Q. Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.

Correct Answer

Dhankara

More Questions on Punjab

  • 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
  • Q. Gurdwara Dukh Nirwan Sahib, Patiala is related with
    A)Guru Har Rai Ji
    B)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji
    D)None of them
    Answer: Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji
  • Q. Swami Harballabh was a famous saint of Punjab. His samadhi is in
    A)Bathinda
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Muktsar
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Which place in Firozpur district has an upgraded pig farm run by the state government of Punjab?
    A)Wagah
    B)Mattewara
    C)Pathankot
    D)Malewal
    Answer: Malewal
  • Q. Standing Committee(s) of Gram Panchayats is/are
    A)the Social Justice Committee
    B)the Production Committee
    C)the Amenities Committee
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The earlier name of the town Faridkot was
    A)Verka
    B)Mansa
    C)Mokulhar
    D)Goraya
    Answer: Mokulhar
  • Q. Which of the following is/are true about Dairy Development Board?
    A)It acts in the advisory capacity to the administrative department.
    B)To provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: To provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers.
  • Q. Find the incorrect matching pair List-I List-II a. Nanhi Chhaan 2008 b. Kanya Jagriti Jyoti 1996 – 97 c. Swasth Kanya Yojana 2016 – 17 d. Shagun Scheme 2001
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Name the biggest community settled in Punjab who are expert in agriculture
    A)Aroras
    B)Khatris
    C)Sikh Jat
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sikh Jat
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)Only 1
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. When did the government of Punjab launch the Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Policy?
    A)2012
    B)2010
    C)2015
    D)2017
    Answer: 2017
  • Q. The Jallianwala Bagh is known for the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre that took place on
    A)13th April, 1919
    B)10th October, 1917
    C)13th March, 1919
    D)12th May, 1917
    Answer: 13th April, 1919
  • Q. Name some trees identified by agroforesrtry in Punjab?
    A)Eucalyptus, Bamboo
    B)Poplar, Dek
    C)Dek, Bamboo
    D)Poplar, Eucalyptus, Dek, Bamboo
    Answer: Poplar, Eucalyptus, Dek, Bamboo
  • Q. The scheme of Punjab Government to conserve and develop the natural resources like land, soil, water, etc is known as
    A)Pradhan mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
    B)Integrated Watershed Management Program
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the confluence of Beas and Sutlej rivers bordering District Tarn Taran Sahib, Kapurthala, and Firozpur?
    A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Aishwan
    D)Bir Bhadson
    Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
    A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
    D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. Consider the following about the new developments in Punjab under Ranjit Singh. 1. A commemorative coin was issued known as Nanakshahi rupee. 2. He concluded the Treaty of Amritsar with British in 1809. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Guru Ram Das constructed Amritsar lake and developed the city of Amritsar. 2. Guru Arjan Dev Ji constructed ‘Harmandir Sahib’ at the center of the Amritsar lake. 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. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was started in Punjab (1927) by
    A)Bhai Santokh Singh
    B)Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew
    C)Shaukat Ali
    D)None of them
    Answer: Bhai Santokh Singh
  • 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

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