Punjab State

Q. Who wanted to create a Punjabi Suba (Punjabi Province)?

A
The Muslim League
B
The Akali Dal
C
Indian National Congress
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

The Akali Dal

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Arya Samaj branch at Lahore was opened in
    A)1877
    B)1876
    C)1880
    D)1875
    Answer: 1877
  • Q. Punjab Public Service Commission was established under
    A)The Government of India Act, 1937
    B)The Government of India Act, 1935
    C)The Government of India Act, 1925
    D)The Government of India Act, 1930
    Answer: The Government of India Act, 1935
  • Q. Chitta Lahu’ and ‘Ikk Mian do Talwara’ are written by …….. .
    A)Nanak Singh
    B)Balwant Gargi
    C)Bhai Vir Singh
    D)Ishwar Chandra Nanda
    Answer: Nanak Singh
  • Q. Which Department of Forest Development came into existence on 23 May, 1983 under the Companies Act, 1956?
    A)Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
    B)Punjab Bamboo and Fiber Development Board (PBFDB)
    C)Department of Forest and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab
    D)None of these
    Answer: Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
  • Q. Name the district of Punjab which is famous for woollen garments.
    A)Hoshiarpur
    B)Mohali
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Contribution) a. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1. Constructed Akal Takht b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Introduced the Institution of Daswandh c. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 3. Introduced Masand System d. Guru Har Gobind Ji 4. Started Institution of Langar and Guruship
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Socio-Religious Movements is Punjab? 1. It aims at purifying a particular religion. 2. Spreading of education among the masses. 3. Propagating new ideas or philosophies. 4. It aims at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. When Yugantar Ashram was established by the Ghadar Party of Punjab?
    A)1913
    B)1915
    C)1910
    D)1914
    Answer: 1913
  • Q. Who was the leader to represent Tarn Taran Sahib Parliamentary Constituency at the Lower House of the Indian Parliament in 1967?
    A)Manmohan Singh
    B)Giani Zail Singh
    C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    D)Balram Jakhar
    Answer: Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
  • Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. As per Census 2011, the total population of rural Punjab is
    A)17,316,800
    B)18,023,405
    C)20,432,525
    D)19,216,510
    Answer: 17,316,800
  • 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. 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. What is the shape of the Punjab state?
    A)Square
    B)Triangular
    C)Rectangular
    D)Rhombus
    Answer: Triangular
  • Q. The Arya Samaj was established by Dayanand Saraswati on
    A)7th May, 1870
    B)7th April, 1875
    C)7th April, 1850
    D)7th April, 1865
    Answer: 7th April, 1875
  • Q. Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological park or Chatt Bir Zoo is situated at
    A)Ambala
    B)Mohali
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
    A)Hola Mohalla
    B)Baisakhi
    C)Maghi Mela
    D)None of these
    Answer: Baisakhi
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gurdwara Reform 1. The shrines and land attached to them, priests began to consider them as their personal properties. 2. Appropriation of shrines income by priests for their private use. 3. Introduction of ceremonies which were anathema to orthodox Sikhs. 4. There were complaints of immorality. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab was opened at Lahore
    A)in 1875 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
    B)in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
    C)in 1861 by Raja Rammohan Roy
    D)in 1850 by Debendranath Tagore
    Answer: in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
  • Q. The Brahmi script was introduced in Punjab by which of the following Mauryan emperor?
    A)Ashoka
    B)Chandragupta
    C)Bindusara
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ashoka

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