Punjab State

Q. The Department of Sports in Punjab is located at

A
Ludhiana
B
Chandigarh
C
Jalandhar
D
Mohali

Correct Answer

Chandigarh

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. A musical instrument, a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides played with two different types of wooden sticks.
    A)Dhol
    B)Dhadd
    C)Chimta
    D)Sarangi
    Answer: Dhol
  • Q. The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
    A)Suhaag
    B)Ghorian
    C)Sehra
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Shisam and kikar are found in this sanctuary.
    A)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Harike wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Which Paranda is very famous in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)None of these
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. The Phillaur Fort is situated an the bank of
    A)river Ravi
    B)river Sutlej
    C)river Beas
    D)None of these
    Answer: river Sutlej
  • Q. Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.
    A)Dhamal
    B)Dhankara
    C)Gatka
    D)Julli
    Answer: Dhankara
  • Q. The most famous musical gharana of Punjab is
    A)Ludhiana gharana
    B)Patiala gharana
    C)Amritsar gharana
    D)None of these
    Answer: Patiala gharana
  • Q. The Northern railway has its zonal headquarters in the divisions of which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Amritsar
    C)Firozpur
    D)Faridkot
    Answer: Firozpur
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. As per the State of Forest Report 2017, which among the following district have lowest forest cover?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Tarn Taran
    C)Amritsar
    D)Fatehgarh Sahib
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
  • 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. ………… is the main species of scrub forests in Punjab.
    A)Chir
    B)Acacia
    C)Amla
    D)Khair
    Answer: Acacia
  • Q. Match the following rulers of Punjab and their period. List-I (Rulers) List-II (Period) a. Slaves 1. AD 1451-1526 b. Khiljis 2. AD 1414-1451 c. Sayyids 3. AD 1290-1320 d. Lodhis 4. AD 1206-1290
    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. Who amongst the following became the first woman to win Sahitya Akademi Award?
    A)Amrita Pritam
    B)Dilip Kaur Tiwana
    C)Ajit Kaur
    D)Sheila Bhatia
    Answer: Amrita Pritam
  • Q. Why Punjab was selected as the first site to initiate Green Revolution?
    A)Presence of fertile soil
    B)Due to the perennial rivers
    C)Large labour force
    D)Large number of industries
    Answer: Due to the perennial rivers
  • Q. Which scheme of Punjab Government aims to provide loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste population in the state?
    A)Scholarship Scheme
    B)Ashirwad Scheme
    C)Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
  • Q. Which of the following are the species found in broad-leaf forests of the state? 1. Eucalyptus 2. Shisham 3. Teak 4. Mango
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)2 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab under water and sanitation programmes. 1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 2. Installation of RO Systems 3. Swachhata Pakhwada 4. Water Supply and Sanitation Project Which among the following is a scheme running in Punjab at present?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. The Museum to commemorate tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and his compatriots who raised the banner of revolt against British imperialism to wrest freedom for mother India is situated at which of the following places in the state?
    A)Sangrur
    B)Khatkar Kalan
    C)Patiala
    D)Mohali
    Answer: Khatkar Kalan
  • Q. Consider the following statements and identify the personality 1. He served as High Commissioner of India to Canada. 2. He served as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. 3. He served two terms as Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    B)Giani Zail Singh
    C)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
    D)G. S. Atwal
    Answer: Gurdial Singh Dhillon

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