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. Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)3, 4
    B)1, 2, 2003
    C)2, 3, 2004
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1, 2, 2003
  • Q. Which one of the following Sikh Gurus had compiled the ‘Sri Adi Granth’?
    A)Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    B)Guru Amar Das Ji
    C)Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
    D)Guru Gobind Singh Ji
    Answer: Guru Arjan Dev Ji
  • Q. Name the leader who played an important role in developing the Peasant Movement and the Communist Party in Punjab.
    A)Harkishan Singh Surjeet
    B)Darbara Singh
    C)Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Harkishan Singh Surjeet
  • Q. Which of the following mosques is designed after a French Mosque at Marrakesh in Morocco?
    A)Moorish Mosque
    B)Qadin
    C)Rauza Sharif
    D)Jama Masjid
    Answer: Moorish Mosque
  • 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. Consider the following statements with respect to Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab. 2. He marched to Ludhiana and captured the city in 1806. 3. In 1807, he invaded Kasur, held by Qutb-ud-din Khan. Choose the correct answer given below.
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. According to State of Forest Report, 2017, what is the forest cover of Punjab?
    A)4.20%
    B)3.65%
    C)5.70%
    D)3.11%
    Answer: 3.65%
  • Q. Name the welfare scheme of Punjab which was initiated by the Ranbaxy Group but later adopted by the government.
    A)Shagun Scheme
    B)Nanhi Chhaan
    C)Swasth Kanya Yojana
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Nanhi Chhaan
  • Q. Name the state which is the top producer of milk.
    A)Haryana
    B)Gujarat
    C)Punjab
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. Match the following rulers of Punjab and their period. List-I (Rulers) List-II (Period) a. Slaves 1. AD 1451-1526 b. Khiljis 2. AD 1414-1451 c. Sayyids 3. AD 1290-1320 d. Lodhis 4. AD 1206-1290
    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. The arrest of which leader/leaders led to the assembly of people at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919?
    A)Dr. Satyapal
    B)Dr. Kitchlew
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Name the biggest community settled in Punjab who are expert in agriculture
    A)Aroras
    B)Khatris
    C)Sikh Jat
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sikh Jat
  • 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. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU) in Bathinda was established in
    A)2010
    B)2005
    C)2015
    D)2018
    Answer: 2015
  • Q. Who is the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Bhim Sen Sachar
    B)Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
    C)Pratap Singh Kairon
    D)None of them
    Answer: Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava
  • Q. Which Stone Age’s sites are discovered in Daulatpur, Dher, Majra and Hoshiarpur?
    A)Mesolithic Age
    B)Palaeolithic Age
    C)Neolithic Age
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Palaeolithic Age
  • Q. What was the demand regarding applying AFSPA in Punjab?
    A)The special courts will try only the cases relating to waging war and hijacking.
    B)Notifications applying Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Punjab will be withdrawn.
    C)All other cases except waging war and hijacking will be transferred to the ordinary courts.
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. At which of the following places in the state of Punjab Indian railways has a rail coach manufacturing unit?
    A)Faridkot
    B)Kapurthala
    C)Firozpur
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Kapurthala
  • Q. The Shiwalik hills are covered with
    A)small vegetation
    B)bush
    C)big trees
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • 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

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