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. In Punjab ‘Sargi’ is given to the fasting woman in Karva Chauth festival by her
    A)Mother-in-law
    B)Own mother
    C)Sister-in-Law
    D)Woman relative
    Answer: Mother-in-law
  • Q. What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
    A)Wet equitorial type
    B)Mediterranean type
    C)Savanna type
    D)Semi-arid to sub-humid
    Answer: Semi-arid to sub-humid
  • Q. Main oilseed(s) produced in Punjab is/are
    A)Mustard
    B)Toria
    C)Taramira
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The Shiwalik hills are covered with
    A)small vegetation
    B)bush
    C)big trees
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Name the forest of Punjab where vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees.
    A)Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
    B)Dry Deciduous Scrub forests
    C)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
    D)None of these
    Answer: Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
  • Q. At which of the following gurdwaras the Holy Book of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib Ji was written by Bhai Manni Singh and recompiled by Guru Gobind Singh Ji ?
    A)Dera Baba Nanak
    B)Takht Damdama Sahib
    C)Khadur Sahib
    D)Damdama Sahib
    Answer: Takht Damdama Sahib
  • Q. PEPSU was merged with Punjab from
    A)1st November, 1956
    B)1st November, 1960
    C)1st November, 1962
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 1st November, 1956
  • Q. Who is the first recipient of prestigious Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award of Punjab?
    A)Balbir Singh for hockey
    B)Rupa Saini for hockey
    C)Milkha Singh for athletics
    D)None of them
    Answer: Rupa Saini for hockey
  • Q. Identify the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Lohri songs January b. Teeyan songs July c. Baisakhi songs April d. Boli songs October
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Consider the following about Harmandir Sahib. 1. Amritsar 2. Designed by Guru Arjan 3. 750 kg of gold 4. Two floors Which of the following is true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Nadir Shah invaded Punjab in
    A)1720
    B)1716
    C)1738
    D)1748
    Answer: 1738
  • Q. Arjuna Awardee Shri Kartar Singh and Shri Randhir Singh Dheera are famous for
    A)Hockey
    B)Wrestling
    C)Kabbadi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Wrestling
  • Q. Punjabi novels developed through the writings of
    A)Vir Singh
    B)Nanak Singh
    C)Ali Haider
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which among the following schemes launched in 2016 – 17, issues ‘Benefit Eligibility Card’ to girls?
    A)Aashirwad Scheme
    B)Shakti Scheme
    C)Mai Bhago Istri Shakti Scheme
    D)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    Answer: Swasth Kanya Yojana
  • Q. Arid soils are found in which of the following regions of the state?
    A)Central-Eastern
    B)South-Central
    C)North-Eastern
    D)South-Eastern
    Answer: South-Central
  • Q. Which scheme is run by Punjab State Government aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by adopting sterilisation methods?
    A)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    D)Shagun Scheme
    Answer: Balri Rakshak Yojana
  • Q. Which of the following was done in Green Revolution?
    A)Improved irrigation facility
    B)Increases in agricultural inputs
    C)Greater irrigation coverage
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi is one of the 22 languages with official status in India. 2. It is the first official language of Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh. 3. It is the 2nd official language of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the player(s) from Punjab who got Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
    A)Virat Kohli
    B)Balbair Singh
    C)Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi
    D)Kartar Singh Dhillon
    Answer: Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Ronjan Sodhi
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Specialised City Mohali b. Smart City Chandigarh c. Bus Rapid Transit System Jalandhar d. Urban Estate Ludhiana
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c

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