Q. Which of the following was the capital of Sikh rule founded by Ranjit Singh?
A
Multan
B
Lahore
C
Sirhind
D
Amritsar
Correct Answer
Lahore
More Questions on Punjab
Q. The entire kingdom of Ranjit Singh was divided into provinces namely,
A)Kashmir and Peshwar B)Lahore and Multan C)Bathinda, Ludhiana, Multan and Lahore D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
Q. Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Sukhdev Thapar was not a member of Hindustan Socialist Republician Association. 2. ‘Naujawan Bharat Sabha’ started at Lahore. 3. Sukhdev Thapar, Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged in Lahore Central jail on 23rd March, 1931. 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: 2 and 3
Q. The famous folk dance(s) of Punjab is/are
A)Julli, Luddi B)Bhangra, Jhumar C)Malwai Giddha D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q. Central University of Punjab is located in
A)Bathinda B)Amritsar C)Chandigarh D)Mohali
Answer: Bathinda
Q. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3 B)1 and 4 C)1, 2 and 3 D)All of these
Answer: All of these
Q. Punjab Government has launched debt waiver scheme for
A)Farmers whose crops are damaged B)OBC/SC/ST category C)Construction workers D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
Q. Which Stone Age’s sites are discovered in Daulatpur, Dher, Majra and Hoshiarpur?
A)Mesolithic Age B)Palaeolithic Age C)Neolithic Age D)None of the above
Answer: Palaeolithic Age
Q. In Punjab, blue cards of Atta Dal Scheme has been replaced by
A)Purple Card B)Red Card C)Smart Card D)None of the above
Answer: Smart Card
Q. What was the original name of Nurpur Fort, Pathankot?
A)Dhameri Fort B)Fateh Burj C)Qila Mubarak D)None of the above
Answer: Dhameri Fort
Q. The state of Punjab has made considerable progress in the field of civil aviation. Which of the following places have domestic airports in the state?
A)Ludhiana B)Patiala C)Pathankot D)All of these
Answer: Patiala
Q. A tourist complex, Pinccasia is located in
A)Harike Wetland B)Ropar Wetland C)Jastarwel Wetland D)None of these
Answer: Ropar Wetland
Q. The two relative publications of ‘The Tribune’ newspapers are ……… and ……… .
A)Dainik Tribune B)Punjab Tribune C)Both (A) and (B) D)None of these
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
Q. The Department of Sports in Punjab is located at
A)Ludhiana B)Chandigarh C)Jalandhar D)Mohali
Answer: Chandigarh
Q. In Punjab, every village with a population of 500 has its own Gram Sabha according to the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act of
A)1991 B)1990 C)1994 D)1985
Answer: 1994
Q. When was the Treaty of Amritsar signed?
A)25th April, 1809 B)25th April, 1793 C)20th June, 1810 D)25th June, 1815
Answer: 25th April, 1809
Q. Samjhauta Express is also known as
A)Maitree Express B)Friend Express C)Independent Express D)None of the above
Answer: Friend Express
Q. Punjab was awarded the Best Performing State Award for its capacity of building renewable energy in which year?
Q. Which of the following is also called Shakespeare of the Punjabi language because of his great poetic story ‘Heer Ranjha’?
A)Waris Shah B)Bulleh Shah C)Farid D)Bhai Vir Singh
Answer: Waris Shah
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?
