Punjab State

Q. Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?

A
Julli
B
Sammi
C
Dhamal
D
Jaago

Correct Answer

Sammi

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Punjabi novels developed through the writings of
    A)Vir Singh
    B)Nanak Singh
    C)Ali Haider
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
    A)Kharosthi
    B)Greek
    C)Sanskrit
    D)Brahmi
    Answer: Brahmi
  • Q. Which scheme is run by Punjab State Government aims to balance the skewed sex ratio in the state by adopting sterilisation methods?
    A)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Mata Kaushalya Kalyan Scheme
    D)Shagun Scheme
    Answer: Balri Rakshak Yojana
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been enacted to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat 1952. 2. The Act came into force on 21st April, 1994. 3. Under the Act, a Gram Panchayat is elected for the Gram Sabha area and not for each village. 4. Every male or female, who is entered as a voter on the electoral roll of the State Vidhan Sabha is a member of the Gram Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)2 and 3
    C)Only 1
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. What is the total population of cattle in Punjab, as per Livestock Census 2012?
    A)2.42 million
    B)8.11 million
    C)5.15 million
    D)7.8 million
    Answer: 8.11 million
  • Q. What is the latitude of Punjab?
    A)30°25' North to 40° North
    B)29°30' North to 32°32' North
    C)23(1°/2) North to 33° North
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 29°30' North to 32°32' North
  • Q. Which Mughal architecture has a bridge that resembles the Laxman Jhoola of Rishikesh?
    A)Sheesh Mahal
    B)Kos Minar
    C)Aam Khas Bagh
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sheesh Mahal
  • Q. In Bharatmala Pariyojana, the State Government of Punjab has sought assistance from the central government for
    A)10 road projects
    B)13 road projects
    C)15 road projects
    D)18 road projects
    Answer: 13 road projects
  • Q. Diwan Singh and Dhani Ram Chatrik are poets during
    A)Early Eighteenth Century
    B)Indian Freedom Movement
    C)Pre-British Period
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Indian Freedom Movement
  • Q. The ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Khatkar Kalan is in the district of
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Fatehgarh Sahib
    C)SBS Nagar
    D)Barnala
    Answer: SBS Nagar
  • Q. How many Post Offices are there in the state of Punjab?
    A)2500
    B)2000
    C)3000
    D)3809
    Answer: 3809
  • Q. The Golden Temple is also known as
    A)Shri Darbar Sahib
    B)Harmandir Sahib
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Khadur Sahib
    Answer: Harmandir Sahib
  • Q. Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojana aims at which among the following?
    A)Provision of houses
    B)Provision of clean drinking water
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following Socio – Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
    A)Namdharis Movement
    B)Singh Sabhas
    C)Kuka Movement
    D)Nirankari Movement
    Answer: Singh Sabhas
  • 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
    Answer: Dafli
  • Q. Kali Mata Ji Temple, Patiala was built by
    A)Maharaja Shambhunath Singh
    B)Maharaja Gopinath Singh
    C)Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
  • Q. Which among the following articles says there shall be a Governor of each state?
    A)Article 153
    B)Article 157
    C)Article 202
    D)Article 213
    Answer: Article 153
  • Q. Which of the following places in the state known as ‘Steel Town’ of the State of Punjab?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Ludhiana
    C)Mandi Gobindgarh
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Mandi Gobindgarh
  • Q. The district consists of three types of region, viz, the upland plain, the co-infested foot hill plains and the flood plain of the Ghaggar river. Name the district.
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Patiala
    C)Sangrur
    D)Barnala
    Answer: Patiala

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