Punjab State

Q. A dance form of the state in which people use swords, sticks and daggers and was started by Guru Hargobind Singh.

A
Jaago
B
Bhangra
C
Giddha
D
Gatka

Correct Answer

Gatka

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Who are the traditional dancers, to dramatise the saga of Bhagat Prahlad?
    A)Rasdharis
    B)Naqals
    C)Artists
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Rasdharis
  • Q. The arrest of which leader/leaders led to the assembly of people at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919?
    A)Dr. Satyapal
    B)Dr. Kitchlew
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Name the political and religious leader of Punjab who demanded Sikh majority state in Punjab.
    A)Darbara Singh
    B)Tara Singh
    C)Beant Singh
    D)None of these
    Answer: Tara Singh
  • Q. Which of the following temples has been declared a national monument because of its beautiful wall paintings and icons in the state?
    A)Panch Mandir
    B)Kali Devi Temple
    C)Sodal Mandir
    D)Durgiana
    Answer: Kali Devi Temple
  • Q. Pidhis are small stools used by the people of Punjab to
    A)Deliver a touch of tradition
    B)Decorate their rooms
    C)Show honour for the artisans
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS) was registered in
    A)2000
    B)1998
    C)2010
    D)2015
    Answer: 1998
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan implemented in the state 1. It is a programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education. 2. A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country. 3. An opportunity for promoting social juctice through basic education. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. It is a male dance which resembles Bhangra. It is known as
    A)Julli
    B)Gatka
    C)Giddha
    D)Dhamal
    Answer: Dhamal
  • Q. The district of Punjab shares common boundaries with Kangra and Una district of Himachal Pradesh in the North East is
    A)Pathankot
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Fazilka
    D)Barnala
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
    A)1994
    B)1990
    C)1996
    D)1985
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. When was the Battle of Gujarat fought between the Sikhs and the British?
    A)1848
    B)1847
    C)1849
    D)1850
    Answer: 1849
  • Q. When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
    A)1954
    B)1953
    C)1955
    D)1947
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. What was the demand regarding applying AFSPA in Punjab?
    A)The special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking.
    B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.
    C)All other cases except waging war and hijacking will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
    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. Which power plant has received the incentive award for reducing fuel oil consumption in 1999?
    A)Ranjit Sagar Dam
    B)Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant
    C)Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant
    D)Bhakra Dam
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant
  • Q. Who was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of 1980s?
    A)Parkash Singh Badal
    B)Harchand Singh Logowal
    C)Manmohan Singh
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Harchand Singh Logowal
  • Q. Which festival of Punjab is known as Nimani Kasti?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Teeyan
    C)Nirjala Ekadashi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Nirjala Ekadashi
  • Q. Which city of Punjab has attracted a number of Sunrise Industries?
    A)Mohali
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Which of the following district is known for ‘office of district fisheries’ in Punjab?
    A)Bathinda
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Which area(s) is/are well known for wood carving in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar and Hoshiarpur
    B)Batala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)

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