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 is true about seasonal river, Ghaggar? 1. Originates from the lower slopes of Himalayas. 2. Believed to be a part of Saraswati river. 3. Enters the Punjab near Mubarakpur. 4. Causes flood in Punjab.
    A)1 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Features of the urban Harappan culture found in Punjab is/are
    A)Planned cities and towns
    B)Wheel made pottery of distinctive kind
    C)Standard weight and seals bearing a script
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. After Independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India). 2. High Court is the highest court of Justice in the state. 3. High Courts have two types of Jurisdictions i.e. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Under whose Presidency ‘Operation Blue Star’ was happened?
    A)V. V. Giri
    B)Giani Zail Singh
    C)Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
    D)R Venkataraman
    Answer: Giani Zail Singh
  • Q. The Mongols invaded Punjab in 1298, under the leadership of
    A)Shaista Khan
    B)Kutlugh Khan
    C)Ala-ud-din Khilji
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kutlugh Khan
  • Q. Which of the following advocated the need to gain a command of Western knowledge if Sikhs were to compete successfully with Hindu and Muslim Punjabis?
    A)Singh Sabhas
    B)Namdharis
    C)Nirankaris
    D)None of these
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • Q. Which of the following museum’s collection is sculptures from Dholbaha area, a place of real archaeological value?
    A)Museum, Hoshiarpur
    B)Sanghol Museum
    C)Museum, Patiala
    D)Sangrur Museum
    Answer: Museum, Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • 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. Which district in Punjab is famous for sports good industries?
    A)Tarn Taran
    B)Firozpur
    C)Jalandhar
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is a
    A)jointly owned public and private sector undertaking
    B)wholly owned public sector undertaking
    C)partially owned by a MNC
    D)None of the above
    Answer: wholly owned public sector undertaking
  • Q. Which of the following was the longest serving Cabinet Minister of India?
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjit
    B)Gaini Zail Singh
    C)Swaran Singh
    D)Darbara Singh
    Answer: Swaran Singh
  • Q. Which of the following fortresses were captured by Muhammad Ghori?
    A)Saraswati
    B)Hansi
    C)Samana
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Who was the commander of Bhangi Misl?
    A)Karor Singh
    B)Hari Singh
    C)Deep Singh
    D)Naudh Singh
    Answer: Hari Singh
  • Q. The new shape and order was given to Gurmukhi letters by which one of the following Gurus?
    A)Guru Amar Das ji
    B)Guru Angad Dev ji
    C)Guru Arjan Dev ji
    D)Guru Nanak Dev ji
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev ji
  • Q. Match the following: List-I (Misls) List-II (Commander) a. Sukerchakia 1. Gulab Singh b. Ahluwalia 2. Ala Singh c. Phulkian 3. Jassa Singh d. Dallewalia 4. Ranjit Singh
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which Guru Sahib’s birth place is Talwandi Sabo, which is now in Pakistan?
    A)Guru Angad Dev Ji
    B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
    C)Guru Amar Das Ji
    D)Guru Ram Das Ji
    Answer: Guru Nanak Dev Ji
  • Q. A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
    A)Chimta
    B)Algoza
    C)Bugchu
    D)Dhol
    Answer: Chimta
  • Q. Gurdwara Achal Sahib at Gurdaspur is related with ……….. .
    A)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    B)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    C)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
    D)None of them
    Answer: Guru Nanak Dev Ji
  • Q. Who was the first Defence Minister of India?
    A)Baldev Singh
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Lala Har Dayal
    D)Indra Kumar Gujral
    Answer: Baldev Singh

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