Punjab State

Q. The Brahmi script was introduced in Punjab by which of the following Mauryan emperor?

A
Ashoka
B
Chandragupta
C
Bindusara
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Ashoka

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following is/are the recognised dialects of the Punjabi language? 1. Multani 2. Pwadhi 3. Pathohari 4. Majhi Select the correct answer
    A)Only 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Where is the biggest milk plant situated in Patiala?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Mohali
    C)Verka
    D)Moga
    Answer: Moga
  • Q. During which period Sirhind became an administrative unit?
    A)Gupta period
    B)Sultanate period
    C)Mughal period
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sultanate period
  • Q. Where is Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University located?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Patiala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Fazilka
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. The Punjabi language is a descendant of which of the following chief language of medical Northern India?
    A)Pali
    B)Shauraseni Prakrit
    C)Kharosthi
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Shauraseni Prakrit
  • Q. The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
    A)Dhad
    B)Dhol
    C)Toomba
    D)Garah
    Answer: Toomba
  • 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. Punjab state Bus Stand Management Company Ltd. came in to existence in which year?
    A)1950
    B)1947
    C)1948
    D)1957
    Answer: 1948
  • Q. Match the following List-I (University) List-II (Location) a. Punjab Agricultural University 1. Ludhiana b. Punjabi University 2. Amritsar c. Guru Nanak Dev University 3. Patiala d. Guru Angad Dev University 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. The popular sport of Punjab, Kickboxing is a …………… .
    A)Rural sport
    B)Martial arts sport
    C)Urban sport
    D)Type of wrestling
    Answer: Martial arts sport
  • Q. Arid soils are found in which of the following regions of the state?
    A)Central-Eastern
    B)South-Central
    C)North-Eastern
    D)South-Eastern
    Answer: South-Central
  • Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Sutlej river enters the Shiwalik hills at which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Harike
    B)Nangal
    C)Mithankot
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nangal
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Lord Mountbatten announced June Plan on 3rd June, 1947. 2. Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20th June 1947. 3. The PEPSU was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 5th July 1948. 4. Punjab was trifurcated on 1st November, 1960 Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)3, 4
    B)1, 2, 2003
    C)2, 3, 2004
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2, 2003
  • Q. Which among the festivals, celebrated on the thirteenth day of January every year?
    A)Bhangra Festival
    B)Lohri
    C)Heritage Festival
    D)None of these
    Answer: Lohri
  • Q. Which of the following statement is/are true about the Serai Nurmahal?
    A)The Serai is remarkable specimen of oriental architecture
    B)The Serai was constructed on the orders of Noorjahan, wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The commercial seed farm(s) functioning in the Patiala district is/are
    A)Phagan Majra
    B)Nabha
    C)Patrikham
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Wetland which was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 2009 is
    A)Harike Wetland
    B)Ropar Wetland
    C)Nangal Wetland
    D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    Answer: Ropar Wetland
  • Q. Shahpur, Jhangochi, Rachnavi, Pothohari, Lehni, etc are dialects of Punjabi language spoken in
    A)Eastern Punjab
    B)Southern Punjab
    C)Western Punjab
    D)Northern Punjab
    Answer: Western Punjab
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Dhamal. 1. It is a popular dance form which resembles Bhangra. 2. It is performed by Men. 3. It has failed to achieve the popularity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2

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