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 entire kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was divided into how many provinces?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)4
    D)7
    Answer: 4
  • Q. Wetland which was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 2009 is
    A)Harike Wetland
    B)Ropar Wetland
    C)Nangal Wetland
    D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    Answer: Ropar Wetland
  • 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    B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.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. Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib was founded by
    A)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    B)Banda Singh Bahadur
    C)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    D)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. The Brahmi script was introduced in Punjab by which of the following Mauryan emperor?
    A)Ashoka
    B)Chandragupta
    C)Bindusara
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ashoka
  • Q. Name some exportable vegetables from Punjab.
    A)Peas, carrot, green chillies
    B)Cabbage, broccoli, okra
    C)Green beans, tomatoes
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following was the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Partap Singh Karion
    B)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    C)Master Tara Singh
    D)Krishan Kant
    Answer: Gopi Chand Bhargava
  • Q. Which temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
    A)Devi Talab Mandir
    B)Sodal temple
    C)Panch Mandir
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sodal temple
  • Q. Which one of the following is considered as ‘Taxali Boli’?
    A)Malwai
    B)Majhi
    C)Doabi
    D)Pwadhi
    Answer: Majhi
  • Q. As per Census 2011, the total sex ratio of Punjab is
    A)895
    B)530
    C)986
    D)752
    Answer: 895
  • Q. The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the
    A)Panchayati Raj Act, 1961
    B)Punjab Gram Panchayati Act, 1952
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Gram Panchayati Act, 1952
  • Q. Name the temple of Jalandhar which is known as 51 Shakti Peethas.
    A)Bhagvati Mandir
    B)Shiv Mandir
    C)Devi Talab Mandir
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Devi Talab Mandir
  • Q. He was the cofounder of ‘Pacific Coast Hindi Association’ and was elected as its first President. Name the leader.
    A)Kartar Singh Sarabha
    B)Lala Hardayal
    C)Sohan Singh Bhakna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sohan Singh Bhakna
  • Q. The Punjabi language is belonged to which of the following language family?
    A)Dravid family
    B)Indo-Aryan
    C)Indo-Roman
    D)Indo-European
    Answer: Indo-Aryan
  • Q. Which of the following organisations was associated with Bhagat Singh?
    A)Hindustan Republican Army
    B)Peasants Society of Punjab
    C)Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
    D)Young India
    Answer: Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
  • 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. The Muslim leader, who was given the keys of Golden Temple was
    A)S. M. Akhtar
    B)M. A. Ansari
    C)Dr. Kitchlew
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dr. Kitchlew
  • Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Which of the following is associated with Ravi river.
    A)Separates Upper Bari Doab from Rachna Doab
    B)Drainage area between Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar range
    C)A seasonal river
    D)Joins Chenab river at Mithankot
    Answer: Drainage area between Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar range

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