More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The world class cricket stadium of international fame is situated at which of the following districts of Punjab?
A)Ludhiana
B)SAS Nagar (Mohali)
C)Jalandhar
D)None of these
Answer: SAS Nagar (Mohali)
- Q. Consider the following facts about sodic soils of Punjab. 1. formed due to waterlogging by canal irrigation 2. Found in Fazilka, Faridkot 3. pH value ranges from 6.7 to 8.5 4. highly suitable for agriculture Which of the following is true for this soil?
A)3 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- 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. 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. Standing Committee(s) of Gram Panchayats is/are
A)the Social Justice Committee
B)the Production Committee
C)the Amenities Committee
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh Ji is –
A)Battle of Bhangani
B)Battle of Nadaun
C)Battle of Anandpur
D)None of these
Answer: Battle of Bhangani
- Q. A Comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in Punjab because
A)Intensive wheat and rice production leads to groundwater depletion
B)Intensive wheat and rice production makes soil degradation
C)Intensive wheat and rice production curtails the income of the farmers
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following is the principal Rabi crop of the state?
A)Barley
B)Wheat
C)Oilseeds
D)Gram
Answer: Wheat
- Q. Name ‘the king of Bhangra’ of Punjab.
A)Lal Chand Yamla
B)Sardool Sikander
C)Hans Raj Hans
D)None of the above
Answer: Sardool Sikander
- Q. Identify the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Mundan songs Birth ceremony songs b. Jago songs Wedding ceremony songs c. Mahiya songs Love songs d. Janj Battle songs
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
- Q. Kotla Nihang Khan in Rupnagar district was discovered in
A)1920
B)1928
C)1929
D)1930
Answer: 1929
- Q. Find the incorrect matching pair List-I List-II a. Nanhi Chhaan 2008 b. Kanya Jagriti Jyoti 1996 – 97 c. Swasth Kanya Yojana 2016 – 17 d. Shagun Scheme 2001
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: d
- Q. Which of the following act aimed at providing for the better administration of certain Sikh Gurdwaras and for enquiries into matters and settlement of disputes connected?
A)The Sikh Gurdwara and Shrines Act
B)The Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925
C)Gurudwara Act, 1922
D)None of the above
Answer: The Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925
- 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
Answer: Gurdaspur
- Q. Which of the followings are traditional jewellery of Punjab?
A)Jhumke, Teeli
B)Sagi Phul, Shingar Patti
C)Bazuband, Kangan
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. In which year Patiala Heritage Festival started
A)2005
B)2008
C)2003
D)2000
Answer: 2003
- Q. Which of the following mosques is designed after a French Mosque at Marrakesh in Morocco?
A)Moorish Mosque
B)Qadin
C)Rauza Sharif
D)Jama Masjid
Answer: Moorish Mosque
- Q. During which period Sirhind became an administrative unit?
A)Gupta period
B)Sultanate period
C)Mughal period
D)None of these
Answer: Sultanate period
- Q. Kanjli wetland is located in
A)Ropar
B)Gurdaspur
C)Tarn Tarar Sahib
D)Kapurthala
Answer: Kapurthala
- Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab was an important administrative unit during Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
A)Rupnagar
B)Amritsar
C)Ropar
D)Bathinda
Answer: Rupnagar
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