More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
A)Gurdaspur
B)Pathankot
C)Patiala
D)Amritsar
Answer: Gurdaspur
- Q. Find the incorrect pair among the following. List-I List-II a. Bhakra Nangal Project Bilaspur b. Guru Har Gobind Project Bathinda c. UBDC Hydel Project Patiala d. Guru Gobind Singh Project Ropar
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Which place in Punjab has turkey farms?
A)Harike
B)Phagwara
C)Malerkotla
D)Ambala
Answer: Malerkotla
- Q. In 1341, Punjab was invaded by
A)Ghakkars
B)Yaminis
C)Rajputs
D)None of these
Answer: Ghakkars
- Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
A)Nirankari Movement
B)Namdhari Movement
C)Singh Sabhas
D)None of the above
Answer: Namdhari Movement
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
A)Kato
B)Sarangi
C)Saranda
D)Sapp
Answer: Sapp
- Q. Punjab with its dependencies was formed into a Lieutenant Governorship, which of the following was appointed as first Governor of Punjab in 1859?
A)Robert Montgomery
B)Sir John Lawrence
C)Sir Donald McLeod
D)Sir Henry Durand
Answer: Sir John Lawrence
- Q. Which of the following districts comes under Doab region?
A)Hoshiarpur
B)Kapurthala
C)Jalandhar
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The temple built in the third decade of the 20th century and its foundation stone was laid by one of the greatest reformers and political leaders of resurgent India, Madan Mohan Malaviya.
A)Sodal Mandir
B)Durgiana Mandir
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Durgiana Mandir
- Q. Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dafli 1. Dried gourd b. Bugchu 2. Dilruba c. Taus 3. Mardana d. Rabab 4. Tambourine
A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. Which of the following political personalities of India is an economist and recipent of Bharat Ratna, became the Prime Minister of India twice for a period of thirteen days.
A)I. K. Gujral
B)Devilal
C)Gulzarilal Nanda
D)None of these
Answer: Gulzarilal Nanda
- Q. Which of the following sanctuaries lies on the bank of Ravi river.
A)Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
D)Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Kathlaur-Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to which Misl?
A)Kanhaiya
B)Ahluwalia
C)Sukerchakia
D)Phulkian
Answer: Sukerchakia
- Q. Consider the following about tourism industry in Punjab. 1. Tourism Policy 2009 2. Pilgrimage sites 3. Development of farm houses 4. PTDC Which of the following is /are initiatives to develop tourism in Punjab?
A)Only 3
B)1 and 2
C)1, 4 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which among the following is not a small scale industry in Punjab?
A)Sewing machine and parts
B)Bicycle and cycle parts
C)Silk industry
D)Sports Goods
Answer: Silk industry
- Q. Who was the first Governor of West Punjab?
A)Sir Francis Mudie
B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
C)V. P. Singh Badnore
D)Kapur Singh
Answer: Sir Francis Mudie
- 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. A big fair is held for four days every year in Malerkotla at the shrine of ………..
A)Haider Sheikh
B)Abdul Qadir Jilani
C)Gugga Pir
D)None of the above
Answer: Haider Sheikh
- Q. Consider the following statements. 1. Lord Mountbatten announced June Plan on 3rd June, 1947. 2. Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20th June 1947. 3. The PEPSU was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 5th July 1948. 4. Punjab was trifurcated on 1st November, 1960 Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. Baba Sodal is worshipped as
A)God of war
B)Infant god
C)God of power
D)None of these
Answer: Infant god
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