More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Moga district of Punjab is famous for the largest production of
A)Maize
B)Bengal gram
C)Sugarcane
D)Wheat
Answer: Bengal gram
- Q. Name the 12th Prime Minister of India who propounded Gujral Doctrine.
A)Vishwanath Pratap Singh
B)Inder Kumar Gujral
C)Manmohan Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Inder Kumar Gujral
- Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
A)Shagun Scheme
B)Nanhi Chhaan
C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
D)None of the above
Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
- Q. The discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
A)Mahavamsa
B)Dipavamsa
C)Milind Panha
D)None of these
Answer: Milind Panha
- Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding Punjabi film industry? 1. 21st century is the era of diasporic films in Punjab. 2. After 2011, Punjab film industry is making more meaningful and creative films.
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
A)Amritsar
B)Tarn Taran Sahib
C)Ludhiana
D)Hoshiarpur
Answer: Amritsar
- Q. Nadir Shah invaded Punjab in
A)1720
B)1716
C)1738
D)1748
Answer: 1738
- Q. The Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in which of the following areas?
A)Biomass/Agro residue based
B)Small/Micro hydel projects
C)Co-generation power projects
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which district in Punjab has lowest Scheduled Caste population?
A)Barnala
B)Muktsar Sahib
C)Firozpur
D)Fatehgarh Sahib
Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
- Q. Which of the following rivers marks the boundary between India and Pakistan near Firozpur to Fazilka?
A)Ravi
B)Sutlej
C)Beas
D)Indus
Answer: Sutlej
- Q. The Punjabi language today generally refers to Eastern Punjabi based on which of the following dialects? 1. Majhi 2. Malwai 3. Doabi Select the correct answer
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. After Independence, which among the following was selected as the seat of East Punjab High Court of judicature?
A)Shimla
B)Chandigarh
C)Patiala
D)Amritsar
Answer: Shimla
- 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. Consider the following about Chandigarh International Airport. 1. There is heavy traffic throughout the year. 2. Almost every important place in India is connected through flight to this airport. 3. Domestic airport has flight to limited city. Which of the above statements is/are true?
A)Only 1
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. The two relative publications of ‘The Tribune’ newspapers are ……… and ……… .
A)Dainik Tribune
B)Punjab Tribune
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of these
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The state government of Punjab has set up an e-Industry portal for
A)Online advertisement for the product
B)Online transaction for better business prospect
C)Spreading awareness among the citizen
D)None of the above
Answer: Online transaction for better business prospect
- 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 1. Sikh Jat is the biggest community settled in Punjab. 2. They are expert in agriculture and contribute towards the regional agricultural output. Which of the statements 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. The dancers cover their face with one hand and place the other on their back and dance with serpentine (Snake-like) movement. Name the dance form.
A)Jhumar
B)Luddi
C)Malwai Giddha
D)None of these
Answer: Luddi
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