More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) along the state of Punjab had also its own High Court known as ‘PEPSU High Court’ at which of the following places?
A)Shimla
B)Chandigarh
C)Patiala
D)Amritsar
Answer: Patiala
- Q. In Punjab ‘Sargi’ is given to the fasting woman in Karva Chauth festival by her
A)Mother-in-law
B)Own mother
C)Sister-in-Law
D)Woman relative
Answer: Mother-in-law
- 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
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 4
C)1, 2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- 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. When was the Jangnama or War Chronicle introduced in Punjabi literature?
A)Rajput Period
B)Mughal Period
C)British Period
D)None of the above
Answer: Mughal Period
- Q. The local self-government was given permanent status in the year
A)1975
B)1980
C)1979
D)1990
Answer: 1979
- Q. To get better medical treatment, which card is issued by Punjab Government to poor people?
A)Blue card
B)Red card
C)Green card
D)Identity card
Answer: Blue card
- Q. Name the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.
A)Jyoti Nooran
B)Gurmeet Bawa
C)Surinder Kaur
D)None of these
Answer: Gurmeet Bawa
- Q. Gurdwara Arisar Sahib is located at
A)Bathinda
B)Barnala
C)Ludhiana
D)None of these
Answer: Barnala
- Q. Which of the following is the leading cash crop cultivated by agricultural sector in Punjab?
A)Maize
B)Cotton
C)Groundnuts
D)All of these
Answer: Cotton
- Q. In which year the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 Act came into force when it was said that, under the act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area, not for each village.
A)24th April, 1996
B)21st April, 1994
C)22nd March, 1994
D)24th March, 1998
Answer: 21st April, 1994
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
A)Kato
B)Sarangi
C)Saranda
D)Sapp
Answer: Sapp
- Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Town/Cities Founded by them) a. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 1. Kartarpur b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Goindwal c. Guru Amar Das Ji 3. Amritsar d. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 4. Tarn Taran Sahib
A)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- Q. Consumer Protection Cell’, an initiative of Punjab state, aims which of the following?
A)Control Black marketing
B)Control hoarding
C)Control speculation
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. They keep a Lathi (a bamboo stave) instead of Kripan (sword). Who are they?
A)Nirankaris
B)Namdharis
C)Arya Samajis
D)None of them
Answer: Namdharis
- Q. In which of the following month, Lohri festival is celebrated every year?
A)April
B)March
C)January
D)December
Answer: January
- Q. The features of Bet soils of Punjab are 1. Pale to yellowish brown colour 2. Calcarceus in nature. 3. They are Khadar soils. 4. Vary in texture.
A)2 and 3
B)1, 2 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Name the political and religious leader of Punjab who demanded Sikh majority state in Punjab.
A)Darbara Singh
B)Tara Singh
C)Beant Singh
D)None of these
Answer: Tara Singh
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