Punjab - Study Mode
[#256] Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayat Samiti is constituted at the block levels. 2. There is an provision of one Panchayat Samiti for each block. 3. The members of Legislative Assembly whose constituency falls in Panchayat Samiti area are its members. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(D) All of these
[#257] Every Zila Parishad shall hold meetings at least
Correct Answer
(B) once in every three months
Explanation
Solution: Every Zila Parishad shall hold meetings at least once in every three months. It should be held at the office of the Zila Parishad or at a public place within local limits of the district which may be fixed by the Chairman of the Zila Parishad.
[#258] In Punjab Panchayat Samiti seats will be reserved for women
Correct Answer
(A) Not less than one third of the total number of seats
Explanation
Solution: In Punjab Panchayat Samiti not less than one-third of the total number of seats shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled class.
[#259] Who was awarded 'Udyan Pandit' for his contribution to horticulture?
Correct Answer
(C) Balram Jakhar
Explanation
Solution: Balram Jhakar was awarded 'Udyan Pandit' in 1975 for his contribution to horticulture. Haryana Agricultural University Hisar and Gurukul Kangri Visvavidyalaya Haridwar have awarded him Doctor of Science and Vidya Martand honorary degrees for his contribution to the agriculture and horticulture.
[#260] Consider the following statements: 1. The Akali Movement started with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of Mahantas. 2. Mahantas were loyal to the British regime. 3. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
Correct Answer
(D) All of these
Explanation
Solution: Gurdwara Reform is also known as Akali Movement. It was a demand of the Sikhs for the liberation of their shrines or Gurdwaras from the Priests (mahantas) who controlled the properties of the Gurdwaras and asserted these as their own property. Sikhs were fed up with the immoral activities of mahantas and wanted to reform the Gurdwaras. General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was honoured in the Golden Temple.