Punjab State

Q. Name the revolutionary who led an anti-British Movement in the Punjab after the First Anglo Sikh War.

A
Kartar Singh Sarabha
B
Sohan Singh Bhakna
C
Bhai Maharaj Singh
D
None the above

Correct Answer

Bhai Maharaj Singh

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
    A)Chimta
    B)Algoza
    C)Bugchu
    D)Dhol
    Answer: Chimta
  • Q. Which one of the following rulers of Punjab and their capital is correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Kanishka Purushapura b. Pushyabhuti Mathura c. Milinda Sakala d. Gopala Kamboja
    A)Both a and c
    B)Only a
    C)Only c
    D)Both b and c
    Answer: Both a and c
  • Q. The Qissa of Heer Ranjha is written by
    A)Ali Haider
    B)Sultan Bahu
    C)Shah Hussain
    D)Waris Shah
    Answer: Waris Shah
  • Q. Which of the following canal systems was constructed downstream of Pong dam on river Beas?
    A)Makhu Canal System
    B)Eastern Canal System
    C)Shahnehar Canal System
    D)Bist Doab Canal System
    Answer: Shahnehar Canal System
  • Q. How many prominent Misls were there in Punjab?
    A)12
    B)10
    C)15
    D)20
    Answer: 12
  • Q. Name the Treaty which checked Ranjit Singh’s ambition for Western side of his empire.
    A)Treaty of Amritsar
    B)Treaty of Lahore
    C)Tripartile Treaty
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tripartile Treaty
  • Q. Who built the Qila Androon, an interior or portion of Qila Mubarak, Patiala?
    A)Maharaja Jai Singh
    B)Maharaja Amar Singh
    C)Maharaja Hammir Dev
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Amar Singh
  • Q. Amritsar Heritage Festival is organised by
    A)Amritsar Heritage Society
    B)Amritsar Heritage Society in collaboration with the INTACH
    C)Amritsar Heritage Society supported by Punjab Government
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Before partition the Coalition Government in Punjab was under
    A)Mohammad Ali Jinnah
    B)Malik Khizar Hayat Khan
    C)Mohammad Munir
    D)None of them
    Answer: Malik Khizar Hayat Khan
  • Q. Which of the following fortresses were captured by Muhammad Ghori?
    A)Saraswati
    B)Hansi
    C)Samana
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Where is the Keshgarh Fort located?
    A)Pathankot
    B)Anandpur Sahib
    C)Faridkot
    D)Dera Baba Nanak
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib
  • Q. Some battle songs of Punjab express the feelings of terror among people during the invasions of
    A)Timur, the Lame
    B)Nadir Shah
    C)Ahmad Shah Abdali
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Which one of the following dialect of Punjabi is used in the areas falling between Beas and the Sutlej?
    A)Doabi
    B)Malwai
    C)Pwadhi
    D)Majhi
    Answer: Doabi
  • Q. Which of the following is/are functions of the sports council Punjab?
    A)To provide pensions to eminent sports personnel.
    B)To maintain the funds of department of sports.
    C)To create sports infrastructure under the supervision of director of sports.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The main aim of Green Punjab Mission is
    A)To bring all non-forest areas under this scheme.
    B)To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
    C)Prevent any type of cutting of tree.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
  • Q. As per Census 2011, the total sex ratio of Punjab is
    A)895
    B)530
    C)986
    D)752
    Answer: 895
  • Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Gurdaspur
    B)Pathankot
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayat Samiti is constituted at the block levels. 2. There is an provision of one Panchayat Samiti for each block. 3. The members of Legislative Assembly whose constituency falls in Panchayat Samiti area are its members. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which among the following dance is only performed by Punjabi men?
    A)Giddha
    B)Bhangra
    C)Sammi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bhangra
  • 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

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