More Questions on Punjab
- Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
A)The Municipal Act 1873
B)The Municipal Act 1867
C)The Municipal Act 1850
D)The Municipal Act 1910
Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
- Q. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district was formerly known as
A)Gobindgarh
B)Amloh
C)Nawanshahr
D)None of these
Answer: Nawanshahr
- Q. Match the following List I (Lakes) List II (District) a. Kanjli Wetland 1. Tarn Taran Sahib b. Ropar Wetland 2. Rupnagar c. Harike Wetland 3. Kapurthala
A)a-3, b-1, c-2
B)a-3, b-2, c-1
C)a-1, b-2, c-3
D)a-2, b-1, c-3
Answer: a-3, b-2, c-1
- Q. In Punjab ‘Sargi’ is given to the fasting woman in Karva Chauth festival by her
A)Mother-in-law
B)Own mother
C)Sister-in-Law
D)Woman relative
Answer: Mother-in-law
- Q. This musical instrument of Punjab having double drums is believed to be designed by Hazrat Amir Khusrau. It is
A)Toomba
B)Taus
C)Kato
D)Tabla
Answer: Tabla
- Q. Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as ‘Land of Seven Sindhus’?
A)Purana
B)Rigveda
C)Mahabharata
D)Yajurveda
Answer: Rigveda
- Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the lowest literacy rate in Punjab?
A)Mansa
B)Tarn Taran
C)Muktsar
D)Barnala
Answer: Mansa
- Q. Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal was officially declared on
A)17th July, 1928
B)17th July, 1938
C)10th July, 1918
D)15th July, 1948
Answer: 17th July, 1928
- Q. The Punjab University is one of the oldest university in India has its regional centers at which of the following places in the state? 1. Muktsar Sahib 2. Ludhiana 3. Hoshiarpur 4. Amritsar
A)1, 2 and 3
B)1 and 4
C)2 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Which of the following districts is also known as ‘Cock Neck City’ of the Punjab?
A)Patiala
B)Pathankot
C)Amritsar
D)Kapurthala
Answer: Pathankot
- Q. The Doabi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the land between the two rivers of Beas and Sutlej. It includes the districts of
A)Ludhiana
B)Jalandhar
C)Hoshiarpur
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Both (A) and (C)
- Q. What does the word ‘Jindua’ simply mean?
A)Victory
B)Rhythm
C)Love of my life
D)None of these
Answer: Love of my life
- Q. The first biopic in Punjabi film industry was made on the life of
A)Udham Singh
B)Balraj Sahni
C)Satish Kaul
D)Prithvi Raj Kapoor
Answer: Udham Singh
- Q. Consider the following about New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy. 1. Formulated in 2012 2. Generate 1,446 MW (approx) 3. Provide financial assistance 4. Promote new energy sources Which of the following is true?
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 2 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The new shape and order was given to Gurmukhi letters by which one of the following Gurus?
A)Guru Amar Das ji
B)Guru Angad Dev ji
C)Guru Arjan Dev ji
D)Guru Nanak Dev ji
Answer: Guru Angad Dev ji
- Q. Which among the following are the oldest dialects of Punjab?
A)Doabi
B)Malwi
C)Rachnavi
D)Majhi
Answer: Rachnavi
- Q. The National Horticulture Mission in Punjab aimed at promoting which of the following?
A)Spices
B)Fruits
C)Flowers
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Punjab ranked first in 2016-17 among states in contribution of
A)Cotton
B)Rice
C)Wheat
D)Sugarcane
Answer: Wheat
- Q. Which of the following leaders was the member of Punjab Vidhan Sabha five times from Muktsar, Giddarbaha and Kotkapura?
A)Baldev Singh
B)Harcharan Singh Brar
C)Krishan Kant
D)None of the above
Answer: Harcharan Singh Brar
- Q. Which folk drama is an art form of imitation?
A)Bhands
B)Naqals
C)Swang
D)None of these
Answer: Naqals
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