Punjab State

Q. Which of the following musical instrument has been very popular with the dhaddies who sing traditional ballads of brave warriors and heroes drawn from history?

A
Dhadd
B
Algoza
C
Dhol
D
Chimta

Correct Answer

Dhadd

More Questions on Punjab

  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh Sacrifice their life in 1794. 2. Jor Mela is celebrated for three days in the martyrdom of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 1
    B)Only 2
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The least populous district of Punjab is
    A)Barnala
    B)Mansa
    C)Fazilka
    D)Kapurthala
    Answer: Barnala
  • 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. Consider the following statements 1. Earlier the Punjab Legislature was bicameral in 1952, comprising the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 2. In 1959, the strength of the Vidhan Parishad was enhanced from 40 seats to 46. 3. In 1970, the Vidhan Parishad was abolished leaving the state with a unicameral legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct about the Legislature of Punjab?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Name the district of Punjab which is famous for surgical instruments, sports goods, hand tools, automobile parts industries.
    A)Ludhiana
    B)Jalandhar
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Patiala
    Answer: Jalandhar
  • Q. Match the following List-I (Gurdwaras) List-II (Location) a. Harmandir Sahib 1. Bathinda b. Anandpur Sahib 2. Gurdaspur c. Dera Baba Nanak 3. Rupnagar d. Damdama Sahib 4. Amritsar
    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 of the following districts of Punjab was an important administrative unit during Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
    A)Rupnagar
    B)Amritsar
    C)Ropar
    D)Bathinda
    Answer: Rupnagar
  • Q. In which place is Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports located in Punjab?
    A)Mohali
    B)Patiala
    C)Muktsar
    D)Tarn Taran
    Answer: Patiala
  • Q. Irrigation and Power Research Institute (IPRI) was established in the year
    A)1926
    B)1924
    C)1928
    D)1930
    Answer: 1924
  • Q. The Phillaur Fort is situated an the bank of
    A)river Ravi
    B)river Sutlej
    C)river Beas
    D)None of these
    Answer: river Sutlej
  • Q. Which of the following educational schemes of the State Government calls for distribution of bicycles among girl students of class 9th and 12th?
    A)Bebe Nanki Ladli Beti Scheme
    B)Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
    C)Mata Sundari Scheme
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
  • Q. Consider the following statement(s) about the Palaeolithic Age. 1. People of this age were mainly hunters and food gatherers. 2. The sites of this age are found in the valley of Soan in Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • 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. 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. Which of the following was the first and only female to hold the post of Chief Minister of Punjab?
    A)Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
    B)Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
    C)Nalini Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
  • Q. Some battle songs of Punjab express the feelings of terror among people during the invasions of
    A)Timur, the Lame
    B)Nadir Shah
    C)Ahmad Shah Abdali
    D)Both (A) and (C)
    Answer: Both (A) and (C)
  • Q. Consider the following about Mohali. 1. Software Technology Park 2. Special Economic Zone 3. Footwear & Leather Park Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are true?
    A)Only 1
    B)Both 1 and 2
    C)Both 1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India’s right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
    A)Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
    D)Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. Sahiwal breed is the breed of which animal?
    A)Cow
    B)Buffalo
    C)Goat
    D)Sheep
    Answer: Cow
  • Q. The district Sangrur was formed in
    A)1950
    B)1947
    C)1948
    D)1960
    Answer: 1948

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