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 discussion between king Menander who ruled Punjab (160 – 140 BCE) and Buddhist philosopher, Nagasena has been compiled in
    A)Mahavamsa
    B)Dipavamsa
    C)Milind Panha
    D)None of these
    Answer: Milind Panha
  • Q. The District Education Revitalisation Programme (DERP) of Punjab was launched in
    A)1994
    B)1990
    C)1996
    D)1985
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Lodhi Fort at Ludhiana was built by
    A)Sikander Lodhi
    B)Ibrahim Lodhi
    C)Bahlul Lodhi
    D)Muhammad Lodhi
    Answer: Sikander Lodhi
  • Q. Jeev Milkha Singh is a
    A)Son of Milkha Singh
    B)Professional golfer
    C)Highest ranked Indian Golfer in the world
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Match the following List-I (University) List-II (Location) a. Punjab Agricultural University 1. Ludhiana b. Punjabi University 2. Amritsar c. Guru Nanak Dev University 3. Patiala d. Guru Angad Dev University 4. Ludhiana
    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. Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
    A)Bir Gurdialpura
    B)Bir Bhadson
    C)Bir Aishwan
    D)Abohar
    Answer: Bir Bhadson
  • Q. Name the musical instrument of Punjab which is regarded as an ideal instrument for producing all types of Gamks and Meends.
    A)Sarode
    B)Sarangi
    C)Sitar
    D)Taus
    Answer: Sarangi
  • Q. This musical instrument of Punjab having double drums is believed to be designed by Hazrat Amir Khusrau. It is
    A)Toomba
    B)Taus
    C)Kato
    D)Tabla
    Answer: Tabla
  • Q. Who was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of 1980s?
    A)Parkash Singh Badal
    B)Harchand Singh Logowal
    C)Manmohan Singh
    D)Surjit Singh Barnala
    Answer: Harchand Singh Logowal
  • Q. Who was the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years?
    A)Parkash Singh Badal
    B)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
    C)Surjit Singh Barnala
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Gurcharan Singh Tohra
  • Q. What was the demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding the status of Punjabi language?
    A)Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
    B)Punjabi language should be official language of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
    C)Punjabi language should be compulsory in school level in Punjab.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.
  • Q. The war between Chandragupta Maurya and Nanda King is described in
    A)Puranas
    B)Dipavamsa
    C)Mudrarakshasa
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mudrarakshasa
  • Q. Who excavated the Harappan remains at Rupnagar of Punjab?
    A)Daya Ram Sahni
    B)Y. D. Sharma
    C)Rakhal Das Bandopadhyay
    D)None of them
    Answer: Y. D. Sharma
  • Q. Chandigarh is located at the foot of the
    A)Morni hills
    B)Shimla hills
    C)Himalayan range
    D)Shiwalik range
    Answer: Shiwalik range
  • Q. Lohgarh Sahib Gurdwara which is also known as Dina Sahib Gurdwara is located at
    A)Moga
    B)Mansa
    C)Patiala
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Moga
  • Q. The Punjab State Board for De-addiction and Rehabilitation includes
    A)Prominent Civil Society Representatives
    B)Eminent Medical Professionals
    C)Eminent Army Officials
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • 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 temple of Jalandhar is dedicated to the child incarnation?
    A)Devi Talab Mandir
    B)Sodal temple
    C)Panch Mandir
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sodal temple
  • Q. Which among the following is a feature of Protected forests?
    A)Cultivation and Grazing are allowed
    B)Cultivation and Grazing are not allowed
    C)Cultivation and Grazing are allowed with minor restrictions
    D)Forests marked for the production of timber and other forest products
    Answer: Cultivation and Grazing are allowed with minor restrictions
  • Q. What is the objective of launching ‘Mission Indradhanush’ in Punjab?
    A)Health care to pregnant women
    B)Reduce infant mortality rate
    C)Immunisation to infants
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

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