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. What was the purpose of the Sarai built by Sher Shah Suri who extended his empire to Punjab?
    A)Military
    B)Trading
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which article of the Constitution gives the power to the state to promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections and in particular of SC and ST?
    A)Article 47
    B)Article 46
    C)Article 48
    D)Article 49
    Answer: Article 46
  • Q. The earlier name of the town Faridkot was
    A)Verka
    B)Mansa
    C)Mokulhar
    D)Goraya
    Answer: Mokulhar
  • Q. Modern state of the art cattle breeding farm at Rauni lies in which district of Punjab?
    A)Patiala
    B)Fazilka
    C)Fatehgarh
    D)Mansa
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Name the king who captured Punjab from the Mauryas and established Sunga dynasty.
    A)Kujula Kadphises
    B)Heraios
    C)Pushyamitra Sunga
    D)None of them
    Answer: Pushyamitra Sunga
  • Q. Which of the following generating company, a wholly owned company of PEDA, was formed to meet the statutory requirements of electricity supply.
    A)Genco Punjab Ltd.
    B)Punjab Genco Ltd.
    C)Genco Power Ltd.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Genco Ltd.
  • Q. Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
    A)Hola Mohalla
    B)Baisakhi
    C)Maghi Mela
    D)None of these
    Answer: Baisakhi
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The Plastering of the house walls with mud and then decorating it with beautiful designs is known as ………….. .
    A)Warli-art
    B)Paranda
    C)Chowk-Poorna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chowk-Poorna
  • Q. The Kirti Kisan Sabha was started in Punjab (1927) by
    A)Bhai Santokh Singh
    B)Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew
    C)Shaukat Ali
    D)None of them
    Answer: Bhai Santokh Singh
  • Q. Name the most powerful, admired Sikh warrior who was the Maharaja of Amritsar.
    A)Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon
    B)Bhai Maharaj Singh
    C)Sohan Singh Bhakna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Hari Singh Dhillon
  • Q. Name the political leader who was the Chairman of Block Samiti of Doraha, Ludhiana.
    A)Parkash Singh Badal
    B)Beant Singh
    C)Surjit Singh Barnala
    D)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    Answer: Beant Singh
  • Q. Pwadhi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in
    A)South-East Punjab
    B)South Punjab
    C)Eastern Punjab
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. 2. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. 3. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan. Choose the correct answer given below.
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the leader who played an important role in developing the Peasant Movement and the Communist Party in Punjab.
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjeet
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Harkishan Singh Surjeet
  • Q. State the demand(s) of Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding industries of Punjab.
    A)All consumer industries dealing with essential commodities should be nationalised.
    B)All basic industries should be brought under the public sector.
    C)There should be a need-based minimum wages for industrial labour.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Sukhdev Thapar was not a member of Hindustan Socialist Republician Association. 2. ‘Naujawan Bharat Sabha’ started at Lahore. 3. Sukhdev Thapar, Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged in Lahore Central jail on 23rd March, 1931. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Weaving of the vegetable fibres to make wicker articles for daily use from ‘Osier Bast’. A straw commonly known as
    A)Brown grass
    B)Green grass
    C)Sarkanda
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sarkanda
  • Q. The district of Punjab shares common boundaries with Kangra and Una district of Himachal Pradesh in the North East is
    A)Pathankot
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Fazilka
    D)Barnala
    Answer: Hoshiarpur

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