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. The main objective of the Scheme for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students is
    A)To motivate them to perform better
    B)To minimise the number of dropout
    C)To help them to perform well in the post matric stage of education
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
    A)Kharosthi
    B)Greek
    C)Sanskrit
    D)Brahmi
    Answer: Brahmi
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Punjab Agricultural University is one of the oldest agricultural universities. 2. It pioneered the Green Revolution in India. 3. Haryana Agriculture University was carved out of Punjab Agriculture University. 4. It was adjusted the best agriculture university in India in 1995. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)Only 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries has been recognised as Ramsar site and attracts large number of migratory birds during winter months?
    A)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Gurdialpura
    D)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board was established in
    A)1962
    B)1960
    C)1961
    D)1965
    Answer: 1961
  • Q. Punjab receives earliest South-West monsoon in the country due to the
    A)Westerly winds
    B)Development of low pressure
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Development of low pressure
  • Q. In Punjab ‘Sargi’ is given to the fasting woman in Karva Chauth festival by her
    A)Mother-in-law
    B)Own mother
    C)Sister-in-Law
    D)Woman relative
    Answer: Mother-in-law
  • Q. Consider the following about the powers of Legislative Assembly of Punjab 1. The money bill is introduced only in the Legislative Assembly. 2. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. 3. The elected members of the Legislative Assembly form part of the electoral college which elects the President of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which among the following project is located downstream of Bhakra-Nangal Project?
    A)Talwandi Sabo Project
    B)Shahpur Kandi Project
    C)Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project
    D)UBDC Project
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project
  • Q. During which period Sirhind became an administrative unit?
    A)Gupta period
    B)Sultanate period
    C)Mughal period
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sultanate period
  • 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. Ghadar Party of Punjab had active members in
    A)Singapore, Thailand, Philippines
    B)Mexico, China, Japan
    C)Malaya, Indo-China, Eastern and Southern Africa
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. As per the State Forest Report 2017, which district in Punjab has highest forest cover?
    A)Hoshiarpur
    B)Rupnagar
    C)Nawanshar
    D)Moga
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Takht Sri Patna Sahib is the birth place of
    A)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    B)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    C)Guru Angad Dev Ji
    D)None of them
    Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Q. Under which of the following articles of the Constitution, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to safeguard their interest (of Scheduled Caste) is provided?
    A)Article 368
    B)Article 338
    C)Article 348
    D)Article 358
    Answer: Article 338
  • Q. Match the following List-I (University) List-II (Location) a. Punjab Agricultural University 1. Ludhiana b. Punjabi University 2. Amritsar c. Guru Nanak Dev University 3. Patiala d. Guru Angad Dev University 4. Ludhiana
    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. The discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
    A)Mahavamsa
    B)Dipavamsa
    C)Milind Panha
    D)None of these
    Answer: Milind Panha
  • Q. Which media played a significant role to promote Punjabi films after partition?
    A)Newspapers
    B)Magazines
    C)All India Radio
    D)None of the above
    Answer: All India Radio
  • Q. The town known for manufacture of wooden toys, in lay and lacquer finished furniture and musical instruments is
    A)Sangrur
    B)Amritsar
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. ………… is the main species of scrub forests in Punjab.
    A)Chir
    B)Acacia
    C)Amla
    D)Khair
    Answer: Acacia

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