Punjab State

Q. Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.

A
Dhamal
B
Dhankara
C
Gatka
D
Julli

Correct Answer

Dhankara

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following ruler was the real founder of Canal Irrigation System of Punjab?
    A)Ala-ud-din Khilji
    B)Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
    C)Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    D)Iltutmish
    Answer: Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  • Q. The first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh Ji is –
    A)Battle of Bhangani
    B)Battle of Nadaun
    C)Battle of Anandpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Battle of Bhangani
  • Q. The local self-government was given permanent status in the year
    A)1975
    B)1980
    C)1979
    D)1990
    Answer: 1979
  • Q. Which the following statements is/are true about the ‘Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme’ launched by the State Government? 1. The families of all the girl children born after 1st January, 2011 would be eligible for financial assistance upto 12th standard for imparting quality educational. 2. The scheme is started to check the ever increasing menace of female foeticide 3. The benefit would be given to families, whose annual income is less than Rs. 30000. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Some battle songs of Punjab express the feelings of terror among people during the invasions of
    A)Timur, the Lame
    B)Nadir Shah
    C)Ahmad Shah Abdali
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
    A)Hola Mohalla
    B)Baisakhi
    C)Maghi Mela
    D)None of these
    Answer: Baisakhi
  • Q. Amritsar Heritage Festival is organised by
    A)Amritsar Heritage Society
    B)Amritsar Heritage Society in collaboration with the INTACH
    C)Amritsar Heritage Society supported by Punjab Government
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The High Court of East Punjab was also made a court of record. 2. It has the jurisdiction over the provinces of Delhi and Punjab. 3. The East Punjab High Court of judicature was established at Shimla. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • 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. Which of the following states has been the first state in the country to initiate contract farming at Government?
    A)Punjab
    B)Haryana
    C)Karnataka
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. At which of the following places in Punjab the Ravi river joins the combined waters of Jhelum and Chenab ?
    A)Harike
    B)Mithankot
    C)Rangpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Rangpur
  • Q. Kheti bhawan in Punjab has been set up at
    A)Mohali
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ambala
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in
    A)1849
    B)1840
    C)1839
    D)1835
    Answer: 1839
  • Q. In February, each year, a ‘Rural Olympics’ or Sports Festival is held at which of the following places in the Punjab?
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Which is not correctly matched? List-I (Misls) List-II (Founder) a. Sukerchakia 1. Naudh Singh b. Nishanwalia 2. Dasaundha c. Bhangi 3. Hari Singh d. Nakai 4. Hira Singh
    A)Only a
    B)Both a and b
    C)Only c
    D)All of these
    Answer: Only a
  • Q. The State Government of Punjab started the Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Kalyan Scheme.
    A)To impart quality education to the girls in the state
    B)To Check the menace of female foeticide
    C)To assist financially the destitute and orphan girls
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The entire kingdom of Ranjit Singh was divided into provinces namely,
    A)Kashmir and Peshwar
    B)Lahore and Multan
    C)Bathinda, Ludhiana, Multan and Lahore
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following Governors of Punjab became very powerful and thus was poisoned by Balban?
    A)Sher Khan
    B)Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
    C)Firoz Shah Tughlaq
    D)Ghazi Malik
    Answer: Sher Khan
  • Q. In which of the following districts of Punjab, the horticulture department was established?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Muktsar Sahib
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Muktsar Sahib
  • Q. When was the Jangnama or War Chronicle introduced in Punjabi literature?
    A)Rajput Period
    B)Mughal Period
    C)British Period
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mughal Period

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