Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

Gulzarilal Nanda

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. PEPSU was formally inaugurated by merging together of how many East Punjab Princely States?
    A)7
    B)6
    C)8
    D)9
    Answer: 8
  • Q. During winter, which of the following parts of Punjab receives more rainfall?
    A)Eastern parts
    B)North-Western
    C)Central
    D)None of the above
    Answer: North-Western
  • 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. Where is Olympian Surjit Hockey Academy located in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Barnala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. Maghi Mela, organised to commemorate a battle fought in 1705 by Guru Govind Singh Ji against Mughals. 2. Hola Mohalla festival was started by Guru Gobind Singh. 3. Hola Mohalla fair begins just before the festival of Diwali. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Under the scheme of ‘Home to Houseless’ the State Government of Punjab provides the SC family
    A)Rs. 50,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 10,00,000 for construction of houses
    B)Rs. 25,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 20,000 for construction of houses
    C)Rs. 35,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 40,000 for construction of houses
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rs. 25,000 for purchase of plots and Rs. 20,000 for construction of houses
  • Q. Jhumar dance originally came from
    A)Amritsar
    B)Sandalbar
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sandalbar
  • 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. 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. The Plastering of the house walls with mud and then decorating it with beautiful designs is known as ………….. .
    A)Warli-art
    B)Paranda
    C)Chowk-Poorna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chowk-Poorna
  • Q. Name the main species of tree found in coniferous forests of Punjab.
    A)Amla
    B)Chir
    C)Khair
    D)Babool
    Answer: Chir
  • Q. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
    A)1994
    B)1990
    C)1996
    D)1985
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Which of the following sports festival of the state known as ‘Rural Olympics’?
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
    C)Holla Mohalla
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
    A)Namdharis Movement
    B)Singh Sabhas
    C)Kuka Movement
    D)Nirankari Movement
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • 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. Name the cricketer from Punjab who took part in television commentary and politics.
    A)Yuvraj Singh
    B)Harbajan Singh
    C)Navjot Singh Sidhu
    D)None of them
    Answer: Navjot Singh Sidhu
  • Q. Which of the following ruler of Indo-Greek established independent kingdom centred at Taxila and later moved his capital to Sakala, modern Sialkot of Punjab?
    A)Demetros II
    B)Menander
    C)Demetros I
    D)None of them
    Answer: Menander
  • Q. To monitor the working of the public distribution system in Punjab the Department of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has appointed
    A)Anna Yojana Committee
    B)Nigran Committee
    C)Annapurna Committee
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nigran Committee

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