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. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has established its academies at
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Muktsar, Sangrur
    C)Patiala, Jalandhar
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab known as ‘Mecca of Indian Hockey’?
    A)Jalandhar
    B)Amritsar
    C)Patiala
    D)None of these
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. At which of the following forts Razia Sultan, the first woman to take charge of Delhi Throne was imprisoned on her defeat?
    A)Qila Keshgarh
    B)Qila Mubarak
    C)Payal Fort
    D)Bahia Fort
    Answer: Qila Mubarak
  • Q. Which part of the state is called as the Heart of Punjab?
    A)Malwa
    B)Doab
    C)Majha
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Majha
  • 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. The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages?
    A)Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Harike Wildlife Sanctuary
    C)Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary
    D)Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Kanjli wetland is located in
    A)Ropar
    B)Gurdaspur
    C)Tarn Tarar Sahib
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Kapurthala
  • Q. The first battle of Anandpur took place in the year ……….
    A)1715
    B)1701
    C)1716
    D)1702
    Answer: 1701
  • Q. Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
    A)desert soils of arid zone
    B)alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
    C)sandy soils
    D)None of the above
    Answer: alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
  • Q. Punjab Government has launched debt waiver scheme for
    A)Farmers whose crops are damaged
    B)OBC/SC/ST category
    C)Construction workers
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which leader from Punjab got the title Sultan-ul-Qaum?
    A)Jassa Singh Ramgharia
    B)Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
    C)Nawab Kapur Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
  • Q. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, the holy Sikh Pilgrimage, is located on the banks of which one of the following rivers?
    A)Kaveri
    B)Krishna
    C)Godavari
    D)Mahanadi Ji
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. The another name of Ranjit Sagar Dam is
    A)Bhakra Dam
    B)Thein Dam
    C)Govind Sagar Dam
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Thein Dam
  • Q. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh features a rich collection of
    A)Rajasthani Paintings
    B)Gandhara Sculptures
    C)Pahari Miniature Paintings
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. Which of the following statement is/are true about the Serai Nurmahal?
    A)The Serai is remarkable specimen of oriental architecture
    B)The Serai was constructed on the orders of Noorjahan, wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Consider the following about the literacy rate of districts of Punjab 1. The total literacy rate of Amritsar is higher than the district of Faridkot. 2. The female literacy rate is more than the male literacy rate of the district of Ludhiana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Only 1
  • 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. Which of the following is not correctly matched? List I (Soil) List II (Deficient in) a. Sandy soil Nitrogen b. Sierozem soil Organic matter c. Acidic soil Soluble salts d. Desert soil Humus
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: c

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