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. According to State of Forest Report, 2017, what is the forest cover of Punjab?
    A)4.20%
    B)3.65%
    C)5.70%
    D)3.11%
    Answer: 3.65%
  • Q. It is a traditional musical instrument which makes low clap sound and its literal meaning is ‘squirrel’. What is it?
    A)Saranda
    B)Kato
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Kato
  • Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Socio-Religious Movements is Punjab? 1. It aims at purifying a particular religion. 2. Spreading of education among the masses. 3. Propagating new ideas or philosophies. 4. It aims at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The State Government of Punjab started the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme.
    A)To impart quality education to the girls in the state
    B)To Check the menace of female foeticide
    C)To assist financially the destitute and orphan girls
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following newspaper(s) is/are published from Punjab?
    A)Pehredar
    B)Sky Hawk Times
    C)Azad Soch
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. 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. 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. In 1947 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Lahore to
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Shimla
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Which of the following multinational company is associated with Rajpura Thermal Power Plant in the state of Punjab?
    A)Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
    B)Sterlite Energy Ltd.
    C)Reliance Power Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
  • Q. Kotla Nihang Khan in Rupnagar district was discovered in
    A)1920
    B)1928
    C)1929
    D)1930
    Answer: 1929
  • Q. Kanjli wetland is located in
    A)Ropar
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Tarn Tarar Sahib
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Kapurthala
  • Q. The Indian nationalist, who visited South Africa and stayed with Mahatma Gandhi as a Vedic missionary. Name the leader.
    A)Bhai Parmanand
    B)Sardar Ajit Singh
    C)Baba Kharak Singh
    D)Lala Lajpat Rai
    Answer: Bhai Parmanand
  • Q. When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
    A)1954
    B)1953
    C)1955
    D)1947
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Name the first Indian woman who won Gold medal at any Asian Games.
    A)Gurjit Kaur
    B)Kamaljeet Sandhu
    C)Heena Sindhu
    D)None of them
    Answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu
  • Q. In 2009, he won ‘Best International Album’ at the UK Asian Music Awards. Name the singer.
    A)Gurmeet Bawa
    B)Gurdas Maan
    C)Hans Raj Hans
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Gurdas Maan
  • Q. Bachittar Natak’ is the autobiography of which of the following gurus?
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)Guru Har Gobind Ji
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Contribution) a. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1. Constructed Akal Takht b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Introduced the Institution of Daswandh c. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 3. Introduced Masand System d. Guru Har Gobind Ji 4. Started Institution of Langar and Guruship
    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
  • Q. Which month is favourite month in Punjab’s folk songs?
    A)Sawan
    B)Baisakh
    C)Bhadon
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sawan

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