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[#811] Name the gurdwara which is considered to be the last battlefield of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Correct Answer

(B) Gurdwara Tuti Gandhi Sahib

Explanation

Solution: Gurdwara Tuti Gandhi Sahib is located in Muktsar Sahib district. This gurdwara is considered to be the last battlefield of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who faught here in 1905. A festival in the month of January, is celebrated in memory of the 40 Sikh warriors who died while fighting against the Mughal Empire. The place was renamed from Khidrane di dhab to Shri Muktsar Sahib and a gurdwara was constructed here for honouring the Sikh warriors.

[#812] The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh features a rich collection of
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Government Museum and Art Gallery is located at Chandigarh. The museum was inaugurated on 6 May, 1968. The building of the museum was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. The museum is divided into few wings, out of which art gallery building is more attractive. The museum features a rich collection of Gandhara sculptures and Rajasthani and Pahari miniature paintings.

[#813] Asafwala War Memorial is built in
Correct Answer

(A) Fazilka

Explanation

Solution: Asafwala War Memorial is located 7 km away from Fazilka town on National Highway No. 10 (now 7). It was built in the remembrance of the martyrs of 1971 was between India and Pakistan. It is a historical place to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their life for country.

[#814] What was the original name of Nurpur Fort, Pathankot?
Correct Answer

(B) Dhameri Fort

Explanation

Solution: Nurpur Fort is located in Pathankot district. It is a 900 year old fort. Nurpur was formerly ruled by Pathania clan of Tomar Rajputs since 11 th century. The Nurpur Fort was originally named as Dhameri Fort but later changed the name after the visit of Noorejahan, the queen of Mughal king Jahangir to honour her love for the place.

[#815] Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum is located inside which of the following forts?
Correct Answer

(C) Anandpur Sahib Fort

Explanation

Solution: It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh spent near about 16 years in Anandpur Sahib Fort. Hence, it has been considered as the real charm of Punjab state. Virasat-e-Khalsa, a museum is also located here which holds the heritage of the state.