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. 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. Which scheme of Punjab Government aims to provide loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste population in the state?
    A)Scholarship Scheme
    B)Ashirwad Scheme
    C)Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC)
  • 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. 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. 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. These soils of Punjab are yellowish to grey in colour and become more productive by artificial irrigation and are capable of producing cotton, citrus, oilseeds, wheat, fodder crop. Name the soil.
    A)Sandy soils
    B)Kandi soils
    C)Desert soils
    D)Sierozem soils
    Answer: Sandy soils
  • Q. Consider the following statements about maize cultivation in Punjab. 1. Kharif crop 2. Fodder Crop 3. Food Crop 4. Grown in Hoshiarpur Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct.
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Name the Treaty which checked Ranjit Singh’s ambition for Western side of his empire.
    A)Treaty of Amritsar
    B)Treaty of Lahore
    C)Tripartile Treaty
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tripartile Treaty
  • Q. Consider the following about the new developments in Punjab under Ranjit Singh. 1. A commemorative coin was issued known as Nanakshahi rupee. 2. He concluded the Treaty of Amritsar with British in 1809. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The features of Bet soils of Punjab are 1. Pale to yellowish brown colour 2. Calcarceus in nature. 3. They are Khadar soils. 4. Vary in texture.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. The Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs) are encouraged amongst the farmers to
    A)use fertilisers
    B)reduce cost of inputs
    C)use pesticides
    D)None of the above
    Answer: reduce cost of inputs
  • Q. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Gurdaspur
    B)Pathankot
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. A combination of high temperature and high relative humidity, is the characteristic feature of which of the following seasons of Punjab?
    A)Winter
    B)Summer
    C)Rainy season
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rainy season
  • Q. Central University of Punjab is located in
    A)Bathinda
    B)Amritsar
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Mohali
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. In this dance form young girls hold each other’s hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
    A)Luddi
    B)Giddha
    C)Kikli
    D)Julli
    Answer: Kikli
  • Q. It is a traditional musical instrument which makes low clap sound and its literal meaning is ‘squirrel’. What is it?
    A)Saranda
    B)Kato
    C)Taus
    D)Sapp
    Answer: Kato
  • Q. Shiwalik Chir Pine forests are found in
    A)SBS Nagar, Gurdaspur
    B)Ropar, Hoshiarpur
    C)Jalandhar
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Consider the following about Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant. 1. At Bathinda 2. Gets coal from Jharkhand 3. Functioning from 1982 4. Generate 440 MW Which of the following is true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. In which district of Punjab, the largest solar power plant is established?
    A)SAS Nagar
    B)Firozpur
    C)Fazilka
    D)Mansa
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. To whom the Public Service Commission of Punjab submits its annual report?
    A)Governor
    B)President
    C)Chief Minister
    D)Legislative House
    Answer: Governor

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