Punjab - Study Mode
[#441] Which of the following is called as Moorras?
Correct Answer
(A) Chairs
Explanation
Solution: Sarkanda was interwoven with coloured cotton threads to weave chiks, bohey, pitarian (useful household articles) and kind of chairs called Moorras. Baskets for keeping pins, cotton, buttons, needles, threads, etc in different shapes and colours were also made from the combination of shaved Sarkanda and coloured cotton threads and were taken by women as a part of dowry.
[#442] Which of the following district of Punjab is famous for the metal work?
Correct Answer
(B) Amritsar
Explanation
Solution: The district of Amritsar in the state is famous for its metal work. A place named Bhandian in Amritsar is a big bazar where all kinds of utensils in different shapes and colours are available. The people who are involved in such work of metal during the early days of this art in the city of Amritsar were known as Chiteras.
[#443] Which area(s) is/are well known for wood carving in Punjab?
Correct Answer
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Solution: Punjab is well known for its artistic wood work. Punjabi carpenters are highly skilled in making strong, durable and visually attractive furniture. Areas renowned for woodcarving in Punjab are Batala, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.
[#444] Using a deep coloured cotton cloth as base, women embroider an impression of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The piece of cloth embroidered is called
Correct Answer
(A) Bagh
Explanation
Solution: On the basis of type of work, patterns and style, phulkari can also be categorised as Bagh and Chope. Bagh (garden) is the style of Phulkari which covers the entire surface of cloth with embroidery of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The designs are made by use of horizontal, vertical and diagonal stitches. In Chope style of Phulkari embroidery is made on handspun red khaddar with golden yellow threads.
[#445] Identify the authentic Punjabi cuisine.
Correct Answer
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Solution: Aloo Paratha, Chole Bhature, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Dum Aloo, Rogan Kosh are famous Punjabi cuisines.