Punjab State

Q. Why is AD 1716 important in the history of Punjab?

A
Death of Aurangzeb
B
Death of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
C
Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur
D
Victory of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur

Correct Answer

Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Karva Chauth
    C)Gurpurbs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurpurbs
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. Kirti Kisan Sabha is a party of workers and peasants, fostered and to some extent funded by the Ghadar party. 2. It aimed at organising small agriculturists and industrial workers for revolutionary activity. 3. Sabha launched a monthly magazine in Punjabi, ‘The Kirti’ was published from Amritsar. 4. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was declared unlawful under Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Kirti Kishan Sabha?
    A)3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
    A)Bir Gurdialpura
    B)Bir Bhadson
    C)Bir Aishwan
    D)Abohar
    Answer: Bir Bhadson
  • Q. Which of the following musical instrument has been very popular with the dhaddies who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history?
    A)Dhadd
    B)Algoza
    C)Dhol
    D)Chimta
    Answer: Dhadd
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Authors) List-II (Books) a. Harpreet kaur 1. Aas Aje Baaki Hai b. Dalip Kaur Tiwana 2. Tu Menu Sirlekh De c. Gagandeep Sharma 3. Katha Kaho Urvashi d. Simran Dhalinlal 4. Ikala Nahi Hunda Banda
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • Q. …….. is famous for agricultural implements and cotton spinning.
    A)Mansa
    B)Moga
    C)Muktsar Sahib
    D)Sangrur
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. Find the incorrect matching pair List-I List-II a. Nanhi Chhaan 2008 b. Kanya Jagriti Jyoti 1996 – 97 c. Swasth Kanya Yojana 2016 – 17 d. Shagun Scheme 2001
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. In which district of Punjab, the largest solar power plant is established?
    A)SAS Nagar
    B)Firozpur
    C)Fazilka
    D)Mansa
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. Mohali is also known as
    A)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
    B)Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
    C)Sungrur
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair among the following. List-I List-II a. Rajpura power plant Thermal b. Shahpur Kandi project Solar c. Haibowal Dairy Biomass d. Kallar Kahar Project Wind
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. Which scheme is run by Punjab State Government aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by adopting sterilisation methods?
    A)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    D)Shagun Scheme
    Answer: Balri Rakshak Yojana
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award is presented to distinguished sportspersons of the state every year. 2. The award is also given for sports like cricket, kabaddi and handicapped games. 3. The award carries cash of Rupees 1 lakh, a scroll and a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Metal Work of Punjab? 1. Amritsar is famous for metal work. 2. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some of the items on which artisans work. 3. Metal work mostly done in village area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Which of the following wetlands is the largest wetland in Northern India?
    A)Harike
    B)Kanjli
    C)Nangal
    D)Ropar
    Answer: Harike
  • Q. Bachittar Natak’ is the autobiography of which of the following gurus?
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)Guru Har Gobind Ji
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. 2. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. 3. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan. Choose the correct answer given below.
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the first cricketer to score a test century for the Indian cricket team.
    A)Sunil Gavaskar
    B)Lala Amarnath
    C)Gundappa Viswanath
    D)None of them
    Answer: Lala Amarnath
  • Q. Balri Rakshak Yojana launched by the Punjab Government is aimed at
    A)Reducing child mortality
    B)Correcting child sex ratio
    C)Encouraging family planning
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Punjab does not share its boundaries with which of the following state?
    A)Uttarakhand
    B)Himachal Pradesh
    C)Jammu and Kashmir
    D)Rajasthan
    Answer: Uttarakhand

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