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. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer. List I List II a. Sutlej River 1. Zanskar Range b. Beas River 2. South of Rohtang Pass c. Ravi River 3. Rakshastal Lake d. Chenab River 4. West of Rohtang Pass
    A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    B)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    D)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
  • Q. Which of the following is/are obtained from the forests of Punjab?
    A)Medicinal Herbs
    B)Pulpwood and Timber
    C)Fuelwood and Fodder
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. Jeev Milkha Singh is a
    A)Son of Milkha Singh
    B)Professional golfer
    C)Highest ranked Indian Golfer in the world
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Bhai Parmanand was
    A)founder member of Ghadar Party
    B)an Indian nationalist
    C)chairman of the Sind Provincial Hindu Conference
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
    A)Bir Gurdialpura
    B)Bir Bhadson
    C)Bir Aishwan
    D)Abohar
    Answer: Bir Bhadson
  • Q. A Comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in Punjab because
    A)Intensive wheat and rice production leads to groundwater depletion
    B)Intensive wheat and rice production makes soil degradation
    C)Intensive wheat and rice production curtails the income of the farmers
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Consider the following regarding schemes running in Punjab under water and sanitation programmes. 1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 2. Installation of RO Systems 3. Swachhata Pakhwada 4. Water Supply and Sanitation Project Which among the following is a scheme running in Punjab at present?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which of the following organisations was set-up to assist small scale industries in the state and is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials?
    A)Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
    B)Punjab State Development Corporation
    C)State Finance Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
  • 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. Identify the authentic Punjabi cuisine.
    A)Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken
    B)Aloo Paratha, Chole Bhature
    C)Dum Aloo, Rogan Josh
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The wildlife sanctuary situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala Devigarh road is known as
    A)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
    B)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
  • Q. Which songs of Punjab are sung during the celebrations of harvest?
    A)Baisakhi songs
    B)Teeyan songs
    C)Boli songs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Baisakhi songs
  • Q. What is the purpose of launching Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme?
    A)Reducing female infanticide
    B)Reduce school dropouts
    C)Uplift social status of girls
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The Vedic Research Institute is situated in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Pathankot
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Faridkot
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. A huge fair, Maghi Mela is celebrated in January every year at which of the following cities, in the memory of fourty martyrs of Punjab.
    A)Mansa
    B)Faridkot
    C)Muktsar Sahib
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Muktsar Sahib
  • Q. Name the leader who started his political career as the President of Jullundhur Congress Party?
    A)Darbara Singh
    B)Balram Jakhar
    C)Baldev Singh
    D)Gulzarilal Nanda
    Answer: Darbara Singh
  • Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Neolithic settlements in the Punjab?
    A)Use of shell, semi-precious stones and metals for ornaments.
    B)A notable advance in agriculture.
    C)Use of the two-wheel ox-cart.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The Diesel Loco Modernisation Works, a manufacturing unit of Indian railways situated at which of the following places in Punjab?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Kapurthala
    C)Patiala
    D)Firozpur
    Answer: Patiala

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