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·Question Bankof

The S;khs(Faith, History & Heritage)

Compilation & Design

Baljit SinghInderjeet Singh

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Question Bank of The Sikhs(Faith, History & Heritage)

Compilation & Design :Baljit Singh

M.A. (Religious Studies)

Inderjeet SinghM.A; M.Phil.

Photographs Courtesy :Punjab & Sind Bank, Bank: of Punjab,

SGPC, DSGMC.

Edited by :Dr. Paramvir Singh

Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious StudiesPunjabi University, Patiala

© Sikh Foundation, 2009

Published by : Sikh Foundation

ISBN: 978-81-7873-027-1

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Dedicated

to

the Youth

who is looking

to .understand himself

through Sikhism

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CONTENTSForeword 5

GurU Nanak Dev 6

GurU AiIgad Dev 12

GurU Amar Das 16

GurU lUm Das 22

GurU Arjan Dev 26

GurU Hargobind 32

GurU Har lUi 38

GurU Har Krishan 42

GurU Tegh Bahadar 46

GurU Gobind Singh 52

GurU Granth Sahib 58

Bhagat Sahiban 68

Guriiship Period (1469 - 1708 AD) 74

Sikh Rule (18m - 19th ttntury) 84

Sikh Reform Movement (19th - 20th ttntury) 98

Contribution of Sikhs (In India's sttuggle fo< "Independence) 108

Sikh Personalities (PropIc, Events, Current Affairs) 114

Sikh Women 132

Gurdwaras 140

Sikh Rahit Maryada (The Code of Sikh Conduct and Conventions) 150

Sikh Concepts and Culture 158

Abbreviations 165

Bibliography 166

Guideline for phonetic transcription of Gurmukhi Script 167

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Foreword

Sikh religion started with the advent of Guru Nanak whoundertook long journeys (Udasis) to preach the message of God at faroff places within India and abroad. This message was further carriedand preached by the successor GUIiis. The philosophy of Guru Nanakenlightened the minds of common masses and they successfully becameable to deal with their religious, ethical as well as social problems.

The 21st century is under the constant pressure of economic andmaterialistic growth. Under this pressure the parents as well as the nextgeneration do not find time to understand the philosophy of the greatSikh GUIiis with the help of orthodoxical nature of old methodology.But it does not mean that they do not want to know about theirreligion, rather, they are very conscious for understanding it. However,they wish to have that knowledge in a concise and concrete manner.

The present book under the tide "Question Bank ofThe Sikhs" is acollection of questions related to Sikh religion, history, philosophy,culture etc. To understand a tradition in the Question-Answer form isnot new to the Sikh masses, rather, Guru Nanak, the first Guru of theSikhs, himself used this method to make his message understandable bythe laity as well as the scholars. This method of preaching is stillrelevant and in today's life gaining momentum in other traditions also.

This book will help the present as well as the next generation toknow' more about Sikhism. Another distinctive feature of this book isthat when a reader chooses a correct answer he may see the descriptionin the end of the chapter. Appropriate photographs with thedescription of the answers add colour into the interest of the readers.

I hope this book will fulfill the need of the students and thecommon man and will further arouse their interest in the Sikh Studies.

Dr. Paramvir SinghGuru Gobind Singh Department of

Religious Studies, Punjabi University,Patiala, Punjab, India

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Guru Nanak Dev(1469 - 1539 AJ))

1. What is the date of 'Parkash' (bitth) ofGurii Nanak Dev ?a. IS Nov. 1469 AD 0 b. IS Nov. 1526 AD 0

c. IS April 1469 AD 0 d. IS April 1526 AD 0

2. Who was the Gurii of Gurii Nanak Dev ?a. Sant Ren 0 b. Bhagat Kabir 0c. Akal Purakh 0 d. Sheikh Farid 0

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b. Janeud. Mala

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3. Which Brahmanical sign did Gurii Nanak refuse to wear in hischildhood ?a. Tilakc. Dhoti

4. Which bargain was done by Gurii Nanak with twenty rupees?a. True (Sacha) Bargain 0 b. False (Jhutlla)BargainOc. Trading 0 d. Modi Khana 0

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b. Sararat Khanad. Modi Khana

5. In 1504 AD, Gurii Nanak worked in which department ofNawab Daulat Khan in Sultanpur ?a. Dawakhana 0

c. Treasury 0

6. Gurii Nanak Dev gave his first teaching ''Na Ko Hindu NaMusalman", after coming out of which river?a. Sarsa 0 b. Vein 0

c. Ravl 0 d. Bias 0

7. Gurii Nanak undertook travels (Udasis) for what purpose?a. For pilgrimage 0 b. To rectifY the masses 0

c. For sight-seeing 0 d. To seek knowledge 0

8. Which Sikh accompanied Gurii Nanak Sahib during the travels?a. Bhai Mardana 0 b. Bhai Bala 0

c. Bhai Lalo 0 d. Rai Bular 0

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b. Sitar

d. Rabab

9. Which musical instrument was used by Guru Nanak's companionwhile performing Kirtan ?

a. Siranda 0

c. Talis 0

10. Where did Guru Nanak Sahib recite the Shabad of true Ani"Gagana mai thala ravi chandu dipaka bane ....."?a. Hariduar 0 b. Banaras 0c. ]agannath Puri 0 d. Mecca 0

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b. Bhai Lalod. Mill Chand

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11. At whose place did Guru Nanak stay in Emnabad during his firstjourney (Udasi) ?a. Malik Bhagoc. Rai Bular

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b. Sajjand. Mill Chand

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12. Whose invitation of grand feast was refused by Guru Nanak inEmnabad?a. Malik Bhagoc. Rai Bular

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ob. Towards his fields(West)

d. Towards theMountains (North)

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13. In which direction did Guru Nanak start offering Ganga waterat Hariduar ?a. Towards the Sun

(East)c. Towards the

Temples (South)

14. Whom did Guru Nanak preach - "One cannot attain God just bykeeping the body and kitchen clean"?a. Malik Bhago 0 b. Sajjan 0c. Vaishno Sadh 0 d. Mill Chand 0

15. Guru Nanak exposed the hypocrisy of which pretender Sadhii byhiding his Garwa (a small metallic pitcher) ?a. PanQit Kirpa Ram 0 b. Kaljug Panga 0c. Kauga 0 d. Vaishno Sadh 0

16. Whom did Guru Nanak prevent from man-eating and cure him

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from other deadly sins ?a. Sajjan (Thug) 0c. BhfunIa (Thief) 0

b. Kaljug Pan<;!ad. Kau<;!a (Bhil)

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17. For whom did Guru Nanak recite the Shabad "Ujalu kaihachilkaI.J.a gho~a kalap masu...."?a. Kau<;la 0 b. Sajjan (Thug) 0

c. BhfunIa (Thief) 0 d. Kaljug Pan<;!a 0

18. Who was the king of SingladipNanak gave the boon of Sikhism?a. Gorakh Nath 0

c. Malik Bhago 0

(now Lanka) to whom Guru

b. Sheikh Brahm 0

d. Raja Shivnabh 0

19. Guru Nanak has referred and boldly condemned the attacks ofwhich Mughal Emperor in his B~ ?a. Aurangzeb 0 b. Humayiin 0

c. Jahangir 0 d. Babar 0

20. The conversation betweenincluded in which B~ ?a. Sidha Gosli 0

c. Asa 1d Var 0

Yogis and Guru Nanak has been

b. Barah Maha 0

d. PaW 0

21. Guru Nanak recieved the B~ of Sheikh Farjd from whom?a. Sheikh Brahm 0 b. Sheikh Farjd 0c. Sheikh Ibrahim 0 d. Rai Bular 0

22. Where did Guru Nanak preach the Muslims that the abode ofAllah is everywhere and not at one place only ?a. Ajmer 0 b. Iran 0c. Mecca 0 d. Kabul 0

23. At which place was singing in Rags prohibited, where Guru Nanakmade the people understand the importance of Kirtan ?a. Mecca 0 b. Emnabad 0c. Bukhara 0 d. Baghdad 0


24. What did Guru Nana'Pirs ofMultan ?a. Rose Petalsc. Water

pour in the bowl of milk brought by the

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25. Where was Guru Nanak taken captive during Babar's Invasion?a. Zirakpur 0 b. Sultanpur 0c. Sayyadpur 0 d. Qila Raipur 0

26. Name the Parbat (mountain) where Guru Nanak met the Yogis.a. Himalaya Parbat 0 b. Shivilik Parbat 0c. Aravall Parbat 0 d. Sumer Parbat 0

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b. Kanarpurd. Talwan9i

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27. In 1516 AD, at which place did Guru Nanak propagate Sikhismalong with farming ?a. Sultanpurc. Kiratpur

28. How many Rags have been used by Guru Nanak Dev in his BiiI)i ?a. 11 0 b. 17 0c. 19 0 d. 30 0

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29. How many Vats (ballads) recited by Guru Nanak Dev are there inGuru Granth Sahib ?a. 1c. 5

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Brief Answers :

1. c. 15 April 1469 ADThere are rwo traditions prevailing regarding the Parkash ofGurU Nanak. This day is celebrated on the Full Moon day ofKattak i.e. November, but the intellectuals believe the Parkashto be in the month ofBaisakh i.e. 15 April 1469 AD.

2. c. Ak:il PurakhAk:il Purakh, Almighty God was the GurU of GurU Nanak :The Infinite Transcendent Lord, the Supreme Lord God -Nanak has met with Him, the Guru. (SGGS, pg. 599)

3. b. Janeii4. a. Ttue Bargain (Sacha Sauda)

According to BhaI Man Singh 'Mansarovar' chairman SikhHistoty Research Board, rwenty rupees of that time areequivalent to thousands of rupees today. Guru Sahib, not onlyprovided food for the saints but also gave monetary assistanceto them, so as to relieve them of the hardships of the life.

5. d. Modi KhanaGurU Nanak had joined as a Modikeeper) of Daulat Khan Lodhi atSultanpur. Everyone hailed GurUSahib as he was fair in hisdealings. He used to say that anhonest shopkeeper alone canhave a balanced personality.

6. b. Vein7. b. To rectify the masses8. a. BhaI Mardana

9. d. RababBhal Mardana (1459-1534 AD)accompanied GurU Nanak Dev by playingon Rebeck (Rabab), when the latter usedto sing the glory of God. Three Shabads are also present inGurU Granth Sahib with the title "Mardana 1".

10. c. Jagannath Purl11. b. BhaI L:ilo

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GurU Nanak Dev disparingly condemned caste-prejudices. Todo away with this sC':ial malady, he set an example. He visitedBhai Lalo, an 'out-caste' and both had their meals together,giving a shocking surprise to the village-folk.

12. a. Malik Bhago13. b. Towards his fields (West)

The devotees were offering water towardsthe Sun, so as to reach their forefathers. ButGurU Nanak started offering water in theopposite direction.

