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

Correct Answer

Boli Songs

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Which among the following district of Punjab also known as ‘Sarovar of Amrit’?
    A)Amritsar
    B)Tarn Taran Sahib
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Hoshiarpur
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Who is famous as ‘Flicker Singh’ in Punjab?
    A)Sandeep Singh
    B)Kamaljeet Sandhu
    C)Milkha Singh
    D)None of them
    Answer: Sandeep Singh
  • Q. Which of the following man-made, riverine, spreads into the three districts of Amritsar, Firozpur and Kapurthala in Punjab?
    A)Harike
    B)Kanjli
    C)Nangal
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Harike
  • Q. The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act was passed in
    A)2006
    B)2005
    C)2008
    D)2010
    Answer: 2006
  • Q. Punjabi novels developed through the writings of
    A)Vir Singh
    B)Nanak Singh
    C)Ali Haider
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. The aim(s) of State Animal Health Institute is/are
    A)To make necessary recommendations for treatment as well as prevention.
    B)To cater to the needs of whole state for advanced diagnosis of animal disease.
    C)To coordinate the working of different laboratories and institutions.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Name the northern district(s) of Haryana which speak (s) Malwai Punjabi language.
    A)Sirsa, Kurukshetra
    B)Ambala, Hisar
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Only Kurukshetra
    Answer: Ambala, Hisar
  • Q. How many prominent Misls were there in Punjab?
    A)12
    B)10
    C)15
    D)20
    Answer: 12
  • 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. Which of the following script was introduced in the Western Part (Punjab) by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka through his inscriptions?
    A)Kharosthi
    B)Greek
    C)Sanskrit
    D)Brahmi
    Answer: Brahmi
  • Q. Which article of the Constitution gives the power to the state to promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections and in particular of SC and ST?
    A)Article 47
    B)Article 46
    C)Article 48
    D)Article 49
    Answer: Article 46
  • Q. Which soil in Punjab is prone to erosion mostly by winds specially in hot summer months?
    A)Desert soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Sierozem soil
    D)Bet soil
    Answer: Desert soil
  • Q. Aam Khas Bagh at Preet Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib was built by
    A)Akbar
    B)Shah Jahan
    C)Jahangir
    D)All of these
    Answer: Shah Jahan
  • Q. In Bharatmala Pariyojana, the State Government of Punjab has sought assistance from the central government for
    A)10 road projects
    B)13 road projects
    C)15 road projects
    D)18 road projects
    Answer: 13 road projects
  • Q. Match the following. List-I (Gurus) List-II (Contribution) a. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 1. Constructed Akal Takht b. Guru Ram Das Ji 2. Introduced the Institution of Daswandh c. Guru Arjan Dev Ji 3. Introduced Masand System d. Guru Har Gobind Ji 4. Started Institution of Langar and Guruship
    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 of the following organisations was associated with Bhagat Singh?
    A)Hindustan Republican Army
    B)Peasants Society of Punjab
    C)Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
    D)Young India
    Answer: Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
  • Q. The town known for manufacture of wooden toys, in lay and lacquer finished furniture and musical instruments is
    A)Sangrur
    B)Amritsar
    C)Hoshiarpur
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Hoshiarpur
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Land Revenue System of Ranjit Singh? 1. Batai System was replaced by a system of assessment known as Kanut. 2. The share of government was determined on the basis of a standing crop whose value was estimated in terms of money. 3. The state demand varied from two-fifth to one-third of the produce of the year. 4. Land revenue was collected twice a year. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Name the two states, other than Punjab, where Juttis are made.
    A)Delhi, Rajasthan
    B)Rajasthan, Haryana
    C)Delhi, Bihar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rajasthan, Haryana
  • Q. Who were the disciples of Guru Har Rai Ji, to preach his three missions called ‘Bakhshishes’?
    A)Bhai Pheru
    B)Bhagwan Gir
    C)Suthre Shah
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these

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