Punjab State GK [Eng]

[PSSSB Excise & Taxation Inspector, 2023]

11. Which Sikh Guru and his bani (holy verse) is NOT correctly matched ?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Guru Ram Das ji - Akal Ustit

Solution:

The bani "Akal Ustit" was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, not Guru Ram Das Ji. The other matches are correct:

  • Guru Arjun Dev Ji: Composed Sukhmani Sahib.
  • Guru Amar Das Ji: Composed Anand Sahib.
  • Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Composed Asa Di Var.

12. Mardana was the devoted Muslim follower and companion of which Sikh Guru?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Guru Nanak Dev ji

Solution:

Bhai Mardana was a devoted Muslim companion and follower of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. He accompanied Guru Nanak on his travels (Udasis) and played the rabab, singing the Guru's hymns.

13. How many shalokas of Sheikh Farid have been included in the Adi Granth?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

112 

Solution:

A total of 112 shalokas (hymns) of Sheikh Farid have been included in the Adi Granth.

14. Who amongst the following was not associated with the Gadar Party?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Ganesh Srikrishna Khaparde

Solution:

Ganesh Srikrishna Khaparde was an Indian lawyer, scholar, and political activist closely associated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the Indian Home Rule Movement. He was not involved with the Gadar Party.

15. 'Doab' word has been taken from which language?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Persian     

Solution:

The word "Doab" is derived from Persian, where "Do" means "two" and "Ab" means "water" or "river." It refers to the land between two rivers.