Punjab State

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

Correct Answer

Chimta

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following was the first jathedar or head of the Damdami Taksal?
    A)Banda Singh Bahadur
    B)Baba Deep Singh
    C)Baba Budha
    D)Kapur Singh
    Answer: Baba Deep Singh
  • Q. The fair price shops in Punjab are operated and managed by which government agency?
    A)PMKSY
    B)PUNSUP
    C)PBIP
    D)PFC
    Answer: PUNSUP
  • Q. Which of the following is/are incorrect about the Scheduled Castes in Punjab?
    A)Punjab has the highest SC population in the country.
    B)Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab accounts for 2.3% out of 4.3% Scheduled Caste population of India.
  • Q. The Brahmi script was introduced in Punjab by which of the following Mauryan emperor?
    A)Ashoka
    B)Chandragupta
    C)Bindusara
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ashoka
  • Q. Which of the following districts is also known as ‘Cock Neck City’ of the Punjab?
    A)Patiala
    B)Pathankot
    C)Amritsar
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Pathankot
  • Q. What was the demand regarding applying AFSPA in Punjab?
    A)The special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking.
    B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.
    C)All other cases except waging war and hijacking will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The President of Congress during the 1929 session, of Lahore was
    A)Tej Bahadur Sapru
    B)Mahatma Gandhi
    C)Madan Mohan Malaviya
    D)Jawaharlal Nehru
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. Which of the following districts of the state falls under Shiwalik forests? 1. Ropar 2. SBS Nagar 3. Gurdaspur 4. Pathankot/Hoshiarpur
    A)1 and 4
    B)Only 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. It is an occasion for all married girls to visit their parents and enjoy again the carefree days of their childhood by wearing new clothes, having special dishes and singing special songs. These songs are known as
    A)Dhola songs
    B)Trinjan songs
    C)Boli songs
    D)Teeyan songs
    Answer: Teeyan songs
  • Q. Which Sikh Guru founded Anandpur Sahib?
    A)Guru Har Krishan Ji
    B)Guru Ram Das Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    Answer: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
  • Q. Which animals consist of livestock in Punjab?
    A)Milch animal only
    B)Cattle only
    C)Cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat
    D)Crossbreed cattle
    Answer: Cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat
  • Q. What is the shape of the Punjab state?
    A)Square
    B)Triangular
    C)Rectangular
    D)Rhombus
    Answer: Triangular
  • Q. …….. is famous for agricultural implements and cotton spinning.
    A)Mansa
    B)Moga
    C)Muktsar Sahib
    D)Sangrur
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. The Punjab State Sports council raise funds from which of the following sources? 1. Sports Development fund collected from the schools and colleges. 2. Collection from tournaments and exhibition matches. 3. Donations 4. Contribution from local bodies and educational institutions. Select the correct answer
    A)2 and 4
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Traditional Dresses of Punjab. 1. The term ‘tehmat’ means, Lungi and Kurta. 2. Churidar and Kurta is most common costume among Punjabi women. 3. Punjab men’s Headgear called Pagdi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages?
    A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Name the leader who declared that he would not concede the demand of Punjabi Suba Movement even if he had to face a Civil War.
    A)Dr Rajendra Prasad
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
    D)None of them
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. Where is the Keshgarh Fort located?
    A)Pathankot
    B)Anandpur Sahib
    C)Faridkot
    D)Dera Baba Nanak
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib
  • Q. Which of the following seasonal streams takes its origin from the lower Himalayas in Sirmaur district?
    A)Ghaggar
    B)Chos
    C)Ravi
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Ghaggar
  • Q. Which district in Punjab has the highest (28%) share in the industrial output of the state?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Ludhiana

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