More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University (GADVASU) was established in ……….. .
A)1995
B)1990
C)2005
D)2010
Answer: 2005
- 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. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
A)1994
B)1990
C)1996
D)1985
Answer: 1994
- Q. Green Revolution essentially proved beneficial for which group?
A)Marginal farmers
B)Large farmers
C)Landless labourers
D)All of the above
Answer: Large farmers
- Q. Which of the following places in the state known as ‘Steel Town’ of the State of Punjab?
A)Jalandhar
B)Ludhiana
C)Mandi Gobindgarh
D)Amritsar
Answer: Mandi Gobindgarh
- Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Saline soil Jalandhar, Tarn Taran b. Bet soil Firozpur, Faridkot c. Kandi soil Pathankot, Ropar d. Forest soil Bathinda, Moga
A)b
B)a
C)c
D)d
Answer: c
- Q. Chandigarh acts as the capital city of
A)Haryana
B)Punjab
C)Himachal Pradesh
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following statement is correct?
A)Wells are common in dry South-Western Punjab.
B)Sirhind Canal draws water from Ravi River.
C)60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
D)Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on Beas river.
Answer: 60% of irrigation is done through tubewells in Punjab.
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi juttis, shoes made of leather and embroidered all over with gold and silver wires are famous world over. 2. They are known for their intricate designs and high quality. 3. The lightness of these shoes is considered legendary. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)1 and 3
C)Only 3
D)1, 2, and 3
Answer: 1, 2, and 3
- Q. Al-Biruni mentioned about the temple of Sangrur district in his book Kitab-ul-Hind. This is
A)Shiv Mandir
B)Suraj Kund Temple
C)Laxmi Narayan Temple
D)Temple of Baba Sodal
Answer: Suraj Kund Temple
- Q. Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?
A)Julli
B)Sammi
C)Dhamal
D)Jaago
Answer: Sammi
- Q. The demand(s) of Anandapur Sahib Resolution is/are
A)reservation of Sikhs for recruitment in Defence Services
B)protection of Sikh minorities residing outside the Punjab
C)free access to the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other gurdwaras in Pakistan
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- 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. At the time of which Mughal Emperor Guru Amar Das Ji established the 22 seats and appointed Mahant for each seats?
A)Humayun
B)Babur
C)Akbar
D)Jahangir
Answer: Akbar
- Q. A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
A)Gram Sabha
B)Panchayat Samitis in the district
C)Gram Panchayat
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Panchayat Samitis in the district
- 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. This instrument produces sound by the strike of the artists with rings worn on fingers of one hand and also with the other hand on the open mouth of it. Name this instrument of Punjab.
A)Kato
B)Pakhawaj
C)Garah
D)None of the above
Answer: Garah
- Q. Which among the following dance is a religious dance, associated with Pirs?
A)Giddha
B)Julli
C)Bhangra
D)Luddi
Answer: Julli
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