Test your knowledge of Saraiki culture in Pakistan, focusing on its language, music, traditions, and customs. These MCQs highlight the cultural richness of the Saraiki-speaking regions.
What language is predominantly spoken in the Saraiki region of Pakistan?
a) Punjabi
b) Sindhi
c) Saraiki
d) Pashto
In which province is the Saraiki culture primarily found?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which city is often considered the cultural hub of the Saraiki region?
a) Lahore
b) Multan
c) Faisalabad
d) Karachi
The Saraiki culture is known for a distinct form of music known as?
a) Qawwali
b) Bhangra
c) Saraiki folk music
d) Ghazal
What is a traditional dress worn by women in the Saraiki culture?
a) Sari
b) Shalwar Kameez
c) Gharara
d) Lehenga
Which instrument is commonly used in Saraiki folk music?
a) Sitar
b) Dholak
c) Tabla
d) Rubab
Saraiki poetry often features which themes?
a) Romance and mysticism
b) Political struggles
c) Nature and seasons
d) War and heroism
Who is a famous Saraiki poet known for his romantic poetry?
a) Khwaja Farid
b) Bulleh Shah
c) Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
d) Waris Shah
The Saraiki cultural festival known as “Jhumar” is celebrated for what?
a) Harvest season
b) Religious events
c) Wedding ceremonies
d) New Year’s celebration
Which dish is a traditional Saraiki food?
a) Biryani
b) Sajji
c) Saag
d) Maash Ki Dal
Saraiki embroidery is famous for which type of design?
a) Floral patterns
b) Geometric patterns
c) Animal motifs
d) Religious symbols
What is a common architectural feature of Saraiki shrines?
a) Dome
b) Minaret
c) Arch
d) Courtyard
Which river is central to the Saraiki region?
a) Indus
b) Ravi
c) Chenab
d) Jhelum
The Saraiki people are known for a traditional form of what craft?
a) Pottery
b) Weaving
c) Carpentry
d) Metalwork
What is the traditional Saraiki headgear called?
a) Turban
b) Topi
c) Pagri
d) Cap
Which historical figure is an important part of Saraiki folklore?
a) Ranjha
b) Heer
c) Sassi
d) All of the above
What is a popular form of Saraiki folk dance?
a) Bhangra
b) Jhumar
c) Kathak
d) Ghoomar
The Saraiki region is known for producing which fruit?
a) Mangoes
b) Apples
c) Oranges
d) Grapes
What is the main religion of the Saraiki people?
a) Hinduism
b) Islam
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism
Which Saraiki festival is associated with the spring season?
a) Basant
b) Holi
c) Eid
d) Mela Chiraghan
Which of the following is a Saraiki folk tale?
a) Heer Ranjha
b) Sassi Punnu
c) Mirza Sahiban
d) All of the above
Saraiki culture is often expressed through which form of art?
a) Miniature painting
b) Calligraphy
c) Wall murals
d) Wood carving
What is the name of the traditional Saraiki boat used in the Indus River?
a) Shikara
b) Dinghy
c) Doonga
d) Kettuvallam
Saraiki jewelry is often made using which material?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Bronze
d) Copper
Which type of traditional medicine is common in Saraiki culture?
a) Homeopathy
b) Unani
c) Ayurveda
d) Allopathy
Which animal is commonly associated with Saraiki folklore?
a) Camel
b) Horse
c) Peacock
d) Lion
The Saraiki language belongs to which language family?
a) Dravidian
b) Indo-Aryan
c) Sino-Tibetan
d) Austroasiatic
Which Saraiki poet is known for the poem “Kafi”?
a) Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
b) Khwaja Ghulam Farid
c) Waris Shah
d) Bulleh Shah
What is the traditional Saraiki method of storytelling called?
a) Qissa
b) Dastan
c) Hikayat
d) Kahani
The Saraiki people are predominantly found in which part of Pakistan?
a) Northern Pakistan
b) Eastern Pakistan
c) Western Pakistan
d) Southern Pakistan
Which Saraiki cultural event includes horse racing?
a) Urs
b) Mela
c) Kabaddi
d) Tent pegging
Which traditional Saraiki handicraft is known for intricate designs?
a) Pottery
b) Carpet weaving
c) Embroidery
d) Woodwork
What is a popular Saraiki folk tale involving star-crossed lovers?
a) Heer Ranjha
b) Sassi Punnu
c) Sohni Mahiwal
d) Mirza Sahiban
Which festival is celebrated by Saraiki people to mark the end of the winter season?
a) Nowruz
b) Basant
c) Eid-ul-Fitr
d) Eid-ul-Adha
The traditional Saraiki musical instrument “Algoza” is similar to which other instrument?
a) Flute
b) Violin
c) Sitar
d) Drums
Which Saraiki cultural practice is associated with Sufi shrines?
a) Qawwali
b) Dervish dancing
c) Chadar-poshi
d) All of the above
What type of poetry is commonly recited at Saraiki cultural gatherings?
a) Ghazals
b) Nazms
c) Qasidas
d) Kafis
Which traditional dress is often worn by Saraiki men?
a) Sherwani
b) Kurta
c) Shalwar Kameez
d) Dhoti
What is the typical style of Saraiki house architecture?
a) Flat-roofed houses
b) Dome-shaped houses
c) Wooden cottages
d) Stone cottages
