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. Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum is located inside which of the following forts?
    A)Bahia Fort
    B)Faridkot Fort
    C)Anandpur Sahib Fort
    D)Qila Mubarak, Patiala
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Fort
  • Q. Consider the following statements on State Run Welfare Schemes of Punjab for SC/ST. 1. PSCFC 2. Aashirwad Scheme 3. House to houseless 4. Atta-Dal Scheme Which is not a scheme for SC/ST?
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 3
    C)Only 2
    D)Only 4
    Answer: Only 4
  • 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 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. To inculcate the spirit of competition among Scheduled Caste students, the Punjab Government introduced scholarship or award to SC sports students in the year
    A)2010 - 11
    B)1990 - 91
    C)2015 - 16
    D)2017 - 18
    Answer: 1990 - 91
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Balri Rakshak Yojana 1. For marriageable girls b. Shagun Scheme 2. For girls c. Concessional Travel 3. For proper food distribution d. Nigran Committee 4. For senior citizens
    A)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    B)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Kapurthala Heritage Festival 1. This festival held in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage. 2. It is held in the memory of Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which of the following is/are functions of the sports council Punjab?
    A)To provide pensions to eminent sports personnel.
    B)To maintain the funds of department of sports.
    C)To create sports infrastructure under the supervision of director of sports.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Who is regarded as the Pioneer of the Kafi form of Punjabi Poetry ?
    A)Waris Shah
    B)Bulleh Shah
    C)Shah Hussain
    D)None of them
    Answer: Shah Hussain
  • Q. Who is known as ‘Ganj-i-Shakar of Punjabi literature’?
    A)Bulleh Shah
    B)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
    C)Sheikh Farid-ud-Din
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sheikh Farid-ud-Din
  • Q. Consider the following statements about Metal Work of Punjab? 1. Amritsar is famous for metal work. 2. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some of the items on which artisans work. 3. Metal work mostly done in village area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following about Civil Aviation in Punjab 1. 2 International airports 2. 4 Domestic airports 3. Aerodrome in Patiala Which of the above statements is/are true?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Who built the Qila Androon, an interior or portion of Qila Mubarak, Patiala?
    A)Maharaja Jai Singh
    B)Maharaja Amar Singh
    C)Maharaja Hammir Dev
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Amar Singh
  • Q. Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from
    A)1952-1966
    B)1950-1960
    C)1960-1966
    D)1962-1966
    Answer: 1952-1966
  • Q. Kanjli wetland is located in
    A)Ropar
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Tarn Tarar Sahib
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Kapurthala
  • Q. A tourist complex, Pinccasia is located in
    A)Harike Wetland
    B)Ropar Wetland
    C)Jastarwel Wetland
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ropar Wetland
  • Q. In Bharatmala Pariyojana, the State Government of Punjab has sought assistance from the central government for
    A)10 road projects
    B)13 road projects
    C)15 road projects
    D)18 road projects
    Answer: 13 road projects
  • Q. Which of the following is a proposed thermal project in Punjab?
    A)Shanan Project
    B)Gidderbaha Project
    C)Mukerian Project
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gidderbaha Project
  • Q. Arid soils are found in which of the following regions of the state?
    A)Central-Eastern
    B)South-Central
    C)North-Eastern
    D)South-Eastern
    Answer: South-Central
  • Q. Match List I with List II. List-I(Plains) List-II(District) a. Malwa 1. Jalandhar b. Majha 2. Faridkot c. Sandy plain 3. Amritsar d. Bist Doab 4. Mansa
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    D)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

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