Punjab State

Q. Who wrote the famous Sanskrit play ‘Mudrarakshasa’. Which is a valuable source of the history of Punjab?

A
Bhavabhuti
B
Kalidasa
C
Kalhana
D
Visakhadatta

Correct Answer

Visakhadatta

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
    A)Nirankari Movement
    B)Namdhari Movement
    C)Singh Sabhas
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Namdhari Movement
  • Q. Which of the following is correctly matched?
    A)Kanjli Lake - Bien River
    B)Pong Dam - Ravi River
    C)Bikaner Canal - Beas River
    D)Nangal Lake - Chenab River
    Answer: Kanjli Lake - Bien River
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. National Institute of Sports is located at Patiala. 2. The district, Sangrur, formed in 1948. 3. Fatehgarh Sahib district, named after the youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
    A)Kato
    B)Sarangi
    C)Saranda
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Sapp
  • Q. Gurdwara Arisar Sahib is located at
    A)Bathinda
    B)Barnala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of these
    Answer: Barnala
  • Q. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
    A)Multan
    B)Balochistan
    C)Larkana
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following species or major fish species are being promoted for pisciculture in the state? 1. Labeo Rohita (Rohu) 2. Catla (Katla) 3. Cyprinus Carpio (Common carp) 4. Silver carp Select the correct answer
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Heraios 1. Kapisa b. Gustasp 2. Persian c. Porus 3. Pauravas d. Harsh 4. Thaneswar
    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-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which wetland is known as Hari-Ke-Pattan?
    A)Ropar Wetland
    B)Kanjli Wetland
    C)Harike Wetland
    D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    Answer: Harike Wetland
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh belongs to Sukerchakia Misl. 2. The formal start of the Sikh empire began with the merger of these ‘Misls’ under Ranjit Singh. 3. His empire extended from the Khyber pass in the West to Kashmir in the North, to Sindh in the South and to Western Tibet in the East. 4. He captured the Lahore in 1799 and established the empire based around the Punjab region. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 3 and 4
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The district of Punjab shares common boundaries with Kangra and Una district of Himachal Pradesh in the North East is
    A)Pathankot
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Fazilka
    D)Barnala
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Who are the traditional dancers, to dramatise the saga of Bhagat Prahlad?
    A)Rasdharis
    B)Naqals
    C)Artists
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Rasdharis
  • Q. Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.
    A)Dhamal
    B)Dhankara
    C)Gatka
    D)Julli
    Answer: Dhankara
  • Q. Which folk drama is an art form of imitation?
    A)Bhands
    B)Naqals
    C)Swang
    D)None of these
    Answer: Naqals
  • Q. Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS) was registered in
    A)2000
    B)1998
    C)2010
    D)2015
    Answer: 1998
  • Q. Which of the following was the Commander of Shaheedan Misl?
    A)Sardar Nawab Kapur Singh
    B)Sardar Baba Deep Singh
    C)Sardar Gulab Singh
    D)Ala Singh
    Answer: Sardar Baba Deep Singh
  • Q. Where is the biggest milk plant situated in Patiala?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Mohali
    C)Verka
    D)Moga
    Answer: Moga
  • Q. When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
    A)1954
    B)1953
    C)1955
    D)1947
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district was formerly known as
    A)Gobindgarh
    B)Amloh
    C)Nawanshahr
    D)None of these
    Answer: Nawanshahr

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