Punjab - Study Mode
[#436] Consider the following statement(s) about the Palaeolithic Age. 1. People of this age were mainly hunters and food gatherers. 2. The sites of this age are found in the valley of Soan in Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: People of Palaeolithic age were mainly hunters and food gatherers and he sites of this age are found in the valley of Soan in Punjab. Option 3 is the correct answer.
[#437] Consider the following statement(s) about the Pala empire. 1. The Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism. 2. Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: Both the option i.e., Palas were the followers of the Hinayana and Tantric Schools of Buddhism and Dharmapala extended his empire into the Northern parts of the Indian sub continent which include Punjab and Afghanistan are correct.
[#438] Which of the following ruler of Indo-Greek established independent kingdom centred at Taxila and later moved his capital to Sakala, modern Sialkot of Punjab?
Correct Answer
(A) Menander
[#439] Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra are the ornaments used by the women of Punjab. These are ....... .
Correct Answer
(C) Bracelets
Explanation
Solution: Ponchian, Kangan, Banka, Gajra, Churi, Bain, Band and Jhankangan are bracelets used by women.
[#440] Pidhis are small stools used by the people of Punjab to
Correct Answer
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Solution: Pidhis are small stools created out of wood with carvings and designs carved on them by expert hands. Pidhis are used by Punjabis to decorate their room as it delivers a touch of tradition among the other modern day furniture