Punjab State GK [Eng]

1. Where was first Anlgo Sikh battle fought ?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Ferozpur

Solution:

The First Anglo-Sikh War began with the Battle of Mudki, fought near Ferozpur on 18th December 1845.

2. Guru Gobind Singh fought his first battle on the bank of which of the following rivers?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Giri

Solution:

Guru Gobind Singh Ji fought his first battle, known as the Battle of Bhangani, on the banks of the Giri River in 1688.

3. Who killed British police officer John Saunders ?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Bhagat Singh

Solution:

Bhagat Singh, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, killed British police officer John Saunders on 17th December 1928 in Lahore. This act was carried out to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, who succumbed to injuries inflicted during a protest against the Simon Commission.

4. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Boundary Commission for the partition of the Bengal and Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Sir Cyril Radcliffe

Solution:

Sir Cyril Radcliffe was appointed as the Chairman of the Boundary Commission in 1947 to demarcate the boundaries for the partition of Bengal and Punjab between India and Pakistan.

5. What was previous name of Ranjit Sagar Dam ?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Thein Dam

Solution:

The Ranjit Sagar Dam was previously known as the Thein Dam. It is located on the Ravi River near Pathankot in Punjab.