States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh fought Afghan Sultan Mohammad Shah for warhorse Laili, suffering heavy losses of men and resources, which underlines both the political importance of the horse and the extent of Ranjit Singh’s ambitions for the Sikh Empire.

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Fauj-i-Ain was the regular, modernized wing of the Sikh Khalsa Army under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The elite wing was Fauj-i-Khas; irregulars were Fauj-i-Be Qawaid. The army included multiple communities and unique corps, and was known for its modernization, regimental structure, and distinct flags.

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Mangu Ram co-founded the Ghadar Party, led the Ad-Dharmi Movement for Dalit rights in Punjab, served in the Punjab Assembly, and was honored by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1972 for his significant contributions to social justice and reform.

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Master Tara Singh was a prominent Sikh leader who led the demand for a Sikh-majority East Punjab. He passed the Sikh State resolution in 1946, was key in Shiromani Akali Dal and SGPC, and advocated for Punjabi-speaking statehood, ultimately achieving linguistic division of Punjab in 1966.

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Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Fazilka district, Punjab. Spread over 18,650 hectares, it is known for the protected Black Buck population and is primarily managed by the Bishnoi community. The sanctuary was established under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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Sadhu Daya Singh Arif (1894–1945), a Mazhabi Sikh from Punjab, authored Atam Hamrahi. Renowned as a poet, theologian, and balladeer, he was influential in Punjabi Dalit literature and was honored with the title ‘Arif’ after achieving ‘brahmgiani’ status.

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Karnail Singh Somal received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2020 for his Punjabi prose work ‘Phoolaan da shehar’. He is a noted Punjabi writer from Punjab with over 24 published books, significant contributions to literary research, and dedicated work for Punjabi children’s literature.

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Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura, Punjab, was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1606 CE to honor his pet antelope. It is noted for its unique architecture, octagonal minaret, adjacent water tank, and is listed as a protected monument and on UNESCO’s tentative list.

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Punjab Province had Simla as its summer capital, and Bengal Presidency often used Darjeeling as its summer capital. Bombay Presidency had its summer capital at Mahabaleshwar, not Panchgani. Thus, pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched; pair 2 is incorrect.

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Bir Sikhanwala, Tapoban Dhakki Sahib, and Tilla Puran Bhagat are all notable sacred groves in Punjab, recognized for their ecological and spiritual significance. These groves are historically protected patches of forest with religious as well as cultural value, often associated with local deities or revered historical figures in the region.