Punjab State

Q. This musical instrument of Punjab is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappter. What is it?

A
Dafli
B
Rabab
C
Dhol
D
Kato

Correct Answer

Dafli

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Kapurthala Heritage Festival 1. This festival held in collaboration with the Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage. 2. It is held in the memory of Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Specialised City Mohali b. Smart City Chandigarh c. Bus Rapid Transit System Jalandhar d. Urban Estate Ludhiana
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c
  • Q. Bhagwati Mandir is situated in the Maisar Khanna of
    A)Bathinda
    B)Barnala
    C)Faridkot
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. Which of the following organisations was set-up to assist small scale industries in the state and is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials?
    A)Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
    B)Punjab State Development Corporation
    C)State Finance Corporation
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation
  • 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. ………… Forests of Punjab are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed.
    A)Protected
    B)Reserved
    C)Unclassed
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Reserved
  • Q. The forests of Punjab which largely consists of inaccessible forests or unoccupied wastes and known as
    A)Unclassed forests
    B)Dense forests
    C)Reserved forests
    D)Protected forests
    Answer: Unclassed forests
  • Q. What is the shape of the Punjab state?
    A)Square
    B)Triangular
    C)Rectangular
    D)Rhombus
    Answer: Triangular
  • Q. Which of the following Gurus strictly prohibited sati and purdah system?
    A)Guru Nanak Dev Ji
    B)Guru Angad Dev Ji
    C)Guru Amar Das Ji
    D)Guru Ram Das Ji
    Answer: Guru Amar Das Ji
  • Q. Consider the following statements, with respect to the use of colours in the Phulkari. 1. Red colour is used to symbolise passion. 2. Yellow on golden for desire. 3. White denoted purity, whereas green for fertility. 4. Blue symbolised divine energy. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    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 article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
    A)Article 330
    B)Article 229
    C)Article 331
    D)Article 332
    Answer: Article 330
  • Q. Name the district of Punjab which is famous for surgical instruments, sports goods, hand tools, automobile parts industries.
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Why does agroforestry develop in Punjab?
    A)Demand for paper-making industry
    B)Increasing demand for timber and plywood
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Modern technique adopted by the farmers
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit which community reserve in winters?
    A)Lalwan Community Reserve
    B)Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
  • Q. As per Census 2011, highest rural population of Punjab is in which district?
    A)Barnala
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Firozpur
    D)Fazilka
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. Which of the following district is known for ‘office of district fisheries’ in Punjab?
    A)Bathinda
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Patiala
    D)Gurdaspur
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. The central government has approved two SEZs in …… district in Punjab.
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Mohali
    C)Paliala
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mohali
  • Q. Which among the following is not a Scheduled Caste group living in Punjab?
    A)Kabirpanthi
    B)Bazigar
    C)Gond
    D)Sanhal
    Answer: Gond
  • 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

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