Punjab State

Q. A popular dance performed to celebrate, the success of the harvest

A
Giddha
B
Bhangra
C
Jhumar
D
Luddi

Correct Answer

Bhangra

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. He was captain of the Indian team at the Hockey World Cup, 1975 held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia. Name the person.
    A)Pargat Singh
    B)Sandeep Singh
    C)Ajit Pal Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Ajit Pal Singh
  • Q. Which city of Punjab has attracted a number of Sunrise Industries?
    A)Mohali
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Ludhiana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The most famous musical gharana of Punjab is
    A)Ludhiana gharana
    B)Patiala gharana
    C)Amritsar gharana
    D)None of these
    Answer: Patiala gharana
  • Q. The Punjabi language is a descendant of which of the following chief language of medical Northern India?
    A)Pali
    B)Shauraseni Prakrit
    C)Kharosthi
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Shauraseni Prakrit
  • Q. Swami Harballabh was a famous saint of Punjab. His samadhi is in
    A)Bathinda
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Muktsar
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • 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. The great Saga of Sikh history, full of struggles and sacrifices which are depicted at the Guru Teg Bahadur Museum through the medium of oil pantings executed by which of the following eminent Punjabi artists?
    A)Jaswant Singh
    B)Kirpal Singh
    C)Devinder Singh
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
    A)Namdharis Movement
    B)Singh Sabhas
    C)Kuka Movement
    D)Nirankari Movement
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • Q. In Punjab the songs are sung at the time of the departure of the bride is known as
    A)Sohhle songs
    B)Jago songs
    C)Doli songs
    D)None of these
    Answer: Doli songs
  • Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched? List I (Soil) List II (Deficient in) a. Sandy soil Nitrogen b. Sierozem soil Organic matter c. Acidic soil Soluble salts d. Desert soil Humus
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c
  • Q. Forests in Punjab is classified into how many divisions?
    A)Three
    B)Two
    C)Four
    D)Five
    Answer: Five
  • Q. Name the dance which is performed to welcome the bride to her husband’s home.
    A)Kikli
    B)Jaggo
    C)Sammi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Jaggo
  • Q. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of great Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmad Farooqui at which of the following places in the state?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Sirhind
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Rupnagar
    Answer: Sirhind
  • Q. Bir ……….. Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 45 km from Patiala city on Patial-Samana-Shatrana road.
    A)Harike
    B)Gurdialpura
    C)Mehas
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gurdialpura
  • Q. Which of the following areas were controlled by Ghaznavids?
    A)Punjab and Sindh
    B)Punjab and Mathura
    C)Mathura and Sindh
    D)Mathura and Kannauj
    Answer: Punjab and Sindh
  • Q. Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
    A)desert soils of arid zone
    B)alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
    C)sandy soils
    D)None of the above
    Answer: alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
  • Q. The Plastering of the house walls with mud and then decorating it with beautiful designs is known as ………….. .
    A)Warli-art
    B)Paranda
    C)Chowk-Poorna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chowk-Poorna
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to musical instruments. 1. Dhol is a barrel-shaped wooden drum with a mounted skin on both sides. 2. Dhadd is an instrument of Damru style. 3. Modern Sarangis contain 40-50 sympathetic string running under the main string. 4. Bugchu is an instrument made of dried gourd. Which of the statements given above are correct?
    A)2 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. Which wetland is situated in Gurdaspur district of Punjab?
    A)Harike Wetland
    B)Kanjli Wetland
    C)Ranjit Sagar Wetland
    D)Ropar Wetland
    Answer: Ranjit Sagar Wetland

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