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

Correct Answer

Boli Songs

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-Chief of the Khalsa army. 2. He was known for his conquest of Sialkot, Attock and Kashmir. 3. He established a mint on behalf of Sikh Empire to facilitate revenue collection in Kashmir. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about Hari Singh Nalwa?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Who is the author of the book, ‘People, Parliament and Administration’?
    A)Inder Kumar Gujral
    B)Gurcharan Singh Tohra
    C)Balram Jakhar
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Balram Jakhar
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Literary work) List-II (Writers) a. Sunehre 1. Bulleh Shah b. Dil Tarang 2. Shiv Kumar Batalvi c. Loona 3. Bhai Vir Singh d. Kafian 4. Amrita Pritam
    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 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 is the oldest Takht of Sikh?
    A)Shri Akal Takht
    B)Shri Damdama Sahib
    C)Takht Patna Sahib
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Shri Akal Takht
  • Q. Who amongst the following founded the Nirankari Movement in Punjab?
    A)Shiv Dayal
    B)Baba Dayal Das
    C)Baba Darbara Singh
    D)Rattan Singh
    Answer: Baba Dayal Das
  • 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. When did the Princely regine culminate and the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal come to an end?
    A)On 15th July, 1948
    B)On 15th August, 1947
    C)On 10th October, 1949
    D)None of the above
    Answer: On 15th July, 1948
  • Q. Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab. 1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar. 2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals. 3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib. 4. They taught a religious code for the householders. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • 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. He was the cofounder of ‘Pacific Coast Hindi Association’ and was elected as its first President. Name the leader.
    A)Kartar Singh Sarabha
    B)Lala Hardayal
    C)Sohan Singh Bhakna
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sohan Singh Bhakna
  • Q. The Sirhind Canal carries water from the river
    A)Ravi
    B)Sutlej
    C)Jhelum
    D)Beas
    Answer: Sutlej
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Trinjan. 1. Women’s keep spinning and singing throughout the night called Trinjan. 2. The day session of Trinjan called Chiri Chirunga and the night session called Rat Katni. 3. Trinjan is a song of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Who made reforms in civil administration and army in Punjab in the 13th century?
    A)Iltutmish
    B)Qutb-ud-din-Aibak
    C)Balban
    D)Akbar
    Answer: Iltutmish
  • Q. Ranjit Singh took ‘Koh-i-Noor’ from the king of Kabul …….. .
    A)Nadir Shah
    B)Shah Shuja
    C)Kutlugh Khan
    D)None of them
    Answer: Shah Shuja
  • Q. What was the demand regarding Chandigarh according to Rajiv-Longowal Accord?
    A)Chandigarh should be joint capital of Haryana and Punjab.
    B)Chandigarh should be given to Haryana.
    C)Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana.
  • Q. Which city is known as the Holy City of Bliss?
    A)Faridkot
    B)Pathankot
    C)Anandpur Sahib
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Anandpur Sahib
  • 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. What was the purpose of the Sarai built by Sher Shah Suri who extended his empire to Punjab?
    A)Military
    B)Trading
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which of the following sports festival of the state known as ‘Rural Olympics’?
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Kila Raipur, Ludhiana
    C)Holla Mohalla
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Kila Raipur, Ludhiana

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