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 fruit is the main fruit crop of Punjab?
    A)Mango
    B)Kinnow
    C)Litchi
    D)Pear
    Answer: Kinnow
  • Q. The aim(s) of State Animal Health Institute is/are
    A)To make necessary recommendations for treatment as well as prevention.
    B)To cater to the needs of whole state for advanced diagnosis of animal disease.
    C)To coordinate the working of different laboratories and institutions.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The Punjab Agricultural University is located at
    A)Amritsar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) is in
    A)Firozpur
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of these
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • 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. At which of the following forts Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of Delhi Throne was imprisoned on her defeat?
    A)Qila Keshgarh
    B)Qila Mubarak
    C)Payal Fort
    D)Bahia Fort
    Answer: Qila Mubarak
  • Q. Balri Rakshak Yojana launched by the Punjab Government is aimed at
    A)Reducing child mortality
    B)Correcting child sex ratio
    C)Encouraging family planning
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Veterinary and Animal Sciences University established at Ludhiana is named after which Guru?
    A)Guru Amardas
    B)Guru Ramdas
    C)Guru Angad Dev
    D)Guru Harkrishan
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev
  • Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh conquered various territories from different rulers. With reference to that, match the following Territory Conquered Name of the Rulers a. Kasur 1. Raja Sansor Chand Katoch b. Kangra 2. Zabbar Khan c. Kashmir 3. Azim Khan d. Peshwan 4. Qutb-ud-din
    A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    B)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
    C)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    D)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
  • Q. The Majhi dialect in Punjab is prestigeous dialect and spoken in the heart of Punjab where most of the Punjabi population lives. Which of the following districts of Punjab are quite familiar with Majhi dialect of Punjabi? 1. Amritsar 2. Gurdaspur 3. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Hoshiarpur Select the correct answer
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)3 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of Punjab High Court?
    A)Amar Nath Bhandari
    B)Ramlal
    C)Mehar Singh
    D)Harbans Singh
    Answer: Ramlal
  • Q. Name the wrestler from Punjab who was an actor, film producer, director and writer.
    A)Shri Kartar Singh
    B)Dara Singh
    C)Shri Randhir Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dara Singh
  • Q. Which of the following is also called Shakespeare of the Punjabi language because of his great poetic story ‘Heer Ranjha’?
    A)Waris Shah
    B)Bulleh Shah
    C)Farid
    D)Bhai Vir Singh
    Answer: Waris Shah
  • Q. Some important demands of Rajiv Longowal Accord are
    A)merit will remain the sole criteria for selection in the Indian Army. All the citizens have the right to enroll in the Army.
    B)compensation to the families of the innocent persons killed in agitation or any action after 1st August, 1982.
    C)the Central Government may take steps to promote the Punjabi language.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. New veterinary polyclinic(s) is/are constructed in Punjab. Name the place(s).
    A)Barnala
    B)Pathankot
    C)Fazilka
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Punjab health systems corporation was enacted through a special act of legislation. 2. The PHSC was established to provide for the Constitution of a corporation for establishing, expanding, improving and administering medical care in the state. 3. The PHSC is a fully autonomous and self-sufficient health and family welfare organisation of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following districts has the highest population of Scheduled Castes in the state?
    A)Muktsar Sahib
    B)Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
  • Q. Which among the following dance is a religious dance, associated with Pirs?
    A)Giddha
    B)Julli
    C)Bhangra
    D)Luddi
    Answer: Julli
  • Q. Gurdwara Arisar Sahib is located at
    A)Bathinda
    B)Barnala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of these
    Answer: Barnala
  • Q. The wildlife sanctuary situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala Devigarh road is known as
    A)Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary
    B)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary

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