Punjab State

Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?

A
Surjit Singh Barnala
B
Manmohan Singh
C
Balram Jakhar
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Balram Jakhar

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Palaeolithic Age. 1. People of this age were mainly hunters and food gatherers. 2. The sites of this age are found in the valley of Soan in Punjab. 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. Battle of Khidrana was fought in which year?
    A)1702
    B)1715
    C)1704
    D)1705
    Answer: 1705
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Slave dynasty is founded by a slave of Muhammad Ghori. 2. The Slave dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290 CE. Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in
    A)1965
    B)1960
    C)1966
    D)1970
    Answer: 1966
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
    A)Namdharis Movement
    B)Singh Sabhas
    C)Kuka Movement
    D)Nirankari Movement
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • Q. The book, ‘Story of an Escape’ was written by
    A)Surjit Singh Barnala
    B)Parkash Singh Badal
    C)Manmohan Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Surjit Singh Barnala
  • Q. Name the main species of tree found in coniferous forests of Punjab.
    A)Amla
    B)Chir
    C)Khair
    D)Babool
    Answer: Chir
  • Q. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer. List I List II a. Sutlej River 1. Zanskar Range b. Beas River 2. South of Rohtang Pass c. Ravi River 3. Rakshastal Lake d. Chenab River 4. West of Rohtang Pass
    A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    B)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    D)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
  • Q. The four major canals Sirhind, Bhakra, Narwana branch and Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal passing through which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Fazilka
    B)Fatehgarh Sahib
    C)Bathinda
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Q. Every Zila Parishad shall hold meetings at least
    A)once in every three months
    B)once in every two months
    C)once in every six month
    D)once in a year
    Answer: once in every three months
  • Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. During winter, which of the following parts of Punjab receives more rainfall?
    A)Eastern parts
    B)North-Western
    C)Central
    D)None of the above
    Answer: North-Western
  • Q. Which of the following is the principal Rabi crop of the state?
    A)Barley
    B)Wheat
    C)Oilseeds
    D)Gram
    Answer: Wheat
  • Q. Name the holy site(s) which is/are rich in collection of mural paintings.
    A)Tower of Baba Atal Rai
    B)Harmandir Sahib
    C)Ranjit Singh Museum
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. At the time of which Mughal Emperor Guru Amar Das Ji established the 22 seats and appointed Mahant for each seats?
    A)Humayun
    B)Babur
    C)Akbar
    D)Jahangir
    Answer: Akbar
  • Q. Which state is known as ‘Granary of India’?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Punjab
    C)Gujarat
    D)Maharashtra
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. The State Government of Punjab launched scheme to provide assistance for pregnant women, which is known as
    A)Mata Sita Kalyan Scheme
    B)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    C)Pradan Mantri Suswasthya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
  • Q. Which of the following canal irrigates land in Firozpur, Faridkot and Muktsar besides Rajasthan?
    A)Sirhind Canal
    B)Upper Bari Doab Canal
    C)Sirhind Feeder Canal
    D)Yamuna Canal
    Answer: Sirhind Feeder Canal
  • Q. …….. captained Indian Mens Hockey Team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
    A)Ajit Pal Singh
    B)Pargat Singh
    C)Sandeep Singh
    D)Dalip Singh
    Answer: Pargat Singh

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