14. c. Vaishno Sadh15. b. Kaljug PanQa16. d. Kauda (BhiI)17. b. Sajjan (Thug)18. d. Raja Shivnabh19. d. Babar

The references of Babar's attack has been given in 4 Shabadson pages 360,417,417 and 722 of GurU Granth Sahib.

20. a. Sidha Gos~In this Bar:u, all the questions are raised by the Sidhas and allthe answers came from GurU Nanak. The language of thisBar:u is Sadh Bhakha with an admixture of technical terms fromthe discipline of the Yogis and the Sidhas.

21. a. Sheikh BrahmSheikh Brahm was the 11th successor of Sheikh Farid J1. GurUNanak met Sheikh Brahm at Pak Pagan during the third ttavel.

22. c. Mecca23. d. Baghdad24. d. Chamaleon flowers

In Multan, the pirs presented a bowl of milk filled uptobrims, Babii took out a jasmine flower from his bag andfloated it in the milk. It was such a scene as if the Ganges

were merging into the sea. (Bhili Gurdas, Var 1, Pauri 44)SayyadpurSumer ParbatKartarpur193 (In Rag Asa, Majh and Malar.)

25. c.26. d.27. b.28. c.29. b.

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Guru Ailgad Dev(1504 - 1552 AD)

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b. Bhai Sajjand. Bhai Lalo

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1. What was the name of Gurii AIi.gad Dey Ji before attaining theGuriiship?a. Bhai Jethac. Bhai Le~a

2. Before attaining Guriiship, from which Sikh did (Gurii) AIi.gadDey Ji hear Gurii Nanak's Bar.u "Asa ki Var" for the first time ?a. Bhai Jodha 0 b. Baba Bu9ha 0c. Bhai Mardana 0 d. Bhai Ulo 0

AIi.gad Dey meet Gurii Nanak for the first3. Where did (Gurii)time?a. KhaQ.Ur Sahibc. Talwan<;li

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b. Kattarpurd. Sultanpur Lodhi

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4. In which year did Gurii Nanak nominate (Gurii) AIi.gad Dey as hissuccessor?a. 1539 ADc. 1542 AD

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b. 1540 ADd. 1545 AD

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5. What was the relationship of Gurii AIi.gad Dey with Gurii Nanak ?a. Son 0 b. Son-in-Jaw 0c. Nephew 0 d. Sikh 0

6. Which place was made the preaching centre by Gurii AIi.gad ?a. Kattarpur 0 b. KhaQ.Ur Sahib 0c. Goindwal 0 d. Amritsar 0

7. What did Gurii AIi.gad establish to make the Sikhs physically fit?a. Arms training 0 b. Physical training 0

centres centresc. Horse riding

instituteo d. Scriptures study

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8. Which script was promoted by Guru Ailgad Dev with greatenthusiasm ?a. Kharosp 0 b. Persian 0

c. Devnagri 0 d. GurmukIU 0

9. For whom did Guru Ailgad say: "The sword which is being pulledout on fakIrs, where was it at the time of battle with Sher ShahSfui"?a. Babarc. Humayiin

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b. Islam Shahd. Akbar

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b. Vaishno Sadhd. Shiv Nath Tapa

10. Guru Ailgad left Kha<,!iir Sahib for a short period to shatter thearrogance of which Yogi ?a. Kaljug Pii.n<,!a 0c. Gopal Pan<,lit 0

11. Whom did Guru Ailgad warn not to drink alcohol?a. Kaljug Pii.n<,!a 0 b. Vaishno Sadh 0c. Chaudhari Maliika 0 d. Shiv Nath Tapa 0

12. How much Bii.J:U of Guru Ailgad ]I is there in Guru Granth Sahib ?a. 63 Salokas 0 b. 63 Shabads 0c. 115 Salokas 0 d. 115 Shabads 0

13. How many alphabets are there in GurmukIU Lipi (script) ?a. 25 0 b. 30 0c. 35 0 d. 40 0

14. Who managed the Lailgar system during Guru Ailgad's time ?a. (Guru) Amar Diis 0 b. Mata Kltivi 0c. Baba Bu<,lha 0 d. Mati SulakhanI 0

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Brief Answers :

1. c. Bhai Leiu)a2. a. Bhai ]o<iha3. b. Kartarpur

Now in Pakistan. He met Guru Nanak Dev ]i in 1532 AD atthis place.

4. a. 1539 AD5. d. Sikh

Guru Ailgad was a true Sikh of Guru Nanak. He alone havebeen bestowed with the Guriiship, who has been considered fitfor this and no one had acquired this seat due to the worldlyrelations.

6. b. KhaQiir SahibKhaQiir Sahib is a city situated in district Amritsar. Guru Nanakinstructed Guru Ailgad to establish this as the preachingcentre. Guru Ailgad propagated Sikhism from 1539to 1552 AD at this place.

7. b. Physical training centres8. d. Gurmukhl

Guru Ailgad gave a new form to theGurmukhl alphabets. He compiled thehymns of Guru Nanak' in Gurmukhl anqprepared primers for the children to promote andpreserve the writren 'Shabad'. He also got • •]anarnsakh1 (biography of Guru Nanak) ~""~' •..writren and laid the importance of Sikhhistory.

9. c. HumayiinEmperor Humayun (r. 1530-1540 AD) visitedGuru Ailgad Dev at Khadiir Sahib afTer beingdefeated by Sher Shah Sfui.

10. d. Shiv Nath Tapa11. c. Chaudhari Maliika12. a. 63 Salokas13. c. 3514. b. Mata Khivi

Mata Khivi (d. 1582 AD) was the Mahal (wife) of Guru


Angad. The efficientmanagement of the Lailgarsystem by her has also beenmentioned in Guru GranthSahib by Satta Balvan<;l in theirVar:Balwan<;l says that Khivi, theGurii's wife, is a noblewoman, who gives soothing,leafy shade to all.She distributes the bounty oftheGurii'sLmgar;theKhrr- the rice pudding and ghee, is like sweet ambrosia.

(SGGS, pg. 967)

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Guru Amar Dis(1479 - 1574 AD)

1. From whom did Baba Amar Das hear GurbiiJ)i for the first time,which inspired him to come close to the Guru ?a. Bibi Dam 0 b. Bibi Bham 0c. Bibi Amro 0 d. Bibi Anokhi 0

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b. 52 yearsd. 72 years

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2. What was the age of Baba Amar Das when he met Guru Ailgad forthe first time ?a. 42 yearsc. 6:.: years

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b. Veind. Bias

3. Baba Amar Das use to fetch water daily for the bath of GuruAilgad Dev Ji from which river ?a. Ravi 0c. Sudej 0

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4. For how many years did Baba Amar Das serve Guru Ailgad beforeattaining Guriiship ?a. 5 yearsc. 12 years

5. Which place was made the preaching centre by Guru Amar Das ?a. Kartarpur 0 b. Khagiir Sahib 0c. Goindwal 0 d. Amritsar 0

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b. Baba Mohand. Baba Mohri

6. To whom did Guru Amar Das said: 'Your foot must have beenhurt by my hard bones' ?a. Baba Dasii 0c. Baba Dam 0

7. Complete these words of Guru Amar Das - "Pehle PaccheSailgat" (First then Congregation).a. Sewa 0 b. Pailgat 0c. Darshan 0 d. Kirtan 0

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b. Humayiind. Akbar

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8. Which Mughal Emperor partake food in LaiJgar during the rime ofGU!11 Amar Das ?a. Babar

c. Jahangir

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b. Bhai JeJ:had. Bhai Rama

9. Which Sikh approached GU!11 Amar Das in Basarke by breakingthe wall ?a. Baba Bm;IQha 0c. Bhai Paro Paramhans 0

10. What did GU!11 Amar Daseradicate the caste system ?a. Sarovar 0c. Dispensary 0

construct in Goindwal in order to

b. Baoli 0d. Dharamshala 0

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b. 22d. 52

11. How many Manjis (centres) were established by GU!11 Amar Dasfor the propagation of Sikhism ?a. 12 0

c. 42 0

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b. 32d. 62

12. How many Pifis (sub-centres) were established by GU!11 Amar Dasfor the propagation of Sikhism ?a. 22 0c. 52 0

13. The development of which city was planned by GU!11 Amar Das ?a. Goindwal 0 b. Kartarpur 0c. Kha<:!iir Sahib 0 d. Amritsar 0

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b. GU!11 ka Be~a

d. Sai Shahoo

14. What was the name given to a devotee Sikh carpentar of Goindwalwho made a long wooden ladder for the use in Baoli or open well,then under construction ?a. Sant Sadharanc. Sachan Sach

15. Which BJJ:ti has been composed by Guru Amar Das In RagRarnkali ?

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a. DakhaJ:lI Oankarc. Sukhmanl Sahib

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b. Barah Mahad. Anand Sahib

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16. Which Sikh inspired Allahyar Khan to recieve the blessings ofGuru Amar Das, embrace Sikhism and propagate thereafter ?a. Bhai Jer}la 0 b. Bhai Paro Paramhans 0c. Bhai Rama 0 d. Sachan Sach 0

b. Bhai Paro Paramhans 0d. Sachan Sach 0

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17. After curing the mentally disrurbed wife of Raja of Haripur, GuruAmar Das married her to which Sikh, who was bestowed with aManjl for preaching ?a. Bhai Jer}lac. Baba Mohan

18. What was the name of the brave Sikh who broke the rock at thebottom of the Baoli; then under construction ?a. Bhai Jer}la 0 b. Bhai Manak Chand 0c. Baba Mohan 0 d. Bhai Hindal 0

19. Who compiled the teachings given by Guru Amar Das before Hispassing away, as given in "Sadd B3.J:.ti" ?a. Guru Ram Das 0 b. Baba Bm.l9ha 0c. Baba Sundar 0 d. Guru Arjan Dev 0

20. In the 'Sadd B3.J:.ti', for whom is "Keso Gopal Pan<.!it" beingaddressed in the verse "keso gopal pan<.!ita sadiahu hari ..."?a. Pan<.!it Keso Gopal 0 b. God 0c. Sadh Sailgat 0 d. Brahmir.J.s 0

21. In the 'Sadd B3.J:.ti', for whom is "Har Sar" being addressed in theverse "pin<.lu patali kiria diva phula hari sari pavae"?a. luratpur Sahib 0 b. Harirnandar Sahib 0c. Hariduar 0 d. Sadh Sailgat 0

22. How many Paups are there in 'Anand Sahib' ?a. 6 0 b. 24c. 38 0 d. 40

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Brief Answers :

1. c. Bibi AmroBlbi Amro was the daughter of Guru AiJ.gad Dev and daughterin-law of (Guru) Amar Das's brother.

