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

Correct Answer

Killing of Banda Singh Bahadur

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following temples has been declared a national monument because of its beautiful wall paintings and icons in the state?
    A)Panch Mandir
    B)Kali Devi Temple
    C)Sodal Mandir
    D)Durgiana
    Answer: Kali Devi Temple
  • 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 state is known as ‘Granary of India’?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Punjab
    C)Gujarat
    D)Maharashtra
    Answer: 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. In this dance form young girls hold each other’s hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
    A)Luddi
    B)Giddha
    C)Kikli
    D)Julli
    Answer: Kikli
  • Q. Which of the following dances of Punjab is a victory dance where people do special movements of their heads?
    A)Luddi
    B)Jhumar
    C)Dankara
    D)Giddha
    Answer: Luddi
  • Q. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
    A)Newspapers
    B)Magazines
    C)All India Radio
    D)None of the above
    Answer: All India Radio
  • Q. Name the Sikh Guru who constructed ‘Harmandir Sahib’ at centre of the Amritsar Lake.
    A)Guru Amar Das Ji
    B)Guru Ram Das Ji
    C)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    D)Guru Har Rai Ji
    Answer: Guru Arjan Dev Ji
  • Q. A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
    A)Gram Sabha
    B)Panchayat Samitis in the district
    C)Gram Panchayat
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Panchayat Samitis in the district
  • 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. Takht Sri Patna Sahib is the birth place of
    A)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    B)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Guru Angad Dev Ji
    D)None of them
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Which soil in Punjab is prone to erosion mostly by winds specially in hot summer months?
    A)Desert soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Sierozem soil
    D)Bet soil
    Answer: Desert soil
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Barnala
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Kapurthala Heritage Festival is held in memory of
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
    C)Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
  • Q. Some of the Schedules Tribe communities of Punjab are recognised as
    A)different community
    B)SC category
    C)superior than SC category
    D)None of the above
    Answer: SC category
  • Q. Consider the following statement(s). 1. Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of one of the most important rulers in early Indian history, Chandragupta I who extended his empire to Punjab. 2. She was married into the ruling family of the Vakatakas, who were powerful in the Deccan. Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. To whom the Public Service Commission of Punjab submits its annual report?
    A)Governor
    B)President
    C)Chief Minister
    D)Legislative House
    Answer: Governor
  • Q. Name the leader who played an important role in developing the Peasant Movement and the Communist Party in Punjab.
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjeet
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Harkishan Singh Surjeet
  • 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. The Osier Bast, a straw commonly known as Sarkanda is interwoven with bast, reeds, rushes and corn husks to make 1. basket 2. chhaj 3. hand fan 4. chiks 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

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