India Exam Junction
[PSSSB Revenue Patwari, 2023]
10. In 1948, the Princely States of Punjab which included Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Jind, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Nalagarh and Kalsia were combined and a new State of PEPSU was formed. What does PEPSU stand for?
Patiala and East Punjab Students Union
Patiala and Early Punjab States Union
Pathankot and East Punjab States Union
Patiala and East Punjab States Union
Correct Answer :
Patiala and East Punjab States Union
Solution
In 1948, the princely states of Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Jind, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Nalagarh, and Kalsia were merged to form the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU).