More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which is not correctly matched? List-I (Misls) List-II (Founder) a. Sukerchakia 1. Naudh Singh b. Nishanwalia 2. Dasaundha c. Bhangi 3. Hari Singh d. Nakai 4. Hira Singh
A)Only a
B)Both a and b
C)Only c
D)All of these
Answer: Only a
- Q. Who among the following had been the recipients of Jnanpith award?
A)Gurdial Singh
B)Amrita Pritam
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The state of Punjab has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Which of the following places have domestic airports in the state?
A)Ludhiana
B)Patiala
C)Pathankot
D)All of these
Answer: Patiala
- Q. What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
A)Wet equitorial type
B)Mediterranean type
C)Savanna type
D)Semi-arid to sub-humid
Answer: Semi-arid to sub-humid
- 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. Name the temple of Jalandhar which is known as 51 Shakti Peethas.
A)Bhagvati Mandir
B)Shiv Mandir
C)Devi Talab Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Devi Talab Mandir
- Q. The Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs) are encouraged amongst the farmers to
A)use fertilisers
B)reduce cost of inputs
C)use pesticides
D)None of the above
Answer: reduce cost of inputs
- Q. Goraya, Phagwara and Moga are famous for which industry in Punjab?
A)Agricultural implements
B)Automobile industry
C)Pottery
D)Leather goods
Answer: Agricultural implements
- Q. Battle songs are very popular in Punjab as
A)it has always suffered from the after effects of foreign invasions
B)it is a frontier province
C)Punjabis like battles
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
A)Multan
B)Balochistan
C)Larkana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which dam also known as Thein Dam?
A)Ranjit Sagar Dam
B)Bhakra Nangal Dam
C)Pong Dam
D)All of the above
Answer: Ranjit Sagar Dam
- 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. The report on Punjabi Suba Movement submitted by the Shiromani Akali Dal is known as
A)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
B)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1967
C)Amritsar Resolution 1960
D)Amritsar Resolution 1973
Answer: Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
- Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. Which of the statement(s) 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. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is a
A)jointly owned public and private sector undertaking
B)wholly owned public sector undertaking
C)partially owned by a MNC
D)None of the above
Answer: wholly owned public sector undertaking
- Q. The Rural Museum in Punjab Agriculture University was established in
A)1972
B)1970
C)1974
D)1975
Answer: 1974
- 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. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
- Q. Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal was officially declared on
A)17th July, 1928
B)17th July, 1938
C)10th July, 1918
D)15th July, 1948
Answer: 17th July, 1928
- 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
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
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