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. 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. Under the scheme, ‘Annapurna Akshya Patra Yojana’, food at subsidised rate is provided to
    A)Landless labourer
    B)All poor people
    C)Beggars of the state
    D)BPL families
    Answer: All poor people
  • Q. Name the place(s) of wasteland in Punjab which turned into fish ponds.
    A)Bathinda, Faridkot
    B)Firozpur, Muktsar Sahib
    C)Faridkot, Fazilka
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The Department of Sports, Punjab provides pension to veteran sportsmen who participated in
    A)Asian Games
    B)Olympics / World Cup
    C)Commonwealth Games
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Songs based on stories of Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassi Punnu, Mirza Sahiban are known as
    A)Doli Songs
    B)Love Songs
    C)Mahiya Songs
    D)Dhola Songs
    Answer: Love Songs
  • Q. A Zila Parishad shall advise, supervise and co-ordinate the functions of the
    A)Gram Sabha
    B)Panchayat Samitis in the district
    C)Gram Panchayat
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Panchayat Samitis in the district
  • Q. What is the name of the railway link between India and Pakistan?
    A)Bhagidari Express
    B)Samjhauta Express
    C)Maitree Express
    D)Shatabdi Express
    Answer: Samjhauta Express
  • Q. Which of the following political personalities of India is an economist and recipent of Bharat Ratna, became the Prime Minister of India twice for a period of thirteen days.
    A)I. K. Gujral
    B)Devilal
    C)Gulzarilal Nanda
    D)None of these
    Answer: Gulzarilal Nanda
  • Q. Match the following regarding density district of Punjab (According to 2011 Census)? List-I List-II a. Amritsar 1. 505 b. Hoshiarpur 2. 928 c. Rupnagar 3. 596 d. Patiala 4. 683
    A)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    B)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    C)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
    D)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
  • Q. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
    A)Three stages
    B)Two stages
    C)Four stages
    D)Five stages
    Answer: Two stages
  • Q. Name the political and religious leader of Punjab who demanded Sikh majority state in Punjab.
    A)Darbara Singh
    B)Tara Singh
    C)Beant Singh
    D)None of these
    Answer: Tara Singh
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to Rauza Sharif 1. Rauza Sharif Urs is celebrated in the memory of Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Farooqui Sirhindi. 2. He was the Son of Abdul Ahmed Farooqui Naqshabandi. 3. Rauza Sharif was born in Amritsar. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
    A)desert soils of arid zone
    B)alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
    C)sandy soils
    D)None of the above
    Answer: alluvium brought down from the Himalayas
  • Q. Football Academy was established in the year 1997 – 98 in Punjab at
    A)Mahilpur
    B)Patiala
    C)Ludhiana
    D)Jalandhar
    Answer: Mahilpur
  • Q. As per Census 2011, the total population of rural Punjab is
    A)17,316,800
    B)18,023,405
    C)20,432,525
    D)19,216,510
    Answer: 17,316,800
  • Q. Central University of Punjab is located in
    A)Bathinda
    B)Amritsar
    C)Chandigarh
    D)Mohali
    Answer: Bathinda
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The High Court of Punjab was renamed as the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. 2. The judges of the High Court of Punjab became judges of the common High Court of Punjab. 3. The principal seat of the High Court remained at Chandigarh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. How many Post Offices are there in the state of Punjab?
    A)2500
    B)2000
    C)3000
    D)3809
    Answer: 3809
  • Q. Who wrote the famous Sanskrit play ‘Mudrarakshasa’. Which is a valuable source of the history of Punjab?
    A)Bhavabhuti
    B)Kalidasa
    C)Kalhana
    D)Visakhadatta
    Answer: Visakhadatta
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Punjabi juttis, shoes made of leather and embroidered all over with gold and silver wires are famous world over. 2. They are known for their intricate designs and high quality. 3. The lightness of these shoes is considered legendary. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 3
    C)Only 3
    D)1, 2, and 3
    Answer: 1, 2, and 3

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