States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Sir Sheikh Abdul Qadir was the first Muslim president of the Punjab Legislative Council, established in 1921 under the Government of India Act 1919. He held a significant role in British Punjab politics and helped shape legislative developments before India’s independence.

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Arjunayanas, from Punjab and northeastern Rajasthan, are listed as tributaries near the Gupta Empire in Samudragupta’s Allahabad Inscription. Their coins (2nd/1st BCE) and historical mentions reveal ties to regional tribes like Yaudheyas and origins linked to refugees from Arigaion post-Alexander.

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Pratap Singh Giani transcribed the Guru Granth Sahib in 1908, served as granthi and instructor at Aitchison College, Lahore, and was a notable Sikh scholar, calligraphist, and editor. The manuscript is preserved at Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar.

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Jamrud Fort was constructed by Sikh General Hari Singh Nalwa in 1836 near the strategic Khyber Pass. The fort marked the westernmost boundary of the Sikh Empire and played a crucial role in defending against Afghan invasions. Nalwa died defending it during the 1837 battle against Afghan forces.

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Dakhni Oankar, with 54 stanzas, was composed by Guru Nanak after discourse with Chatur Das at Omkareshwar in South India. It appears in Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 929-938, showcasing Sikh philosophy and dialogue with Hindu priests.

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Manmohan, a renowned Punjabi poet and linguist, received the 2013 Sahitya Akademi Award for his debut novel ‘Nirvaan,’ notable for exploring existential themes within Punjabi literature.

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Hoshiarpur has the highest sex ratio in Punjab, recorded at 961 females per 1000 males as per Census 2011, surpassing all other districts in the state. This is significantly higher than the state average, highlighting Hoshiarpur’s unique demographic profile in Punjab.

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Mansa is called the ‘Area of White Gold’ due to its leading cotton production; cotton is often termed ‘White Gold’ in Punjab, distinguishing the region’s agricultural identity.

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Fazl Ali Commission (1953) led the States Reorganisation on linguistic basis but overlooked Punjabi Suba Movement’s demand for a Punjabi-speaking state. The final reorganisation created linguistic states, but Punjab’s demand was accepted only later in 1966 after persistent agitation.

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The Afghan army in the 1787 Battle of Attock was commanded by Bakshi Madad Khan, under Timur Shah Durrani. Bakshi led cavalry, infantry, and camel riders against the Sikhs but was forced to retreat, marking a significant Sikh victory.