2. c. 62 years3. d. Bias

According to the Sikh tradition, service (Sewa) is regarded asthe supreme worship. Amar Das Sahib served his master GuruAiJ.gad Dev for twelve years wading through rain and storm.When the weaver's wife observed sarcastically "Amrii, thehomeless", Guru AiJ.gad Dev blessed the devotee instead withthe title "A shelter for the homeless".

4. c. 12 years5. c. Goindwal6. c. Baba Dam

Baba Dam (b. 1537 AD), son of Guru AiJ.gad Dev,considered himself to be the claimant of'Gurgaddi', which he however could not ascendto. Deeply frustrated, Dam J1 struck Guru AmarDas with his foot when he was seated on the'Gurgaddi'. With a rare display of sweetness andhumility, Guru Sahib displayed compassion andgave the above expression.

7. b. PailgatPailgat stands in Sikh terminology for commensality or sittingtogether in a row to partake of food from a common kitchenregardless of caste, creed, sex, age or social status. Pailgat is thusa synonym for Guru ka Lailgar.

8. d. AkbarEmperor Akbar (r.1556-1605 AD) wanted to give an estatefor Guru's Lailgar but GuruSahib refused it bysaying that Lailgar willrun only from the hardearnings of the Sikhs.But still, Akbar gavehuge estate in the name

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of Bibi Bhani as her daughter.9. a. Baba BuQ.<;iha10. b. BaoU

Low-caste people were not allowed to fillwater from the wells by the upper castes.In order to remove this distinction, GurtiSahib constructed a BaoU so that all couldfill water from the same place.

11. b. 2212. c. 5213. d. Amritsar

Gurti Amar Das planned the city of Amritsar.Amritsar was before known as 'Gurti ka Chak','Chak Ram Das' or 'Ram Das Pura'. GurtiRam Das laid the foundation of this cityin 1574 AD, foundation of AmritsarSarovar in 1577 AD and GurtiArjan Dev started the constructionof Harimandar Sahib in 1588AD.

14. a. Sant SadharanPleased with his devotion and industry, Guru Amar Das calledhim Sant (saint) Sadharan (simple) and bestowed upon him aManji i.e. priest hood of a diocese.

15. d. Anand Sahib16. b. Bhai Paro Paramhans

Bhai Paro, of palla village, was a Sikh of Gurti Ailgad. Due tohis service for Gurti Amar Das, he was given the tide of'Paramhans' and also made the head of a Manji for thepropagation of Sikh religion.

17. d. Sachan Sach18. b. Bhai Manak Chand

He lovingly contributed the labour of his hands for digging theBaoU. In the course of digging, Sikhs came across a stratum ofhard rock. As the last layer in the end was pierced, watersuddenly gushed forth drowning Manak Chand, who had struckthe final blow. There was a great commotion among the Sikhsstanding around the well. They siezed Manak Chand's body as


the water subsided, and carried it to Guru Aruar Das JLEveryone except the Guru took him for dead. Manak Chand didsurvive and the Guru blessed him by calling him 'Jjvara', theliving one. He was also made head of a Manjj (a religious seat).

19. c. Baba SundarBaba Sundar (1560-1603 AD) was the grandson of Guru Aruar Das and son of Baba MohrL

20. b. GodThe words "Keso Gopal Pan9it" appearing in thecomposition 'Sadd' and taken by traditionalcommentators as alluding to a historical person, have beenproved by modern scholars on the basis of linguistic analysisand textual interpretation as reffering to God.

21. d. Sadh SangatDo not bother with offering rice-balls on leaves, ligting lamps,and other rimals like floating the body out on the Ganges;instead, let my remains be given up to the Lord's Pool (SadhSangat).

(SGGS, pg. 923)

22. d. 40

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Gum Ram Das(1534 - 1581 AD)

1. What was Guru Ram Diis's name before attaining the Guriiship ?a. BhaI Rama 0 b. BhaI Je~a 0c. BhaI DatU 0 d. Bhai Diisu 0

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b. Sell boiled grainsd. Weaver

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2. What did (Guru) Ram Diis do to earn his livelihood when he metGuru Amar Diis ?a. Sell clothesc. Carpentar

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b. Brotherd. Son-in-law

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3. What was the relationship of (Guru) Ram Diis with Guru AmarDiis?a. Nephewc. Son

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b. Jahangird. Hamayiin

4. At the instructions of Guru Amar Diis, (Guru) Ram Das went tomeet which Mughal Emperor ?a. Akbar 0

c. Shahjahan 0

5. Which place was made the preaching centte by Guru Ram Das ?a. Goindwal 0 b. Amritsar 0c. Kattarpur 0 d. Har Gobind Pur 0

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b. Pifisd. Udasi

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6. Which system was statted by Guru Ram Diis for the propagationof Sikhism?a. Manjic. Masand

7. Which Sikh, due to his selfless service in Lailgar was made thepreacher of Sikhism by Guru Ram Diis ?a. BhaI Hindal 0 b. BhaI Gauge 0c. BhaI Sachan Sach 0 d. BhaI Manak Chand 0

8. BhaI Gurdiis was despatched to which city by Guru Ram Das for


the propagation of Sikhism ?a. Agra 0c. Delhi 0

b. Banarasd. Allahabad

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9. In which Rag is the "Lava" BaI)i composed by Guru Ram Das ?a. Basant 0 b. Siihl 0c. Bilaval 0 d. Ramkali 0

10. BaI)i of "Lava" composed by Guru Ram Das IS recited duringwhich ceremony of the Sikhs ?a. Birth 0 b. Death 0c. Marriage 0 d. Baptism 0

11. Guru Ram Das recited BaI)i in how many Rags ?a. lOb. 17 0c. 19 0 d. 30 0

written by Guru Ram Das are there in Guru12. How many VarsGranth Sahib ?a. 3c. 7

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b.4d. 8

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b. Goindwald. Kartarpur

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13. Which city remains a living monument to the memoty of GuruRam Das?a. Anandpurc. Amritsar

14. At which place did Guru Ram Das departed from this world?a. KhaQUr Sahib 0 b. Goindwal 0c. Amritsar 0 d. Kartarpur 0

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Brief Answers :

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1. b. Bhai Jetha2. b. Sell boiled grains

Bhai Jetha used to earn his livelihood by selling boiled grains.Guru Arnar Das was highly impressed by his charitable natureand blessed the young boy. Ultimately, the divine successionwas bestowed on him, he was named Ram Das andwas installed as the Fourth Guru.

3. d. Son-in-law4. a. Akbar

The visit to Akbar was to answer objectionsthat Brahmins had made in the royal court

against running a free kitchen by Guru ArnarDas, abandoning the traditional religious andsocial customs and ignoring distinctions of thefour castes. (Guru) Ram Das simple statementthat all are equal in the eyes of God, pleasedAkbar who dismissed the accusations.

5. b. ArnritsarGuru Ram Das laid the foundation stone of Arnritsar on 13June 1577 AD. The devotees have been visiting the holy citysince its existence, for paying their obeisance and also forpromoting their trade. It was the Guru's foresight that got theSikhs such a centre where they can assemble, discuss and wage astruggle anytime, for upholding the glory of Sikhs and Sikhism.

6. c. Masand7. a. Bhai Hindal

Bhai Hindal was a great Sikh from JanQiala in Arnritsardistrict. He use to serve in Guru's Langar day and night withgreat devotion.

8. a. Agra9. b. SiihI

Under the heading, SiihI Mahala4, this B:II:ll is present on page773 of Guru Granth Sahib. Inthis B:II:ll, the union of SoulBride with the Husband-Lord

has been depicted.10. c. Marriage

This Bfu:1i of 'Viva' is also recited during the worldly marriage(Anand Karaj) of the Sikh couple.

11. d. 3012. d. 8

These Vars are in Sir! Rag, Bihagara, Va<;ihans, SorarJI, Sarang,Kanra, Gaur! and Bilaval Rags.

13. c. AmritsarAmritsar is also referred as Guru Ram Das Nagr! (city) in piousterminology.

14. b. GoindwaJ

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Guru Arjan Dev(1563 - 1606 AD)

l. GurU Amar Das said "Dohita ............ ka Bohita", for GurUArjan Dey.a. B3.I)i 0 b. GurU 0c. Akal 0 d. Shabad 0

2. GurU Arjan Dey was the martyr in Sikh tradition.a. First 0 b. Second 0c. Fourth 0 d. Fifth 0

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b. Baba PrithI Chandd. Bhai DatU

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3. Who was angry when Guriiship was bestowed upon GurU ArjanDey?a. Baba Mahadeyc. Chandii Shah

4. Who laid the foundation of Harirnandar Sahib, Amritsar ?a. Sai Mian Mir 0 b. Baba Bu<;lt;lha 0c. Bhai Gurdas 0 d. Bhai Manjh 0

5. Which two Rababls use to perform Klrtan in GurU Arjan's darbar ?a. Bhai Sadii and Madii 0 b. Bhai DatU and Dasii 0c. Satra - Balyan<;l Rai 0 d. Bhai Mohan - Mohrl 0

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b. Baba Bu<;lt;lhad. Bhai Kalyana

6. Which Sikh performed the service of writing "Adi Granth" underthe guidance of GurU Arjan Dey ?a. Bhai Gurdas 0c. Baba Mohan 0

7. The composition of which Bhagats were not included ill "AdiGranth" by GurU Arjan Dey?a. Surdas and Bel)i 0 b. Plpa and Dharma 0c. Sadna and Sain 0 d. Kanha and Plio 0


8. In which Rag is the BiiI)i 'Sukhrnani' composed by Guru Arjan ?a. Gauri 0 b. Majh 0c. Sora¢ 0 d. Bilaval 0

9. How many Ashrapadls & Salokas are there in 'Sukhrnani Sahib' ?a. 12 0 b. 24 0c. 36 0 d. 48 0

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b. Saintsd. The Name of God

10. What have been referred to as 'Sukh Mani' (Psalm of Peace) in'Sukhrnani Sahib' ?a. Pa¢ of "Sukhrnani" 0c. Pilgrimages 0

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b. Godd. Emperor Jahangir

11. In the Shabad "Mohan tere iiche mandar mahal apiira", whom doesGuru Arjan address as "Mohan" ?a. Bhai Mohan 0c. Bhai Manjh 0

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b. Jahangird. Akbar

12. On the complaint of the people, which Mughal Emperor met GuruArjan, heard few Shabads from Adi Granth and instead ofobjecting to it, appreciated it ?a. Babar 0c. Hamayiin 0

13. Which Sikh accompanied Bhai Satta and Balvan<;l to Amritsar forseeking forgiveness from Guru Arjan Sahib ?a. Bhai Ladha 0 b. Bhai Kalyana 0c. Baba Bu<;l<;lha 0 d. Bhai Gurdas 0

