Punjab State

Q. Who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in post independence era?

A
Lala Amarnath
B
Sunil Gavaskar
C
Mohinder Amarnath
D
None of them

Correct Answer

Mohinder Amarnath

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Irrigation and Power Research Institute (IPRI) was established in the year
    A)1926
    B)1924
    C)1928
    D)1930
    Answer: 1924
  • Q. Gatka dance is
    A)also known as Khatka
    B)a 'Martial Art' form in Punjab
    C)a 'Sword Dance'
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes. 2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election shall be reserved for women. 3. Such seats may be alloted by rotation to different constituencies in the Gram Panchayat Samiti area. 4. One seat shall be reserved for Backward Classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)2, 3, and 4
    C)3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Minister of PEPSU?
    A)Maharaja Yadvindra Singh
    B)Maharaja Teja Singh
    C)Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala
    D)None of them
    Answer: Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala
  • Q. Chenab merges with Sutlej to form Panjnad at
    A)Harike
    B)Mithankot
    C)Ropar
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mithankot
  • Q. Which place in Punjab has turkey farms?
    A)Harike
    B)Phagwara
    C)Malerkotla
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Malerkotla
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following airport also known as ‘Raja Sansi Airport’?
    A)Chandigarh Airport
    B)Amritsar International Airport
    C)Ludhiana Airport
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Amritsar International Airport
  • Q. Kali Mata Ji Temple, Patiala was built by
    A)Maharaja Shambhunath Singh
    B)Maharaja Gopinath Singh
    C)Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
  • Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
    A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
    D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. How many main radio stations are there in Punjab?
    A)8
    B)5
    C)9
    D)10
    Answer: 9
  • Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Gurdaspur
    B)Pathankot
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. The metal workers of Amritsar are renowned for their skill, various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques such as repousse, pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc. used by them to make
    A)Objects needed for religious rituals
    B)Metal pots
    C)Engraved metal doors
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Metal pots
  • Q. Which soil is badly eroded and suitable for dry farming only?
    A)Sodic soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Desert soil
    D)Loamy soil
    Answer: Kandi soil
  • Q. Which district in Punjab has lowest Scheduled Caste population?
    A)Barnala
    B)Muktsar Sahib
    C)Firozpur
    D)Fatehgarh Sahib
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Q. First Food Park under the name of Punjab Agri Food Parks Limited is in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Moga
    B)Fatehgarh Sahib
    C)Sangrur
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Q. Total rate of Scheduled Castes population of Punjab is
    A)70.66%
    B)64.81%
    C)50.39%
    D)31.94%
    Answer: 31.94%
  • Q. The Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in which of the following areas?
    A)Biomass/Agro residue based
    B)Small/Micro hydel projects
    C)Co-generation power projects
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements about maize cultivation in Punjab. 1. Kharif crop 2. Fodder Crop 3. Food Crop 4. Grown in Hoshiarpur Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct.
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3

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