More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Socio-Religious Movements is Punjab? 1. It aims at purifying a particular religion. 2. Spreading of education among the masses. 3. Propagating new ideas or philosophies. 4. It aims at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Faridkot district was separated from Firozpur division in
A)1995
B)1996
C)2001
D)2010
Answer: 1996
- Q. Some important demands of Rajiv Longowal Accord are
A)merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army.
B)compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982.
C)the Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Match the following regarding density district of Punjab (According to 2011 Census)? List-I List-II a. Amritsar 1. 505 b. Hoshiarpur 2. 928 c. Rupnagar 3. 596 d. Patiala 4. 683
A)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
B)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
Answer: a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
- Q. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated near
A)Ludhiana
B)Bathinda
C)Amritsar
D)Ambala
Answer: Bathinda
- 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. A musical instrument, a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides played with two different types of wooden sticks.
A)Dhol
B)Dhadd
C)Chimta
D)Sarangi
Answer: Dhol
- Q. The local streams, Chos originate from which of the following sources?
A)Glaciers
B)Himalayas
C)Shiwalik hills
D)None of these
Answer: Shiwalik hills
- Q. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
A)Bir Gurdialpura
B)Bir Bhadson
C)Bir Aishwan
D)Abohar
Answer: Bir Bhadson
- Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra are the ornaments used by the women of Punjab. These are ……. .
A)Hand ornaments
B)Feet ornaments
C)Bracelets
D)Necklaces
Answer: Bracelets
- Q. What is/are the importance of forests in Punjab?
A)Contribute to total revenue
B)Provides raw material
C)Provides employment
D)Provides employment
Answer: Provides employment
- Q. Which of the following educational schemes of the State Government calls for distribution of bicycles among girl students of class 9th and 12th?
A)Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Scheme
B)Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
C)Mata Sundari Scheme
D)None of the above
Answer: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
- Q. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
A)Amritsar
B)Ludhiana
C)Patiala
D)Gurdaspur
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
A)Gugga Naumi
B)Karva Chauth
C)Gurpurbs
D)None of these
Answer: Gurpurbs
- Q. Which of the following organisations was associated with Bhagat Singh?
A)Hindustan Republican Army
B)Peasants Society of Punjab
C)Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
D)Young India
Answer: Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
- Q. Name the first Indian woman who won Gold medal at any Asian Games.
A)Gurjit Kaur
B)Kamaljeet Sandhu
C)Heena Sindhu
D)None of them
Answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu
- Q. He was captain of the Indian team at the Hockey World Cup, 1975 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia. Name the person.
A)Pargat Singh
B)Sandeep Singh
C)Ajit Pal Singh
D)None of them
Answer: Ajit Pal Singh
- Q. At which of the following places in the state of Punjab Indian railways has a rail coach manufacturing unit?
A)Faridkot
B)Kapurthala
C)Firozpur
D)Amritsar
Answer: Kapurthala
- Q. When was the Treaty of Amritsar signed?
A)25th April, 1809
B)25th April, 1793
C)20th June, 1810
D)25th June, 1815
Answer: 25th April, 1809
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