More Questions on Punjab
- Q. In 1947 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Lahore to
A)Jalandhar
B)Shimla
C)Chandigarh
D)Ludhiana
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Chronologically arrange the successors of the Ranjit Singh. 1. Daleep Singh 2. Kharak Singh 3. Nau Nihal Singh 4. Sher Singh
A)1, 2, 3, 4
B)2, 3, 4, 1
C)4, 3, 2, 1
D)3, 4, 1, 2
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 1
- Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab known as Tabarhindh during Medieval period?
A)Sangrur
B)Bathinda
C)Patiala
D)Fazilka
Answer: Bathinda
- Q. When was Punjab trifurcated?
A)On 2nd December, 1966
B)On 1st November, 1966
C)On 3rd June, 1965
D)On 5th April, 1965
Answer: On 1st November, 1966
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A)3, 4
B)1, 2, 2003
C)2, 3, 2004
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2, 2003
- Q. The foundation of the Khalsa Panth and a council of five wise men that governs Sikh religious affairs was first established at which of the following forts of the Punjab?
A)Shahpur Kandi Fort
B)Keshgarh Fort
C)Lohgarh Fort
D)Anandpur Sahib Fort
Answer: Anandpur Sahib Fort
- Q. Arjuna Awardee Shri Kartar Singh and Shri Randhir Singh Dheera are famous for
A)Hockey
B)Wrestling
C)Kabbadi
D)None of these
Answer: Wrestling
- Q. To get better medical treatment, which card is issued by Punjab Government to poor people?
A)Blue card
B)Red card
C)Green card
D)Identity card
Answer: Blue card
- Q. Which of the following districts of the state was selected for the trials under the project utilisation of inland saline water for aquaculture?
A)Mansa
B)Faridkot
C)Fazilka
D)Amritsar
Answer: Fazilka
- Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?
A)Surjit Singh Barnala
B)Manmohan Singh
C)Balram Jakhar
D)None of the above
Answer: Balram Jakhar
- Q. Annual report, i.e. the report presented to the governor as to workdone by the State Public Service Commission of Punjab is referred in Article No.
A)321
B)320
C)322
D)323
Answer: 323
- Q. Average annual rainfall in Punjab
A)ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
B)ranges between 980 mm in the sub-mountain region and 490 mm in the plains.
C)ranges between 940 mm in the sub-mountain region and 420 mm in the plains.
D)ranges between 1020 mm in the sub-mountain region and 560 mm in the plains.
Answer: ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
- Q. Match the following List-I (District) List-II (Geographical Region) a. Moga 1. Majha b. Ludhiana 2. Malwa c. Nawanshahr 3. Doab d. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Malwa
A)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
B)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
- Q. In 2009, he won ‘Best International Album’ at the UK Asian Music Awards. Name the singer.
A)Gurmeet Bawa
B)Gurdas Maan
C)Hans Raj Hans
D)None of the above
Answer: Gurdas Maan
- Q. Name the biggest community settled in Punjab who are expert in agriculture
A)Aroras
B)Khatris
C)Sikh Jat
D)None of these
Answer: Sikh Jat
- Q. Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?
A)Julli
B)Sammi
C)Dhamal
D)Jaago
Answer: Sammi
- Q. A musical instrument consists of a pair of wooden flutes and is played by one person using only three fingers on each side.
A)Chimta
B)Algoza
C)Bugchu
D)Sarangi
Answer: Algoza
- Q. Consider the following facts about sodic soils of Punjab. 1. formed due to waterlogging by canal irrigation 2. Found in Fazilka, Faridkot 3. pH value ranges from 6.7 to 8.5 4. highly suitable for agriculture Which of the following is true for this soil?
A)3 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)1 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following about Ropar lake: 1. Located in Shivalik foothills 2. Created in 1952. 3. Situated on Ravi river. Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are correct?
A)Only 2 and 3
B)Only 1 and 3
C)Only 1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: Only 1 and 2
- Q. Identify the incorrect one
A)Bhagat Prahlad ? Truth wins over evil
B)Guru Balmik Lila ? Rasdharis of Jalandhar doab
C)Swang ? Puran Nath Jogi
D)Baba Balak Nath Lila ? Upper-Bari Doab region
Answer: Baba Balak Nath Lila ? Upper-Bari Doab region
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