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. 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. It is an occasion for all married girls to visit their parents and enjoy again the carefree days of their childhood by wearing new clothes, having special dishes and singing special songs. These songs are known as
    A)Dhola songs
    B)Trinjan songs
    C)Boli songs
    D)Teeyan songs
    Answer: Teeyan songs
  • Q. Name the oldest festival of Indian classical music held in Punjab.
    A)Musktsar Sageet Sammelan
    B)Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan
    C)Jarag Sangeet Sammelan
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan
  • Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
    A)The Municipal Act 1873
    B)The Municipal Act 1867
    C)The Municipal Act 1850
    D)The Municipal Act 1910
    Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
  • Q. Which state is known as ‘Granary of India’?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Punjab
    C)Gujarat
    D)Maharashtra
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. Which among the following articles says there shall be a Governor of each state?
    A)Article 153
    B)Article 157
    C)Article 202
    D)Article 213
    Answer: Article 153
  • Q. The Punjab Government under urban development schemes, plans to develop a ‘medicity’ in which place?
    A)Sangrur
    B)Mohali
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Pathankot
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Railways in Punjab falls under which zone among the railway zones in India?
    A)North-Eastern Zone
    B)North-Western Zone
    C)North-Central Zone
    D)Northern Zone
    Answer: Northern Zone
  • Q. Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
    A)Neelon
    B)Bir Moti
    C)Bir Talab
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Neelon
  • 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. Which among the following is a hub of IT industry in Punjab?
    A)Mandi Gobindgarh
    B)Mohali
    C)Doraha
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Qila Mubarak Androon in located in Punjab’s
    A)Sangrur district
    B)Patiala district
    C)Mansa district
    D)Bathinda district
    Answer: Patiala district
  • Q. Which scheme of Punjab Government aims to provide loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste population in the state?
    A)Scholarship Scheme
    B)Ashirwad Scheme
    C)Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
  • Q. He was captain of the Indian team at the Hockey World Cup, 1975 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia. Name the person.
    A)Pargat Singh
    B)Sandeep Singh
    C)Ajit Pal Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Ajit Pal Singh
  • Q. Bhagwati Mandir is situated in the Maisar Khanna of
    A)Bathinda
    B)Barnala
    C)Faridkot
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. Which of the following is/are incorrect about the Scheduled Castes in Punjab?
    A)Punjab has the highest SC population in the country.
    B)Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
  • Q. Mahan Kosh’ – the Sikh Encyclopedia was written by :
    A)Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
    B)Bhai Vir Singh
    C)Sant Singh Sekhon
    D)Kirpa Sagar
    Answer: Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
  • Q. Which article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
    A)Article 330
    B)Article 229
    C)Article 331
    D)Article 332
    Answer: Article 330
  • Q. Some Scheduled Tribes in Punjab are
    A)Bazigar, Barad, Banzara
    B)Sansi, Bauria
    C)Gadhila, Nat and Gujars
    D)All of them
    Answer: All of them
  • 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

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