Punjab - Study Mode
[#771] Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from
Correct Answer
(B) 1952-1966
Explanation
Solution: Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from 1952 to 1966. It was declared as Union Territory under the direct control of the Central Government. The Chief Commissioner headed the administration of the Chandigarh till 1 June, 1984. But from that day, the Governor of Punjab took over the direct administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
[#772] PEPSU was merged with Punjab from
Correct Answer
(B) 1 st November, 1956
Explanation
Solution: The Government accepted the States Reorganisation Commission's recommendation and the PEPSU was merged with Punjab from 1 November, 1956.
[#773] Consider the following statements 1. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely States were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union. (PEPSU). 2. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state. 3. Shimla was named temporary capital of the Punjab. 4. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(A) 1, 2, 3
Explanation
Solution: Chandigarh remained the capital of Punjab from 1952 to 1966. It was declared as Union Territory under the direct control of the Central Government. The Chief Commissioner headed the administration of the Chandigarh till 1 June, 1984. But from that day, the Governor of Punjab took over the direct administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Chandigarh acts as the capital city of both Punjab and Haryana State and itself also as Union Territory.
[#774] Consider the following statements. 1. Lord Mountbatten announced June Plan on 3 rd June, 1947. 2. Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20 th June 1947. 3. The PEPSU was formally inaugurated by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 5 th July 1948. 4. Punjab was trifurcated on 1 st November, 1960 Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(A) 1, 2, 3
Explanation
Solution: On the recommendation of Shah Commission, Punjab was divided on 1 November, 1966, leading to the formation of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Area in the South of Punjab that spoke Haryanvi dialect of Hindi formed as Haryana and the area that spoke Pahari dialects merged to Himachal Pradesh. Remaining area, except Chandigarh, formed the new Punjabi-majority state.
[#775] When did the State of Punjab carved out by the Punjab Reorganisation Act?
Correct Answer
(A) 1966
Explanation
Solution: On the recommendation of Shah Commission, Punjab was divided on 1 November, 1966, leading to the formation of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Area in the South of Punjab that spoke Haryanvi dialect of Hindi formed as Haryana and the area that spoke Pahari dialects merged to Himachal Pradesh. Remaining area, except Chandigarh, formed the new Punjabi-majority state