Q.1
Heroic ballad 'Chandi di Vaar' was written by
Q.2
Consider the following statements
1. There is no concept of upper or lower case latter.
2. The Gurmukhi script, unlike the Greek and Romans, is arranged in vowels, consonants and semi-vowels.
3. This is a symbolic script in which all consonants have an inherent vowel.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.3
The Punjabi language today generally refers to Eastern Punjabi based on which of the following dialects?
1. Majhi
2. Malwai
3. Doabi
Select the correct answer
Q.4
The 'Pwadhi' dialect of the Punjabi dialect is spoken in which of the following districts of the state?
1. Rupnagar
2. Rajpura
3. Kharar
4. Kurali
Select the correct answer
Q.5
Consider the following statements
1. Punjabi language is the 10th most popular language of the world.
2. Punjabi and Urdu is official language of state.
3. Punjabi language has gained no official status in Pakistan.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.6
Consider the following statements
1. Punjabi is one of the 22 languages with official status in India.
2. It is the first official language of Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh.
3. It is the 2nd official language of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.7
Faridkot district was separated from Firozpur division in
Q.8
The district Sangrur was formed in
Q.9
The arrangement of Gurumukhi script is
Q.10
Who among the following is not a Punjabi Sufi poet?
Q.11
Shahpur, Jhangochi, Rachnavi, Pothohari, Lehni, etc are dialects of Punjabi language spoken in
Q.12
Pwadhi dialect of Punjabi is spoken in
Q.13
The Qissa of Heer Ranjha is written by
Q.14
The Punjabi language is a descendant of which of the following chief language of medical Northern India?
Q.15
Whose short poems are known as Kafis?
Q.16
Who is known as the Father of Punjabi Drama?
Q.17
Match the following
List-I (Town) List-II (Known As)
a. Ludhiana 1. Area of White Gold
b. Morinda 2. Cock Neck City
c. Pathankot 3. The City of Gardens
d. Mansa 4. Manchester of India
Q.18
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
Q.19
Match the following
Division Districts
a. Jalandhar 1. Bathinda, Mansa
b. Firozpur 2. Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Amritsar
c. Faridkot 3. Sangrur, Barnala, Ludhiana
d. Patiala 4. Fazilka, Moga
Q.20
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
Q.21
Consider the following statements
1. Hoshiarpur district is located in the North-Eastern part of the Punjab.
2. Muktsar Sahib is bounded by States of Rajasthan on the South.
3. Barnala district of Punjab, earlier was the part of Sangrur.
4. The district of Bathinda came into existence in 1947.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.22
A musical instrument is a percussion twang-type instrument used in Punjab and neighbouring areas. The tradition of playing it with songs goes back to the Naths or Jogis.
Q.23
A musical instrument consists of a pair of wooden flutes and is played by one person using only three fingers on each side.
Q.24
Alahunian of Punjab is sung
Q.25
Match the following.
List-I List-II
a. Dafli 1. Dried gourd
b. Bugchu 2. Dilruba
c. Taus 3. Mardana
d. Rabab 4. Tambourine
Q.26
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
Q.27
Which of the following districts of Punjab serves as gateway to the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
Q.28
Which of the following districts of Punjab known as 'Mecca of Indian Hockey'?
Q.29
The town known for manufacture of wooden toys, in lay and lacquer finished furniture and musical instruments is
Q.30
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district was formerly known as
Q.31
The Nawanshahr town is said to have been built by
Q.32
Which among the following is not a musical instrument in Punjab?
Q.33
A famous musical instrument of Punjab made of dried gourd.
Q.34
Chiri Chirunga, Rat Katni are the different forms of
Q.35
Which month is favourite month in Punjab's folk songs?
Q.36
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?
Q.37
Name the first Punjabi female singer to sing on Doordarshan.
Q.38
In 2009, he won 'Best International Album' at the UK Asian Music Awards. Name the singer.
Q.39
The main song(s) sung during the wedding ceremony is/are known as
Q.40
This musical instrument is also known as Dilruba.
Q.41
Mahiya songs originally become prevalent in the area of
Q.42
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?
Q.43
Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs.
1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan.
2. The word, 'Mahiya' originates from 'Mahi'.
3. A triplet of Mahiya called 'Tappa'.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.44
Who is known as the Nightingale of Punjab?
Q.45
Some battle songs of Punjab express the feelings of terror among people during the invasions of
Q.46
Songs based on stories of Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassi Punnu, Mirza Sahiban are known as
Q.47
Which is the most popular form of folk music of the Eastern Punjab?
Q.48
Love songs of Punjab are very popular. The famous love songs of Punjab is/are
Q.49
The famous folk instrument of Punjab, which is entirely based on Iktara, made of wooden sticks mounted with a resonator covered with skin and metallic string?
Q.50
Punjab has a strong sufi tradition. Name the famous form of Sufti tradition in the songs of Punjab.
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