Punjab State

Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?

A
Gurdaspur
B
Pathankot
C
Patiala
D
Amritsar

Correct Answer

Gurdaspur

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which nodal agency for promotion and development of renewable energy in Punjab was formed in September, 1991?
    A)Department of Energy Punjab
    B)State New and Renewable Energy Department
    C)Punjab Energy Development Agency
    D)Punjab State Electricity Board
    Answer: Punjab Energy Development Agency
  • Q. Who are the main work force in doll making industry of Punjab?
    A)Men
    B)Young children
    C)Women
    D)Aged people
    Answer: Women
  • Q. Which wetland is known as Hari-Ke-Pattan?
    A)Ropar Wetland
    B)Kanjli Wetland
    C)Harike Wetland
    D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    Answer: Harike Wetland
  • Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Lord Mountbatten announced June Plan on 3rd June, 1947. 2. Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20th June 1947. 3. The PEPSU was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 5th July 1948. 4. Punjab was trifurcated on 1st November, 1960 Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)3, 4
    B)1, 2, 2003
    C)2, 3, 2004
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2, 2003
  • Q. Which of these dramas are a kind of song drama?
    A)Ram Lila
    B)Swang
    C)Prahlad Lila
    D)None of these
    Answer: Swang
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. After Independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India). 2. High Court is the highest court of Justice in the state. 3. High Courts have two types of Jurisdictions i.e. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. With reference to the Durries, consider the following statements. 1. Durries are rough woven rugs that are functional as well as striking in nature. 2. Durries are used either as carpets or as bedsheets. Select the correct answer
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Match the following regarding density district of Punjab (According to 2011 Census)? List-I List-II a. Amritsar 1. 505 b. Hoshiarpur 2. 928 c. Rupnagar 3. 596 d. Patiala 4. 683
    A)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    B)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
  • Q. Which of the following universities in the state was established to promote technical, management and pharmaceutical education in the state at degree level?
    A)I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
    B)Punjab University
    C)Guru Nanak Dev University
    D)None of the above
    Answer: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
  • Q. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. It is a traditional musical instrument which makes low clap sound and its literal meaning is ‘squirrel’. What is it?
    A)Saranda
    B)Kato
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Kato
  • Q. Main function(s) of Gram Panchayat is/are
    A)preparation of annual budget
    B)preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat area
    C)mobilising reliefs in natural calamities
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Who is the first recipient of prestigious Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award of Punjab?
    A)Balbir Singh for hockey
    B)Rupa Saini for hockey
    C)Milkha Singh for athletics
    D)None of them
    Answer: Rupa Saini for hockey
  • Q. Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh was created in
    A)1958
    B)1957
    C)1960
    D)1965
    Answer: 1958
  • Q. Consider the following statements about maize cultivation in Punjab. 1. Kharif crop 2. Fodder Crop 3. Food Crop 4. Grown in Hoshiarpur Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct.
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Name the holy site(s) which is/are rich in collection of mural paintings.
    A)Tower of Baba Atal Rai
    B)Harmandir Sahib
    C)Ranjit Singh Museum
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The state of Punjab has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Which of the following places have domestic airports in the state?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Patiala
    C)Pathankot
    D)All of these
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from
    A)1952-1966
    B)1950-1960
    C)1960-1966
    D)1962-1966
    Answer: 1952-1966
  • Q. A musical instrument, a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides played with two different types of wooden sticks.
    A)Dhol
    B)Dhadd
    C)Chimta
    D)Sarangi
    Answer: Dhol
  • Q. Under which act the provision of Executive Council was started?
    A)Government of India Act, 1935
    B)Government of India Act, 1919
    C)Indian Council Act, 1861
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Indian Council Act, 1861

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