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. As per Census 2011, highest rural population of Punjab is in which district?
    A)Barnala
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Firozpur
    D)Fazilka
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Punjab health systems corporation was enacted through a special act of legislation. 2. The PHSC was established to provide for the Constitution of a corporation for establishing, expanding, improving and administering medical care in the state. 3. The PHSC is a fully autonomous and self-sufficient health and family welfare organisation of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. PEPSU was merged with Punjab from
    A)1st November, 1956
    B)1st November, 1960
    C)1st November, 1962
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 1st November, 1956
  • Q. Which of the following are the species found in broad-leaf forests of the state? 1. Eucalyptus 2. Shisham 3. Teak 4. Mango
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)2 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. The four major canals Sirhind, Bhakra, Narwana branch and Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal passing through which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Fazilka
    B)Fatehgarh Sahib
    C)Bathinda
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib
  • Q. Which among the following is a developmental plan running in rural Punjab?
    A)Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
    B)Antyodaya Anna Yojana
    C)Green Punjab Mission
    D)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    Answer: Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
  • Q. What is the purpose of Shagun Scheme?
    A)Monetary help for marriage to Christian girls
    B)Marriage assistance to Schedule Caste groups
    C)Financial help to backward classes for marriage
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?
    A)Julli
    B)Sammi
    C)Dhamal
    D)Jaago
    Answer: Sammi
  • Q. Which of the following districts comes under Doab region?
    A)Hoshiarpur
    B)Kapurthala
    C)Jalandhar
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. What is the latitude of Punjab?
    A)30°25' North to 40° North
    B)29°30' North to 32°32' North
    C)23(1°/2) North to 33° North
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 29°30' North to 32°32' North
  • Q. What was the demand regarding Chandigarh according to Rajiv-Longowal Accord?
    A)Chandigarh should be joint capital of Haryana and Punjab.
    B)Chandigarh should be given to Haryana.
    C)Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
  • Q. Consider the following about New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy. 1. Formulated in 2012 2. Generate 1,446 MW (approx) 3. Provide financial assistance 4. Promote new energy sources Which of the following is true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Giddha dance performed in which ceremony is known as Viyahula Giddha?
    A)Birth of a son
    B)Marriage ceremony
    C)Baisakhi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Marriage ceremony
  • 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. The Museum to commemorate tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and his compatriots who raised the banner of revolt against British imperialism to wrest freedom for mother India is situated at which of the following places in the state?
    A)Sangrur
    B)Khatkar Kalan
    C)Patiala
    D)Mohali
    Answer: Khatkar Kalan
  • Q. On 21st February, 1849, the Sikhs were defeated by the British at the ……..
    A)Battle of Gujarat
    B)Battle of Ramnagar
    C)Battle of Multan
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Battle of Gujarat
  • Q. When was the Jangnama or War Chronicle introduced in Punjabi literature?
    A)Rajput Period
    B)Mughal Period
    C)British Period
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mughal Period
  • Q. Which among the following is special benefit provided to senior citizens in Punjab by the state government?
    A)Concessional travel
    B)Issuing health care kits
    C)Provision of atta and dal
    D)Issuing ration card
    Answer: Concessional travel
  • Q. The Majhi dialect in Punjab is prestigeous dialect and spoken in the heart of Punjab where most of the Punjabi population lives. Which of the following districts of Punjab are quite familiar with Majhi dialect of Punjabi? 1. Amritsar 2. Gurdaspur 3. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Hoshiarpur Select the correct answer
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)3 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law?
    A)Dr. Paramjit Singh Jaswal
    B)Gurjit Singh
    C)Govind Ballabh Pant
    D)Vaidya Kanti Narayan Mishra
    Answer: Gurjit Singh

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