6. Which of the following cities/towns in Punjab was known as 'Virat Ki Nagri?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Dasua

Solution:

The town of Dasuya in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab is known as "Virat Ki Nagri". This is because the town was the capital of King Virata in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.

7. In Punjab, Jarag Mela is celebrated in the month of ______ every year?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

March-April

Solution:

The Jarag Mela in Pail Village, Ludhiana, is a renowned festival in Punjab dedicated to Mother Goddess Seetala, worshiped as the deity of health and protection from diseases. It typically takes place during the month of Chaitra (March-April), drawing devotees and visitors who perform rituals, offer gulgulas (sweet jaggery cakes), and participate in cultural festivities.

8. Which of the following Gurus has written 'Bachitra Natak' ?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Solution:

The 'Bachitra Natak' was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru.

9. What is the meaning of Punjabi word, "Jindua'?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Love for loved one

Solution:

The Punjabi word "Jindua" is an endearing term that signifies "love for a loved one" or someone who is very close to the heart.

10. Who wrote 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu'?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Amrita Pritam

Solution:

The poem 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu' was written by Amrita Pritam, one of the most celebrated Punjabi poets and writers. This iconic poem is a lament about the horrors of the Partition of India in 1947.