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. Green Revolution essentially proved beneficial for which group?
    A)Marginal farmers
    B)Large farmers
    C)Landless labourers
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Large farmers
  • Q. The ‘Pwadhi’ dialect of the Punjabi dialect is spoken in which of the following districts of the state? 1. Rupnagar 2. Rajpura 3. Kharar 4. Kurali Select the correct answer
    A)2 and 4
    B)Only 1
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Rauza Sharif 1. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Farooqui Sirhindi. 2. He was the Son of Abdul Ahmed Farooqui Naqshabandi. 3. Rauza Sharif was born in Amritsar. 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. Name the Treaty which checked Ranjit Singh’s ambition for Western side of his empire.
    A)Treaty of Amritsar
    B)Treaty of Lahore
    C)Tripartile Treaty
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tripartile Treaty
  • Q. Lohgarh Sahib Gurdwara which is also known as Dina Sahib Gurdwara is located at
    A)Moga
    B)Mansa
    C)Patiala
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Moga
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Authors) List-II (Books) a. Harpreet kaur 1. Aas Aje Baaki Hai b. Dalip Kaur Tiwana 2. Tu Menu Sirlekh De c. Gagandeep Sharma 3. Katha Kaho Urvashi d. Simran Dhalinlal 4. Ikala Nahi Hunda Banda
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • Q. Name the most powerful, admired Sikh warrior who was the Maharaja of Amritsar.
    A)Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon
    B)Bhai Maharaj Singh
    C)Sohan Singh Bhakna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon
  • Q. Consider the following about Babbar Akali Movement 1. It was a radical outgrowth of the Akali Movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920’s. 2. It aimed to have the shrines released from the control of priests. 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. Whose short poems are known as Kafis?
    A)Bhai Gurdas
    B)Shah Hussain
    C)Bulleh Shah
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Shah Hussain
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
    A)Singh Sabha
    B)Nirankari Movement
    C)Namdhari Movement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nirankari Movement
  • 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. Consider the following and state correct answer with respect to the Delhi Division
    A)Kangra, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Delhi
    B)Hisar, Rohtak, Gurgaon, Delhi, Patiala
    C)Delhi, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Gurgaon
    D)Hisar, Rohtak, Ambala, Gurgaon, Delhi
    Answer: Hisar, Rohtak, Ambala, Gurgaon, Delhi
  • Q. Which statement(s) is/are true according to Radha Swami Movement?
    A)The temples of them did not have Adi Granth Sahib Ji.
    B)They believed in a living guru.
    C)They did not sing Kirtan.
    D)All of the above.
    Answer: All of the above.
  • Q. The Gurumukhi script follow the principle of
    A)Two sound - one symbol
    B)One sound - one symbol
    C)Three sound - one symbol
    D)None of the above
    Answer: One sound - one symbol
  • Q. Which of the following is correct about the bicycle industry of Punjab? 1. Atlas and Hero Cycle have their manufactning unit. 2. Ludhiana became the world’s largest producer. 3. Cycle part industries are located in Ludhiana.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The monument in Jallianwala Bagh was known as
    A)Aim of Freedom
    B)Flame of Liberty
    C)Aim of Liberty
    D)None of these
    Answer: Flame of Liberty
  • Q. Which of the following ecological zones is located in the Shiwalik foothills of lower Himalayas?
    A)Harike
    B)Kanjli
    C)Ropar
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ropar
  • Q. Which Sikh Guru started the tradition of Mal Akhara?
    A)Guru Amardas Ji
    B)Guru Nanak Ji
    C)Guru Angad Ji
    D)Guru Ramdas Ji
    Answer: Guru Angad Ji
  • Q. Which Department of Forest Development came into existence on 23 May, 1983 under the Companies Act, 1956?
    A)Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
    B)Punjab Bamboo and Fiber Development Board (PBFDB)
    C)Department of Forest and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab
    D)None of these
    Answer: Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
  • Q. In Punjab the songs are sung at the time of the departure of the bride is known as
    A)Sohhle songs
    B)Jago songs
    C)Doli songs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Doli songs

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