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. The Brahmi script was introduced in Punjab by which of the following Mauryan emperor?
    A)Ashoka
    B)Chandragupta
    C)Bindusara
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ashoka
  • Q. New veterinary polyclinic(s) is/are constructed in Punjab. Name the place(s).
    A)Barnala
    B)Pathankot
    C)Fazilka
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. What is the main instrument that is used in Karthi dance?
    A)Dhol
    B)Shenai
    C)Sarangi
    D)Pakhawaj
    Answer: Shenai
  • Q. What was the original name of Nurpur Fort, Pathankot?
    A)Dhameri Fort
    B)Fateh Burj
    C)Qila Mubarak
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dhameri Fort
  • Q. Forests in Punjab is classified into how many divisions?
    A)Three
    B)Two
    C)Four
    D)Five
    Answer: Five
  • 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. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have been enthroned at Kalanaur. A historically important town in which of the following districts of Punjab?
    A)Gurdaspur
    B)Pathankot
    C)Patiala
    D)Amritsar
    Answer: Gurdaspur
  • Q. Match the following List-I (District) List-II (Geographical Region) a. Moga 1. Majha b. Ludhiana 2. Malwa c. Nawanshahr 3. Doab d. Tarn Taran Sahib 4. Malwa
    A)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    B)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Maghi Mela, organised to commemorate a battle fought in 1705 by Guru Govind Singh Ji against Mughals. 2. Hola Mohalla festival was started by Guru Gobind Singh. 3. Hola Mohalla fair begins just before the festival of Diwali. 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. The Muslim leader, who was given the keys of Golden Temple was
    A)S. M. Akhtar
    B)M. A. Ansari
    C)Dr. Kitchlew
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dr. Kitchlew
  • Q. In February, each year, a ‘Rural Olympics’ or Sports Festival is held at which of the following places in the Punjab?
    A)Anandpur Sahib
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Amritsar
    D)Ludhiana
    Answer: Ludhiana
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
    A)Three Judges of Punjab High Court were transferred to Delhi High Court.
    B)A separate High Court was constituted for the Union Territory of Delhi under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966.
    C)Both (A) and (B)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Mahan Kosh’ – the Sikh Encyclopedia was written by :
    A)Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
    B)Bhai Vir Singh
    C)Sant Singh Sekhon
    D)Kirpa Sagar
    Answer: Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
  • Q. In which year, first printing press was established through a christian mission in Punjab?
    A)1835
    B)1832
    C)1854
    D)1853
    Answer: 1835
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes. 2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election shall be reserved for women. 3. Such seats may be alloted by rotation to different constituencies in the Gram Panchayat Samiti area. 4. One seat shall be reserved for Backward Classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)2, 3, and 4
    C)3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which article of the Constitution provides reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the house of the people?
    A)Article 330
    B)Article 229
    C)Article 331
    D)Article 332
    Answer: Article 330
  • Q. Which soil is badly eroded and suitable for dry farming only?
    A)Sodic soil
    B)Kandi soil
    C)Desert soil
    D)Loamy soil
    Answer: Kandi soil
  • Q. Name the season in Punjab when a shower with hailstorm may occur and it can damage the growing crop.
    A)Summer
    B)Winter
    C)Spring
    D)Autumn
    Answer: Spring
  • Q. Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are used by
    A)Women of Punjab
    B)Men of Punjab
    C)Young boys of Punjab
    D)All of them
    Answer: Men of Punjab
  • Q. To get better medical treatment, which card is issued by Punjab Government to poor people?
    A)Blue card
    B)Red card
    C)Green card
    D)Identity card
    Answer: Blue card

Leave a Comment