14. Which city and Sarovar was established by Guru Arjan Dev wherea leprosy home was built to serve the lepers ?a. Amritsar 0 b. Goindwal 0c. Taran Taran 0 d. Anandpur 0

15. Which Sikh of Guru Arjan is a true example of the Sikhs, whoaccepts the God's Will with great humility and do not pray for anymaterialistic things, but ask only for His Divine Name?a. Bhai Ladha 0 b. Bhai Bhikhiiri 0

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c. Baba Bu<;\<;\ha o d. Bhai Gurmukh o

16. Which Mughal Emperor has owned the responsibility of themartyrdom of Fifth Master in his autobiography?a. Babar 0 b. Jahangir 0

c. Hamayun 0 d. Aurangzeb 0

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b. Qadrjd. Nakshbanru

17. Sheikh Ahmed Sarhinru, responsible for Gurii Arjan's martyrdomwas the head of which SUfi's sect ?a. Chisti 0

c. Sahuravarru 0

blaimed Gurii Arjan Dev for helping which18. Emperor Jahangirrebel ?a. Sher Shah SUrjc. Akbar

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b. Khusrod. Ahmed Sarhinru

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19. To whom did Mughal General Murtaza Khan hand over GuriiArjan for the tortures to be carried out ?a. S3J Mian Mlr 0 b. Chandii Shah 0

c. Ahmed SirhandI 0 d. Jahangjr 0

20. Gurii Arjan's body was immersed in which river after the tortures ?a. Ravj 0 b. Chenab 0c. Satluj 0 d. Bias 0

Question Bani. of The Sikhs 28

Brief Answers :

1. a. BaJ:ti2. a. First3. b. Baba Pritlti Chand

Baba Pritlti Chand was the eldest son of Guru Ram Das andelder brother of Guru Arjan Dev.

4. a. S:li Mian MirS:li Mian Mir (1550-1635 AD) was agreat devotee of the Guru. His fullname was Moin-ul-Islam and was aMuslim divine. He urged upon hisfollowers that listless recitation ofscriptures was useless. Guru Arjancalled him 'Sudhir-Gambhir'(sensible and serious) and GuruHargobind adressed him as'Mehbl1b-e-llahi' (The beloved ofGod).

5. c. Satta - Balvanq RillThey were the l)fun Rababi (bards) in theGuru's Darbar. Their one Var sung in RagRamkali- has been included in Guru GranthSahib. Guru Arjan Dev entrusted the title of ......,......."Rill upon Balvanq ji.

6. a. Bhai GurdasBhai Gurdas (1543-1637 AD) was thepreacher of Sikh ttadition, who assistedGuru Arjan Dev in the compilation of(Guru) Granth Sahib.

7. d. Kanha and PiloThere were many Bhagats like Kanha, Pilo,Chajjl1, Shah Hussain etc. whose BaJ:ti was not according to theGuru's ideology, due to which it was not included in the AdiGranth Sahib.

8. a. Gauri9. b.2410. d. The Name of God

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In Sukhmani Sahib, the stanza of'Rahau' (central idea) is :Sukhmani : Peace ofMind, the Nectar of the Name of God.The minds of the devotees abide in a joyful peace.

(SGGS, pg. 262)

11. b. God12. d. Akbar13. a. Bhiii Ladha14. c. Taran Taran

In the house of theGuru, protection is given

"'lid.:1llllto the sick, poor, needy •and helpless. Guru Arjanknew the plight of thelepers. Even their closerelatives would not touchthem. Guru Arjan took specialcare of the lepers and gotconstructed a LeperHome near the sacredSarovar of Taran Taran Sahib. Guru Sahib personally lookedafter the lepers by providing them medicines, dresses and evenshowering his blessings on them. All the Sikhs followed theexample of the Guru.

15. b. Bhiii Bhikhari16. b. Jahangir

Emperor Jahangir (r. 1605-1626 AD)has elaborated this in his writing 'Tuzk-eJahangir'. He himself admitred of beinginstrumental in putting a barrier to thefar spreading influence of Guru ArjanDev.

17. d. Nakshbandi18. b. Khusro19. b. Chandii Shah20. a. Ravt

The atmosphere was highly charged. Jahangir was hot with rageand so were his Generals but Guru Arjan Dev remained cooland quiet, even when faced with the grim prospect of stepping


on a red hot iron r .<: in the scorching heat of June. Finally, hisbody was immers, J in the waters of river Ravi.

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Guru Hargobind(1595 - 1644 AD)

1. Who tried to kill (Guru) Hargobind in his infancy ?a. Baba Mahadev 0 b. Baba Mohan 0c. Baba Prithi Chand 0 d. Baba Dhirmal 0

2. Who gave the training of weapons to (Guru) Hargobind ?a. Baba Mahadev 0 b. Bhai Gurdas 0c. Baba Prithi Chand 0 d. Baba Buc;l9ha 0

3. What was the age of Guru Hargobind, when bestowed withGuruship?a. 11 years 0 b. 15 years 0c. 19 years 0 d. 21 years 0

4. After the martyrdom of Guru Arjan, what was the transformationmade in the Sikhs by Guru Hargobind ?a. Loyal to Mughals 0 b. Udasi 0c. Saint 0 d. Saint-Soldier 0

5. Which two swords were adorned by Guru Hargobind ?a. Degh - Tegh 0 b. Miri - Pid 0c. Kat - Akat 0 d. Har - Gobind 0

b. Community Kitchen 0d. Clock Tower 0

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6. What was constructed by Guru Hargobind in from of HarimandarSahib in Amritsar ?a. Akal Takhtc. Kot:ha Sahib

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b. Holgarhd. Fatehgarh

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7. Which fort was made by Guru Hargobind for the protection ofAmritsar ?a. Lohgarhc. Kesgarh

8. What did Sikhs address Guru Hargobind as, which was not likedby Emperor Jahangir ?


a. Emperorc. Sixth Pir

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b. True Lordd. Sixth Lord

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9. Which Sarovar in Amritsar was named by Guru Hargobind afterthe lady from Lahore, who sought shelter from the Guru ?a. Santokh Sar 0 b. Bibek Sar 0c. Kaul Sar 0 d. Ram Sar 0

10. In which fort was Guru Hargobind kept after the arrest?a. Gwilior 0 b. Agra 0c. Delhi 0 d. Lahore 0

11. Guru Hargobind came to be known as "Bandi Chor Data", aftersecuring the release of how many kings ?a. 32 0 b. 42 0c. 52 0 d. 62 0

12. Which Sikh started the traditionduring Guru Hargobind's time ?a. Bhai Tilka 0c. BhaI Gopala 0

of 'Chaukis' (Shabad-Kirtan)

b. Baba BUQ~a 0d. BhaI BidhI Chand 0

13. Which Sikh recited the 'Shudh PaP1' (faultless or perfectpronouncation) ofJapu Ii Sahib before Guru Hargobind ?a. Bhai BidhI Chand 0 b. Baba BUQ~a 0c. Bhai Gopala 0 d. Bhai Tilka 0

14. How many battles were fought by Guru Hargobind ?a. lOb. 2 0c. 3 0 d 4 0

15. Among the following, what was started by Guru Hargobind ?a. Miri-Piri 0 b. Nishan Sahib-Nagara 0c. Weapons as offerings 0 d. All of the above 0

16. On his visit to Nanak Mata, Guru Hargobind helped which Udasihead?

33 Guru Hargobind

a. Ba!ii Hasnac. Almasat

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b. Bhai Gopa!ad. Bhai Gaonda

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17. Which minstrel (I)haQ:i:) was the first one to have recited the heroicballadry (Vars) at Aka! Takht Sahib?a. Ba!ii Hasna 0 b. Bhai Abdullah 0c. Almasat 0 d. Painde Khan 0

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b. Abdullahd. Mohsin Hill

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18. Which Mughal Pathan was made the general of his forces by GuriiHargobind, but he later turned against his patron, attacked theGurii with the help of the royal forces and was killed by Gurii'ssword in the battle ?a. Painde Khanc. Almasat

19. Gurii Hargobind visited the house of which old lad)!' in KashmIrwho had stitched a robe of home spun fabric for Gurii Sahib andwanted to present it personally, but was too old to travel ?a. Mata Sulakhani 0 b. Mai Bhagbharl 0c. Mata Nanald 0 d. Mai Fatto 0

20. Which devoted disciple of Gurii Hargobind resided in Balakh nearKabul, who was unaffected by the joys and sorrows of life andrejoiced serving in the will of the Gurii ?a. Bhai Sadh 0 b. Bhai Gopala 0c. Baba Bu<;i<;lha 0 d. Bhai Gaonda 0

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b. Abdullahd. Mohsin Hill

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21. Which Persian writer, residing in Kashmir had correspondencewith Gurii Hargobind and also wrote the contemporary history ofthe Sikhs?a. Painde Khanc. Almasat

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b. Baba Atal Raid. Baba Gurditta

22. What was the name of the Sahibzada of Gurii Hargobind whodied at the tender age of nine years ?a. Baba Ar.ti Rai 0c. Baba Tiag Mal 0


23. Name the Sahibzaw (daughter) ofGurii Hargobind Sahib.a. Bibi Bharn 0 b. Bibi Amro 0c. Bibi Darn 0 d. Bibi Vito 0

24. In which year did Gurii Hargobind built the Aka! Takht Sahib?a. 1606 AD 0 b. 1609 AD 0c. 1610 AD 0 d. 1612 AD 0

35 Guru Hargobind

Brief Answers :

1. c. Baba Prithi ChandHe was the elder brother of Guru Arjan Dev. Several fruidessefforts were made on the life of (Guru) Hargobind right fromhis infancy. At one instance, a snake-charmer was bribed wholet loose a poisonous snake. Bur the great (Guru), overpowered

the snake. A2. d. Baba Bw;i9ha3. a. 11 years4. d. Saint-Soldier5. b. Mirl - Piri

Miti - a symbol of Sovereignty and Piti - a symbol of Saindiness6. a. Akal Takht

The Throne of the Timeless. It is the primary seat of Sikhreligious authority and central altar for Sikh political assembly.The edifice stands in the Darbar Sahib precincts in Amritsarfacing Sri Harimandar Sahib. The word Akal, a negative of kal(time), is the equivalent of timeless, beyond time, everlastingand Takht, in Persian, that of royal throne or a chair ofstate.

7. a. Lohgarh8. b. True Lord9. c. Kaul Sar

Sarovar in Amritsar - Kaul Sar was named after Bibi Kaula.10. a. Gwwor

Guru Hargobind ordained Sikhs to arm themselves to resistinjustice and tyranny. This annoyed Emperor Jahangir whoordered incarceration of the Guru in Gwwor Fort.

11. c. 52Guru Hargobind refused to get release from the Gwwor Forttill 52 innocent kings were also freed. Instructions were issuedthat whosoever holds the Guru's dress will be freed. Guru Sahibwore a special apron with 52 strings atrached to it. Each kingheld one string and walked into freedom.

