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. The local self-government was given permanent status in the year
    A)1975
    B)1980
    C)1979
    D)1990
    Answer: 1979
  • Q. Hola Mohalla festival was started by
    A)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    B)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    D)Guru Har Krishan Ji
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?
    A)Surjit Singh Barnala
    B)Manmohan Singh
    C)Balram Jakhar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Balram Jakhar
  • Q. Chandigarh acts as the capital city of
    A)Haryana
    B)Punjab
    C)Himachal Pradesh
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which leader from Punjab got the title Sultan-ul-Qaum?
    A)Jassa Singh Ramgharia
    B)Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
    C)Nawab Kapur Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
  • Q. Consider the following about Civil Aviation in Punjab 1. 2 International airports 2. 4 Domestic airports 3. Aerodrome in Patiala Which of the above statements is/are true?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which is the main fuel used in Guru Gobind Singh Power Plant?
    A)Running water
    B)Coal
    C)Nuclear energy
    D)Diesel
    Answer: Coal
  • 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. Gurdwara Chola Sahib is situated at Dera Baba Nanak town of ………… .
    A)Jalandhar district
    B)Ludhiana district
    C)Gurdasur district
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Gurdasur district
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Town) List-II (Known As) a. Ludhiana 1. Area of White Gold b. Morinda 2. Cock Neck City c. Pathankot 3. The City of Gardens d. Mansa 4. Manchester of India
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmad Farooqui at which of the following places in the state?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Sirhind
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Rupnagar
    Answer: Sirhind
  • Q. Which of the following sports academy in Punjab grooms the distinguished players who have already excelled at national/state level, for international competitions?
    A)Football Academy
    B)Hockey Academy
    C)National Institute of Sports
    D)Speed Fund Academy
    Answer: Speed Fund Academy
  • Q. Name the leader who played an important role in developing the Peasant Movement and the Communist Party in Punjab.
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjeet
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Harkishan Singh Surjeet
  • Q. At the time of Partition of British India into India and Pakistan, which of the following boundary line was between India and West Pakistan?
    A)Mountbatten line
    B)McMohan line
    C)Radcliffe line
    D)Line Of Control
    Answer: Radcliffe line
  • Q. Moga district consists of tehsils
    A)Bagha Purana and Nihal Singhwala
    B)Moga
    C)Dharamkot
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following Governor – General annexed Punjab?
    A)Dalhousie
    B)Harding
    C)Metcalf
    D)Bentick
    Answer: Dalhousie
  • Q. Consider the following about New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy. 1. Formulated in 2012 2. Generate 1,446 MW (approx) 3. Provide financial assistance 4. Promote new energy sources Which of the following is true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Balri Rakshak Yojana 1. For marriageable girls b. Shagun Scheme 2. For girls c. Concessional Travel 3. For proper food distribution d. Nigran Committee 4. For senior citizens
    A)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    B)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  • Q. Name the cricketer from Punjab who took part in television commentary and politics.
    A)Yuvraj Singh
    B)Harbajan Singh
    C)Navjot Singh Sidhu
    D)None of them
    Answer: Navjot Singh Sidhu
  • Q. Which of the following organisations was set-up to assist small scale industries in the state and is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials?
    A)Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
    B)Punjab State Development Corporation
    C)State Finance Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation

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