1. Which belt or region of Punjab does come under the Ravi and the Beas rivers?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Majha

Solution:

The Ravi River flows through the Majha region of Punjab, which is located between the Ravi and Beas rivers.

2. Who among the following was associated with the art of pottery?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Gurcharan Singh

Solution:

Sardar Gurcharan Singh was a renowned Indian potter who significantly contributed to the development of studio pottery in India.

3. Which of the following Battles was fought in the pre Khalsa period of Guru Gobind Singh's life?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Battle of Bhangani

Solution:

The Battle of Bhangani (1688) was fought during the pre-Khalsa period of Guru Gobind Singh's life. It was his first major battle and occurred before the establishment of the Khalsa in 1699. This battle was fought against a coalition of hill rajas near Paonta Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh emerged victorious, demonstrating his leadership and martial skills.

The other battles listed occurred after the formation of the Khalsa:

  • Battle of Chamkaur (1704): Post-Khalsa, during the Mughal resistance.
  • Battle of Muktsar (1705): Post-Khalsa, involving the legendary "Chali Mukte".
  • First Battle of Anandpur: Also post-Khalsa.

4. In which of the following years, Shiv Kumar Batalvi received Sahitya Akademi Award for his epic verse play, Loona?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1967

Solution:

Shiv Kumar Batalvi, the renowned Punjabi poet, received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967 for his epic verse play Loona.

5. What was original name of Sikh Military Leader, Banda Singh Bahadur ji?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Lachman Das

Solution:

The original name of Banda Singh Bahadur, the renowned Sikh military leader, was Lachman Das. He was born in Rajouri (present-day Jammu and Kashmir) and initially lived as an ascetic before meeting Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. After adopting Sikhism, he was given the name Banda Singh Bahadur and was tasked with leading the Sikh resistance against Mughal oppression, marking a transformative chapter in Sikh history.