12. b. Baba Buc;l9ha13. c. Bhai Gopala14. d. 4

Guru Hargobind fought four battles against Mughals during


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the rule of Shahjahan - first battle in 1628 AD at Amritsarwith Mukhlis Khan, second battle in 1630 AD at SriHargobindpur with Abdullah Khan, third battle in 1631 ADat GUIiisar with Kamarbeg and fourth battle in 1634 AD atKartarpur with Kale Khan & Painde Khan.

15. d. All of the above16. c. Almasat17. b. Bhai Abdullah18. a. Painde Khan

An orphan PaJ:han lad Painde Khan (d. 1634AD) was brought up and trained in the artof warfare by Guru Hargobind. Painde Khanled Mughal forces against Guru Sahib anddied at the hands of the Guru in the battle ofKartarpur. Before the PaJ:han breathed his last,Guru Sahib asked him his last wish. He begged to be pardoned.Guru Sahib forgave him and covered his face from the burningsun with his shield.

19. b. Mai BhagbhariShe had stitched a robe of home-spun fabtic which she longedto present to the Guru personally, but she was too old to travelto distant Amritsar. Guru Hargobind did visit Kashmir,and reaching Srmagar, he went straight to Mai Bhagbhari'shouse in Hath! Gate area. Bhagbhari and her son, Seva Das,served the Guru with devotion. The former was speciallyrejoiced to have this chance of making to the Guru the offeringof the robe she had so lovingly prepared. Her cherished wishhaving been fulfilled, she died a contented person soonafterwards.

20. a. Bhai Sadh21. d. Mohsin Fani22. b. Baba A~al Rai

Gurdwara Baba A~al Sahib, close to SriHarimandar Sahib, Amritsar, commemorates thedeath of Baba A~ Rai (1619-1628 AD). It isan octagonal tower over 45 metres in height.

23. d. Bibi Viro24. b. 1609 AD

Guru Har Rai(1630 - 1661 AD)

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1. What was the relationship of Guru Har Rai with Guru HargobindSahib?a. Sonc. Nephew

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b. Stickd. Robe

2. While strolling in the garden, what was caught in a bush due towhich few of the flowers were broken from their stems that pained(Guru) Har Rai's heart ?a. Horse 0

c. Foot 0

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3. What was the age of Guru Har Rai when he was bestowed withGuriiship?a. 11 yearsc. 17 years

4. How much force of horse-riders were kept by Guru Har Rai onthe instructions of Guru Hargobind ?a. 2200 0 b. 3200 0

c. 4200 0 d. 5200 0

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b. Baba Ram Raid. Babii Dhir Mal

5. On the invitation from Aurangzeb, whom did Guru Har Rai sendin his place ?a. (Guru) Har Krishan 0c. Baba Aral Rai 0

6. Guru Har Rai disowned his elder son for which mistake of his ?a. Flattering the King 0 b. For showing miracles 0c. Distorting Gurb<1I;1i 0 d. Starting his own I)eraD

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b. Suthra Shahd. Bhagat Bhagwan

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7. Whom did Guru Har Rai sent to Kabul for the propagation ofSikhism?a. BhaI Gaonda

c. BhaI PheriiQuestion Bank of The Sikhs 38

8. How many Bakhshishs (centres) were established by Guru Har Raifor the propagation of Sikh religion ?a. 1 0 b. 2 0c. 3 0 d. 4 0

9. Which Mughalleader was cured by the medicine brought from thehospital of Guru Har Rai in Kiratpur ?a. Shahjahan 0 b. Jahangir 0c. Aurangzeb 0 d. Dara Shikoh 0

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b. Shahjahand. Dara Shikoh

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10. During the period of Guru Har Rai, which Mughal Emperorissued an order of pulling down the newly constrUcted Hindutemples?a. Jahangirc. Aurangzeb

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b. Earthquaked. Drought

11. In 1646 AD, Punjab was strUck by which calamity when GuruHar Rai carried on the releif work for the affected ones with theofferings of Sikhs (Guru ki Golak) ?a. Famine 0

c. Flood 0

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b. G. Kandh Sahibd. G. Majnu ka Tilla

12. Which Gurdwara is situated at the place where Guru Har Raiblessed the wild creepers brought for his horses to ever remaingreen?a. Gurdwara Amb Sahib 0

c. Gurdwara Haria Vela 0

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Brief Answers :

1. b. Grand-sonGuru Har Rai was the son of Riba Gurditta and Baba Gurdittawas Guru Hargobind's son.

2. d. RobeGuru Hargobind consoled (Guru) Har Rai by saying: "Wearyour robe by all means but be careful as you walk. It behovesGod's servants to be tender to all things." There was a deepermeaning in the Guru's words. One must live in the world, andyet be mas~er of the self.

3. b. 14 years4. a. 2200

Guru Har Rai retained the army of 2200cavalrymen, but remam engaged inpracticing peace and brotherhood.

5. b. Baba Ram RaiBaba Ram Rai was the eldest son of Guru Har Rai.

6. c. Distorting Gurbfu)iDue to the pressure of Emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707AD), Baba Ram Rai changed the meanings of a verse ofGurbfu)i "mip musalman ki peraie pai kumhiara". He used"Be-iman" instead of "Musalman". For disowning Baba RamRai, the main reason was his distortion of Gurbfu)i, althoughshowing miracles and flattering are also unjustified.

7. a. BhaI Gaonda8. c. 3

All Bakhsmshs were under the responsibilty of devoted UdasjSikhs - Suthre Shah, Bhagat Bhagwan and BhaI Pherii.

9. d. Dara ShikohDara Shikoh (1615-1659 AD) was theeldest son of Emperor Shahjahan. WhenDara fell ill, inspite of the best efforts ofHakims, he could not be cured. Therare medicine needed for his ailmentwas nowhere available. Informationreached the Royal Hakim that requiredmedicine was available with Gurii Har


Rill. He came personally and requested for the medicine. GuruSahib gave him the rare medicine required for treatment.

10. b. ShahjahanShahjahan (r. 1627-1658 AD) issued this order. Although thisorder was not meant for Sikh religious places because Sikhswere not idol ',.'orshippers. But still, Guru Sahib visited placesaround Kiratpur Sahib to console the frightened Hindu masses.

11. a. FamineGuru Har Rill used the Sikhs offering for the benifit of themeek and needy - Meek's mouth is Guru's Golak.

12. c. Gurdwara Haria Vela

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Guru Har Krishan(1656 - 1664 AJ))

1. Guru Har Krishan is also known by which name ?a. Dashmesh Pita 0 b. Lord of Miri-Piri 0c. Hind di Chadar 0 d. Bala Pritam 0

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2. What was the age of Guru Har Krishan when he was given theresponsibility of Guriiship ?a. 5 years 0c. 9 years 0

3. On whose request did Guru Har Krishan visited Delhi ?a. Mirza Raja Jai Singh 0 b. Aurangzeb 0

c. Baba Ram Rai 0 d. Raja Jai Singh Sawai 0

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4. At what place did Guru Har Krishan humbled the impudence ofPanQit Lalchand ?a. Delhic. Panjokhra

b. Sail). Barber 0

d. Chhajjii, water-carrier 0oo

5. From whom did Guru Har Krishan had the meaning of Gitauttered?a. Gangii Rasoiac. Suthra Shah

6. Guru Har Krishan regarded tobacco as .a. Epidemic 0 b. Bad Habitc. World of Falsehood 0 d. Sin

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b. Aurangzeb 0d. Raja Jai Singh Sawai 0

7. The wife of which king, in order to test Guru Har Krishan, satbetween the other ladies thinking that if he is a true Guru, he willcome and sit in her lap ?a. Mirza Raja Jai Singh 0c. Shahzada Muazam 0

8. On his visit to Delhi, Guru Har Krishan refused to meet which


Mughal Emperor ?a. Shahjahanc. Jahangir

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b. Aurangzebd. Bahadur Shah

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9. What did the Mughal Emperor want Guru Har Krishan toperform which he refused as it was against the God's law?a. Distortion of Gurb;u:tiO b. Flattery 0c. Royal service 0 d. Miracle 0

10. What was the name of the son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb,whom Guru Har Krishan gave the spirimal preaching ?a. Data Shikoh 0 b. Bahadur Shah 0c. Shahzada Muazam 0 d. No one 0

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b. BhaI Gurbakhshd. BhaI Lakhl Shah

11. What was the name of Guru's masand or SaiJ.gat leader at Delhiwho served Guru Har Krishan with devotion while his visit to thecity in March 1664 AD ?a. BhaI Piraga 0c. BhaI Uda 0

12. Which disease spread in Delhi during Guru Har Krishan's visit?a. Epidemic 0 b. Leprosy 0c. Plague 0 d. Tuberculosis 0

13. What did Guru Har Krishan construct in Delhi for the SaiJ.gat ?a. Sarovar 0 b. Trough 0

(Water tank) (Chubachcha)c. Angitha 0 d. Bangia (Bungalow) 0

14. Before passing away, what indication was given by GuruHar Krishan to the SaiJ.gat for the next Guru ?a. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0 b. Baba Bakala 0a. Baba Batala 0 d. Baba Tiag Mal 0

43 Guru Har Krishan

Brief Answers :

1. d. Bala Pritam2. a. 5 years

Guru Har Krishan ascended the throne at the age of about fiveyears. He was blessed with the divine spirit. In order to fortifYSikhism, he issued the commandment 'Strengthen thecongregation'. ...---

3. a. Mirza Raja Jai Singh4. c. Panjokhra

Now in Ambala district, Hary3.i).a.5. d. Chhajju, water-carrier

When Pan<;l.it Lilchand came to see theGuru, he spoke with derision : 'It is saidthat you sit on the Gaddi of Guru Nanak. But what do youknow of the old religious texts?' Chhajju, the illiterate, darkskinned village water supplier, happened to pass by at thatmoment. Guru Har Krishan asked Diwan Dargah Mall to callhim. As Chhajju came, the Guru enquired if he would explainto the Pan<;l.it the gist of the Bhagwat Gita. The illiteratevillager, says BhaI Santokh Singh in Sri Guru Partap SfuajGranth, astonished everyone by his lucid_commentary on thesacred book. Lal Chand's pride wasovercome. Both he and Chhajju hasbecame the Guru's disciples andtravelled with him up toKurukshetra. The formerentered the fold of the Khalsa inGuru Gobind Singh's time, andtook the name of Lil Singh. Lil Singh met with a hero's deathfighting in the battle of Chamkaur which took place on 7December 1705 AD.

