Q:
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.
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Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) 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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