Punjab State GK [Eng]

16. Name the writer who wrote the next story of Puran Bhagat approximately four decades after Kadaryar.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Kishan Singh Arif

Solution:

Kishan Singh Arif wrote a continuation of the story of Puran Bhagat approximately four decades after Kadaryar.

17. According to Sikh traditions, which of the following places in Punjab was the meditation place of saint Namdev?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Ghuman

Solution:

According to Sikh traditions, Ghuman, a village in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, is associated with the meditation of Bhagat Namdev, a revered saint and poet whose hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib.

18. Which of the following Silsila affected the Indian Sufism?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

All of the above

Solution:

All the mentioned Silsilas (Sufi orders) significantly influenced Indian Sufism.

19. Which of the following personalities used the local symbols i.e. suhag, chaap and tilak in Qawwali?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Amir Khusrau

Solution:

Amir Khusrau, a renowned poet, musician, and Sufi mystic, incorporated local symbols like suhag, chaap, and tilak into Qawwali.

20. Which of the following statements is correct about Fateh Burj?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

All of the above

Solution:

The Fateh Burj is the tallest victory tower in India, located in Chappar Chiri, near Mohali, Punjab.

  • It is 328 feet high, symbolizing the Sikh spirit and valor.
  • The tower has an octagonal shape, a design inspired by historical structures.
  • It was built to commemorate the victory of the Sikhs over the Mughals in the Battle of Chappar Chiri (1710), led by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.