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Saraiki Culture of Pakistan MCQs with Answers

Saraiki Culture of Pakistan MCQs

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

Answer
c) Saraiki
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In which province is the Saraiki culture primarily found?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Answer
b) Punjab
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Which city is often considered the cultural hub of the Saraiki region?
a) Lahore
b) Multan
c) Faisalabad
d) Karachi

Answer
b) Multan
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The Saraiki culture is known for a distinct form of music known as?
a) Qawwali
b) Bhangra
c) Saraiki folk music
d) Ghazal

Answer
c) Saraiki folk music
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What is a traditional dress worn by women in the Saraiki culture?
a) Sari
b) Shalwar Kameez
c) Gharara
d) Lehenga

Answer
b) Shalwar Kameez
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Which instrument is commonly used in Saraiki folk music?
a) Sitar
b) Dholak
c) Tabla
d) Rubab

Answer
b) Dholak
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Saraiki poetry often features which themes?
a) Romance and mysticism
b) Political struggles
c) Nature and seasons
d) War and heroism

Answer
a) Romance and mysticism
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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

Answer
a) Khwaja Farid
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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

Answer
a) Harvest season
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Which dish is a traditional Saraiki food?
a) Biryani
b) Sajji
c) Saag
d) Maash Ki Dal

Answer
d) Maash Ki Dal
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Saraiki embroidery is famous for which type of design?
a) Floral patterns
b) Geometric patterns
c) Animal motifs
d) Religious symbols

Answer
a) Floral patterns
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What is a common architectural feature of Saraiki shrines?
a) Dome
b) Minaret
c) Arch
d) Courtyard

Answer
a) Dome
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Which river is central to the Saraiki region?
a) Indus
b) Ravi
c) Chenab
d) Jhelum

Answer
c) Chenab
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The Saraiki people are known for a traditional form of what craft?
a) Pottery
b) Weaving
c) Carpentry
d) Metalwork

Answer
b) Weaving
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What is the traditional Saraiki headgear called?
a) Turban
b) Topi
c) Pagri
d) Cap

Answer
c) Pagri
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Which historical figure is an important part of Saraiki folklore?
a) Ranjha
b) Heer
c) Sassi
d) All of the above

Answer
d) All of the above
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What is a popular form of Saraiki folk dance?
a) Bhangra
b) Jhumar
c) Kathak
d) Ghoomar

Answer
b) Jhumar
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The Saraiki region is known for producing which fruit?
a) Mangoes
b) Apples
c) Oranges
d) Grapes

Answer
a) Mangoes
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What is the main religion of the Saraiki people?
a) Hinduism
b) Islam
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism

Answer
b) Islam
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Which Saraiki festival is associated with the spring season?
a) Basant
b) Holi
c) Eid
d) Mela Chiraghan

Answer
a) Basant
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Which of the following is a Saraiki folk tale?
a) Heer Ranjha
b) Sassi Punnu
c) Mirza Sahiban
d) All of the above

Answer
d) All of the above
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Saraiki culture is often expressed through which form of art?
a) Miniature painting
b) Calligraphy
c) Wall murals
d) Wood carving

Answer
b) Calligraphy
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What is the name of the traditional Saraiki boat used in the Indus River?
a) Shikara
b) Dinghy
c) Doonga
d) Kettuvallam

Answer
c) Doonga
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Saraiki jewelry is often made using which material?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Bronze
d) Copper

Answer
b) Silver
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Which type of traditional medicine is common in Saraiki culture?
a) Homeopathy
b) Unani
c) Ayurveda
d) Allopathy

Answer
b) Unani
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Which animal is commonly associated with Saraiki folklore?
a) Camel
b) Horse
c) Peacock
d) Lion

Answer
b) Horse
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The Saraiki language belongs to which language family?
a) Dravidian
b) Indo-Aryan
c) Sino-Tibetan
d) Austroasiatic

Answer
b) Indo-Aryan
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Which Saraiki poet is known for the poem “Kafi”?
a) Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
b) Khwaja Ghulam Farid
c) Waris Shah
d) Bulleh Shah

Answer
b) Khwaja Ghulam Farid
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What is the traditional Saraiki method of storytelling called?
a) Qissa
b) Dastan
c) Hikayat
d) Kahani

Answer
a) Qissa
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The Saraiki people are predominantly found in which part of Pakistan?
a) Northern Pakistan
b) Eastern Pakistan
c) Western Pakistan
d) Southern Pakistan

Answer
d) Southern Pakistan
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Which Saraiki cultural event includes horse racing?
a) Urs
b) Mela
c) Kabaddi
d) Tent pegging

Answer
d) Tent pegging
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Which traditional Saraiki handicraft is known for intricate designs?
a) Pottery
b) Carpet weaving
c) Embroidery
d) Woodwork

Answer
c) Embroidery
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What is a popular Saraiki folk tale involving star-crossed lovers?
a) Heer Ranjha
b) Sassi Punnu
c) Sohni Mahiwal
d) Mirza Sahiban

Answer
c) Sohni Mahiwal
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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

Answer
b) Basant
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The traditional Saraiki musical instrument “Algoza” is similar to which other instrument?
a) Flute
b) Violin
c) Sitar
d) Drums

Answer
a) Flute
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Which Saraiki cultural practice is associated with Sufi shrines?
a) Qawwali
b) Dervish dancing
c) Chadar-poshi
d) All of the above

Answer
d) All of the above
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What type of poetry is commonly recited at Saraiki cultural gatherings?
a) Ghazals
b) Nazms
c) Qasidas
d) Kafis

Answer
d) Kafis
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Which traditional dress is often worn by Saraiki men?
a) Sherwani
b) Kurta
c) Shalwar Kameez
d) Dhoti

Answer
c) Shalwar Kameez
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What is the typical style of Saraiki house architecture?
a) Flat-roofed houses
b) Dome-shaped houses
c) Wooden cottages
d) Stone cottages

Answer
a) Flat-roofed houses
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