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. Punjab state Bus Stand Management Company Ltd. came in to existence in which year?
    A)1950
    B)1947
    C)1948
    D)1957
    Answer: 1948
  • Q. Consider the following about Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant. 1. At Bathinda 2. Gets coal from Jharkhand 3. Functioning from 1982 4. Generate 440 MW Which of the following is true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)Only 1
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which of the following district is known for ‘office of district fisheries’ in Punjab?
    A)Bathinda
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Which among the following is a feature of Protected forests?
    A)Cultivation and Grazing are allowed
    B)Cultivation and Grazing are not allowed
    C)Cultivation and Grazing are allowed with minor restrictions
    D)Forests marked for the production of timber and other forest products
    Answer: Cultivation and Grazing are allowed with minor restrictions
  • Q. Consider the following on Atta Dal Scheme 1. Run by Punjab Government 2. Launched in 2009 3. Modified in 2013 4. 25 kg of wheat per family Which of the following is true?
    A)1 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. Which of the following political personalities of Punjab became Chief Minister for the fifth time?
    A)Amrinder Singh
    B)Parkash Singh Badal
    C)Gopi Chand Bhargava
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Parkash Singh Badal
  • 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
  • Q. Which of the following species or major fish species are being promoted for pisciculture in the state? 1. Labeo Rohita (Rohu) 2. Catla (Katla) 3. Cyprinus Carpio (Common carp) 4. Silver carp Select the correct answer
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. The State Government of Punjab launched scheme to provide assistance for pregnant women, which is known as
    A)Mata Sita Kalyan Scheme
    B)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    C)Pradan Mantri Suswasthya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I (Canal System) List-II (River) a. Shahnehar Canal System Beas b. Firozpur Feeder Hussainiwala c. Eastern Canal System Sutlej d. Upper Bari Doab Canal System Ravi
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c
  • Q. Which of the following wetlands is the largest wetland in Northern India?
    A)Harike
    B)Kanjli
    C)Nangal
    D)Ropar
    Answer: Harike
  • Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
    A)Provision of houses
    B)Provision of clean drinking water
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. In which among the following fairs, the Kabbadi contest is organised?
    A)Virasat Mela
    B)Holla Mohalla Fair
    C)Jor Fair
    D)Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
    Answer: Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
  • Q. Wetland which was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 2009 is
    A)Harike Wetland
    B)Ropar Wetland
    C)Nangal Wetland
    D)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    Answer: Ropar Wetland
  • Q. Which festival of Punjab is celebrated on the full moon of Kartik (October – November)?
    A)Gugga Naumi
    B)Karva Chauth
    C)Gurpurbs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurpurbs
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Peshwari Pankkha 1. Used for separating gain from husk b. Chhaj 2. Worn by the Punjabi women in their hair c. Paranda 3. Nose ornaments d. Teeli, Nath-Machli 4. Hand fan
    A)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    B)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    C)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
  • 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. The Kandi soil is found in which part of the State of Punjab?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Tanda
    D)Faridkot
    Answer: Hoshiarpur

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