Punjab State

Q. Name the musical instrument used by the artists of Punjab which was inverted by Amir Khusrau.

A
Sarode
B
Sitar
C
Pakhawaj
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Sitar

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. What was the demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding the status of Punjabi language?
    A)Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
    B)Punjabi language should be official language of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
    C)Punjabi language should be compulsory in school level in Punjab.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
  • Q. The Punjab University is one of the oldest university in India has its regional centers at which of the following places in the state? 1. Muktsar Sahib 2. Ludhiana 3. Hoshiarpur 4. Amritsar
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Who amongst the following introduced the Gurmukhi script?
    A)Guru Nanak Ji
    B)Guru Angad Dev Ji
    C)Guru Ramdas Ji
    D)Guru Amardas Ji
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev Ji
  • Q. Mearly bug is a pest which affects the yield of ……. crop in Punjab.
    A)Oil seeds
    B)Maize
    C)Cotton
    D)Pulses
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. Name the Lodi ruler who urged Babur to invade Punjab?
    A)Sikandar Lodi
    B)Bahlol Lodi
    C)Daulat Khan Lodi
    D)Ibrahim Lodi
    Answer: Daulat Khan Lodi
  • Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
    A)Shagun Scheme
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
  • Q. Which of the following river is also known as the ‘River of Lahore’?
    A)Beas
    B)Ravi
    C)Indus
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Ravi
  • Q. Which of the following areas is a part of the Thar Desert from Punjab?
    A)Bist doab
    B)The Sindh-Sagar doab
    C)Bari doab
    D)Rachna doab
    Answer: The Sindh-Sagar doab
  • Q. Love songs of Punjab are very popular. The famous love songs of Punjab is/are
    A)Mahiya songs
    B)Dhola and Boli songs
    C)Phulkari songs
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Mihirakula 1. Gandhara b. Pushyabhuti 2. Purushapura c. Kanishka 3. Vardhana d. Toramana 4. Sakala
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-3, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which of the following soils are also known as Ustifluvent or Udi in the state of Punjab?
    A)Loamy soil
    B)Desert soils
    C)Bet soils
    D)Sandy soil
    Answer: Bet soils
  • Q. Which of the following are objectives of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana? 1. 60% grants by Central Government 2. Target in Kandi area 3. To develop marketing infrastructure
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)3 and 1
    D)All of these
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Which of the following was the capital of Sikh rule founded by Ranjit Singh?
    A)Multan
    B)Lahore
    C)Sirhind
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Lahore
  • 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. In 1947 the office of education department of Punjab was shifted from Lahore to
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Shimla
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
    A)Landless labourer
    B)All poor people
    C)Beggars of the state
    D)BPL families
    Answer: All poor people
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Temples) List-II (Location) a. Ram Tirth 1. Patiala b. Bhagwati Mandir 2. Jalandhar c. Sodal Mandir 3. Bhatinda d. Kali Devi Temple 4. Amritsar
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Consider the following about Punjab Roadways 1. Established in 1952 2. Has 21 bus depots in Punjab 3. Runs and manages bus fleet Which of the following is true?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Only 3
  • Q. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
    A)Three stages
    B)Two stages
    C)Four stages
    D)Five stages
    Answer: Two stages
  • Q. Who was known as ‘Champion of the Khalsa’?
    A)Baba Gurdit Singh
    B)Hari Singh Nalwa
    C)Baba Kharak Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Hari Singh Nalwa

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