States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Ram Tirth is an ancient temple near Amritsar, Punjab, associated with Sage Valmiki; other famous temples include Bhagwati Mandir (Bathinda), Sodal Mandir (Jalandhar), and Kali Devi Temple (Patiala).

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Master Tara Singh, prominent Akali Dal leader, spearheaded the Punjabi Suba Movement to create a Sikh-majority, Punjabi-speaking state. The movement resulted in the formation of Punjab in 1966 after the division of the erstwhile state on linguistic lines.

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Punjab Suba Movement, led by Tara Singh and Fateh Singh, demanded a Punjabi-speaking state. The Punjab Reorganisation Act of 1966 resulted in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The movement was rooted in linguistic and cultural identity, distinct from other leaders’ roles in Punjab’s history.

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Punjab Legislative Assembly shifted to Vidhan Bhawan, Chandigarh, in 1961. The Assembly has 117 members and is housed in the iconic Le Corbusier-designed building. Its core functions are legislative, financial, and oversight, and it is presided over by the Speaker of the Assembly.

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The Battle of Muktsar was fought in 1705 in Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, between Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s forces and Mughal troops. This district commemorates the battle with a significant Sikh pilgrimage, marking the martyrdom and valor of the forty liberated warriors (“Chali Mukte”).

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Sutlej River marks Ludhiana district’s northern boundary in Punjab. Other important rivers are Beas, Ghaggar, and Ravi, all flowing through Punjab. Ludhiana is an industrial hub, and the Sutlej is crucial for irrigation, supporting regional agriculture and canal systems like Sirhind and Bhakra canals.

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Heer Ranjha is a classic Punjabi epic poem written by Waris Shah in 1766. Waris Shah, a celebrated Punjabi Sufi poet, immortalized the folk love story through his poetry. Other listed personalities did not write this epic.

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Majhi dialect forms the linguistic basis of Eastern Punjabi, prominently spoken in the Majha region, including Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Eastern Punjabi is generally written in Gurmukhi script. This dialect is considered the standard for literary and official works in Punjab, India.

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Pagdi is the traditional headgear of Punjabi men, symbolizing honor and cultural identity. Worn on special occasions and daily life, the pagdi varies in style and fabric across regions of Punjab. It should not be confused with rumal, topi, or other regional headgear.

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Patiala Gharana, founded in late 19th century by Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh Khan, is renowned for its intricate taans and layakari. It is the most prominent Hindustani classical Gharana from Punjab, influencing thumri, khayal, and ghazal traditions in North India.