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[#701] The Punjab Suba Movement creation of separate state on the basis of linguistic homogenity, was led by which of the following leaders in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The Punjabi Suba Movement was led by Master Tara Singh and Sant Fateh Singh. It was the determined approach of the leaders of the Punjabi Suba Movement that government finally accepted their demand in April 1966 by the Indira Gandhi-led Union Government.

[#702] Name the first Governor of PEPSU.
Correct Answer

(B) Maharaja Yadvindra Singh

Explanation

Solution: The PEPSU Government formally started functioning from 20 August, 1948. Maharaja Yadvindra Singh of Patiala became the Governor of PEPSU and Sardar

[#703] What was the demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 regarding the status of Punjabi language?
Correct Answer

(B) Punjabi must have second language status in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

Explanation

Solution: The demand of Anandapur Sahib Resolution, 1973 was status for Punjabi as second language in the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

[#704] Rajiv Longowal Accord is also known as
Correct Answer

(D) Both (B) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: The unresolved demands highlighted by Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 were accepted by the government after the agitation of Akali Dal. As a result, on 24 July 1985, Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal. This accord was also known as Memorandum of Settlement on Punjab or Punjab Accord.

[#705] Chandigarh acts as the capital city of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Chandigarh acts as the capital city of both Punjab and Haryana State and itself also as Union Territory.