6. c. World of Falsehood7. a. Mirza Raja Jai Singh8. b. Aurangzeb9. d. Miracle10. c. Shahzada Muazam


11. b. Bh;ij Gurbakhsh12. a. Epidemic

When GurU Har Krishan visited Delhi, the city was then ingrip of an epidemic. GurU Sahib went all over the cityeven in narrow lanes and bylanes. He gave succour to all inanguish without any discrimination whatsoever. His verypresence and the Divine look would rid the patients oftheir sufferings.

13. b. Trough (Chubachcha)Although, at that time this trough was built for the pupose of"Charan Pahul", the then prevailing method of Baptisation. Butafter the Baisakhi of 1699 AD, the only method of gainingentry in Sikh religion is through the Amrit prepared by the PanjPiaras (Five Beloved Ones).

14. b. Baba BakalaIt meant that after him, the responsibilty of GUrUship is beinggiven to the holy person who is residing in village Bakala.

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Guru Tegh Bahadar(1621 - 1675 AD)

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1. What was the relationship of Gurii Tegh Bahadar with GuriiHargobind?a. Sonc. Great grand-son

2. After the battle of Kartarpur, (Gurii) Tegh Bahadar stayed atwhich place before attaining the Guriiship ?a. Balcila 0 b. Ba~ala 0c. Alla..'1dpur Sahib 0 d. Amritsar 0

3. Which Sikh uttered these words for Gurii Tegh Bahadar : "Comeall ye followers of the Guru, I have found him" ?a. Bhai ]aita 0 b. Baba Gurditta 0c. MakhaI) Shah LubiiJ).a 0 d. Lakhi: Shah VaI)jara 0

4. Among the fake Guriis in Bakala, who was in the fore-front andresponsible for the attack on Gurii Tegh Bahadar ?a. Baba DhIrmal 0 b. Baba Siiraj Mal 0c. Baba At:U Rai 0 d. Baba A~a1 Rai 0

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b. Thara Sahibd. Ko~a Sahib

5. Where did Gurii Tegh Bahadar relax when the priests closed thedoors of Harirnandar Sahib in order to prevent the Gurii frompaying obeisance ?a. Aka! Takht 0c. Dukhbhanjani Ben 0

6. At which village did the priests of Amritsar approached GuriiSahib to beg pardon ?a. Van 0 b. Valla 0

c. Chak Niinaki 0 d. Bakala 0

7. Which city was founded by Gurii Tegh Bahadar in 1665 AD ?a. Bakala 0 b. Ba~ala 0c. Kiratpur Sahib 0 d. Anandpur Sahib 0


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b. Bhai Tilkad. Bhai Kanhaiya

8. What name was given to Bhai Ramdev by Guru Tegh Bahadar, forhis service of water for the SaiJ.gat ?a. Bhai]a1 0c. Bhai Milia 0

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b. Assamd. Patna

9. At which place was Guru Tegh Bahadar preaching, when he gotthe news of a son born to him ?a. l)haka 0c. Kurukshetra 0

10. In 1670 AD, at which place did Guru Tegh Bahadar reconciledRaja Ram Singh and Raja Chakardhwaj ?a. Gaya 0 b. Assam 0c. l)haka 0 d. Patna 0

11. Why did Guru Tegh Bahadar visited the Hindu pilgrimsKurukshetra, Mathura, TribeQI, Gaya etc. ?a. For the boon of a son 0 b. For pilgrimage 0c. For Gurmat Parchar 0 d. For sight-seeing 0

12. Oppressed by the tyranny of Aurangzeb, who approached GuruTegh Bahadar at Anandpur Sahib for help?a. Banarasi Pan<jits 0 b. Kashmiri Pan<jits 0c. Hilly Chiefs 0 d. Hindu l)ogras 0

b. MakhaI). Shah Lubii.r:laOd. Baba Gurditra 0

13. Which Sikh carried the head of Guru Tegh Bahadar to GuruGobind Singh ?a. Lakhi Shah VaI).jara 0c. Bhai]aita 0

b. Bhai Diala 0d. Lakhi Shah VaI).jara 0

14. Which Sikh put his house on fire in order to cremate the beheadedbody of Guru Tegh Bahadar ?a. MakhaI). Shah Lubii.r:la 0c. Bhai Uda 0

15. What words were said by Guru Gobind Singh in honour of thetwo Sikhs - Bhai ]aita and Bhai Uda, who brought the head ofGuru Tegh Bahadar to Anandpur Sahib?

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a. Akal Purakh1d Fauj

c. Raj karega Khalsa

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b. Ranghre~e 0

Guru ke Be~e

d. Rever Sikhs as Lords 0

16. How many Sikhs were martyred a10ngwith Guru Tegh Bahadar ?a. lOb. 2 0c. 3 0 d. None 0

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b. Bihagarad. Jaijawanti

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17. Which Rag in Guru Granth Sahib has been used by Guru TeghBahadar only ?a. Basantc. Devgandhan

b. 95 Shabads-75 Saloks 0d. 59 Shabads-57 Saloks 0

18. How many Shabads and Saloks composed by Guru Tegh Bahadarare included in Guru Granth Sahib ?a. 59 Shabads-75 Saloks 0

c. 59 Shabads-54 Saloks 0

19. Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib gwe his head for which reason?a. For Kashmiri rituals 0 b. To oppose Muslims 0c. For Freedom of Faith 0 d. To save Hindu rituals 0

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Brief Answers :

1. a. SonFifth and youngest son of Guru Hargobind.

2. a. BakalaBakala was the maternal village of Guru Tegh Bahadar. Stayingthere also, he was always active in the preachings of Gurmat.

3. c. MakhaI:! Shah Lubfu).aOn finding his ship full of rich merchandisesinking, Bhiii MakhaI:! Shah Lubar:ta prayedthat if his ship survives, he wouldoffer one-tenth of it to the Guru. Butwhen he reached Bakala to make theoffering, he found many claimants toGuruship. Assuming that the Guruwould himself know and questionhim for the promised offering, hewent around placing two coinsbefore each claimant. WhenGuru Tegh Bahadar asked for the promised offer, Bhiii MakhaI:!Shah went to the roof-top and declared these words.

4. a. Baba DhirmalBaba Dhirmal was the son of Baba Gurditta and brother ofGuru Har Rai. Baba Dhirmal got fired a shot at Guru Sahibthrough Shihi Masand.

5. b. Thara Sahib6. b. Valla7. d. Anandpur Sahib

The foundation of Anandpur Sahib was laid in October 1665AD by Guru Tegh Bahadar on the land of village Makhowal.

8. c. Bhiii MihaHe use to serve the Sailgat with so much water as if rain(Minh) had come.

9. a. Dhaka10. b. Assam11. c. For Gurmat Parchar

Guru Sahib, during his travels to Hindu pilgrims, preachedGurmat to the masses there and described 'Sat-sailgat' as the

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true pilgrimage.12. b. Kashmiri PanQits

A delegation of 500 Kashmiri PanQits ledby PanQit Kirpa Ram met Guru SahibAnandpur Sahib. Afterhearing the harrowingtales of wrrure initiatedby the orders ofAurangzeb for convertingthe Pan4its to Islam,Guru Sahib was mentally occupied with the issue when thechild (Guru) Gobind (Singh) happened to be there andenquired about the matter. Guru Sahib told him that thesacrifice of some Great Soul is called for ? "Who else than youcan serve the cause"? was child (Guru) Gobind Rai's (Singh)spontaneous reaction. Guru Sahib made the supreme sacrifice toprotect the religious freedom of opressed Hindiis.

13. c. Bhai TairaBhai Uda also helped Bhai Taira in this heroic deed. They picke<:lup Guru's severed head swiftly, covered it respectfully andslipped out of the crowd. They struggled hard and managed toreach Anandpur Sahib and laid the sacred head respectfully infront of Guru Gobind Rai (Singh).

14. d. Lakhi Shah V3.I).jaraThe body of Guru Sahib was carried by Bhai Lakhi ShahV3.I).jara and his son, Nigama, to their house in Raisina village(now New Delhi). Still afraid of performing an open cremation,they set the house itself on fire and collecting the ashes of theGuru's body in an urn, buried them there.

15. b. Ranghre~e Guru ke Be~e

Ranghre~s as the son of the Guru.16. c. 3

Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das andBhai Diala.

17. d. Taijawanti18. d. 59 Shabads and 57 Saloks

This Ba.r:u and Rag Taijawantiwas included in Guru Granth

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Sahib by the Tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh at TalwanQiSabo now known as Takht Srj Darndarna Sahib.

19. c. For Freedom of Faith

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Guru Gobind Singh(1666 - 1708 AJ))

1. Which is the place of Parkash (birth) of GurU Gobind Singh?a. Anandpur Sahib 0 b. Pa~a Sahib 0c. Nander Sahib 0 d. Paunta Sahib 0

2. Which Nagara was installed by GurU Gobind Singh in 1684 AD ?a. Fateh 0 b. RaJ:ljIt 0c. Ajit 0 d. Gobind 0

3. How many poets were there in Guru Gobind Singh's court ?a. 42 0 b. 52 0c. 62 0 d. 72 0

4. Where did Guru Gobind Singh compose the B~ of Jap Sahib?a. Paunta Sahib 0 b. Pa~a Sahib 0c. Anandpur Sahib 0 d. Haziir Sahib 0

5. Guru Gobind Singh reconciled Raja Medhni Parkash of Nahan,with which Raja of Srinagar Garhwal ?a. Raja Bhim Chand 0 b. Raja Ram Singh 0c. Raja Fateh Shah 0 d. Raja Hari Chand 0

6. Where did Raja Bhim Chand alongwith the hilly chiefs foughtbattle against GurU Gobind Singh in 1687 AD ?a. Charnkaur 0 b. Mukatsar 0c. Anandpur Sahib 0 d. Bhang~ 0

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b. GurU's Kanghad. Jagir (Estate)

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7. What did Pic Budhu Shah ask from Guru Gobind Singh in returnof a reward?a. Guru's horsec. Wealth

8. In which year did GurU Gobind Singh changed the system of'Charan Pahul' to 'Khange da Amrit' and created Khalsa ?


a. 1675 ADc. 1689 AD

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b. 1685 ADd. 1699 AD

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9. From whom did Guru Gobind Singh partook Amrit ?a. Mata Sahib Kaut 0 b. Himself 0c. Panj Piare 0 d. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0

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b. For respectd. To test the Sikhs

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10. Why did Guru Gobind Singh bow before a sepulchre (Samadh)with an arrow ?a. By mistakec. To see the aim

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b. Banarasd. Jagannath Puti

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11. Where did Guru Gobind Singh send five Sikhs for studying Hinduscriptures ?a. Hariduarc. Kurukshetra

12. At which river did Mata Gujari and younger Sahibzadas gotseparated from Guru Gobind Singh ?a. Ravl 0 b. Chenab 0c. Sarsa 0 d. Satluj 0

