More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Name the musical instrument used by the artists of Punjab which was inverted by Amir Khusrau.
A)Sarode
B)Sitar
C)Pakhawaj
D)None of these
Answer: Sitar
- Q. The Muslim leader, who was given the keys of Golden Temple was
A)S. M. Akhtar
B)M. A. Ansari
C)Dr. Kitchlew
D)None of the above
Answer: Dr. Kitchlew
- Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Arid soils are found in which of the following regions of the state?
A)Central-Eastern
B)South-Central
C)North-Eastern
D)South-Eastern
Answer: South-Central
- Q. A World-class Olympic Bhawan has been set up in
A)Patiala
B)Mohali
C)Jalandhar
D)Muktsar
Answer: Mohali
- Q. Match the following List-I (Fairs/Festivals) List-II (Location/Places) a. Maghi Mela 1. Fatehgarh Sahib b. Holla Mohalla 2. Sirhind c. Rauza Sharif 3. Anandpur Sahib d. Jor Mela 4. Muktsar Sahib
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-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- 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. The State Government of Punjab started the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme.
A)To impart quality education to the girls in the state
B)To Check the menace of female foeticide
C)To assist financially the destitute and orphan girls
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- 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 ruler of Indo-Greek established independent kingdom centred at Taxila and later moved his capital to Sakala, modern Sialkot of Punjab?
A)Demetros II
B)Menander
C)Demetros I
D)None of them
Answer: Menander
- Q. What is the name of the railway link between India and Pakistan?
A)Bhagidari Express
B)Samjhauta Express
C)Maitree Express
D)Shatabdi Express
Answer: Samjhauta Express
- Q. Which of the following seasonal streams takes its origin from the lower Himalayas in Sirmaur district?
A)Ghaggar
B)Chos
C)Ravi
D)None of the above
Answer: Ghaggar
- 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. 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. When was State Veterinary Vaccine Institute set up in Punjab?
A)1971
B)1969
C)1972
D)1975
Answer: 1971
- Q. Kotla Nihang Khan in Rupnagar district was discovered in
A)1920
B)1928
C)1929
D)1930
Answer: 1929
- Q. What does the word ‘Jindua’ simply mean?
A)Victory
B)Rhythm
C)Love of my life
D)None of these
Answer: Love of my life
- Q. Chronologically arrange the successors of the Ranjit Singh. 1. Daleep Singh 2. Kharak Singh 3. Nau Nihal Singh 4. Sher Singh
A)1, 2, 3, 4
B)2, 3, 4, 1
C)4, 3, 2, 1
D)3, 4, 1, 2
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 1
- Q. In which place is Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports located in Punjab?
A)Mohali
B)Patiala
C)Muktsar
D)Tarn Taran
Answer: Patiala
- Q. The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
A)Dhad
B)Dhol
C)Toomba
D)Garah
Answer: Toomba
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