PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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15.

Where is the "Gadri babian da mela" held ?

A: Ludhiana
B: Jalandhar
C: Malerkotla
D: Sirhind

The answer is: B

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Explanation

Answer: B - Jalandhar

Explanation:

  • Gadri Babian Da Mela (Fair of Ghadar Heroes) is held at Jalandhar, specifically at Desh Bhagat Yadgar Hall - a memorial dedicated to the martyrs and heroes of the Ghadar Movement.
  • The fair commemorates the Ghadar Party revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives fighting British colonial rule.
  • It is held annually on Diwali and is one of the most politically significant folk fairs of Punjab, attended by leftist and progressive organizations.

 

About the Ghadar Movement - key facts:

  • Founded : 1913
  • Founded by : Lala Hardayal
  • Headquarters : San Francisco, USA
  • Newspaper : "Ghadar" (in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi)
  • Base of support : Punjabi immigrants in USA and Canada
  • Aim : Violent overthrow of British rule
  • Key event : Failed 1915 uprising in Punjab

 

Why other options are wrong:

  • Ludhiana - No Ghadar memorial fair association
  • Malerkotla - Associated with Islamic heritage and Nawab history
  • Sirhind - Associated with Rauza Sharif and Sahibzadas martyrdom

 

Key Punjab memorials - must know:

  • Desh Bhagat Yadgar Hall : Jalandhar
  • Jallianwala Bagh : Amritsar
  • Kala Afghana Memorial : Amritsar
  • Sheesh Mahal Museum : Patiala