Q. Name the king who captured Punjab from the Mauryas and established Sunga dynasty.

Correct Answer

Pushyamitra Sunga

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. The Punjabi language today generally refers to Eastern Punjabi based on which of the following dialects? 1. Majhi 2. Malwai 3. Doabi Select the correct answer
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Where is the biggest milk plant situated in Patiala?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Mohali
    C)Verka
    D)Moga
    Answer: Moga
  • Q. Which of the following is not matched correctly? District Landform a. Pathankot 1. Shiwalik hills b. Hoshiarpur 2. Kandi Tract c. Anandpur Sahib 3. Changar d. Rupnagar 4. Rachna Doab
    A)Both b and c
    B)Only a
    C)Only d
    D)All of these
    Answer: Only d
  • Q. Which among the following are the oldest dialects of Punjab?
    A)Doabi
    B)Malwi
    C)Rachnavi
    D)Majhi
    Answer: Rachnavi
  • 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 article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
    A)Article 330
    B)Article 229
    C)Article 331
    D)Article 332
    Answer: Article 330
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Akali Movement started with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of Mahantas. 2. Mahantas were loyal to the British regime. 3. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
    A)2 and 3 only
    B)1 and 2 only
    C)1 only
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following river is also known as the ‘River of Lahore’?
    A)Beas
    B)Ravi
    C)Indus
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Ravi
  • Q. On 21st February, 1849, the Sikhs were defeated by the British at the ……..
    A)Battle of Gujarat
    B)Battle of Ramnagar
    C)Battle of Multan
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Battle of Gujarat
  • Q. Match the following. List I (Zoological Park) List II (Location/District) a. Tiger Safari 1. Hoshiarpur b. Deer Park, Bir Moti Bagh 2. Bathinda c. Deer Park, Bir Talab 3. Patiala d. Lalwan Community Reserve 4. Ludhiana
    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. They keep a Lathi (a bamboo stave) instead of Kripan (sword). Who are they?
    A)Nirankaris
    B)Namdharis
    C)Arya Samajis
    D)None of them
    Answer: Namdharis
  • Q. Name the most popular stadium(s) of football in Punjab.
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar
    B)Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana
    C)Punjab Football Association stadium
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Using a deep coloured cotton cloth as base, women embroider an impression of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The piece of cloth embroidered is called
    A)Rummal
    B)Bagh
    C)Phulkari
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Bagh
  • Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Standing Committee(s) of Gram Panchayats is/are
    A)the Social Justice Committee
    B)the Production Committee
    C)the Amenities Committee
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
    A)Three stages
    B)Two stages
    C)Four stages
    D)Five stages
    Answer: Two stages
  • Q. A famous musical instrument of Punjab made of dried gourd.
    A)Kato
    B)Bugchu
    C)Garah
    D)Rabab
    Answer: Bugchu
  • Q. Name the most prominent breed of buffalo that is found in many districts of Punjab.
    A)Nili-Ravi
    B)Murrah
    C)Sahiwal
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Murrah
  • Q. The Vedic Research Institute is situated in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Pathankot
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Faridkot
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Which fair is held in the name of Gugga Pir?
    A)Shaheedi Jor Mela
    B)Chhapar fair
    C)Roshni Fair
    D)Bathinda Virasat Mela
    Answer: Chhapar fair

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