SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 42

SSC GD Constable (English) - 26th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

Who among the following Indian actors has been appointed as the state icon of Punjab by the Election Commission of India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sonu Sood.

  • Actor Sonu Sood was appointed the State Icon of Punjab by the Election Commission in November, 2020.
  • Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) S Karuna Raju sent a proposal to the ECI regarding Sonu Sood's appointment and they approved the same.
  • Sonu Sood's appointment as State Icon of Punjab by the Election Commission came after his relentless work through the lockdown in helping migrant workers across the country get home safely.