More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Consider the following statements related to Trinjan. 1. Women’s keep spinning and singing throughout the night called Trinjan. 2. The day session of Trinjan called Chiri Chirunga and the night session called Rat Katni. 3. Trinjan is a song of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Which of the following seasonal streams takes its origin from the lower Himalayas in Sirmaur district?
A)Ghaggar
B)Chos
C)Ravi
D)None of the above
Answer: Ghaggar
- 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. Which type of forests are mainly found in Kandi tract of Punjab?
A)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
B)Dry Deciduous Bamboo Forests
C)Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests
D)None of the above
Answer: Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests
- Q. Solar project of capacity 9.5 MW had been commissioned in the state under Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission has been commissioned in which of the following districts of the state?
A)Ludhiana
B)Bathinda
C)Nawanshahr
D)Chandigarh
Answer: Bathinda
- 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. When was the Daudhar Micro Power House commissioned?
A)1947
B)1990
C)1987
D)1997
Answer: 1987
- 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. Which of these National Highways is the longest National Highway of Punjab?
A)NH 72
B)NH 15
C)NH 20
D)NH 21
Answer: NH 15
- Q. The States Rifle Shooting Academy for girls, is situated at which of the following places in the state?
A)Muktsar Sahib
B)Amritsar
C)Ludhiana
D)Anandpur Sahib
Answer: Muktsar Sahib
- Q. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
A)Multan
B)Balochistan
C)Larkana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which Guru Sahib’s birth place is Talwandi Sabo, which is now in Pakistan?
A)Guru Angad Dev Ji
B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
C)Guru Amar Das Ji
D)Guru Ram Das Ji
Answer: Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Q. The leader of the Kuka Movement, who was perhaps the first person to adopt the policy of Non – Cooperation against the British was
A)Arjan Singh
B)Dina Singh
C)Baba Ram Singh
D)Harkishan Singh
Answer: Baba Ram Singh
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
A)Singh Sabha
B)Nirankari Movement
C)Namdhari Movement
D)None of the above
Answer: Nirankari Movement
- Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
A)Nirankari Movement
B)Namdhari Movement
C)Singh Sabhas
D)None of the above
Answer: Namdhari Movement
- Q. Which of the following Governor – General annexed Punjab?
A)Dalhousie
B)Harding
C)Metcalf
D)Bentick
Answer: Dalhousie
- Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. 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. Trimab is the joint course of which of the following rivers in the state of Punjab?
A)Chenab
B)Ravi
C)Jhelum
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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
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