Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

Brahmi

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Match the following. List I (Canal) List II (River) a. Upper Bari Doab 1. Malanwal b. Sirhind Canal 2. Yamuna c. Western Yamuna 3. Sutlej d. Sirhind Feeder 4. Ravi
    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-1
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the lowest population density?
    A)Firozpur
    B)Barnala
    C)Fatehgarh Sahib
    D)Fazilka
    Answer: Barnala
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Traditional Dresses of Punjab. 1. The term ‘tehmat’ means, Lungi and Kurta. 2. Churidar and Kurta is most common costume among Punjabi women. 3. Punjab men’s Headgear called Pagdi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • 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 is the breed of Sheep?
    A)Beetal breed
    B)Punjab brown breed
    C)Nali breed
    D)Murrah breed
    Answer: Nali breed
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Slave dynasty is founded by a slave of Muhammad Ghori. 2. The Slave dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290 CE. Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. These soils of Punjab are yellowish to grey in colour and become more productive by artificial irrigation and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat, fodder crop. Name the soil.
    A)Sandy soils
    B)Kandi soils
    C)Desert soils
    D)Sierozem soils
    Answer: Sandy soils
  • Q. Heroic ballad ‘Chandi di Vaar’ was written by
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    C)Ali Haider
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. In 1995, Faridkot district was trifurcated, the other two subdivisions are
    A)Bathinda and Mansa
    B)Muktsar and Moga
    C)Mansa and Moga
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Muktsar and Moga
  • 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. The Indian nationalist, who visited South Africa and stayed with Mahatma Gandhi as a Vedic missionary. Name the leader.
    A)Bhai Parmanand
    B)Sardar Ajit Singh
    C)Baba Kharak Singh
    D)Lala Lajpat Rai
    Answer: Bhai Parmanand
  • Q. Which of the following is/are features of the sports policy 2009 of Punjab? 1. To develop sports culture in the state. 2. To create sports infrastructure and sports facilities at village and block level. 3. To set up a Punjab institute of sports, at Jalandhar. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by PM Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Harcharan Singh Longowal on
    A)29th July, 1985
    B)24th July, 1980
    C)24th July, 1985
    D)23rd June, 1985
    Answer: 24th July, 1985
  • Q. Which of the following is the principal Rabi crop of the state?
    A)Barley
    B)Wheat
    C)Oilseeds
    D)Gram
    Answer: Wheat
  • Q. In which year, the Dairy Development Board was set-up?
    A)1951
    B)1983
    C)1964
    D)None of these
    Answer: 1964
  • Q. On the globe, Punjab is at
    A)53°55' E to 56°50' N Latitude and 19°30' N to 22°32' N Longitude
    B)19°30' N to 22°32' N Latitude and 55°55' E to 56°50' E Longitude
    C)29°30' N to 32°32' N Latitude and 73°55' E to 76°50' E Longitude
    D)73°55' E to 76°50' E Latitude and 29°30' N to 32°32' N Longitude
    Answer: 29°30' N to 32°32' N Latitude and 73°55' E to 76°50' E Longitude
  • Q. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit which community reserve in winters?
    A)Lalwan Community Reserve
    B)Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
  • Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries has been recognised as Ramsar site and attracts large number of migratory birds during winter months?
    A)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Gurdialpura
    D)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Name the player who become the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games.
    A)Neeraj Chopra
    B)Abhinav Bindra
    C)Pardeep Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Abhinav Bindra
  • Q. Which of the following political personalities of Punjab became Chief Minister for the fifth time?
    A)Amrinder Singh
    B)Parkash Singh Badal
    C)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Parkash Singh Badal

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