Punjab - Study Mode

[#601] Who created a Lifelong Pension Scheme for the freedom fighters?
Correct Answer

(C) Giani Zail Singh

Explanation

Solution: Giani Zail Singh created a Lifelong Pension Scheme for the freedom fighters of the state.

[#602] Name the 12 th Prime Minister of India who propounded Gujral Doctrine.
Correct Answer

(A) Inder Kumar Gujral

Explanation

Solution: Inder Kumar Gujral propounded the Gujral Doctrine. The Gujral Doctrine is a set of five principles to guide the conduct of foreign relations with India's immediate neighbours, notably Pakistan.

[#603] Which of the following leaders was the member of Punjab Vidhan Sabha five times from Muktsar, Giddarbaha and Kotkapura?
Correct Answer

(A) Harcharan Singh Brar

Explanation

Solution: Harcharan Singh Brar was a member of Punjab Vidhan Sabha five times from Muktsar Sahib in 1960-62, re-elected in 1962-67 and 1992-97, Giddarbaha in 1967-72 and Kotkapura in 1969-74. He served as the Governor of Odisha from February 1977 to September, 1977 and Governor of Haryana from 24 September, 1977 to 9 December, 1979.

[#604] Who was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of 1980s?
Correct Answer

(A) Harchand Singh Logowal

Explanation

Solution: Harchand Singh Longowal was born on 2 January, 1932 in Gidariani village in district Patiala. He was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of the 1980s. He was known affectionately as 'Sant Ji'.

[#605] Who was the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years?
Correct Answer

(A) Gurcharan Singh Tohra

Explanation

Solution: Gurcharan Singh Tohra was born on 24 September, 1924. He was a former President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh body in charge of controlling Gurdwara (Sikh places of worship). He remained the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years and was one of the most influential and controversial Sikh leaders of the 20 th century.