Punjab State

Q. Which is the most popular form of folk music of the Eastern Punjab?

A
Boli Songs
B
Dhola Songs
C
Mahiya Songs
D
Teeyan Songs

Correct Answer

Boli Songs

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which of the following wars resulted in the subjugation of the Sikh Empire and annexation of Punjab and subsequently became the North – West frontier province by the East India Company?
    A)Battle of Jamrud
    B)Anglo - Sikh War
    C)War of Amritsar
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Anglo - Sikh War
  • Q. The Majhi dialect in Punjab is prestigeous dialect and spoken in the heart of Punjab where most of the Punjabi population lives. Which of the following districts of Punjab are quite familiar with Majhi dialect of Punjabi? 1. Amritsar 2. Gurdaspur 3. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Hoshiarpur Select the correct answer
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)3 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab was opened at Lahore
    A)in 1875 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
    B)in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
    C)in 1861 by Raja Rammohan Roy
    D)in 1850 by Debendranath Tagore
    Answer: in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
  • Q. The Jallianwala Bagh is known for the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre that took place on
    A)13th April, 1919
    B)10th October, 1917
    C)13th March, 1919
    D)12th May, 1917
    Answer: 13th April, 1919
  • Q. Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district of Punjab has the highest sex ratio?
    A)Rupnagar
    B)Hoshiarpur
    C)Barnala
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Punjab was ruled by which ruler when English annexed it?
    A)Maharaja Daleep Singh
    B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    C)Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
    D)Maharaja Jagat Jeet Singh
    Answer: Maharaja Daleep Singh
  • Q. Pidhis are small stools used by the people of Punjab to
    A)Deliver a touch of tradition
    B)Decorate their rooms
    C)Show honour for the artisans
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following is correct about Singh Sabha?
    A)It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
    B)It was founded in 1907 at Lahore.
    C)It prescribed a social code of conduct for Sikhs.
    D)It was aimed at protecting the honour of Sikh women and children.
    Answer: It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
  • 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. Name the player of Punjab who is known as Turbanator?
    A)Milkha Singh
    B)Ganganjeet Singh Bhullar
    C)Harbhajan Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Harbhajan Singh
  • Q. Consumer Protection Cell’, an initiative of Punjab state, aims which of the following?
    A)Control Black marketing
    B)Control hoarding
    C)Control speculation
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which among the following is a developmental plan running in rural Punjab?
    A)Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
    B)Antyodaya Anna Yojana
    C)Green Punjab Mission
    D)Balri Rakshak Yojana
    Answer: Sade Yojana, Sada Vikas
  • Q. Consider the following about Mohali. 1. Software Technology Park 2. Special Economic Zone 3. Footwear & Leather Park Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are true?
    A)Only 1
    B)Both 1 and 2
    C)Both 1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which among the following are integral part of Mughal architecture and formed in Punjab along with many other places in North India?
    A)Nurmahal
    B)Kos Minar
    C)Sheesh Mahal
    D)Aam Bagh
    Answer: Kos Minar
  • Q. The most famous Folk dance for women in which women enact verses called Bolis and folk poetry.
    A)Giddha
    B)Bhangra
    C)Jhumar
    D)Luddi
    Answer: Giddha
  • Q. Which of these National Highways is the longest National Highway of Punjab?
    A)NH 72
    B)NH 15
    C)NH 20
    D)NH 21
    Answer: NH 15
  • Q. How government aims to increase rural backyard poultry in Punjab?
    A)Giving subsidies
    B)Providing loans on easy terms
    C)Developing poultry farming
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which soil is badly eroded and suitable for dry farming only?
    A)Sodic soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Desert soil
    D)Loamy soil
    Answer: Kandi soil
  • Q. Consider the following statements and identify the personality 1. He served as High Commissioner of India to Canada. 2. He served as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. 3. He served two terms as Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    B)Giani Zail Singh
    C)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
    D)G. S. Atwal
    Answer: Gurdial Singh Dhillon

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