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[#806] Why does agroforestry develop in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: With increasing demand for timber and plywood for the construction and paper-making industries, the demand of trees under agroforestry are also enhanced. Agroforestry is specially important for Punjab at a time when Punjab's traditional agriculture had already reached a point of saturation.

[#807] The Golden Temple is also known as
Correct Answer

(A) Harmandir Sahib

Explanation

Solution: Golden Temple is located in the central part of old Amritsar. It is popularly known as the Harmandir Sahib. It is also known as Shri Darbar Sahib. The Harmandir Sahib is situated on a rectangular platform surrounded by the water of Amrit Sarovar. The city of Amritsar got its name from this lake, meaning Amrit Ka Sarovar (pool of nectar).

[#808] Sanghol Museum at Fatehgarh Sahib displayed antiques of
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Sanghol Archaeological Museum is located in Sanghol village, Fatehgarh Sahib. The local people also call Sanghol village as Uchha Pind. Antiques discovered from Harappan period, Kushan period and Mauryan period are displayed here.

[#809] Gurdwara Dukh Nirwan Sahib, Patiala is related with
Correct Answer

(C) Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji

Explanation

Solution: Gurdwara Dukh Nirwan Sahib is a holy shrine of Sikhism is situated at Sirhind Road, Patiala. Earlier it was Lehal village. According to the local history, a villager named Bhag Ram of Lehal village went to neighbouring town of Saifabad and met Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji and requested him to visit Lehal village which was captivated by a deadly and mysterious disease. After hearing this Guruji went to the village and spent sometime alongside the village pond by preaching and meditating under a banyan tree. Shortly after that the village got rid of the deadly disease. Dukh Nirwan Sahib was the name given to
the place where Guruji sat and the pond became famous for its curing virtues. This gurdwara it is maintained by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

[#810] Gurdwara Achal Sahib at Gurdaspur is related with ........... .
Correct Answer

(C) Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Explanation

Solution: Gurdwara Achal Sahib is located 7-8 km from Batala in Gurdaspur district. This gurdwara is regarded as a holy shrine. As per the history, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place with his disciples during the time of Shivratri festival.