Punjab State

Q. Punjab has a strong sufi tradition. Name the famous form of Sufti tradition in the songs of Punjab.

A
Marashan tradition
B
Dhadi tradition
C
Khalsa tradition
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Dhadi tradition

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. On the bank of which river the Cave Temple in Pathankot is situated
    A)Indus
    B)Beas
    C)Chenab
    D)Ravi
    Answer: Ravi
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Slave dynasty is founded by a slave of Muhammad Ghori. 2. The Slave dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290 CE. Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Some battle songs of Punjab express the feelings of terror among people during the invasions of
    A)Timur, the Lame
    B)Nadir Shah
    C)Ahmad Shah Abdali
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • 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. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
    A)Landless labourer
    B)All poor people
    C)Beggars of the state
    D)BPL families
    Answer: All poor people
  • Q. The demand(s) of Anandapur Sahib Resolution is/are
    A)reservation of Sikhs for recruitment in Defence Services
    B)protection of Sikh minorities residing outside the Punjab
    C)free access to the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other gurdwaras in Pakistan
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme applied in the state by the State Government is an effort to achieve which of the following objectives? 1. Access to education. 2. Enrolment of children. 3. Retention of enrolled children. 4. Achievement in the enrolled children. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 3
    C)Only 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Match the following. List I (Canal) List II (River) a. Upper Bari Doab 1. Malanwal b. Sirhind Canal 2. Yamuna c. Western Yamuna 3. Sutlej d. Sirhind Feeder 4. Ravi
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-1
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab serves as gateway to the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
    A)Pathankot
    B)Amritsar
    C)Fazilka
    D)None of these
    Answer: Pathankot
  • Q. Which of the following educational schemes of the State Government calls for distribution of bicycles among girl students of class 9th and 12th?
    A)Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Scheme
    B)Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
    C)Mata Sundari Scheme
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
  • Q. Name the zoological park of Punjab which is located on the banks of Sirhind Canal.
    A)Neelon
    B)Bir Moti
    C)Bir Talab
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Neelon
  • Q. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium is in
    A)Moga
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Patiala
    D)Mohali
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. The report on Punjabi Suba Movement submitted by the Shiromani Akali Dal is known as
    A)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
    B)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1967
    C)Amritsar Resolution 1960
    D)Amritsar Resolution 1973
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
  • Q. Which Paranda is very famous in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)None of these
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
    A)The Municipal Act 1873
    B)The Municipal Act 1867
    C)The Municipal Act 1850
    D)The Municipal Act 1910
    Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
  • Q. Gurdwara Tilla (Chilla) Baba Farid is situated at
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Faridkot
    C)Bathinda
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Faridkot
  • Q. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has established its academies at
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Muktsar, Sangrur
    C)Patiala, Jalandhar
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following districts is also known as ‘Cock Neck City’ of the Punjab?
    A)Patiala
    B)Pathankot
    C)Amritsar
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Pathankot
  • 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 first battle of Anandpur took place in the year ……….
    A)1715
    B)1701
    C)1716
    D)1702
    Answer: 1701

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