Q. Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, ‘Mahiya’ originates from ‘Mahi’. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called ‘Tappa’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

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    B)Bhagat Puran Singh Bima Yojana
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    D)None of the above
    Answer: Bhagat Puran Singh Bima Yojana
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    A)Hola Mohalla
    B)Baisakhi
    C)Maghi Mela
    D)None of these
    Answer: Baisakhi
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    B)Garah
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
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    C)Desert soils
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Forest soils
  • Q. Gurdwara Tilla (Chilla) Baba Farid is situated at
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    B)Faridkot
    C)Bathinda
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  • Q. The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act was passed in
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    B)2005
    C)2008
    D)2010
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    B)The Municipal Act 1867
    C)The Municipal Act 1850
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    C)1 and 3
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