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  • Which of the following statements about the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) are correct? 1.It began as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century. 2.It was formed in 1920 as part of the upcoming Akali movement. 3.It was founded to reclaim control of the Sikh shrines from the government manipulated loyalist committees. 4.It formed the Akali Dal to coordinate groups (Jathas) to reclaim control of the shrines. Select the correct answer using the code given below.


  • Options
  • A. 1, 3 and 4
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 2 and 3 only

  • Correct Answer
  • 2, 3 and 4 

    Explanation

    All are correct except 1. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak   Committee(orSGPC) is an organization in India responsible for the management of gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship in three states of Punjab, Haryana,   and Himachal Pradesh and union territory of Chandigarh. SGPC also administers Harmandir Sahibin Amritsar.  In  1920,  Sikhs held  their  scheduled  meeting  and elected     a     bigger     committee consisting  of  175   members  and named     it Shiromani     Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

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