PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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17.

Where is the biggest art gallery of Punjab located ?

A: Amritsar
B: Ludhiana
C: Patiala
D: Faridkot

The answer is: C

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Explanation

Answer: C - Patiala

Explanation:

  • The Sheesh Mahal Art Gallery located in Patiala is the biggest and most significant art gallery of Punjab.
  • It is housed inside the Qila Mubarak complex (Mubarak Fort), built by the Phulkian dynasty rulers of Patiala.
  • The gallery contains:
    • Miniature paintings of Pahari and Sikh schools
    • Royal portraits of Patiala rulers
    • Coins, weapons, costumes of historical significance
    • Ivory carvings and decorative artifacts
    • Rare manuscripts and royal memorabilia

 

Why other options are wrong:

  • Amritsar - Culturally significant (Golden Temple, Partition Museum, Jallianwala Bagh) but does not house Punjab's biggest art gallery
  • Ludhiana - Industrial/commercial hub, no major art gallery of this scale
  • Faridkot - Small princely state, no major art gallery

 

Key museums and cultural institutions in Punjab:

  • Sheesh Mahal Art Gallery : Patiala
  • Partition Museum : Amritsar
  • Virasat-e-Khalsa : Anandpur Sahib
  • Punjab State Museum : Chandigarh
  • Desh Bhagat Yadgar Hall : Jalandhar
  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum : Amritsar