Punjab State GK [Eng]

1. The cornerstone of the foundation of Shri Harmandir Sahib was laid by:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Mian Mir

Solution:

The cornerstone of the foundation of Shri Harmandir Sahib was laid by Mian Mir, a Sufi saint, on the request of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

2. What is known as the triangular region in between the rivers Sutlej and Beas?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Doaba

Solution:

The triangular region between the rivers Sutlej and Beas is known as Doaba. The Doaba region in Punjab includes the districts of:

  1. Jalandhar
  2. Hoshiarpur
  3. Kapurthala
  4. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr)

3. What is 'Sagi Phul' in Punjabi culture?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

An ornament

Solution:

In Punjabi culture, 'Sagi Phul' refers to an ornament. It is traditionally worn by women, symbolizing beauty and cultural heritage.

4. Who is the pioneer of Punjabi Suba?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Master Tara Singh

Solution:

The pioneer of Punjabi Suba was Master Tara Singh, a prominent leader who advocated for the creation of a Punjabi-speaking state based on linguistic and cultural identity.

5. To which of the following organisations Bhagat Singh was associated:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

both (b) and (c)

Solution:

Bhagat Singh was associated with the Naujawan Bharat Sabha and the Hindustan Socialist Republic Association (HSRA), working for India's independence through revolutionary means.

The Naujawan Bharat Sabha was founded in 1926 by Bhagat Singh and his associates to inspire youth towards India's independence.
The Hindustan Socialist Republic Association (HSRA) was a revolutionary organization founded in 1928 by Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and others. It aimed to overthrow British rule through armed struggle and establish a socialist republic in India.