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. Punjab’s urban local self-government consists of
    A)Municipal Councils
    B)Nagar Panchayats
    C)Municipal Corporations
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
    A)Nirankari Movement
    B)Namdhari Movement
    C)Singh Sabhas
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Namdhari Movement
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Products) List-II (Articles) a. Hand fan 1. Kundaladar Pankkhi b. Small and delicate fans 2. Sarkanda c. Kinds of Chairs 3. Peshawari Pankkha d. Thick elastic grass 4. Morras
    A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
    D)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
  • Q. Who is Bishan Singh Bedi?
    A)Captain of 22 Test matches
    B)Left arm spinner
    C)Coach of India National Cricket team
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. When was the Ghadar Party of Punjab formed in the United States?
    A)1911
    B)1910
    C)1913
    D)1915
    Answer: 1913
  • Q. Which among the following dance is only performed by Punjabi men?
    A)Giddha
    B)Bhangra
    C)Sammi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bhangra
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Punjab has the highest sex ratio in the state?
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Barnala
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Mansa
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • 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. The first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh Ji is –
    A)Battle of Bhangani
    B)Battle of Nadaun
    C)Battle of Anandpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Battle of Bhangani
  • 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. 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. Desert soils are predominantly found, in which of the following regions of Punjab?
    A)Central Punjab
    B)South-Western Punjab
    C)Eastern Punjab
    D)All of the above
    Answer: South-Western Punjab
  • Q. Which among the following is special benefit provided to senior citizens in Punjab by the state government?
    A)Concessional travel
    B)Issuing health care kits
    C)Provision of atta and dal
    D)Issuing ration card
    Answer: Concessional travel
  • Q. Who are responsible for legalising the Sikh marriage by passing Anand Marriage Act?
    A)Namdhari Movement
    B)Nirankari Movement
    C)Singh Sabha Movement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Singh Sabha Movement
  • Q. What is/are the objective of Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojana?
    A)Free vaccination upto 12 years of age
    B)Cashless medical treatment
    C)Insurance upto 1 lakh for poor people
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Cashless medical treatment
  • Q. NH-95 passes through
    A)Jalandhar-Bawal
    B)Pathankot-Mandi
    C)Kharar-Firozpur
    D)Ambala-Shipkila
    Answer: Kharar-Firozpur
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi juttis, shoes made of leather and embroidered all over with gold and silver wires are famous world over. 2. They are known for their intricate designs and high quality. 3. The lightness of these shoes is considered legendary. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 3
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2, and 3
    Answer: 1, 2, and 3
  • Q. The main aim of Green Punjab Mission is
    A)To bring all non-forest areas under this scheme.
    B)To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
    C)Prevent any type of cutting of tree.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
  • Q. Where is Gurdwara Ber Sahib is situated?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Gurdaspur
    D)Sultanpur
    Answer: Sultanpur
  • Q. Which of the following is the principal Rabi crop of the state?
    A)Barley
    B)Wheat
    C)Oilseeds
    D)Gram
    Answer: Wheat

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