Q. Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as ‘Land of Seven Sindhus’?

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Rigveda

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  • Q. The features of Bet soils of Punjab are 1. Pale to yellowish brown colour 2. Calcarceus in nature. 3. They are Khadar soils. 4. Vary in texture.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. The Mongols invaded Punjab in 1298, under the leadership of
    A)Shaista Khan
    B)Kutlugh Khan
    C)Ala-ud-din Khilji
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kutlugh Khan
  • Q. Which among the following are integral part of Mughal architecture and formed in Punjab along with many other places in North India?
    A)Nurmahal
    B)Kos Minar
    C)Sheesh Mahal
    D)Aam Bagh
    Answer: Kos Minar
  • Q. Trimab is the joint course of which of the following rivers in the state of Punjab?
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Jhelum
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Match the following List-I (University) List-II (Location) a. Punjab Agricultural University 1. Ludhiana b. Punjabi University 2. Amritsar c. Guru Nanak Dev University 3. Patiala d. Guru Angad Dev University 4. Ludhiana
    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-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which of the following gurdwaras was founded by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, where the Guru used to run a home for the leprosy patients
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Dera Baba Nanak
    D)Damdama Sahib
    Answer: Tarn Taran Sahib
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Nili-Ravi Buffalo b. Beeta Goat c. Sahiwal Cow d. Punjab Brown Horse
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. The entire kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was divided into how many provinces?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)7
    Answer: 4
  • Q. Amritsar Heritage Festival is organised by
    A)Amritsar Heritage Society
    B)Amritsar Heritage Society in collaboration with the INTACH
    C)Amritsar Heritage Society supported by Punjab Government
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Who amongst the following introduced the Gurmukhi script?
    A)Guru Nanak Ji
    B)Guru Angad Dev Ji
    C)Guru Ramdas Ji
    D)Guru Amardas Ji
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev Ji
  • Q. Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex was started in the tricentenary of the Birth of Khalsa, i.e. in the year of
    A)1999
    B)1990
    C)1995
    D)1980
    Answer: 1999
  • Q. Which of the following temples has been declared a national monument because of its beautiful wall paintings and icons in the state?
    A)Panch Mandir
    B)Kali Devi Temple
    C)Sodal Mandir
    D)Durgiana
    Answer: Kali Devi Temple
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
    A)Singh Sabha
    B)Nirankari Movement
    C)Namdhari Movement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nirankari Movement
  • Q. Shisam and kikar are found in this sanctuary.
    A)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Harike wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Kagaz te kanvas’ is written by
    A)Surjit Patar
    B)Amrita Pritam
    C)Harpreet Kaur
    D)Simran Dhaliwal
    Answer: Amrita Pritam
  • Q. The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages?
    A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Name the shooter of Punjab who won gold in women’s 25 m Pistol in Commonwealth Games, 2018.
    A)Navjeet Dhillon
    B)Heena Sindhu
    C)Navjot Kaur
    D)None of them
    Answer: Heena Sindhu
  • Q. They keep a Lathi (a bamboo stave) instead of Kripan (sword). Who are they?
    A)Nirankaris
    B)Namdharis
    C)Arya Samajis
    D)None of them
    Answer: Namdharis
  • Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Neolithic settlements in the Punjab?
    A)Use of shell, semi-precious stones and metals for ornaments.
    B)A notable advance in agriculture.
    C)Use of the two-wheel ox-cart.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The Rajni magazine is related to which of the following subjects?
    A)Cultural and Social
    B)Punjabi Music
    C)Agriculture
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjabi Music

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