Punjab State

Q. Whose short poems are known as Kafis?

A
Bhai Gurdas
B
Shah Hussain
C
Bulleh Shah
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Shah Hussain

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of these National Highways is the longest National Highway of Punjab?
    A)NH 72
    B)NH 15
    C)NH 20
    D)NH 21
    Answer: NH 15
  • Q. Which is not correctly matched? List-I (Misls) List-II (Founder) a. Sukerchakia 1. Naudh Singh b. Nishanwalia 2. Dasaundha c. Bhangi 3. Hari Singh d. Nakai 4. Hira Singh
    A)Only a
    B)Both a and b
    C)Only c
    D)All of these
    Answer: Only a
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the highest sex ratio?
    A)Rupnagar
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Barnala
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair among the following. List-I List-II a. Bhakra Nangal Project Bilaspur b. Guru Har Gobind Project Bathinda c. UBDC Hydel Project Patiala d. Guru Gobind Singh Project Ropar
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c
  • Q. Trimab is the joint course of which of the following rivers in the state of Punjab?
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Jhelum
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The Jallianwala Bagh is known for the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre that took place on
    A)13th April, 1919
    B)10th October, 1917
    C)13th March, 1919
    D)12th May, 1917
    Answer: 13th April, 1919
  • Q. Which of the following Princely States are part of the PEPSU?
    A)Nabha
    B)Patiala
    C)Faridkot
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following is connected with development of sports infrastructure, equipment and for providing grants to organisations connected with sports?
    A)Directorate of Sports
    B)Department of Sports
    C)Punjab State Sport Council
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab State Sport Council
  • Q. Name the cricketer from Punjab who took part in television commentary and politics.
    A)Yuvraj Singh
    B)Harbajan Singh
    C)Navjot Singh Sidhu
    D)None of them
    Answer: Navjot Singh Sidhu
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)Only 1
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
    A)Landless labourer
    B)All poor people
    C)Beggars of the state
    D)BPL families
    Answer: All poor people
  • Q. Which of the following districts of the state was selected for the trials under the project utilisation of inland saline water for aquaculture?
    A)Mansa
    B)Faridkot
    C)Fazilka
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Fazilka
  • Q. Green Revolution essentially proved beneficial for which group?
    A)Marginal farmers
    B)Large farmers
    C)Landless labourers
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Large farmers
  • 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 tallest minar in India, Fateh Burj was built in
    A)1711
    B)1710
    C)1715
    D)1720
    Answer: 1711
  • Q. Name the two states, other than Punjab, where Juttis are made.
    A)Delhi, Rajasthan
    B)Rajasthan, Haryana
    C)Delhi, Bihar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rajasthan, Haryana
  • Q. After the Mughals, which of the following empires invaded Punjab several times?
    A)Turkis
    B)Iranian
    C)Durrani
    D)Greek
    Answer: Durrani
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which among the following project is located downstream of Bhakra-Nangal Project?
    A)Talwandi Sabo Project
    B)Shahpur Kandi Project
    C)Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project
    D)UBDC Project
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project

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