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 of the following musical instrument has been very popular with the dhaddies who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history?
    A)Dhadd
    B)Algoza
    C)Dhol
    D)Chimta
    Answer: Dhadd
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab known as ‘Mecca of Indian Hockey’?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Amritsar
    C)Patiala
    D)None of these
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Which of these National Highways is the longest National Highway of Punjab?
    A)NH 72
    B)NH 15
    C)NH 20
    D)NH 21
    Answer: NH 15
  • 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 Governors of Punjab became very powerful and thus was poisoned by Balban?
    A)Sher Khan
    B)Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
    C)Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    D)Ghazi Malik
    Answer: Sher Khan
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Kapurthala Heritage Festival 1. This festival held in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage. 2. It is held in the memory of Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which one of the following dialect of Punjabi is used in the areas falling between Beas and the Sutlej?
    A)Doabi
    B)Malwai
    C)Pwadhi
    D)Majhi
    Answer: Doabi
  • Q. He was captain of the Indian team at the Hockey World Cup, 1975 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia. Name the person.
    A)Pargat Singh
    B)Sandeep Singh
    C)Ajit Pal Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Ajit Pal Singh
  • Q. This instrument produces sound by the strike of the artists with rings worn on fingers of one hand and also with the other hand on the open mouth of it. Name this instrument of Punjab.
    A)Kato
    B)Pakhawaj
    C)Garah
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Garah
  • Q. Name the most prominent breed of buffalo that is found in many districts of Punjab.
    A)Nili-Ravi
    B)Murrah
    C)Sahiwal
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Murrah
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The High Court of Punjab was renamed as the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. 2. The judges of the High Court of Punjab became judges of the common High Court of Punjab. 3. The principal seat of the High Court remained at Chandigarh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Who was awarded ‘Udyan Pandit’ for his contribution to horticulture?
    A)Surjit Singh Barnala
    B)Manmohan Singh
    C)Balram Jakhar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Balram Jakhar
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Ghadar Party was an organisation founded by Punjabi Indians in the United States and Canada with the aim to liberate India from British rule. 2. The Ghadar Party, initially the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was formed under the leadership of Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its President. 3. The Ghadar activists undertook what the British described as political terrorism. 4. Their newspaper, ‘The Ghadar’ was published from Canada. Which of the statement(s) given above about Ghadar party in Punjab is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which of the following was the organiser of the Sikh Confederacy and the Dal Khalsa?
    A)Nawab Kapur Singh
    B)Baba Deep Singh
    C)Guru Gobind Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nawab Kapur Singh
  • Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
    A)Provision of houses
    B)Provision of clean drinking water
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is a famous
    A)Cricketer
    B)Golfer
    C)Footballer
    D)Athlete
    Answer: Golfer
  • Q. In this dance form young girls hold each other’s hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
    A)Luddi
    B)Giddha
    C)Kikli
    D)Julli
    Answer: Kikli
  • Q. The Rural Museum in Punjab Agriculture University was established in
    A)1972
    B)1970
    C)1974
    D)1975
    Answer: 1974
  • Q. Lohgarh Sahib Gurdwara which is also known as Dina Sahib Gurdwara is located at
    A)Moga
    B)Mansa
    C)Patiala
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Moga

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