Punjab State

Q. Name the musical instrument of Punjab which is regarded as an ideal instrument for producing all types of Gamks and Meends.

A
Sarode
B
Sarangi
C
Sitar
D
Taus

Correct Answer

Sarangi

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Kapurthala Heritage Festival 1. This festival held in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage. 2. It is held in the memory of Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Football Academy was established in the year 1997 – 98 in Punjab at
    A)Mahilpur
    B)Patiala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Mahilpur
  • Q. 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?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. It is a traditional musical instrument which makes low clap sound and its literal meaning is ‘squirrel’. What is it?
    A)Saranda
    B)Kato
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Kato
  • Q. Which of the following Governor – General annexed Punjab?
    A)Dalhousie
    B)Harding
    C)Metcalf
    D)Bentick
    Answer: Dalhousie
  • Q. When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
    A)1954
    B)1953
    C)1955
    D)1947
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. Which Sikh Guru was Known as child Prophet?
    A)Guru Har Krishan Ji
    B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    Answer: Guru Har Krishan Ji
  • Q. Which of the following canal systems is a non-perrenial system and off takes from Hussainiwala headworks?
    A)Makhu Canal System
    B)Eastern Canal System
    C)Shahnehar Canal System
    D)Bist Doab Canal System
    Answer: Eastern Canal System
  • Q. Besides Sikhism, people of Punjab practice
    A)Christianity and Jainism
    B)Hinduism and Islam
    C)Buddhism and other religion
    D)All of them
    Answer: All of them
  • Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
    A)Shagun Scheme
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
  • Q. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh features a rich collection of
    A)Rajasthani Paintings
    B)Gandhara Sculptures
    C)Pahari Miniature Paintings
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Punjab’s urban local self-government consists of
    A)Municipal Councils
    B)Nagar Panchayats
    C)Municipal Corporations
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maghi Mela, organised to commemorate a battle fought in 1705 by Guru Govind Singh Ji against Mughals. 2. Hola Mohalla festival was started by Guru Gobind Singh. 3. Hola Mohalla fair begins just before the festival of Diwali. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Gurdaspur
    B)Pathankot
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. Which of the following institutes of the country is playing an active role in the development of ornamental fish culture in the state of Punjab?
    A)NABARD
    B)Punjab Agriculture University
    C)Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
    D)State Animal Health Institute
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • Q. n 1959 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Shimla to
    A)Chandigarh
    B)Amritsar
    C)Batala
    D)Dasua
    Answer: Chandigarh
  • Q. The Namdhari Movement was one of the most influential and transitional Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab is founded by
    A)Dalip Singh
    B)Baba Balak Singh
    C)Khem Singh Bedi
    D)Baba Dayal Das
    Answer: Baba Balak Singh
  • Q. Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?
    A)Julli
    B)Sammi
    C)Dhamal
    D)Jaago
    Answer: Sammi
  • Q. Which of the following city in Punjab is largest centre for hosiery items in India?
    A)Mohali
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Phagwara
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Gurdwara Arisar Sahib is located at
    A)Bathinda
    B)Barnala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of these
    Answer: Barnala

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