More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab was opened at Lahore
A)in 1875 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
B)in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
C)in 1861 by Raja Rammohan Roy
D)in 1850 by Debendranath Tagore
Answer: in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
- Q. Mural paintings are largely found in the historical buildings of
A)Amritsar, Gurdaspur
B)Patiala, Hoshiarpur
C)Kapurthala, Faridkot
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the
A)Panchayati Raj Act, 1961
B)Punjab Gram Panchayati Act, 1952
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Gram Panchayati Act, 1952
- Q. As per Census 2011, the total sex ratio of Punjab is
A)895
B)530
C)986
D)752
Answer: 895
- Q. Consider the following about PAJL. 1. Punjab Agro Juices Limited 2. Established in February 2006 3. Fruits and Flowers Which is true about PAJL?
A)2 and 3
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1 and 2
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated near
A)Ludhiana
B)Bathinda
C)Amritsar
D)Ambala
Answer: Bathinda
- Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab known as ‘Mecca of Indian Hockey’?
A)Jalandhar
B)Amritsar
C)Patiala
D)None of these
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. Which of the following Governor – General annexed Punjab?
A)Dalhousie
B)Harding
C)Metcalf
D)Bentick
Answer: Dalhousie
- Q. The monument in Jallianwala Bagh was known as
A)Aim of Freedom
B)Flame of Liberty
C)Aim of Liberty
D)None of these
Answer: Flame of Liberty
- Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
A)Namdharis Movement
B)Singh Sabhas
C)Kuka Movement
D)Nirankari Movement
Answer: Singh Sabhas
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1, 2 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)Only 1
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Sugar industry is located in which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Faridkot
B)Gurdaspur
C)Mukerian
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. What is the other name of Malwai Giddha?
A)Babeyan da Giddha
B)Giddha
C)Kudi de Giddha
D)None of these
Answer: Babeyan da Giddha
- Q. The main aims of Punjab Tourism Policy of 2003 is/are
A)To enhance employment
B)To promote tourism in the state
C)To supplement economic growth
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which area(s) is/are well known for wood carving in Punjab?
A)Amritsar and Hoshiarpur
B)Batala
C)Ludhiana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Where in Punjab a settlement of proto-historic period was found?
A)Rampura
B)Chandigarh
C)Nalagarh
D)None of the above
Answer: Chandigarh
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
A)Golden Temple Mail
B)Punjab Mail
C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Mail
- Q. Name the player who become the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games.
A)Neeraj Chopra
B)Abhinav Bindra
C)Pardeep Singh
D)None of them
Answer: Abhinav Bindra
- Q. The Nawanshahr town is said to have been built by
A)Ala-ud-din Khilji
B)Ahmad Khan
C)Nausher Khan
D)None of these
Answer: Nausher Khan
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