Q657
Who was the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years?
A.
Gurcharan Singh Tohra
AnswerB.
Parkash Singh Badal
C.
Surjit Singh Barnala
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Gurcharan Singh Tohra was born on 24 September, 1924. He was a former President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh body in charge of controlling Gurdwara (Sikh places of worship). He remained the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years and was one of the most influential and controversial Sikh leaders of the 20th century.