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. The Jhumar dance of Punjab originated from
    A)Multan
    B)Balochistan
    C)Larkana
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following political personalities of Punjab became Chief Minister for the fifth time?
    A)Amrinder Singh
    B)Parkash Singh Badal
    C)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Parkash Singh Badal
  • Q. Consider the following about Nirankari Movement started by Baba Dayal Das 1. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and Adi Granth Sahib. 2. They advocated the path to God through worship, based on meditation. 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 museum dedicated to the memory of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur who made the supreme sacrifice for the sake of liberation of the oppressed and for freedom of conscience and belief is located at which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Patiala
    B)Anandpur Sahib
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Sangrur
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib
  • 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. Sugarcane is mainly grown in
    A)Rupnagar
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Under whom did the Sikhs rebel after Guru Gobind Singh’s death?
    A)Banda Singh Bahadur
    B)Nihal Singh
    C)Ranjit Singh
    D)Jindan Kaur
    Answer: Banda Singh Bahadur
  • Q. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
    A)Kharosthi
    B)Greek
    C)Sanskrit
    D)Brahmi
    Answer: Brahmi
  • 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. Which of the following is correct about Singh Sabha?
    A)It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
    B)It was founded in 1907 at Lahore.
    C)It prescribed a social code of conduct for Sikhs.
    D)It was aimed at protecting the honour of Sikh women and children.
    Answer: It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
  • Q. Consider the following statements on State Run Welfare Schemes of Punjab for SC/ST. 1. PSCFC 2. Aashirwad Scheme 3. House to houseless 4. Atta-Dal Scheme Which is not a scheme for SC/ST?
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 3
    C)Only 2
    D)Only 4
    Answer: Only 4
  • Q. What is word Phulkari literally means?
    A)Plastering
    B)Soldering
    C)Flower working
    D)Carving
    Answer: Flower working
  • Q. Tiger Safari Zoological Park is situated in ……. .
    A)Patiala
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Amritsar
    D)Chandigarh
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Which of the following district of Punjab is famous for the metal work?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Bathinda
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
    A)Landless labourer
    B)All poor people
    C)Beggars of the state
    D)BPL families
    Answer: All poor people
  • 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. The tallest minar in India, Fateh Burj was built in
    A)1711
    B)1710
    C)1715
    D)1720
    Answer: 1711
  • Q. The Osier Bast, a straw commonly known as Sarkanda is interwoven with bast, reeds, rushes and corn husks to make 1. basket 2. chhaj 3. hand fan 4. chiks Select the correct answer
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3, and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Q. These soils of Punjab are yellowish to grey in colour and become more productive by artificial irrigation and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat, fodder crop. Name the soil.
    A)Sandy soils
    B)Kandi soils
    C)Desert soils
    D)Sierozem soils
    Answer: Sandy soils
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Peshwari Pankkha 1. Used for separating gain from husk b. Chhaj 2. Worn by the Punjabi women in their hair c. Paranda 3. Nose ornaments d. Teeli, Nath-Machli 4. Hand fan
    A)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    B)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    C)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

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