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. Why I am an Atheist’ is written by
    A)Amrita Pritam
    B)Harbhajan Singh
    C)Bhagat Singh
    D)Simran Dhaliwal
    Answer: Bhagat Singh
  • Q. The tallest minar in India, Fateh Burj was built in
    A)1711
    B)1710
    C)1715
    D)1720
    Answer: 1711
  • Q. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
    A)Kharosthi
    B)Greek
    C)Sanskrit
    D)Brahmi
    Answer: Brahmi
  • Q. Which of the following ecological zones is located in the Shiwalik foothills of lower Himalayas?
    A)Harike
    B)Kanjli
    C)Ropar
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ropar
  • Q. Match List I with List II. List-I(Plains) List-II(District) a. Malwa 1. Jalandhar b. Majha 2. Faridkot c. Sandy plain 3. Amritsar d. Bist Doab 4. Mansa
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • 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. Surat Shabd Yoga was the main teaching of
    A)Namdhari Movement
    B)Nirankari Movement
    C)Radha Soami Movement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Radha Soami Movement
  • 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. Consider the following about Chandigarh International Airport. 1. There is heavy traffic throughout the year. 2. Almost every important place in India is connected through flight to this airport. 3. Domestic airport has flight to limited city. Which of the above statements is/are true?
    A)Only 1
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal was officially declared on
    A)17th July, 1928
    B)17th July, 1938
    C)10th July, 1918
    D)15th July, 1948
    Answer: 17th July, 1928
  • Q. Songs based on stories of Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassi Punnu, Mirza Sahiban are known as
    A)Doli Songs
    B)Love Songs
    C)Mahiya Songs
    D)Dhola Songs
    Answer: Love Songs
  • Q. As per Census 2011, highest rural population of Punjab is in which district?
    A)Barnala
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Firozpur
    D)Fazilka
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. Name one of the oldest long distance trains of India running through the state of Punjab.
    A)Golden Temple Mail
    B)Punjab Mail
    C)Shan-e-Punjab Express
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Mail
  • Q. Who is regarded as the Pioneer of the Kafi form of Punjabi Poetry ?
    A)Waris Shah
    B)Bulleh Shah
    C)Shah Hussain
    D)None of them
    Answer: Shah Hussain
  • Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in
    A)1849
    B)1840
    C)1839
    D)1835
    Answer: 1839
  • Q. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated near
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Bathinda
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. Name the player(s) from Punjab who won gold in the Asian Games, 2018.
    A)Neeraj Chopra
    B)Tejinderpal Singh Toor
    C)Manjit Singh
    D)All of them
    Answer: All of them
  • Q. Which of the following canal irrigates land in Firozpur, Faridkot and Muktsar besides Rajasthan?
    A)Sirhind Canal
    B)Upper Bari Doab Canal
    C)Sirhind Feeder Canal
    D)Yamuna Canal
    Answer: Sirhind Feeder Canal
  • Q. The Sierozem soils are found in which part of the state of Punjab?
    A)Fazilka
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Amritsar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. How many consonants and basic vowels are there in Gurmukhi script?
    A)40, 3
    B)38, 3
    C)40, 5
    D)50, 10
    Answer: 38, 3

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