Punjab - Study Mode

[#776] When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?
Correct Answer

(A) 1953

Explanation

Solution: On 29 December, 1953 the Government of India appointed the States Reorganisation Commission. It submitted its report in 1955 and recommended the merger of the PEPSU with Punjab. The Government accepted
the Commission's recommendation and the PEPSU was merged with Punjab from 1 November, 1956.

[#777] PEPSU was formally inaugurated by merging together of how many East Punjab Princely States?
Correct Answer

(C) 8

Explanation

Solution: PEPSU was formed by merging together the eight East Punjab Princely States of Patiala, Nabha, Jind, Faridkot, Kapurthala, Kalsia, Nalagarh and Malerkotla.

[#778] The structure of Punjab Legislative Assembly is
Correct Answer

(A) Unicameral

Explanation

Solution: State Government of Punjab is the Supreme Governing Authority of Punjab and its districts. It consists of an Executive, led by Governor of Punjab, a Judiciary and a Legislature. The present Legislative Assembly is unicameral in Punjab.

[#779] The Legislative Assembly of Punjab was constituted for the first time under which of the following Act?
Correct Answer

(C) Government of India Act, 1935

Explanation

Solution: Under the Government of India Act, 1935 the Punjab Legislative Assembly was constituted on 1 April, 1937.

[#780] Which of the following was the first Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha?
Correct Answer

(B) Kapur Singh

Explanation

Solution: Discipline in the proceedings of the House is enforced by the Speaker. He constitutes various committees of the House. First Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha was Kapur Singh. First Deputy Speaker of Punjab Legislative Assembly was Thakur Panchan Chand.