States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Indus River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor) is Punjab’s state aquatic animal. It inhabits the Beas River and is among the world’s most endangered cetaceans. Punjab declared it as the state aquatic animal in 2009 to promote conservation efforts and awareness for its declining population.

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Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Sangrur district, Punjab. Notified in 1952, it spans around 264 hectares and is known for its biodiversity, primarily serving as a habitat for deer, various bird species, and small mammals. It is a protected area under the Punjab Wildlife Protection Act.

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Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, founded Kartarpur in 1504 on the Ravi river’s right bank. It became an important Sikh centre and the site where Guru Nanak spent his final years. Kartarpur Sahib is now in Pakistan’s Punjab province.

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Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Chak Nanaki in 1665 by purchasing land from the Raja of Bilaspur. The town was later renamed Sri Anandpur Sahib and is located on the bank of river Sutlej near Makhowal village, Punjab.

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The Mankera state, led by Nawab Hafiz Ahmad Khan, resisted Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s siege (1821-22). The fort was besieged for 25 days, resulting in Sikh annexation of key Sindh Sagar Doab lands. Nawab Hafiz Ahmad Khan surrendered and was granted Dera Ismail Khan as jagir.

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Guru Gobind Singh’s first battle was fought at Anandpur in 1682 against Bhim Chand of Kahlur, marking the start of his military leadership and resistance to local hill chiefs, primarily over issues of Sikh autonomy and religious symbols.

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In 1710, Firuz Khan Mewati defeated Binod Singh at Thanesar, recaptured key towns, and was appointed Faujdar of Sirhind for this victory by the Mughal emperor. He won all encounters and executed captured Sikhs.

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Sri Muktsar Sahib was formerly known as Khidrane Dee Dhāb. After the 1705 Battle of Muktsar, Guru Gobind Singh renamed it to commemorate the sacrifice of forty Sikh followers. “Muktsar” means “Pool of Liberation.” The annual Mela Maghi honors those martyrs in Sri Muktsar Sahib.

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Ahmad Shah Durrani led Afghan forces at the 1762 Battle of Ravi Ford during his sixth invasion, facing the Sikhs. His leadership was pivotal. After the battle, he returned to Afghanistan but invaded Punjab again, shaping North Indian history in the late 18th century.

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Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Sikh Guru, was born in 1630 at Kiratpur Sahib in Punjab.