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. Which instrument was used by Mardana when Guru Nanak Ji sung his divine Shabads?
    A)Dilruba
    B)Saranda
    C)Rabab
    D)Kato
    Answer: Rabab
  • 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. The Punjab State Sports council raise funds from which of the following sources? 1. Sports Development fund collected from the schools and colleges. 2. Collection from tournaments and exhibition matches. 3. Donations 4. Contribution from local bodies and educational institutions. Select the correct answer
    A)2 and 4
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The war between Chandragupta Maurya and Nanda King is described in
    A)Puranas
    B)Dipavamsa
    C)Mudrarakshasa
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mudrarakshasa
  • Q. Which of the following dances of Punjab is a victory dance where people do special movements of their heads?
    A)Luddi
    B)Jhumar
    C)Dankara
    D)Giddha
    Answer: Luddi
  • Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh belonged to which Misl?
    A)Kanhaiya
    B)Ahluwalia
    C)Sukerchakia
    D)Phulkian
    Answer: Sukerchakia
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Metal Work of Punjab? 1. Amritsar is famous for metal work. 2. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some of the items on which artisans work. 3. Metal work mostly done in village area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board was established in
    A)1962
    B)1960
    C)1961
    D)1965
    Answer: 1961
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5th Sikh Guru. 2. Adi Granth contains compositions of first 5 Gurus and the 9th Guru. 3. It also contains the compositions of 15 Bhagats and 11 Bhattas. 4. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Name the first cricketer to score a test century for the Indian cricket team.
    A)Sunil Gavaskar
    B)Lala Amarnath
    C)Gundappa Viswanath
    D)None of them
    Answer: Lala Amarnath
  • Q. The predominant part of the foothill zone of the Punjab having Chos, is locally called
    A)Bari doab
    B)Kandi tract
    C)Rachna doab
    D)None of these
    Answer: Kandi tract
  • Q. Who amongst the following became the first woman to win Sahitya Akademi Award?
    A)Amrita Pritam
    B)Dilip Kaur Tiwana
    C)Ajit Kaur
    D)Sheila Bhatia
    Answer: Amrita Pritam
  • Q. Consider the following regarding rural development schemes of Punjab. 1. Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas 2. Sadda Pind 3. Nanhi Chhaan 4. Swachhata Pakhwada Which schemes run in rural Punjab?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. Khalsa was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on
    A)30th March, 1699
    B)30th December, 1699
    C)30th November, 1689
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 30th March, 1699
  • Q. A big fair is held for four days every year in Malerkotla at the shrine of ………..
    A)Haider Sheikh
    B)Abdul Qadir Jilani
    C)Gugga Pir
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Haider Sheikh
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gurdwara Reform 1. The shrines and land attached to them, priests began to consider them as their personal properties. 2. Appropriation of shrines income by priests for their private use. 3. Introduction of ceremonies which were anathema to orthodox Sikhs. 4. There were complaints of immorality. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which district in Punjab is famous for sports good industries?
    A)Tarn Taran
    B)Firozpur
    C)Jalandhar
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Gurdwara Chola Sahib is situated at Dera Baba Nanak town of ………… .
    A)Jalandhar district
    B)Ludhiana district
    C)Gurdasur district
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Gurdasur district
  • Q. The followers of Gugga Pir is known as
    A)Neelbagis
    B)Lalbagis
    C)Sahibzada
    D)None of these
    Answer: Lalbagis
  • Q. Some important demands of Rajiv Longowal Accord are
    A)merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army.
    B)compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982.
    C)the Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

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