More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Some battle songs of Punjab express the feelings of terror among people during the invasions of
A)Timur, the Lame
B)Nadir Shah
C)Ahmad Shah Abdali
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Both (A) and (C)
- Q. The aim(s) of State Animal Health Institute is/are
A)To make necessary recommendations for treatment as well as prevention.
B)To cater to the needs of whole state for advanced diagnosis of animal disease.
C)To coordinate the working of different laboratories and institutions.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Basant fair and kite festival was introduced by
A)Maharaja Jagatjit Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Jahangir
D)None of the above
Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Q. In this dance form young girls hold each other’s hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
A)Luddi
B)Giddha
C)Kikli
D)Julli
Answer: Kikli
- Q. Who is known as the Nightingale of Punjab?
A)Surinder Kaur
B)Narinder Biba
C)Lal Chand Yamla
D)None of the above
Answer: Surinder Kaur
- Q. ………… is the main species of scrub forests in Punjab.
A)Chir
B)Acacia
C)Amla
D)Khair
Answer: Acacia
- Q. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab for disabled people. 1. Pension of Rs. 250 2. 60% or above of disability 3. Free travel in state owned buses 4. Unemployment allowance Which of the following is true?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Scheduled Caste population is predominantly living in which areas of Punjab?
A)Rural areas
B)Urban areas
C)Semi-urban areas
D)Industrial areas
Answer: Rural areas
- Q. The State Highway No. 25 connects Ajnala Ramdas Road to which important city in Punjab?
A)Attari
B)Batala
C)Amritsar
D)Patiala
Answer: Amritsar
- Q. The Punjab University offers courses and research in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social science, performing arts and sports. It has 188 affiliated colleges spread over which of the following states in India? 1. Punjab 2. Delhi 3. Haryana 4. Himachal Pradesh
A)1 and 2
B)2 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. The metal workers of Amritsar are renowned for their skill, various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques such as repousse, pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc. used by them to make
A)Objects needed for religious rituals
B)Metal pots
C)Engraved metal doors
D)All of the above
Answer: Metal pots
- Q. Match the following. List I (Zoological Park) List II (Location/District) a. Tiger Safari 1. Hoshiarpur b. Deer Park, Bir Moti Bagh 2. Bathinda c. Deer Park, Bir Talab 3. Patiala d. Lalwan Community Reserve 4. Ludhiana
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. Annual report, i.e. the report presented to the governor as to workdone by the State Public Service Commission of Punjab is referred in Article No.
A)321
B)320
C)322
D)323
Answer: 323
- Q. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated near
A)Ludhiana
B)Bathinda
C)Amritsar
D)Ambala
Answer: Bathinda
- 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. When was the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission constituted?
A)Jan, 2000
B)Feb, 2004
C)July, 2002
D)Sept, 1999
Answer: Feb, 2004
- Q. Which of the following canal irrigates land in Firozpur, Faridkot and Muktsar besides Rajasthan?
A)Sirhind Canal
B)Upper Bari Doab Canal
C)Sirhind Feeder Canal
D)Yamuna Canal
Answer: Sirhind Feeder Canal
- Q. Who is the author of the book, ‘People, Parliament and Administration’?
A)Inder Kumar Gujral
B)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
C)Balram Jakhar
D)None of the above
Answer: Balram Jakhar
- Q. How government aims to increase rural backyard poultry in Punjab?
A)Giving subsidies
B)Providing loans on easy terms
C)Developing poultry farming
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- 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
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