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. 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. When was the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission constituted?
    A)Jan, 2000
    B)Feb, 2004
    C)July, 2002
    D)Sept, 1999
    Answer: Feb, 2004
  • 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. Which of the following is also called Shakespeare of the Punjabi language because of his great poetic story ‘Heer Ranjha’?
    A)Waris Shah
    B)Bulleh Shah
    C)Farid
    D)Bhai Vir Singh
    Answer: Waris Shah
  • Q. The concept of ‘Smart Villages’ in Punjab aims to provide which of the following in rural areas?
    A)4G network
    B)Solar lighting
    C)Sewa Kendras
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the forest of Punjab where vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees.
    A)Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
    B)Dry Deciduous Scrub forests
    C)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
    D)None of these
    Answer: Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
    A)Singh Sabha
    B)Nirankari Movement
    C)Namdhari Movement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nirankari Movement
  • Q. Balri Rakshak Yojana launched by the Punjab Government is aimed at
    A)Reducing child mortality
    B)Correcting child sex ratio
    C)Encouraging family planning
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Punjab is famous for its intricate leather crafts which include
    A)Juttis
    B)Hangbags
    C)Kohlapuris and Khusa shoes
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following district of Punjab is famous for the metal work?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Bathinda
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Bhagwati Mandir is situated in the Maisar Khanna of
    A)Bathinda
    B)Barnala
    C)Faridkot
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. Which of the following areas were controlled by Ghaznavids?
    A)Punjab and Sindh
    B)Punjab and Mathura
    C)Mathura and Sindh
    D)Mathura and Kannauj
    Answer: Punjab and Sindh
  • Q. On the globe, Punjab is at
    A)53°55' E to 56°50' N Latitude and 19°30' N to 22°32' N Longitude
    B)19°30' N to 22°32' N Latitude and 55°55' E to 56°50' E Longitude
    C)29°30' N to 32°32' N Latitude and 73°55' E to 76°50' E Longitude
    D)73°55' E to 76°50' E Latitude and 29°30' N to 32°32' N Longitude
    Answer: 29°30' N to 32°32' N Latitude and 73°55' E to 76°50' E Longitude
  • Q. Name the cricketer from Punjab who took part in television commentary and politics.
    A)Yuvraj Singh
    B)Harbajan Singh
    C)Navjot Singh Sidhu
    D)None of them
    Answer: Navjot Singh Sidhu
  • Q. The report on Punjabi Suba Movement submitted by the Shiromani Akali Dal is known as
    A)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
    B)Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1967
    C)Amritsar Resolution 1960
    D)Amritsar Resolution 1973
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Resolution 1973
  • Q. Which soils are found in the West bank of river Sutlej from Ropar to Fazilka town?
    A)Kandi Eastern
    B)Loamy Central
    C)Khadar North-Eastern
    D)Desert South-Eastern
    Answer: Khadar North-Eastern
  • Q. Which is the oldest Takht of Sikh?
    A)Shri Akal Takht
    B)Shri Damdama Sahib
    C)Takht Patna Sahib
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Shri Akal Takht
  • Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is largely used in dances like Giddha and Bhangra which produces a sound resembling many hands clapping together. Name this instrument.
    A)Kato
    B)Sarangi
    C)Saranda
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Sapp
  • Q. Gurdwara Dukh Nirwan Sahib, Patiala is related with
    A)Guru Har Rai Ji
    B)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji
    D)None of them
    Answer: Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji
  • Q. Which of the following fairs organised at Muktsar Sahib to commemorate a battle fought in 1705 – 06 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji against the Mughals?
    A)Hola Mohalla
    B)Maghi Mela
    C)Heritage Festival
    D)Baisakhi
    Answer: Maghi Mela

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