Punjab State GK [Eng]

1. Bhagat Singh was associated with which of the following:




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Answer:

Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

Solution:

Bhagat Singh was a prominent member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) was founded in 1928 at the Feroz Shah Kotla grounds in Delhi.

2.  Where is the Sikh Heritage complex developed?




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Anandpur Sahib

Solution:

The Sikh Heritage Complex, also known as Virasat-e-Khalsa, is located in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. It was inaugurated in 2011.

3. Who is the first Punjabi poetess to get the Jananpith Award?




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Answer:

Amrita Pritam

Solution:

Amrita Pritam was the first Punjabi poetess to receive the Jnanpith Award in 1982 for her outstanding contribution to Indian literature. Her works, such as "Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu", reflect themes of love, loss, and the pain of Partition, making her an iconic literary figure.

4. Which is the state animal of Punjab?




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Black Buck

Solution:

The Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra) is the state animal of Punjab.

5. The word “Punjab” has originated from which language?




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Persian

Solution:

The word "Punjab" is derived from the Persian words "Panj" (meaning five) and "Ab" (meaning water), referring to the land of five rivers: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.