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.
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
– Its main objective was to gain control of Sikh Gurdwaras from Mahants.
– The Akali Dal was formed to lead the agitations for this cause.