More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
A)Bir Gurdialpura
B)Bir Bhadson
C)Bir Aishwan
D)Abohar
Answer: Bir Bhadson
- Q. Who is known as ‘Ganj-i-Shakar of Punjabi literature’?
A)Bulleh Shah
B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
C)Sheikh Farid-ud-Din
D)None of the above
Answer: Sheikh Farid-ud-Din
- Q. Which of the following wars resulted in the subjugation of the Sikh Empire and annexation of Punjab and subsequently became the North – West frontier province by the East India Company?
A)Battle of Jamrud
B)Anglo - Sikh War
C)War of Amritsar
D)All of the above
Answer: Anglo - Sikh War
- Q. Which of the following is true about seasonal river, Ghaggar? 1. Originates from the lower slopes of Himalayas. 2. Believed to be a part of Saraswati river. 3. Enters the Punjab near Mubarakpur. 4. Causes flood in Punjab.
A)1 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)1, 2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. To monitor the working of the public distribution system in Punjab the Department of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has appointed
A)Anna Yojana Committee
B)Nigran Committee
C)Annapurna Committee
D)None of the above
Answer: Nigran Committee
- Q. In which year, Punjab launched the ‘Atta Dal Scheme’ as part of public distribution system?
A)2005
B)2003
C)2007
D)2011
Answer: 2007
- Q. The Namdhari Movement was one of the most influential and transitional Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab is founded by
A)Dalip Singh
B)Baba Balak Singh
C)Khem Singh Bedi
D)Baba Dayal Das
Answer: Baba Balak Singh
- Q. The new shape and order was given to Gurmukhi letters by which one of the following Gurus?
A)Guru Amar Das ji
B)Guru Angad Dev ji
C)Guru Arjan Dev ji
D)Guru Nanak Dev ji
Answer: Guru Angad Dev ji
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1, 2 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)Only 1
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex was started in the tricentenary of the Birth of Khalsa, i.e. in the year of
A)1999
B)1990
C)1995
D)1980
Answer: 1999
- Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries has been recognised as Ramsar site and attracts large number of migratory birds during winter months?
A)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Bir Gurdialpura
D)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. Who are responsible for legalising the Sikh marriage by passing Anand Marriage Act?
A)Namdhari Movement
B)Nirankari Movement
C)Singh Sabha Movement
D)None of the above
Answer: Singh Sabha Movement
- Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab was an important administrative unit during Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
A)Rupnagar
B)Amritsar
C)Ropar
D)Bathinda
Answer: Rupnagar
- 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. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
- Q. Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra are the ornaments used by the women of Punjab. These are ……. .
A)Hand ornaments
B)Feet ornaments
C)Bracelets
D)Necklaces
Answer: Bracelets
- Q. In which year Punjab Horticulture Department came into existence?
A)1978-79
B)1979-80
C)1970-71
D)1980-81
Answer: 1979-80
- Q. The dancers cover their face with one hand and place the other on their back and dance with serpentine (Snake-like) movement. Name the dance form.
A)Jhumar
B)Luddi
C)Malwai Giddha
D)None of these
Answer: Luddi
- Q. Sports School cum Sports College in the state is located at which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Jalandhar
B)Amritsar
C)Ludhiana
D)Mohali
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, ‘Mahiya’ originates from ‘Mahi’. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called ‘Tappa’. 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, 2 and 3
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