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. 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. Some of the dominant tribes of Punjab are
    A)Khatris
    B)Jats
    C)Aroras
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following statements which is/are correct? 1. Sukhdev Thapar was not a member of Hindustan Socialist Republician Association. 2. ‘Naujawan Bharat Sabha’ started at Lahore. 3. Sukhdev Thapar, Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged in Lahore Central jail on 23rd March, 1931. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Find the correct pair from the following List-I List-II a. NW 98 River Ravi b. Bathinda International airport c. Gurdaspur Air Force Base Station d. NW45 Indira Gandhi Canal
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Name the forest of Punjab where vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees.
    A)Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
    B)Dry Deciduous Scrub forests
    C)Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests
    D)None of these
    Answer: Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests
  • Q. Which of the following treaty marked the end of first Anglo – Sikh War?
    A)Multan
    B)Lahore
    C)Sutlej
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Lahore
  • Q. What is the funding pattern of centre and state for the Supplementary Nutrition Programme running in Punjab?
    A)75 : 25
    B)90 : 10
    C)60 : 40
    D)50 : 50
    Answer: 50 : 50
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Dhamal. 1. It is a popular dance form which resembles Bhangra. 2. It is performed by Men. 3. It has failed to achieve the popularity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Why does agroforestry develop in Punjab?
    A)Demand for paper-making industry
    B)Increasing demand for timber and plywood
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)Modern technique adopted by the farmers
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • 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
  • Q. The other name of Gurmat sangeet is
    A)Mahiya sangeet
    B)Shabad Kirtan
    C)Teeyan song
    D)None of these
    Answer: Shabad Kirtan
  • Q. Name the first cricketer to score a test century for the Indian cricket team.
    A)Sunil Gavaskar
    B)Lala Amarnath
    C)Gundappa Viswanath
    D)None of them
    Answer: Lala Amarnath
  • Q. In which among the following fairs, the Kabbadi contest is organised?
    A)Virasat Mela
    B)Holla Mohalla Fair
    C)Jor Fair
    D)Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
    Answer: Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman
  • Q. Match the following Rivers (Soil) Ancient Name (pH value) a. Flood soils 7.8 to 8.0 b. Loamy soils 7.5 to 8.5 c. Sodic and Saline 7.3 to 8.5 d. Desert soils 7.0 to 8.4
    A)a-4, b-2, c-1, d-2
    B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    D)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
  • Q. The Sirhind Canal carries water from the river
    A)Ravi
    B)Sutlej
    C)Jhelum
    D)Beas
    Answer: Sutlej
  • Q. Identify the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Mundan songs Birth ceremony songs b. Jago songs Wedding ceremony songs c. Mahiya songs Love songs d. Janj Battle songs
    A)b
    B)a
    C)c
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Which of the following is/are features of the Socio-Religious Movements is Punjab? 1. It aims at purifying a particular religion. 2. Spreading of education among the masses. 3. Propagating new ideas or philosophies. 4. It aims at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature. Select the correct answer
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who spread Bhakti Movement in Punjab was contemporary to
    A)Humayun
    B)Babur
    C)Akbar
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Where was the first Singh Sabha held?
    A)Panipat
    B)Sirhind
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ropar
    Answer: Amritsar
  • Q. Which post is similar to Attorney General of India created by the Constitution of India?
    A)Advocate General
    B)Governor
    C)Speaker
    D)Chief Minister
    Answer: Advocate General

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