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[#936] Name the political leader who was the Chairman of Block Samiti of Doraha, Ludhiana.
Correct Answer

(A) Beant Singh

Explanation

Solution: In 1960 Beant Singh was elected the Chairman of Block Samiti (committee) of Doraha, in Ludhiana district. Later he served as the Director of the Central Cooperative Bank in Ludhiana. Beant Singh entered the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (assembly) as an independent candidate in 1969.

[#937] Aam Khas Bagh at Preet Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib was built by
Correct Answer

(A) Shah Jahan

Explanation

Solution: Aam Khas Bagh is located in Preet Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib. This royal inn was initially built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan along the Mughal military road between Delhi and Lahore. This complex was famous for a perfect air-conditioning system called Sarad Khana.

[#938] Which of the following museum's collection is sculptures from Dholbaha area, a place of real archaeological value?
Correct Answer

(B) Museum, Hoshiarpur

Explanation

Solution: Archaeological Museum is situated at the distance of about 30 km to the North-West of Hoshiarpur (Punjab). It was inaugurated by SGS Pathak, the then Vice-President of India, on 7 November, 1971. The main collection of the Museum is sculptures from around Dholbaha area, a place of real archaeological value.

[#939] The Phillaur Fort is situated an the bank of
Correct Answer

(A) river Sutlej

Explanation

Solution: The Phillaur Fort lies in the Phillaur town of Ludhiana city. It is situated on the bank of river Sutlej. It is a symbol of the potent heritage of Punjab. It is also famous as Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort.

[#940] The Faridkot Fort was reconstructed in 1775 by
Correct Answer

(B) Raja Hamir Singh

Explanation

Solution: Faridkot Fort has been built entirely with Nanakshahi bricks and lime mortar. The fort was reconstructed by Raja Hamir Singh in 1775. It is also known as Sheesh Mahal due to its noteworthy hall of mirrors and wall paintings.