2017 · Q61
Which of the following statements about the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) are correct ?
- 1It began as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century.
- 2It was formed in 1920 as part of the upcoming Akali movement.
- 3It was founded to reclaim control of the Sikh shrines from the government manipulated loyalist committees.
- 4It formed the Akali Dal to coordinate groups (Jatthas) to reclaim control of the shrines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1, 3 and 4
- B2, 3 and 4
- C2 and 4 only
- D2 and 3 only
Explanation
The SGPC was formed in 1920 during the Akali movement (2) to free Sikh shrines from government-manipulated loyalist mahants (3), and it created the Akali Dal to coordinate the jathas (4). It did not begin as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century (1). Hence ‘2, 3 and 4’ = B.