More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which of the following Governors of Punjab became very powerful and thus was poisoned by Balban?
A)Sher Khan
B)Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
C)Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D)Ghazi Malik
Answer: Sher Khan
- Q. The leader who demanded reservation for Jats in job under OBC quota is
A)Beant Singh
B)Captain Amarinder Singh
C)Sawaran Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Captain Amarinder Singh
- Q. During which period Sirhind became an administrative unit?
A)Gupta period
B)Sultanate period
C)Mughal period
D)None of these
Answer: Sultanate period
- Q. Pwadhi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in
A)South-East Punjab
B)South Punjab
C)Eastern Punjab
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The Punjab State Board for De-addiction and Rehabilitation includes
A)Prominent Civil Society Representatives
B)Eminent Medical Professionals
C)Eminent Army Officials
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Punjab was awarded the Best Performing State Award for its capacity of building renewable energy in which year?
A)February 2015
B)September 2015
C)October 2015
D)January 2015
Answer: February 2015
- Q. What is the objective of launching ‘Mission Indradhanush’ in Punjab?
A)Health care to pregnant women
B)Reduce infant mortality rate
C)Immunisation to infants
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- 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. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
A)Newspapers
B)Magazines
C)All India Radio
D)None of the above
Answer: All India Radio
- Q. The district consists of three types of region, viz, the upland plain, the co-infested foot hill plains and the flood plain of the Ghaggar river. Name the district.
A)Ludhiana
B)Patiala
C)Sangrur
D)Barnala
Answer: Patiala
- Q. Which of the following district is known for ‘office of district fisheries’ in Punjab?
A)Bathinda
B)Hoshiarpur
C)Patiala
D)Gurdaspur
Answer: Patiala
- Q. Who was the first Governor of West Punjab?
A)Sir Francis Mudie
B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
C)V. P. Singh Badnore
D)Kapur Singh
Answer: Sir Francis Mudie
- Q. The fresh water Dolphin are found in which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries of the state.
A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
C)Kanjli
D)Ropar
Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. The Naujawan Bharat Sabha played a significant role in the political history of Punjab during
A)1926-29
B)1935-42
C)1919-25
D)1942-47
Answer: 1926-29
- Q. Consider the following statements related to Rauza Sharif 1. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Farooqui Sirhindi. 2. He was the Son of Abdul Ahmed Farooqui Naqshabandi. 3. Rauza Sharif was born in Amritsar. 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. The ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Khatkar Kalan is in the district of
A)Ludhiana
B)Fatehgarh Sahib
C)SBS Nagar
D)Barnala
Answer: SBS Nagar
- Q. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh features a rich collection of
A)Rajasthani Paintings
B)Gandhara Sculptures
C)Pahari Miniature Paintings
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which is the oldest Takht of Sikh?
A)Shri Akal Takht
B)Shri Damdama Sahib
C)Takht Patna Sahib
D)None of the above
Answer: Shri Akal Takht
- Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. They keep a Lathi (a bamboo stave) instead of Kripan (sword). Who are they?
A)Nirankaris
B)Namdharis
C)Arya Samajis
D)None of them
Answer: Namdharis
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