More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
A)Golden Temple Mail
B)Punjab Mail
C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Mail
- Q. The entire kingdom of Ranjit Singh was divided into provinces namely,
A)Kashmir and Peshwar
B)Lahore and Multan
C)Bathinda, Ludhiana, Multan and Lahore
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
A)Kato
B)Sarangi
C)Saranda
D)Sapp
Answer: Sapp
- Q. Which of the following musical instrument has been very popular with the dhaddies who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history?
A)Dhadd
B)Algoza
C)Dhol
D)Chimta
Answer: Dhadd
- Q. The wildlife sanctuary situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala Devigarh road is known as
A)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
B)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
D)None of the above
Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
- Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
A)Shagun Scheme
B)Nanhi Chhaan
C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
D)None of the above
Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
- Q. Which one of the following is considered as ‘Taxali Boli’?
A)Malwai
B)Majhi
C)Doabi
D)Pwadhi
Answer: Majhi
- Q. Who amongst the following was appointed as a Chairman of Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947?
A)Justice J.C. Shah
B)Mr. Clement Attlee
C)Sir Cyril Radcliffe
D)Justice Teja Singh
Answer: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
- Q. Match the following Division Districts a. Jalandhar 1. Bathinda, Mansa b. Firozpur 2. Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Amritsar c. Faridkot 3. Sangrur, Barnala, Ludhiana d. Patiala 4. Fazilka, Moga
A)a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
B)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
- Q. Which of the following sanctuaries of Punjab was first notified as a wildlife sanctuary?
A)Bir Aishwan wildlife Sanctuary
B)Abohar wildlife Sanctuary
C)Bir Gurdialpura wildlife Sanctuary
D)Harike wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Bir Aishwan wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Town/Cities Founded by them) a. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 1. Kartarpur b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Goindwal c. Guru Amar Das Ji 3. Amritsar d. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 4. Tarn Taran Sahib
A)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
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. Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Punjabi is mostly written in Gurmukhi script. 2. Gurmukhi script has 41 letters including 38 consonants. 3. Comparison with Roman script there is the striking difference between the two scripts. Select the correct answer
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Name the forests which are found only in Dasuya Forest Division.
A)Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests
B)Dry Deciduous Bamboo Forests
C)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
D)None of these
Answer: Dry Deciduous Bamboo Forests
- Q. When did the State of Punjab carved out by the Punjab Reorganisation Act?
A)1965
B)1966
C)1967
D)1972
Answer: 1966
- Q. Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
A)Devi Talab Mandir
B)Sodal temple
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Sodal temple
- Q. Name some exportable vegetables from Punjab.
A)Peas, carrot, green chillies
B)Cabbage, broccoli, okra
C)Green beans, tomatoes
D)All the above
Answer: All the above
- Q. Which among the following district, the Punjab Agriculture University was established?
A)Gurdaspur
B)Hoshiarpur
C)Amritsar
D)Ludhiana
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Contemporary Rulers) a. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1. Aurangzeb b. Guru Angad Dev Ji 2. Akbar c. Guru Ram Das Ji 3. Sher Shah Suri d. Guru Har Krishan Ji 4. Babur, Humayun
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 among the following places, the devotees of Maghi Mela go in procession after taking bath in Muktsar tank?
A)Tibbi Sahib
B)Rikab Sahib
C)Mukhwanjana Sahib
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The ship Komagata Maru was renamed as …………. .
A)Guru Gobind Jahaj
B)Guru Tegh Bahadur Jahaj
C)Guru Nanak Jahaj
D)None of the above
Answer: Guru Nanak Jahaj
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