More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which temple of Kapurthala has great architectural value?
A)Devi Talab Mandir
B)Kali Mata Ji Temple
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Panch Mandir
- Q. Which of the following states has been the first state in the country to initiate contract farming at Government?
A)Punjab
B)Haryana
C)Karnataka
D)Tamil Nadu
Answer: Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Guru Ram Das constructed Amritsar lake and developed the city of Amritsar. 2. Guru Arjan Dev Ji constructed ‘Harmandir Sahib’ at the center of the Amritsar lake. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1, 2 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)Only 1
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. What is the funding pattern of centre and state for the Supplementary Nutrition Programme running in Punjab?
A)75 : 25
B)90 : 10
C)60 : 40
D)50 : 50
Answer: 50 : 50
- Q. In which of the following months the Gram Sabha shall hold two general meetings in each year?
A)December-July
B)December-June
C)December-April
D)None of these
Answer: December-June
- Q. Punjab’s urban local self-government consists of
A)Municipal Councils
B)Nagar Panchayats
C)Municipal Corporations
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The location of Punjab in the North-West of the Indian sub continent is a matter of great geographical and historical signification. The region is surrounded by Shiwalik hills in which of the following directions?
A)North-West
B)North-East
C)North
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following is/are incorrect about the Scheduled Castes in Punjab?
A)Punjab has the highest SC population in the country.
B)Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
- Q. The Jallianwala Bagh is known for the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre that took place on
A)13th April, 1919
B)10th October, 1917
C)13th March, 1919
D)12th May, 1917
Answer: 13th April, 1919
- Q. Which of the following airports in Punjab is proposed to be developed by the state as an ‘Aerotropolis’?
A)Mohali
B)Ludhiana
C)Bathinda
D)Moga
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. Name the political and religious leader of Punjab who demanded Sikh majority state in Punjab.
A)Darbara Singh
B)Tara Singh
C)Beant Singh
D)None of these
Answer: Tara Singh
- Q. …….. captained Indian Mens Hockey Team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
A)Ajit Pal Singh
B)Pargat Singh
C)Sandeep Singh
D)Dalip Singh
Answer: Pargat Singh
- Q. When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
A)1954
B)1953
C)1955
D)1947
Answer: 1953
- Q. The Department of Sports in Punjab was established in
A)1972
B)1970
C)1974
D)1975
Answer: 1975
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5th Sikh Guru. 2. Adi Granth contains compositions of first 5 Gurus and the 9th Guru. 3. It also contains the compositions of 15 Bhagats and 11 Bhattas. 4. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. In which district of Punjab, the largest solar power plant is established?
A)SAS Nagar
B)Firozpur
C)Fazilka
D)Mansa
Answer: Mansa
- Q. Surat Shabd Yoga was the main teaching of
A)Namdhari Movement
B)Nirankari Movement
C)Radha Soami Movement
D)None of the above
Answer: Radha Soami Movement
- Q. Which of the following was the first Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha?
A)Kapur Singh
B)Satya Pal
C)Harbans Lal
D)Darbara Singh
Answer: Kapur Singh
- Q. Which of the following is true about seasonal river, Ghaggar? 1. Originates from the lower slopes of Himalayas. 2. Believed to be a part of Saraswati river. 3. Enters the Punjab near Mubarakpur. 4. Causes flood in Punjab.
A)1 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)1, 2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
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