States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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The Forty Martyrs Memorial is situated in Moga, Punjab, commemorating Sikh martyrs executed in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War against British rule. The site honors their resistance and is a significant landmark in Punjab’s freedom struggle history.

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Ludhiana is the most populous district in Punjab, known for its industrial base. According to the 2011 Census, it has the highest population among Punjab districts, surpassing Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Patiala. It is a major urban and economic hub in the state.

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Bhai Gurdas (1551–1636) was appointed as the first Jathedar of Akal Takht. He was the scribe of the Adi Granth under Guru Arjan Dev’s supervision. His literary works include Varan Bhai Gurdas and Kabitt Savaiyye. Akal Takht is the highest seat of Sikh temporal authority.

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Punjabi juttis are traditionally handcrafted in Patiala and Muktsar, Punjab. These cities are renowned for their skilled artisans who have preserved the craft, making them the main centers for jutti production in the state. The jutti is an integral part of Punjabi footwear tradition.

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Tumbi is the principal musical instrument in Malwai Giddha, a traditional Punjabi folk dance, especially performed by men in Punjab. Other instruments like chimta, sapp, and kato are also used, but the tumbi is closely associated with the dance’s distinctive sound and rhythm.

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Guru Hargobind Singh popularized Gatka in Punjab, promoting self-defense among Sikhs using traditional weapons. Gatka features swordplay and stick fighting, and was further adopted by Sikh warriors and the Nihang community, distinguishing it as a martial art from Punjab.

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The Punjab Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 implements Article 21A, ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 in Punjab. This Act is state-specific but aligns with the national Right to Education Act, 2009. It enforces education rights under the Indian Constitution.

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Ludhiana features both sports hostels and synthetic athletic tracks. Patiala and Jalandhar have sports hostels, while Muktsar has a synthetic track. Punjab also runs sports development programs and recognises top athletes through the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award annually.

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Guru Gobind Singh converted Madho Das Bairagi to Sikhism in Nanded, naming him Banda Singh Bahadur. He was then tasked to go to Punjab to challenge Wazir Khan. Guruji was assassinated in Nanded in 1708 by Pathans.

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The Battle of Mudki was fought on 18 December 1845 during the First Anglo-Sikh War. The British East India Company defeated the Sikh forces. The battle occurred near Mudki, Punjab, marking the beginning of hostilities in this conflict between British and Sikh powers.