)Bhakra Nangal Dam
D)None of the above
Answer: Ranjit Sagar Dam
- Q. The Punjab State Sports council raise funds from which of the following sources? 1. Sports Development fund collected from the schools and colleges. 2. Collection from tournaments and exhibition matches. 3. Donations 4. Contribution from local bodies and educational institutions. Select the correct answer
A)2 and 4
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
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