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

Correct Answer

Visakhadatta

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following about Chandigarh International Airport. 1. There is heavy traffic throughout the year. 2. Almost every important place in India is connected through flight to this airport. 3. Domestic airport has flight to limited city. Which of the above statements is/are true?
    A)Only 1
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The fair price shops in Punjab are operated and managed by which government agency?
    A)PMKSY
    B)PUNSUP
    C)PBIP
    D)PFC
    Answer: PUNSUP
  • Q. Which of the following political personalities of Punjab became Chief Minister for the fifth time?
    A)Amrinder Singh
    B)Parkash Singh Badal
    C)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Parkash Singh Badal
  • Q. Who is the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Bhim Sen Sachar
    B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
    C)Pratap Singh Kairon
    D)None of them
    Answer: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
  • Q. On 21st February, 1849, the Sikhs were defeated by the British at the ……..
    A)Battle of Gujarat
    B)Battle of Ramnagar
    C)Battle of Multan
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Battle of Gujarat
  • Q. Which of the following museum’s collection is sculptures from Dholbaha area, a place of real archaeological value?
    A)Museum, Hoshiarpur
    B)Sanghol Museum
    C)Museum, Patiala
    D)Sangrur Museum
    Answer: Museum, Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is situated near
    A)Ropar
    B)Bathinda
    C)Mansa
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Ropar
  • 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. Gurdwara Chola Sahib is situated at Dera Baba Nanak town of ………… .
    A)Jalandhar district
    B)Ludhiana district
    C)Gurdasur district
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Gurdasur district
  • Q. Which among the following is a developmental plan running in rural Punjab?
    A)Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
    B)Antyodaya Anna Yojana
    C)Green Punjab Mission
    D)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    Answer: Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
  • Q. Which among the following dance is only performed by Punjabi men?
    A)Giddha
    B)Bhangra
    C)Sammi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bhangra
  • Q. Lodhi Fort at Ludhiana was built by
    A)Sikander Lodhi
    B)Ibrahim Lodhi
    C)Bahlul Lodhi
    D)Muhammad Lodhi
    Answer: Sikander Lodhi
  • Q. Punjab has a strong sufi tradition. Name the famous form of Sufti tradition in the songs of Punjab.
    A)Marashan tradition
    B)Dhadi tradition
    C)Khalsa tradition
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dhadi tradition
  • 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. Which of the following districts has the highest population of Scheduled Castes in the state?
    A)Muktsar Sahib
    B)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
  • Q. Which of the following was the Chief Minister of Punjab province and widely acknowledged as architect of post independent Punjab?
    A)Partap Singh Kairon
    B)Krishan Kant
    C)Master Tara Singh
    D)Zail Singh
    Answer: Partap Singh Kairon
  • Q. Name the founder of Sayyid dynasty who was previously the governor of Punjab?
    A)Shaista Khan
    B)Kutlugh Khan
    C)Suleman Khan
    D)Khizr Khan
    Answer: Khizr Khan
  • Q. Consider the following statements and identify the personality 1. He was the seventh President of India. 2. His Presidency was marked by Operation Blue Star. 3. He repatriated the remains of Udham Singh from London. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Amrinder Singh
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Giani Zail Singh
    D)Parkash Singh Badal
    Answer: Giani Zail Singh
  • Q. Which of the following is true about seasonal river, Ghaggar? 1. Originates from the lower slopes of Himalayas. 2. Believed to be a part of Saraswati river. 3. Enters the Punjab near Mubarakpur. 4. Causes flood in Punjab.
    A)1 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Match the following. List I (River) List II (Dam) a. Ravi 1. Bhakra b. Beas 2. Pong c. Sutlej 3. Thein
    A)a-2, b-1, c-3
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1
    D)a-3, b-1, c-2
    Answer: a-3, b-2, c-1

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