Q. A famous musical instrument of Punjab made of dried gourd.

Correct Answer

Bugchu

More Questions on Punjab

  • 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. Which of the following is correct about Singh Sabha?
    A)It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
    B)It was founded in 1907 at Lahore.
    C)It prescribed a social code of conduct for Sikhs.
    D)It was aimed at protecting the honour of Sikh women and children.
    Answer: It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
  • Q. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
    A)Three stages
    B)Two stages
    C)Four stages
    D)Five stages
    Answer: Two stages
  • Q. The Punjab Government has increased the pension of freedom fighters from Rs. 7,500 to
    A)Rs. 12,000
    B)Rs. 10,000
    C)Rs. 15,000
    D)Rs. 20,000
    Answer: Rs. 15,000
  • Q. Which of the following officers is responsible for the collection of land revenue of the districts?
    A)Muqadam
    B)Kardar
    C)Patwari
    D)Kanungo
    Answer: Kardar
  • Q. Which is the most fertile and productive soil group of Punjab?
    A)Kandi soils
    B)Loamy soils
    C)Desert soils
    D)None of these
    Answer: Loamy soils
  • 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. Which leader from Punjab got the title Sultan-ul-Qaum?
    A)Jassa Singh Ramgharia
    B)Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
    C)Nawab Kapur Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
  • Q. After the Mughals, which of the following empires invaded Punjab several times?
    A)Turkis
    B)Iranian
    C)Durrani
    D)Greek
    Answer: Durrani
  • Q. Match the following. List I (Wildlife Sanctuary) List II (Location/District) a. Bir Moti Bagh 1. Sangrur b. Harike 2. Firozpur c. Abohar 3. Tarn Taran d. Bir Aishwan 4. Patiala
    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. Where is the High Court of Punjab and Haryana located?
    A)Chandigarh
    B)Amritsar
    C)Faridabad
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Chandigarh
  • 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. Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as ‘Land of Seven Sindhus’?
    A)Purana
    B)Rigveda
    C)Mahabharata
    D)Yajurveda
    Answer: Rigveda
  • Q. The Shiwalik hills are covered with
    A)small vegetation
    B)bush
    C)big trees
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which Paranda is very famous in Punjab?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)None of these
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Name the folk drama(s) which is/are very popular in Punjab.
    A)Guru Balmik Lila, Guru Ravi Das Lila
    B)Ram Lila, Baba Balak Nath Lila
    C)Prahlad Lila
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The book, ‘Story of an Escape’ was written by
    A)Surjit Singh Barnala
    B)Parkash Singh Badal
    C)Manmohan Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Surjit Singh Barnala
  • Q. Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is a famous
    A)Cricketer
    B)Golfer
    C)Footballer
    D)Athlete
    Answer: Golfer
  • Q. The famous newspaper Punjab Kesari was founded on?
    A)2nd February, 1881
    B)13th June, 1965
    C)13th November, 2001
    D)2nd October, 1945
    Answer: 13th June, 1965
  • Q. As per the State of Forest Report 2017, which among the following district have lowest forest cover?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Tarn Taran
    C)Amritsar
    D)Fatehgarh Sahib
    Answer: Fatehgarh Sahib

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