13. Who got the younger Sahibzadas and Mata Gujari arrested in orderto obtain reward from the Muslim rulers ?a. Pir Budhu Shah 0 b. Gangu Rasoia 0c. Nawab Wazir Khan 0 d. Courtier Sucha Nand 0

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b. Machhlwarad. Anandput Sahib

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14. Where were the younger Sahibzadas martyred by purring thembehind the walls ?a. Chamkautc. Sarhind

15. What were the names of the two younger Sahibzadas (sons) ofGuru Gobind Singh who were put behind the walls ?a. Baba Ajit Singh b. Baba Zorawar Singh

Baba Jujhar Singh 0 Baba Fateh Singh 0c. Baba Ajit Singh d. Baba Jujhar Singh

Baba Fateh Singh 0 Baba Zorawar Singh 0

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D

b. Chamkaurd. Anandpur

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D

16. In which battle did elder Sahibzadas of Gurii Gobind Singh attainmartyrdom?a. Bhang3.I;tic. Mukatsar

b. Nayab - Sayad Khan Dd. Nabi- Ghani Khan D

17. Who escorted Gurii Gobind Singh from Chamkaur in the disguiseof "Uch ka Pir" (The Great Pit) ?a. Jaspat - Lakhpat Rai Dc. Bhaf Sadii - Madii D

D

D

b. Bhang3.I}jd. Shivilik

18. In which jungle did Gurii Gobind Singh wandered barefoot afterleaving the fort of Chamkaur ?a. Kiratpur Dc. Machhiwara D

D

D

b. Bhang3.I}jd. Lakhi Jangal

D

D

19. What was the name given to the forest in Korkapiira by GuriiGobind Singh ?a. Garhi Chamkaurc. Machhiwara

20. What is the name of the letter which Guru Gobind Singh sent toAuraugzeb from village Dma through Bhaf Daya Singh ?a. Zindagi-nama D b. Bandagi-nama Dc. Zafar-nama D d. Hukam-nama D

D

D

b. Bahadur Shahd. None of these

21. After the death of Auraugzeb, Gurii Gobind Singh helped whichEmperor to sit on the throne ?a. Data Shikoh Dc. Prince Azam D

D

D

b. Bhaf Nand Lald. Bhaf Daya Singh

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D

22. From which Sikh did Gurii Gobind Singh got Gurii Granth Sahibwritten at Sabo Ki TalwanQi, in which B3.I;ti of Gurii Tegh Bahadarwas added?a. Bhaf Gurdas (IT)c. Bhaf Mani Singh

23. At which place did Gurii Gobind Singh pass away?a. Paunta Sahib D b. Pa~a Sahib D

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c. Hazfu Sahib o d. Anandpur Sahib o

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24. Guru Gobind Singh ordered the Sikhs at the time of bestowingGuriiship to Guru Granth Sahib - "Soul (Atrna) in Granth andBody (Sharlr) in ".a. Panj (Five) 0c. Sailgat 0


Brief Answers ;

1. b. Parmi Sahib2. b. RaJ).jjt

RaJ).jlt Nagara, lit. the drum of victory in battle field, wasinstalled by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur in 1684 AD.

3. b. 524. a. Paunta Sahib5. c. Raja Fateh Shah6. d. BhangiiI:ll

In this battle, Guru Sahib's five cousins (sons of Bjbj Vjro,sister of Guru Tegh Bahadar), uncle KirpaJ Chand, Pir BudhiiShah and his four sons alongwith 700disciples also accompanied Guru Sahib.

7. b. Guru's KanghaPjr Budhii Shah asked for the comb as areward which Guru Sahib has just usedand some hairs of Guru Sahib wereclinging to it.

8. d. 1699 ADGuru Gobind Singh started the practice of Khanga-Ba!a's Pahulon the Baisakh1 of 1699 AD at KesgarhSahib (Anandpur).

9. c. Panj PiareIn the institution of Panj Piare (The fiveLoved Ones), Guru have created thenucleus of a casteless and democraticcontinuing society.

10. d. To test the Sikhs11. b. Banaras12. c. Sarsa13. b. Gailgii Rasoja14. c. Sarhind15. b. Baba Zorawar Singh

Baba Fateh SinghBaba Zorawar Singh (1695 December 1705 AD) aged


9 years and Ba:ba: Fateh Singh (1699 - December 1705 AD)aged 7 years were martyred by putting them behind the walls.

16. b. ChamkaurElder Sahibzadas Ba:ba: Ajit Singh (1685 - December1705 AD) and Ba:ba: JujharSingh (1690 - December1705 AD) arrainedmartyrdom while exhibitingtheir talents of courage in thegrim battle at Chamkaur.

17. d. Nabi - Ghani Khan18. c. Ma:chhiwara:19. d. Lakhi Jangal20. c. Zafar-nama:

This is also known as the letter of victory.21. b. Baha:dur Shah

Emperor Bahadur Shah (r. 1707 - 1708 AD)22. c. Bhai Mani Singh23. c. Haziir Sahib

Now Takht Sachkhan<;l Sri Haziir Sahib, Nander (Maharashtra)24. b. Panth

In the Sikh terminology, the word Panth stands for the Sikhfaith as well as for the Sikh people as a whole.


Guru Granth Sahib(Everlasting Guru)

1. Which religious scripture in the world has been written, compiledand edited by the fOW1ders of that religion ?a. Quriin Sharif 0 b. Bhagvad Gjta 0c. Holy Bible 0 d. Guru Granth Sahib 0

2. Which Guru edited the Adi Granth (Guru Granth Sahib) ?a. Guru Niinak Dev 0 b. Guru Ram Das 0c. Guru Arjan Dev 0 d. Guru Gobind Singh 0

3. When was Guru Granth Sahib first installed in Harimandar Sahib?a. 1604 AD 0 b. 1699 AD 0

c. 1704 AD 0 d. 1708 AD 0

4. Adi Granth, edited by Guru Arjan Dev, had how many pages ?a. 934 0 b. 974 0

c. 1429 0 d. 1430 0

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b. Bhai Bannod. Bhai Nand La!

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5. Who had the honour of being the first GranthI of Guru GranthSahib?a. Bhai Gurdasc. Baba Bu<;IQha

6. When was Guriiship bestowed upon "Guru Granth Sahib" ?a. 1604 AD 0 b. 1699 AD 0c. 1704 AD 0 d. 1708 AD 0

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b. 1426d. 143l'>

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7. How many pages are there in the standard published version ofGuru Granth Sahib ?a. 974c. 1429

8. What is the name of the first Rag used in Guru Granth Sahib?a. Sin Rag 0 b. Majh 0c. Giijrl 0 d. Gaup: 0


9. Which B3.I)i is present in the beginning of Guru Granth Sahib?a. So Dam 0 b. Sohila 0c. Japu Ji 0 d. Anandu Sahib 0

10. For whom did Guru Niinak use the word 'Panch' in 'Japu J1' ?a. For five persons 0 b. For the leaders 0c. Those One with God 0 d. For PanQits 0

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b. 5d. 11

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11. How many stages (khanQs) of spiritual upliftment for leading manto the Ultimate Truth has been mentioned in 'Japu Ji' by GuruNiinakDev?a. 4c. 10

12. How many Salokas are there in Japu Ji ?a. None 0 b. 1 0c. 2 0 d. 3 0

13. B3.I)i of how many Gurus is included in Guru Granth Sahib?a. 5 0 b. 6 0c. 9 0 d. 10 0

14. B3.I)i of how many Bhars has been included in Guru Granth Sahib?a. 8 0 b. 9 0c. 10 0 d. 11 0

15. B3.I)i of how many Sikhs has been included in Guru Granth Sahib?a. None 0 b. 2 0c. 3 0 d. 4 0

16. How many Rags have been used in the B3.I)i of Guru GranthSahib?a. 30 0 b. 31 0c. 32 0 d. 33 0

17. How many Vars are there in Guru Granth Sahib?a. 21 0 b. 22 0

c. 23 0 d. 24 0

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b. 1 to 12d. None of these

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18. In how many initial pages is the Nimem Baw present in GuriiGranth Sahib ?a. 1 to 11c. 1 to 13

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b. 14 to 1352d. Not specified

19. How many pages are there in Gurii Granth Sahib in which Baw inRags only has been included ?a. 12 to 1350 0

c. All the pages 0

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b. 1350 to 1430d. No specifications

20. How many pages are there in Gurii Granth Sahib in which Bawfree from Rags has been included ?a. 1351 to 1430 0

c. E.53 to 1429 0

21. The Salokas which were left after the insertion in Vars, have beenincluded under which heading in Gurii Granth Sahib ?a. Sahaskriti 0 b. Gatha 0c. SavaIyye 0 d. Salok Vara te Vadhik 0

22. How many Pauris are there in Asa lei Var ?a. 16 0 b. 20c. 24 0 d. 28

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b. Tunqe Asraje leid. Miise lei Var

23. Which DhunI (tune) is to be used to sing Asa lei Var as per theinstructions ?a. Lalla Bahlima lei 0c. Rai KamaIdl Mojdl lei 0

24. How many DhunIs (tunes) are mentioned in Gurii Granth Sahib?a. 7 0 b. 8 0c. 9 0 d. 10 0

25. Which Baw is to be recited before going to bed at night?a. So Daru 0 b. Sohila 0c. Anandu Sahib 0 d. Jap Sahib 0

26. How many times the Miil-Mantra appears in complete form i.e. 'Ik


Oankar Satinamu Kua Purakhu Nirbhau Nirvairu Aka! MiiratiAjUni Saibhan Gur Prasadi' in Guru Granth Sahib ?a. 31 0 b. 32 0

c. 33 0 d. 34 0

b. By listening the B~ 0d. By seeing the Guru 0

27. In the Mill-Mantra, which way has been described by Guru Nanakin order to attain God ?a. By Guru's knowledge 0c. By Guru's Grace 0

28. How many times the Mill-Mantra appears in the form of 'IkOankar Satgur Prasadi' in Guru Granth Sahib ?a. 501 0 b. 521 0

c. 551 0 d. 601 0

29. How many times the Mill-Mantra appears in the form of 'IkOankar Satinamu Gur Prasadi' in Guru Granth Sahib ?a. lOb. 5 0c. 9 0 d. 10 0

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30. How many times the Mill-Mantra appears ill the form of 'IkOankar Satinamu Katta Purakhu Gur Prasadi' in Guru GranthSahib?a. 1c. 3

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b. 2d.4

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31. How many times is the Shabad of "So Darn" present in GuruGranth Sahib?a. 1c. 3

32. How many times the B~ under the title of "Barah Milia" ispresent in Guru Granth Sahib ?a. lOb. 2 0c. 3 0 d. 4 0

33. In which Rag, maximum B~ has been composed in Guru GranthSahib?

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a. Gauric. SUhi

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b. Ramkalid. Sorath

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b. Asad. Basant

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34. In which Rag is the maxiinum number of Vars composed in GuruGranth Sahib ?a. Gauric. Ramkali

b. Guru Ram Das 0d. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0

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35. Which Guru has composed maximum number of Vars, present inGuru Granth Sahib ?a. Guru Nanak Devc. Guru Arjan Dev

