More Questions on Punjab
- Q. Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
A)Devi Talab Mandir
B)Sodal temple
C)Panch Mandir
D)None of the above
Answer: Sodal temple
- Q. In February, each year, a ‘Rural Olympics’ or Sports Festival is held at which of the following places in the Punjab?
A)Anandpur Sahib
B)Jalandhar
C)Amritsar
D)Ludhiana
Answer: Ludhiana
- Q. The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
A)Dhad
B)Dhol
C)Toomba
D)Garah
Answer: Toomba
- Q. Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, ‘Mahiya’ originates from ‘Mahi’. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called ‘Tappa’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. The Punjab University offers courses and research in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social science, performing arts and sports. It has 188 affiliated colleges spread over which of the following states in India? 1. Punjab 2. Delhi 3. Haryana 4. Himachal Pradesh
A)1 and 2
B)2 and 4
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- 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. Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS) was registered in
A)2000
B)1998
C)2010
D)2015
Answer: 1998
- Q. Where is the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University located?
A)Amritsar
B)Ludhiana
C)Gurdaspur
D)Jalandhar
Answer: Jalandhar
- Q. In which year, Vidhan Bhawan became permanent House in Punjab?
A)1967
B)1961
C)1966
D)1970
Answer: 1961
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The whole state of Punjab is covered through government homeopathic dispensaries. 2. Free medicines and also treatment etc for BPL families, Punjab Government employees, pensioners, past and present members of Legislative Assembly. 3. It helps the people by cheap cost of medicine as compared to other system of medicine. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct about homeopathic systems of medicine in the state?
A)Only 1
B)Only 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Mural paintings are largely found in the historical buildings of
A)Amritsar, Gurdaspur
B)Patiala, Hoshiarpur
C)Kapurthala, Faridkot
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
A)Golden Temple Mail
B)Punjab Mail
C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
D)None of the above
Answer: Punjab Mail
- Q. Chitta Lahu’ and ‘Ikk Mian do Talwara’ are written by …….. .
A)Nanak Singh
B)Balwant Gargi
C)Bhai Vir Singh
D)Ishwar Chandra Nanda
Answer: Nanak Singh
- Q. Which area(s) is/are well known for wood carving in Punjab?
A)Amritsar and Hoshiarpur
B)Batala
C)Ludhiana
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Roshni Fair is held in Jagraon in honour of a Muslim Pir named
A)Baba Farid
B)Haider Sheikh
C)Abdul Kader Jalani
D)None of then
Answer: Abdul Kader Jalani
- Q. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit which community reserve in winters?
A)Lalwan Community Reserve
B)Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
C)Both (A) and (B)
D)None of the above
Answer: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
- Q. These soils of Punjab are yellowish to grey in colour and become more productive by artificial irrigation and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat, fodder crop. Name the soil.
A)Sandy soils
B)Kandi soils
C)Desert soils
D)Sierozem soils
Answer: Sandy soils
- Q. When Yugantar Ashram was established by the Ghadar Party of Punjab?
A)1913
B)1915
C)1910
D)1914
Answer: 1913
- Q. In Punjab, Hinduism is practiced by
A)38.49%
B)57.69%
C)50.02%
D)46.50%
Answer: 38.49%
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