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. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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. 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. Veterinary and Animal Sciences University established at Ludhiana is named after which Guru?
A)Guru Amardas
B)Guru Ramdas
C)Guru Angad Dev
D)Guru Harkrishan
Answer: Guru Angad Dev
- Q. Which is the largest railway junction in Punjab?
A)Ludhiana Junction
B)Jalandhar Junction
C)Mohali Junction
D)Bathinda Junction
Answer: Bathinda Junction
- Q. Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is a famous
A)Cricketer
B)Golfer
C)Footballer
D)Athlete
Answer: Golfer
- Q. Which fair is held in the name of Gugga Pir?
A)Shaheedi Jor Mela
B)Chhapar fair
C)Roshni Fair
D)Bathinda Virasat Mela
Answer: Chhapar fair
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh belongs to Sukerchakia Misl. 2. The formal start of the Sikh empire began with the merger of these ‘Misls’ under Ranjit Singh. 3. His empire extended from the Khyber pass in the West to Kashmir in the North, to Sindh in the South and to Western Tibet in the East. 4. He captured the Lahore in 1799 and established the empire based around the Punjab region. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 3 and 4
C)3 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Giddha dance performed in which ceremony is known as Viyahula Giddha?
A)Birth of a son
B)Marriage ceremony
C)Baisakhi
D)None of these
Answer: Marriage ceremony
- Q. Which of the following is the principal Rabi crop of the state?
A)Barley
B)Wheat
C)Oilseeds
D)Gram
Answer: Wheat
- Q. Name the district of Punjab which is famous for surgical instruments, sports goods, hand tools, automobile parts industries.
A)Ludhiana
B)Jalandhar
C)Kapurthala
D)Patiala
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. When was the Ghadar Party of Punjab formed in the United States?
A)1911
B)1910
C)1913
D)1915
Answer: 1913
- Q. The great Saga of Sikh history, full of struggles and sacrifices which are depicted at the Guru Teg Bahadur Museum through the medium of oil pantings executed by which of the following eminent Punjabi artists?
A)Jaswant Singh
B)Kirpal Singh
C)Devinder Singh
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name the Sikh Guru who constructed Amritsar Lake and developed the city of Amritsar.
A)Guru Amar Das Ji
B)Guru Ram Das Ji
C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
D)None of them
Answer: Guru Ram Das Ji
- Q. Which Sikh Guru was Known as child Prophet?
A)Guru Har Krishan Ji
B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
D)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Answer: Guru Har Krishan Ji
- Q. Mural paintings are largely found in the historical buildings of
A)Amritsar, Gurdaspur
B)Patiala, Hoshiarpur
C)Kapurthala, Faridkot
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Moga district of Punjab is famous for the largest production of
A)Maize
B)Bengal gram
C)Sugarcane
D)Wheat
Answer: Bengal gram
- Q. The Gurumukhi script follow the principle of
A)Two sound - one symbol
B)One sound - one symbol
C)Three sound - one symbol
D)None of the above
Answer: One sound - one symbol
- Q. At which of the following places in Punjab, the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar was coronated?
A)Panipat
B)Kalanaur
C)Sirhind
D)Lahore
Answer: Kalanaur
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