Punjab State

Q. What was the purpose of the Sarai built by Sher Shah Suri who extended his empire to Punjab?

A
Military
B
Trading
C
Both (A) and (B)
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Both (A) and (B)

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Barnala
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. When Punjab Public Service Commission was established?
    A)1935
    B)1930
    C)1937
    D)1940
    Answer: 1937
  • Q. Match the following. List I (Canal) List II (River) a. Upper Bari Doab 1. Malanwal b. Sirhind Canal 2. Yamuna c. Western Yamuna 3. Sutlej d. Sirhind Feeder 4. Ravi
    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-1
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in
    A)1962
    B)1970
    C)1975
    D)1980
    Answer: 1962
  • 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. When did Dal Khalsa form in Punjab?
    A)1745
    B)1978
    C)1748
    D)1750
    Answer: 1978
  • Q. The Kirti Kisan Conference of 1931 was held at
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Harmindar Sahib
    C)Nankana Sahib
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Metal Work of Punjab? 1. Amritsar is famous for metal work. 2. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some of the items on which artisans work. 3. Metal work mostly done in village area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Name the northern district(s) of Haryana which speak (s) Malwai Punjabi language.
    A)Sirsa, Kurukshetra
    B)Ambala, Hisar
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Only Kurukshetra
    Answer: Ambala, Hisar
  • 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. In which year, Vidhan Bhawan became permanent House in Punjab?
    A)1967
    B)1961
    C)1966
    D)1970
    Answer: 1961
  • Q. Percentage of Scheduled Caste Population in Punjab among all state of India is the
    A)lowest
    B)highest
    C)significant one
    D)None of these
    Answer: highest
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Traditional Dresses of Punjab. 1. The term ‘tehmat’ means, Lungi and Kurta. 2. Churidar and Kurta is most common costume among Punjabi women. 3. Punjab men’s Headgear called Pagdi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which of the following states has been the first state in the country to initiate contract farming at Government?
    A)Punjab
    B)Haryana
    C)Karnataka
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is a famous
    A)Cricketer
    B)Golfer
    C)Footballer
    D)Athlete
    Answer: Golfer
  • Q. Which of the following cities of Punjab is known as ‘Sports City of Punjab’?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Mohali
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
    A)Chimta
    B)Algoza
    C)Bugchu
    D)Dhol
    Answer: Chimta
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Kapurthala Heritage Festival 1. This festival held in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage. 2. It is held in the memory of Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3

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