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. Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the 5th Sikh Guru. 2. Adi Granth contains compositions of first 5 Gurus and the 9th Guru. 3. It also contains the compositions of 15 Bhagats and 11 Bhattas. 4. Baba Buddha was appointed as its first Granthi or keeper. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The main newspaper(s) of Punjab is/are
    A)Punjab Kesari
    B)The Tribune
    C)Ajit
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Name the revolutionary who played significant role to start ‘Naujawan Bharat Sabha’?
    A)Kartar Singh
    B)Bhagat Singh
    C)Sukhdev Thapar
    D)Jassa Singh
    Answer: Sukhdev Thapar
  • Q. Who are the traditional dancers, to dramatise the saga of Bhagat Prahlad?
    A)Rasdharis
    B)Naqals
    C)Artists
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Rasdharis
  • Q. The earliest Municipal Act dealt with Municipal Corporation was
    A)The Municipal Act 1873
    B)The Municipal Act 1867
    C)The Municipal Act 1850
    D)The Municipal Act 1910
    Answer: The Municipal Act 1867
  • Q. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire who captured Punjab by defeating Ibrahim Lodi?
    A)Babur
    B)Akbar
    C)Humayun
    D)Sher Shah Suri
    Answer: Babur
  • Q. Punjab shares roughly …… kms of international border.
    A)682
    B)553
    C)366
    D)464
    Answer: 553
  • Q. Vidhan Sabha of Punjab is also known as
    A)Legislature
    B)Legislative Assembly
    C)Executive
    D)Judiciary
    Answer: Legislative Assembly
  • Q. Migratory birds from Central Asia and Siberia visit which community reserve in winters?
    A)Lalwan Community Reserve
    B)Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Gurdwara Reform 1. The shrines and land attached to them, priests began to consider them as their personal properties. 2. Appropriation of shrines income by priests for their private use. 3. Introduction of ceremonies which were anathema to orthodox Sikhs. 4. There were complaints of immorality. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Moga district consists of tehsils
    A)Bagha Purana and Nihal Singhwala
    B)Moga
    C)Dharamkot
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. 2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%. 3. The state ranks 15th in the literacy rate among all states of India. 4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following about New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy. 1. Formulated in 2012 2. Generate 1,446 MW (approx) 3. Provide financial assistance 4. Promote new energy sources Which of the following is true?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. 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. Amritsar is famous for
    A)Printing machinery
    B)Powerloom weaving
    C)Textiles
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • 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. In which district of Punjab, the largest solar power plant is established?
    A)SAS Nagar
    B)Firozpur
    C)Fazilka
    D)Mansa
    Answer: Mansa
  • Q. Which of the following wars resulted in the subjugation of the Sikh Empire and annexation of Punjab and subsequently became the North – West frontier province by the East India Company?
    A)Battle of Jamrud
    B)Anglo - Sikh War
    C)War of Amritsar
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Anglo - Sikh War
  • Q. The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy in
    A)1828
    B)1830
    C)1840
    D)1850
    Answer: 1828

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