Q. Who amongst the following became the first woman to win Sahitya Akademi Award?

Correct Answer

Amrita Pritam

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. The report on Punjabi Suba Movement submitted by the Shiromani Akali Dal is known as
    A)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
    B)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1967
    C)Amritsar Resolution 1960
    D)Amritsar Resolution 1973
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
  • Q. In Punjab, Hinduism is practiced by
    A)38.49%
    B)57.69%
    C)50.02%
    D)46.50%
    Answer: 38.49%
  • Q. Name the first Sikh to represent India in Olympics.
    A)Dalip Singh
    B)Pargat Singh
    C)Kartar Singh
    D)Milkha Singh
    Answer: Dalip Singh
  • Q. Punjabi novels developed through the writings of
    A)Vir Singh
    B)Nanak Singh
    C)Ali Haider
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. It is a traditional musical instrument which makes low clap sound and its literal meaning is ‘squirrel’. What is it?
    A)Saranda
    B)Kato
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Kato
  • Q. Which of the following district of Punjab, major Rail Coach Factory is situated?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Kapurthala
    C)Jalandhar
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Kapurthala
  • Q. Which of the following revolutionary of Punjab was the first President of Ghadar Party?
    A)Sohan Singh Bhakna
    B)Lala Hardayal
    C)Bhai Parmanand
    D)Lala Lajpat Rai
    Answer: Sohan Singh Bhakna
  • Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in
    A)1849
    B)1840
    C)1839
    D)1835
    Answer: 1839
  • Q. Name the main species of tree found in coniferous forests of Punjab.
    A)Amla
    B)Chir
    C)Khair
    D)Babool
    Answer: Chir
  • Q. Which of the following is/are incorrect about the Scheduled Castes in Punjab?
    A)Punjab has the highest SC population in the country.
    B)Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The High Court of East Punjab was also made a court of record. 2. It has the jurisdiction over the provinces of Delhi and Punjab. 3. The East Punjab High Court of judicature was established at Shimla. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The Punjab Government is setting up Golf Academy and Golf Club at
    A)Chandigarh
    B)Mahilpur
    C)Mohali
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
    A)Provision of houses
    B)Provision of clean drinking water
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law?
    A)Dr. Paramjit Singh Jaswal
    B)Gurjit Singh
    C)Govind Ballabh Pant
    D)Vaidya Kanti Narayan Mishra
    Answer: Gurjit 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. Mohali is also known as
    A)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
    B)Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
    C)Sungrur
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
  • Q. Where was the first Singh Sabha held?
    A)Panipat
    B)Sirhind
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ropar
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District formerly known as Nawanshahr. 2. The Nawanshahr district surrounds by five district. 3. Sex Ratio of Nawanshahr district is 954 females per thousand males. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. The entire kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was divided into how many provinces?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)7
    Answer: 4
  • Q. Gurdwara Reform Movement was also Known as
    A)Swaraj Movement
    B)Akali Movement
    C)Babbar Khalsa Movement
    D)None of these
    Answer: Akali Movement

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