More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. 2. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. 3. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan. Choose the correct answer given below.
A)1 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
A)Gram Sabha
B)Panchayat Samitis in the district
C)Gram Panchayat
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Panchayat Samitis in the district
- Q. Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in
A)1962
B)1970
C)1975
D)1980
Answer: 1962
- Q. Name the founder of Sayyid dynasty who was previously the governor of Punjab?
A)Shaista Khan
B)Kutlugh Khan
C)Suleman Khan
D)Khizr Khan
Answer: Khizr Khan
- Q. Which dam also known as Thein Dam?
A)Ranjit Sagar Dam
B)Bhakra Nangal Dam
C)Pong Dam
D)All of the above
Answer: Ranjit Sagar Dam
- Q. The central government has approved two SEZs in …… district in Punjab.
A)Ludhiana
B)Mohali
C)Paliala
D)None of these
Answer: Mohali
- Q. In which season Kharif crop are sown in Punjab?
A)Winter
B)Summer
C)Autumn
D)Spring
Answer: Summer
- Q. Desert soils are predominantly found, in which of the following regions of Punjab?
A)Central Punjab
B)South-Western Punjab
C)Eastern Punjab
D)All of the above
Answer: South-Western Punjab
- Q. Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib was founded by
A)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
B)Banda Singh Bahadur
C)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
D)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- Q. Who was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 1982 under Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee?
A)Krishna Kant
B)Partap Singh Kairon
C)Dr. Manmohan Singh
D)Surjit Singh Barnala
Answer: Dr. Manmohan Singh
- Q. The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
A)Suhaag
B)Ghorian
C)Sehra
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- 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
- Q. What was the demand regarding applying AFSPA in Punjab?
A)The special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking.
B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.
C)All other cases except waging war and hijacking will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
A)Provision of houses
B)Provision of clean drinking water
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in which of the following areas?
A)Biomass/Agro residue based
B)Small/Micro hydel projects
C)Co-generation power projects
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Nanhi Chhaan scheme aims to
A)Spread awareness against deteriorating weather condition
B)Protect girl child
C)Improve health of the girl child
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The state of Punjab has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Which of the following places have domestic airports in the state?
A)Ludhiana
B)Patiala
C)Pathankot
D)All of these
Answer: Patiala
- Q. Which of the following areas were controlled by Ghaznavids?
A)Punjab and Sindh
B)Punjab and Mathura
C)Mathura and Sindh
D)Mathura and Kannauj
Answer: Punjab and Sindh
- Q. Which of the following was the capital of Sikh rule founded by Ranjit Singh?
A)Multan
B)Lahore
C)Sirhind
D)Amritsar
Answer: Lahore
- Q. How many prominent Misls were there in Punjab?
A)12
B)10
C)15
D)20
Answer: 12
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