Punjab State

Q. A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.

A
Chimta
B
Algoza
C
Bugchu
D
Dhol

Correct Answer

Chimta

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Hola Mohalla festival was started by
    A)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    B)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    D)Guru Har Krishan Ji
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Ghadar Party was an organisation founded by Punjabi Indians in the United States and Canada with the aim to liberate India from British rule. 2. The Ghadar Party, initially the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was formed under the leadership of Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its President. 3. The Ghadar activists undertook what the British described as political terrorism. 4. Their newspaper, ‘The Ghadar’ was published from Canada. Which of the statement(s) given above about Ghadar party in Punjab is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. When was State Veterinary Vaccine Institute set up in Punjab?
    A)1971
    B)1969
    C)1972
    D)1975
    Answer: 1971
  • Q. The winter rainfall in Punjab is highly beneficial for which type of crops?
    A)Rabi crops
    B)Kharif crops
    C)Cash crops
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rabi crops
  • Q. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on
    A)13th April, 1919
    B)12th May, 1919
    C)20th April, 1919
    D)26th January, 1919
    Answer: 13th April, 1919
  • Q. Consider the statement(s) about ‘Bamboo Mission Punjab’. 1. Increase area coverage 2. Hybrid plants 3. Scheme under Ministry of Agriculture 4. Implemented under Horticulture division Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)Only 1 and 2
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which among the following dance is a religious dance, associated with Pirs?
    A)Giddha
    B)Julli
    C)Bhangra
    D)Luddi
    Answer: Julli
  • Q. As per Census 2011, total child population of Punjab is
    A)1,363,806
    B)2,440,520
    C)2,941,570
    D)1,643,884
    Answer: 2,941,570
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Peshwari Pankkha 1. Used for separating gain from husk b. Chhaj 2. Worn by the Punjabi women in their hair c. Paranda 3. Nose ornaments d. Teeli, Nath-Machli 4. Hand fan
    A)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    B)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    C)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
  • Q. Who were known as Panj Pyare?
    A)Five person who were given the surname of Singh and must wear the five symbols, i.e., five K.s.
    B)Five person who were baptised by Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Five disciples of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. In Punjab, every village with a population of 500 has its own Gram Sabha according to the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act of
    A)1991
    B)1990
    C)1994
    D)1985
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Name some exportable vegetables from Punjab.
    A)Peas, carrot, green chillies
    B)Cabbage, broccoli, okra
    C)Green beans, tomatoes
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. Find the correct pair from the following List-I List-II a. Muktsar Largest railway junction in Punjab b. Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport Amritsar c. Amritsar – Nankana Sahib Pathankot railway line d. Sangrur India-Pakistan Border road
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
    A)Kato
    B)Sarangi
    C)Saranda
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Sapp
  • Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. The Naujawan Bharat Sabha played a significant role in the political history of Punjab during
    A)1926-29
    B)1935-42
    C)1919-25
    D)1942-47
    Answer: 1926-29
  • Q. Which of the following revolutionaries of Punjab was accused in the famous Lahore Conspiracy Case?
    A)Lala Lajpat Rai
    B)Kartar Singh Sarabha
    C)Udham Singh
    D)Jatindra Nath Das
    Answer: Kartar Singh Sarabha
  • Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?
    A)Surjit Singh Barnala
    B)Manmohan Singh
    C)Balram Jakhar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Balram Jakhar
  • Q. How many Post Offices are there in the state of Punjab?
    A)2500
    B)2000
    C)3000
    D)3809
    Answer: 3809
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Museum) List-II (Location) a. Archaeological site 1. Anandpur Sahib b. Maharaja Ranjit Singh 2. Khatkal Kalian c. Bhagat Singh 3. Amritsar d. Guru Tegh Bahadur 4. Sanghol
    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-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

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