Punjab State

Q. The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab was opened at Lahore

A
in 1875 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
B
in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
C
in 1861 by Raja Rammohan Roy
D
in 1850 by Debendranath Tagore

Correct Answer

in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Hot blowing winds before monsoon arrive in Punjab are called
    A)Chinooks
    B)Loo
    C)Aandhi
    D)Mango Winds
    Answer: Loo
  • Q. Percentage of Scheduled Caste Population in Punjab among all state of India is the
    A)lowest
    B)highest
    C)significant one
    D)None of these
    Answer: highest
  • Q. Which among the following is a hub of IT industry in Punjab?
    A)Mandi Gobindgarh
    B)Mohali
    C)Doraha
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Identify the authentic Punjabi cuisine.
    A)Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken
    B)Aloo Paratha, Chole Bhature
    C)Dum Aloo, Rogan Josh
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. To inculcate the spirit of competition among Scheduled Caste students, the Punjab Government introduced scholarship or award to SC sports students in the year
    A)2010 - 11
    B)1990 - 91
    C)2015 - 16
    D)2017 - 18
    Answer: 1990 - 91
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to jhumar. 1. Jhumar dance, originally came from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan). 2. Jhumar is not so much popular dance as Giddha and Bhangra. 3. Jhumar is a dance performed only by women. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
    A)Shagun Scheme
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
  • Q. At which of the following gurdwaras the Holy Book of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib Ji was written by Bhai Manni Singh and recompiled by Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?
    A)Dera Baba Nanak
    B)Takht Damdama Sahib
    C)Khadur Sahib
    D)Damdama Sahib
    Answer: Takht Damdama Sahib
  • Q. Goraya, Phagwara and Moga are famous for which industry in Punjab?
    A)Agricultural implements
    B)Automobile industry
    C)Pottery
    D)Leather goods
    Answer: Agricultural implements
  • Q. Who made reforms in civil administration and army in Punjab in the 13th century?
    A)Iltutmish
    B)Qutb-ud-din-Aibak
    C)Balban
    D)Akbar
    Answer: Iltutmish
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Match List I with List II. List-I(Plains) List-II(District) a. Malwa 1. Jalandhar b. Majha 2. Faridkot c. Sandy plain 3. Amritsar d. Bist Doab 4. Mansa
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • Q. The concept of ‘Smart Villages’ in Punjab aims to provide which of the following in rural areas?
    A)4G network
    B)Solar lighting
    C)Sewa Kendras
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. When was Sikh Gurdwara Act passed?
    A)1921
    B)1920
    C)1923
    D)1925
    Answer: 1925
  • Q. Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dafli 1. Dried gourd b. Bugchu 2. Dilruba c. Taus 3. Mardana d. Rabab 4. Tambourine
    A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
  • Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kirti Kisan Sabha is a party of workers and peasants, fostered and to some extent funded by the Ghadar party. 2. It aimed at organising small agriculturists and industrial workers for revolutionary activity. 3. Sabha launched a monthly magazine in Punjabi, ‘The Kirti’ was published from Amritsar. 4. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was declared unlawful under Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Kirti Kishan Sabha?
    A)3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Barnala
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
    A)Namdharis Movement
    B)Singh Sabhas
    C)Kuka Movement
    D)Nirankari Movement
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • Q. Which one of the following rulers of Punjab and their dynasty is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Persian king Darins b. Greek King Gustasp c. Kushan Emperor Kujula Kadphises d. Parthian King Gondophares
    A)Only a
    B)Both a and b
    C)Only b
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Only b

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