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[#111] Faridkot district was separated from Firozpur division in
Correct Answer

(A) 1996

Explanation

Solution: Faridkot district was a part of Firozpur division, but it was separated in 1996.

[#112] The district Sangrur was formed in
Correct Answer

(C) 1948

Explanation

Solution: The district Sangrur was formed in 1948 on the formation of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). The boundaries of the district underwent a change on the merger of PEPSU with Punjab in 1956 and then on the reorganisation of Punjab in 1966.

[#113] The arrangement of Gurumukhi script is
Correct Answer

(A) Vowels, Consonants, Semi-vowels

Explanation

Solution: The Gurmukhi script, unlike the Greek and Roman alphabet, is arranged in vowels first, then in consonants (Gutturals, Palatals, Cerebrals, Dentals, Labials) and semi-vowels.

[#114] Who among the following is not a Punjabi Sufi poet?
Correct Answer

(A) Vir Singh

Explanation

Solution: Punjabi Sufi poetry developed under Shah Hussain (1538-1599), Sultan Bahu (1628-1691), Shah Sharaf (1640-1724), Ali Haider (1690-1785), Saleh Mohammad Safoori (son of Mai Safoora whom Ali Haider had given great tribute) and Bulleh Shah (1680-1757). In contrast to Persian poets, who preferred the ghazal for poetic expression, Punjabi Sufi poets composed the poems in Kafi (classical form of poetry).

[#115] The Qissa of Heer Ranjha is written by
Correct Answer

(D) Waris Shah

Explanation

Solution: The Qissa of Heer Ranjha by Waris Shah (1706-1798) is among the most popular of Punjabi qissa.