Punjab State GK [Eng]

6. The famous Sikh leader Banda Bahadur was captured and executed during the reign of the Mughal emperor.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Farrukh Siyar

Solution:

Banda Singh Bahadur, the famous Sikh leader, was captured and executed in 1716 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Farrukh Siyar.

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7. During Freedom Struggle, Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in protest for?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre

Solution:

Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919, where British troops brutally killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians in Amritsar.

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8. When was the Punjab and Pepsu merged?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1956    

Solution:

The merger of Punjab and PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) took place on 1st November 1956 as part of the reorganization of states in India based on linguistic and administrative lines. This merger was carried out under the States Reorganization Act, 1956.

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9. Who among the following is the author of the famous story of Heer?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Waris Shah        

Solution:

Waris Shah is the author of the famous Punjabi love story "Heer" (commonly known as Heer Ranjha).

10. Dulla Bhatti is the folk hero of Punjab. He rose in revolt against the revenue policy of:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Akbar

Solution:

Dulla Bhatti is a legendary folk hero of Punjab who rose in revolt against the oppressive revenue policies of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He became a symbol of resistance and rebellion, helping the poor farmers by redistributing wealth and protecting them from exploitation. His story is celebrated in Punjabi folklore and is remembered during the festival of Lohri.