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. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire who captured Punjab by defeating Ibrahim Lodi?
    A)Babur
    B)Akbar
    C)Humayun
    D)Sher Shah Suri
    Answer: Babur
  • Q. With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The arrest of which leader/leaders led to the assembly of people at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919?
    A)Dr. Satyapal
    B)Dr. Kitchlew
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are used by
    A)Women of Punjab
    B)Men of Punjab
    C)Young boys of Punjab
    D)All of them
    Answer: Men of Punjab
  • Q. Pidhis are small stools used by the people of Punjab to
    A)Deliver a touch of tradition
    B)Decorate their rooms
    C)Show honour for the artisans
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. To monitor the working of the public distribution system in Punjab the Department of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has appointed
    A)Anna Yojana Committee
    B)Nigran Committee
    C)Annapurna Committee
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nigran Committee
  • Q. Which among the following schemes launched in 2016 – 17, issues ‘Benefit Eligibility Card’ to girls?
    A)Aashirwad Scheme
    B)Shakti Scheme
    C)Mai Bhago Istri Shakti Scheme
    D)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    Answer: Swasth Kanya Yojana
  • Q. Which of the following city in Punjab is largest centre for hosiery items in India?
    A)Mohali
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Phagwara
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Goraya, Phagwara and Moga are famous for which industry in Punjab?
    A)Agricultural implements
    B)Automobile industry
    C)Pottery
    D)Leather goods
    Answer: Agricultural implements
  • Q. Which dam is the highest Earth core-cum gravel shell dam in India?
    A)Pong Dam
    B)Ranjit Sagar Dam
    C)Bhakra Nangal Dam
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Ranjit Sagar Dam
  • Q. When was Punjab trifurcated?
    A)On 2nd December, 1966
    B)On 1st November, 1966
    C)On 3rd June, 1965
    D)On 5th April, 1965
    Answer: On 1st November, 1966
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
    A)Three Judges of Punjab High Court were transferred to Delhi High Court.
    B)A separate High Court was constituted for the Union Territory of Delhi under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab was opened at Lahore
    A)in 1875 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
    B)in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
    C)in 1861 by Raja Rammohan Roy
    D)in 1850 by Debendranath Tagore
    Answer: in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
  • Q. Which of the following was the first Governor of Punjab after Independence?
    A)D. C. Pavate
    B)Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
    C)Dharma Vira
    D)Narahar Vishnu Gadgil
    Answer: Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
  • Q. Samjhauta Express is also known as
    A)Maitree Express
    B)Friend Express
    C)Independent Express
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Friend Express
  • Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
    A)Shagun Scheme
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
  • Q. Some of the Schedules Tribe communities of Punjab are recognised as
    A)different community
    B)SC category
    C)superior than SC category
    D)None of the above
    Answer: SC category
  • Q. In 2018, the cabinet of Punjab government has approved which of the following guidelines for industry?
    A)Exemption of property tax
    B)Exemption of electricity duty
    C)Reimbursement of VAT-SGST.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following gurdwaras was founded by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, where the Guru used to run a home for the leprosy patients
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Dera Baba Nanak
    D)Damdama Sahib
    Answer: Tarn Taran Sahib
  • Q. When and where Nirankari Darbar was founded?
    A)At Lahore in 1851
    B)At Rawalpindi in 1815
    C)At Rawalpindi in 1851
    D)At Amritsar in 1860
    Answer: At Rawalpindi in 1851

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