More Questions on Punjab
- 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. Who was known as ‘Champion of the Khalsa’?
A)Baba Gurdit Singh
B)Hari Singh Nalwa
C)Baba Kharak Singh
D)None of the above
Answer: Hari Singh Nalwa
- Q. Which of the following treaty marked the end of first Anglo – Sikh War?
A)Multan
B)Lahore
C)Sutlej
D)Patiala
Answer: Lahore
- Q. In Bharatmala Pariyojana, the State Government of Punjab has sought assistance from the central government for
A)10 road projects
B)13 road projects
C)15 road projects
D)18 road projects
Answer: 13 road projects
- Q. What is the funding pattern of centre and state for the Supplementary Nutrition Programme running in Punjab?
A)75 : 25
B)90 : 10
C)60 : 40
D)50 : 50
Answer: 50 : 50
- Q. The Punjab State Sports council raise funds from which of the following sources? 1. Sports Development fund collected from the schools and colleges. 2. Collection from tournaments and exhibition matches. 3. Donations 4. Contribution from local bodies and educational institutions. Select the correct answer
A)2 and 4
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as ‘Land of Seven Sindhus’?
A)Purana
B)Rigveda
C)Mahabharata
D)Yajurveda
Answer: Rigveda
- Q. The district Sangrur was formed in
A)1950
B)1947
C)1948
D)1960
Answer: 1948
- 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. Which of the following airports in Punjab is proposed to be developed by the state as an ‘Aerotropolis’?
A)Mohali
B)Ludhiana
C)Bathinda
D)Moga
Answer: Ludhiana
- 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. Consider the following about Mahmud Ghazni 1. He was the son of Sabuktigin, the founder of Ghazni dynasty. 2. He first encountered the ruler Jaipal in AD 1001. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 1
C)Both 1 and 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- 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. At which of the following places in Punjab the Ravi river joins the combined waters of Jhelum and Chenab ?
A)Harike
B)Mithankot
C)Rangpur
D)None of these
Answer: Rangpur
- 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. Which of the following districts of Punjab was an important administrative unit during Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
A)Rupnagar
B)Amritsar
C)Ropar
D)Bathinda
Answer: Rupnagar
- Q. Name the leader who started his political career as the President of Jullundhur Congress Party?
A)Darbara Singh
B)Balram Jakhar
C)Baldev Singh
D)Gulzarilal Nanda
Answer: Darbara Singh
- Q. Punjab was annexed by the British East India Company by
A)the Treaty of Lahore in 1849
B)the Treaty of Lahore in 1859
C)the Treaty of Lahore in 1869
D)the Treaty of Lahore in 1879
Answer: the Treaty of Lahore in 1849
- Q. An International Standard Hockey Stadium has been constructed at
A)Sangrur
B)Patiala
C)Chandigarh
D)Mohali
Answer: Mohali
- Q. Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh was created in
A)1958
B)1957
C)1960
D)1965
Answer: 1958
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