More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Gatka dance is
A)also known as Khatka
B)a 'Martial Art' form in Punjab
C)a 'Sword Dance'
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The principal Kharif crop of the state is
A)cotton
B)paddy
C)sugarcane
D)ground nut
Answer: paddy
- Q. The Northern railway has its zonal headquarters in the divisions of which of the following places in Punjab?
A)Jalandhar
B)Amritsar
C)Firozpur
D)Faridkot
Answer: Firozpur
- Q. Name the leader who played an important role in developing the Peasant Movement and the Communist Party in Punjab.
A)Harkishan Singh Surjeet
B)Darbara Singh
C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
D)None of the above
Answer: Harkishan Singh Surjeet
- Q. Name the holy site(s) which is/are rich in collection of mural paintings.
A)Tower of Baba Atal Rai
B)Harmandir Sahib
C)Ranjit Singh Museum
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- 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 statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
A)Only 1
B)Only 3
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. When was State Veterinary Vaccine Institute set up in Punjab?
A)1971
B)1969
C)1972
D)1975
Answer: 1971
- Q. Who was the first President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee?
A)Sardar Ajit Singh
B)Bhai Parmanand
C)Baba Kharak Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Baba Kharak Singh
- Q. Which of the following are the species found in broad-leaf forests of the state? 1. Eucalyptus 2. Shisham 3. Teak 4. Mango
A)1, 2 and 3
B)2 and 4
C)2 and 3
D)1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gurdwara Reform 1. The shrines and land attached to them, priests began to consider them as their personal properties. 2. Appropriation of shrines income by priests for their private use. 3. Introduction of ceremonies which were anathema to orthodox Sikhs. 4. There were complaints of immorality. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)2, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Who is the author of the book, ‘People, Parliament and Administration’?
A)Inder Kumar Gujral
B)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
C)Balram Jakhar
D)None of the above
Answer: Balram Jakhar
- Q. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
A)Kharosthi
B)Greek
C)Sanskrit
D)Brahmi
Answer: Brahmi
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The whole state of Punjab is covered through government homeopathic dispensaries. 2. Free medicines and also treatment etc for BPL families, Punjab Government employees, pensioners, past and present members of Legislative Assembly. 3. It helps the people by cheap cost of medicine as compared to other system of medicine. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct about homeopathic systems of medicine in the state?
A)Only 1
B)Only 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Name the forest of Punjab where vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees.
A)Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
B)Dry Deciduous Scrub forests
C)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
D)None of these
Answer: Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Faridkot district was the part of Muktsar Sahib. 2. Its border connects with 4 districts of Punjab. 3. Jaitu is a tehsil of Faridkot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct related to Faridkot?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)None of the above
Answer: Only 3
- Q. Name the leader who started his political career as the President of Jullundhur Congress Party?
A)Darbara Singh
B)Balram Jakhar
C)Baldev Singh
D)Gulzarilal Nanda
Answer: Darbara Singh
- Q. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
A)Amritsar
B)Ludhiana
C)Patiala
D)Gurdaspur
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. In which of the following month, Lohri festival is celebrated every year?
A)April
B)March
C)January
D)December
Answer: January
- Q. Kanjli wetland is located in
A)Ropar
B)Gurdaspur
C)Tarn Tarar Sahib
D)Kapurthala
Answer: Kapurthala
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