More Questions on Punjab
- Q. When was the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission constituted?
A)Jan, 2000
B)Feb, 2004
C)July, 2002
D)Sept, 1999
Answer: Feb, 2004
- Q. Khalsa was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on
A)30th March, 1699
B)30th December, 1699
C)30th November, 1689
D)None of the above
Answer: 30th March, 1699
- Q. Tiger Safari Zoological Park is situated in ……. .
A)Patiala
B)Ludhiana
C)Amritsar
D)Chandigarh
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
A)Landless labourer
B)All poor people
C)Beggars of the state
D)BPL families
Answer: All poor people
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. Balri Rakshak Yojana launched by the Punjab Government is aimed at
A)Reducing child mortality
B)Correcting child sex ratio
C)Encouraging family planning
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name the folk drama(s) which is/are very popular in Punjab.
A)Guru Balmik Lila, Guru Ravi Das Lila
B)Ram Lila, Baba Balak Nath Lila
C)Prahlad Lila
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which instrument was used by Mardana when Guru Nanak Ji sung his divine Shabads?
A)Dilruba
B)Saranda
C)Rabab
D)Kato
Answer: Rabab
- Q. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has established its academies at
A)Ludhiana
B)Muktsar, Sangrur
C)Patiala, Jalandhar
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following statement is correct?
A)Wells are common in dry South-Western Punjab.
B)Sirhind Canal draws water from Ravi River.
C)60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
D)Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on Beas river.
Answer: 60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
- Q. The Kirti Kisan Conference of 1931 was held at
A)Anandpur Sahib
B)Harmindar Sahib
C)Nankana Sahib
D)None of the above
Answer: Anandpur Sahib
- Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I (Canal System) List-II (River) a. Shahnehar Canal System Beas b. Firozpur Feeder Hussainiwala c. Eastern Canal System Sutlej d. Upper Bari Doab Canal System Ravi
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Which of the following city in Punjab is largest centre for hosiery items in India?
A)Mohali
B)Ludhiana
C)Chandigarh
D)Phagwara
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. Match the following List I (Lakes) List II (District) a. Kanjli Wetland 1. Tarn Taran Sahib b. Ropar Wetland 2. Rupnagar c. Harike Wetland 3. Kapurthala
A)a-3, b-1, c-2
B)a-3, b-2, c-1
C)a-1, b-2, c-3
D)a-2, b-1, c-3
Answer: a-3, b-2, c-1
- Q. Punjab is famous for its intricate leather crafts which include
A)Juttis
B)Hangbags
C)Kohlapuris and Khusa shoes
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Bathinda Virasat Mela showcases an amalgam of culture of
A)Rajasthan
B)Punjab
C)Haryana
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Sugar industry is located in which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Faridkot
B)Gurdaspur
C)Mukerian
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name the musical instrument of Punjab which is regarded as an ideal instrument for producing all types of Gamks and Meends.
A)Sarode
B)Sarangi
C)Sitar
D)Taus
Answer: Sarangi
- Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
A)Golden Temple Mail
B)Punjab Mail
C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Mail
- Q. Which of the following man-made, riverine, spreads into the three districts of Amritsar, Firozpur and Kapurthala in Punjab?
A)Harike
B)Kanjli
C)Nangal
D)None of the above
Answer: Harike
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