More Questions on Punjab
- 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
Answer: Chimta
- Q. Name the oldest festival of Indian classical music held in Punjab.
A)Musktsar Sageet Sammelan
B)Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan
C)Jarag Sangeet Sammelan
D)None of the above
Answer: Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan
- Q. Which of the following sports festival of the state known as ‘Rural Olympics’?
A)Anandpur Sahib
B)Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
C)Holla Mohalla
D)None of the above
Answer: Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
- Q. Which of the following advocated the need to gain a command of Western knowledge if Sikhs were to compete successfully with Hindu and Muslim Punjabis?
A)Singh Sabhas
B)Namdharis
C)Nirankaris
D)None of these
Answer: Singh Sabhas
- Q. Which of the following dances of Punjab is a victory dance where people do special movements of their heads?
A)Luddi
B)Jhumar
C)Dankara
D)Giddha
Answer: Luddi
- 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. Who made reforms in civil administration and army in Punjab in the 13th century?
A)Iltutmish
B)Qutb-ud-din-Aibak
C)Balban
D)Akbar
Answer: Iltutmish
- Q. The principal Kharif crop of the state is
A)cotton
B)paddy
C)sugarcane
D)ground nut
Answer: paddy
- Q. How many main radio stations are there in Punjab?
A)8
B)5
C)9
D)10
Answer: 9
- Q. Shri Balwinder Singh Finda and Shri Narinder Singh are players who received the Arjuna Award for their contribution to …………. .
A)Kabbadi
B)Hockey
C)Football
D)Wrestling
Answer: Kabbadi
- Q. The Rural Museum in Punjab Agriculture University was established in
A)1972
B)1970
C)1974
D)1975
Answer: 1974
- Q. The Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in which of the following areas?
A)Biomass/Agro residue based
B)Small/Micro hydel projects
C)Co-generation power projects
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. In the month of December, harvesting of Hari crop taking place. 2. In the month of June, harvesting of Sawni crop taking place. 3. General meeting of Gram Sabha is fixed by the Sarpanch. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 2
B)Only 3
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: Only 3
- Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Neolithic settlements in the Punjab?
A)Use of shell, semi-precious stones and metals for ornaments.
B)A notable advance in agriculture.
C)Use of the two-wheel ox-cart.
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Consider the following statements related to jhumar. 1. Jhumar dance, originally came from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan). 2. Jhumar is not so much popular dance as Giddha and Bhangra. 3. Jhumar is a dance performed only by women. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Who were the disciples of Guru Har Rai Ji, to preach his three missions called ‘Bakhshishes’?
A)Bhai Pheru
B)Bhagwan Gir
C)Suthre Shah
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as ‘Land of Seven Sindhus’?
A)Purana
B)Rigveda
C)Mahabharata
D)Yajurveda
Answer: Rigveda
- Q. Green Revolution essentially proved beneficial for which group?
A)Marginal farmers
B)Large farmers
C)Landless labourers
D)All of the above
Answer: Large farmers
- 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. Chandigarh is located at the foot of the
A)Morni hills
B)Shimla hills
C)Himalayan range
D)Shiwalik range
Answer: Shiwalik range
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