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b. Oankard. Bavan Akhari

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36. Which Bfu:)i of Guru Arjan Dev and Bhagat Kabir is based on thealphabets ?a. Suchajic. Barah Milia

37. What is the name of the Bfu:)i in which the emotions and yearningsof a human heart are expressed in term of the changing moods ofnature over the twelve months of the years ?a. Pahare 0 b. Bavan Akhari 0c. Barah Milia 0 d. Oanbr 0

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b. Gunwantid. Paw

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38. What is the name of the Bfu:)i composed by Guru Nanak Dev inRag SUhi which literally means a woman of good manner andaccomplishment?a. Kuchajic. Arti

of Sanskrit, Pili and Prmit39. Under which title are the Salokasrecorded in Guru Granth Sahiba. Suchaji 0c. Savaiyye 0

b. Oankard. Sahaskriti

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40. Under which title is the Bfu:)i of Bha!S recorded in Guru GranthSahib?a. Suchaji 0 b. Oankar 0

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c. SaYalyye o d. Sahaskriti o

41. Which is the concluding hymn of Guru Granth Sahib composed byGuru Arjan Dey as an epilogue or seal to the Scripture ?a. Rag Mala 0 b. Sohila 0c. Munday;u:ll 0 d. Saloka Mahala 9 0

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Brief Answers :1. d. Guru Granth Sahib

This is the only scripture which is

compiled and edited by one ofthe Prophets himself andconsequendy this scripture hasbeen accepted without any ifs,buts and doubts whatsoever. Also, in the annals of the worldreligions, this is the only scripture which has been accepted asGurU, the status given by the Tenth GurU, GurU Gobind Singhhimself in 1708 AD at Nander.

2. c. GurU Arjan DevThe work of its editing started in1599 AD. For this purpose, theenchanting and captivatingsurrounds of Ramsar, having aclose proximity to Amritsar werechosen. BhaI Gurdas got the honour of scribing this Granth.

3. a. 1604ADAt Sri HarimandarSahib, Amritsar. Thefirst Hukamnama(divine dictate) thatappeared was :SUhi Mahla 5.Santa ke karaji aplkhaloia hari kammu karavou,i aIa rama....

(SGGS, pg. 783)

4. b. 9745. c. Baba Buq<;lha

Baba Buq<;lha (1506-1631 AD) also has the honour ofperforming the act of bestowing Guriiship from GurU AngadDev to GurU Hargobind Sahib.

6. d. 1708 AD7. d. 14308. a. Siri Rag9. c. ]apu]i10. c. Those One with God


11. b. 5Dharam Khane;!, Gian Khane;!, Saram Khane;!, Karam Khane;! andSach Khane;!.

12. c. 2Two Salokas in Japu Ji - First in the beginning - "Adi sachu...Nanak hosi bill sachu" and second in the end - "Pava.Q.u GurUpfu).i pita keti chuli na!i".

13. b. 6Bfu).i of First Five GUIiis and the Ninth GurU.

14. d. 11Bhats - Kalsahar, Jalap, Kirat, Bhikha, Salh,Bhalh, Nalh, Gayand, Mathura, Balh andHaribans JI. The word "Bhar' wasnormally used for mercenaries whofought for their master and whilemanifesting total devotion to theirmaster, would treat life and death equally.Besides this, this word is also used for thosepeople who use to sing the praises of greatwarriors. The Bhats have praised GurUSahibs on the basis of the image ofmythological chaacters, but had total faith in GurU-jot andinstitution of GUIiiship. There are 123 SavaIyye writren bythese 11 Bhats in GurU Granth Sahib.

15. d. 4Bhili Mardana, Baba Sundar, Bhili Satta and Rai Balvane;!.These are those great personalities who had seen by their owneyes the life of the GUIiis and the ever increasing area of Sikhfaith.

16. b. 3131 Raga§ - Siri Rag, Majh, Gauri, Asa, Giijari, Devgandhari,Bihagara, Vac;lhans, Sorath, Dhanasari, Jaitsari, Toc;li, Bairari,Tilang, Siih1, Bilaval, Gone;!, Ramkali, Nar Narain, Miligaura,Maru, Tukhm, Kedara, Bhairau, Basant, Sarang, Malar,Kanara, Kalian, Parbhati and Jaijavanti.

17. b. 22GurU Nanak - 3, Guru Amar Das - 4, Guru Ram Das - 8, GurUArjan Dev - 6 and 1 Var of Satta-Balvane;! is present in GurU

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Granth Sahib. Vars include the description of the battles. Inthese Vars, the victory of Guru's warriors and defeat ofdefamer, guilty and wicked is shown. The victory of theGurmukhs and defeat of Manmukhs have been described inthese Vars.

18. c. 1 to 13Japu - 1 to 8 pages, So Daru - 8 to 12 pages and Sohila on 12 13 pages. Although Shabads included under the heading "SoDarn" and "Sohila" are composed in Ragas, these Shabads arealso present again under the respective Ragas.

19. b. 14 to 135220. c. 1353 to 142921. d. Salok Vara te Vad/llk

Salokas in addition to the Vars, on page 1410 of Guru GranthSahib.

22. c. 2423. b. Tun<;ie Asraje kJ24. c. 9

These Dhunis (tunes) are mentioned in the start of the Varswhich is the instruction that the Var is to be sung in thatDhuni.

25. b. Sohila26. c. 33

Miil Mantra is the unequivocal and ~~firm assertion of the vision of eternity~and immutability of God who is the ~~,...,..,a,..vCreator of the Universe. God is one, f""~""'C:{·=~<T to:>

call him Eternal Truth; He is the~supreme Creator; He knows no fear ""'"and is at enmity with none. His being is timeless and Formless;He is autogenous : attainable through the grace of the Guru.

27. c. By Guru's Grace"Gur Parsadi".

28. b. 52129. c. 930. b. 231. c. 3

In the form of 27th Pauri of Japu Ji (page 6), flrst Shabad


of So Dam (page 8) and in Raga Asa (page 347); thoughwith little variation.

32. b. 2In Tukharj Raga by Guru Nanak and in Raga Majh by GuruArjan Dev.

33. a. Gaurj34. c. Ramkali35. b. Guru Ram Das

8 Vars36. d. Bavan Akharj

This Biil:ll in Gaurj Raga is based on the 52 leners ofDevanagarj script.

37. c. Barah MahaTwo composition with the title of Barah Maha - One by GuruNanak in Rag Tukhari and other by Guru Arjan Dev in RagMajh.

38. b. Gunwanti39. d. Sahaskriti

This Biil:ll is on pages 1353 to 1360 of Guru Granth Sahib.40. c. Savaiyye

This Biil:ll is on pages 1389 to 1409 of Guru. Granth Sahib.41. c. MundavaJ)!

It is an integral part of the scriptural text and is always recited atthe end of any full-reading of Guru Granth Sahib. It is alsorecited as part of the Rahiras, the daily evening prayer of theSikhs.

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Bhagat Sahiban

has been included in Gurii Granth1. BaJ:ll of how many BhagatsSahib?a. 11 0c. 15 0

b. 12d. 16

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2. Which Bhagat has the maximum BaJ:ll included in Gurii GranthSahib?a. Sheikh Faridc. Bhagat Niimdev

3. Which Bhagat's BaJ:ll is the minimum in Gurii Granth Sahib?a. Bhagat Siirdas 0 b. Bhagat Pipa 0c. Bhagat BeQi 0 d. Bhagat BItikhaI.1 0

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b. Sheikh Faridd. Bhagat Kabir

4. Who used the word 'Khalsa' for the first time in Gurii GranthSahib?a. Gurii Niinak Dev 0c. Gurii Gobind Singh 0

5. Which Bhagat gave the concept of "Begam Pura" in his BaJ:ll ?a. Bhagat Kabir 0 b. Bhagat Dhanna 0c. Bhagat Ravidas 0 d. Bhagat Niimdev 0

6. Sheikh Farid belonged to which SUfi sect?a. Chishti 0 b. SuhravardI 0c. Qadri 0 d. NakshbandI 0

7. How much BaJ:ll of Sheikh Farid is included in Gurii GranthSahib?a. None 0 b. 114 Salokas 0c. 112 Salokas and 0 d. Only four 0

4 Shabads Shabads

8. What was the profession of Bhagat Ravidas ?

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a. Weaverc. Farmer

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b. Barberd. Cobbler

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b. 40 Shabads & SalokasDd. 50 Shabads 0

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9. How much BaJ)i of Bhagar Ravidas is included in Guru GranthSahib?a. 40 Shabadsc. 30 Salokas

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b. Bi!hald. Parmatma

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10. By which name did Bhagat Namdev address Aka! Purakh in hisBaJ)i?a. Vahiguruc. Dharl)1dhar

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b. Idol Worshipd. Sar-Sangat

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11. What was the main source which helped Bhagat Dhanna to be Onewith God?a. Bralunil)sc. Temples

12. What was the profession of Bhagat SaiQ ?a. Weaver 0 b. Barberc. Farmer 0 d. Cobbler

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b. 4 Shabads & Salokas 0d. 8 Shabads 0

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13. How much BaJ)i of Bhagat Trilochan is included in Guru GranthSahib?a. 4 Shabadsc. 10 Salokas

14. BaJ)i of which preacher of Bairagi sect is included in Guru GranthSahib, whose disciples included the low-caste saints of BhaktiMovement such as Bhagat Kabir, Ravidas, SaiQ and Dhanna ?a. Rama Tirath Swami 0 b. Namdev Ji 0c. Ramanand Ji 0 d. Trilochan Ji 0

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b. Namdev Jid. Trilochan Ji

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15. Which Bhagat was a prince who renounced his throne in search ofspiritual solace and one of his hymn is incorporated ill GuruGranth Sahib ?a. Pipa Jic. Ramanand Ji

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16. Which Bhagat hailing from BengaJ. has two hymns included inGuru Granth Sahib ?a. BhIkhan Ji 0 b. Namdev Ji 0

c. Jai Dev Ji 0 d. TriJochan Ji 0

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b. Hindu-Christiand. Hindu-Muslim

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17. The contributor Bhagats of Guru Granth Sahib belonged to whichcommunities ?a. Jews-Christianc. Jews-Muslim


Brief Answers :

by Bhagat Ji

1. c. 15Bhagat Jaidev (b. 1170 AD), SheikhFarid (1173-1266 AD),Trilochan (b. 1267 AD), Namdev(b. 1270 AD), Sadhna (13thcentury), Ramanand (b. 1359 AD),Kabir (1398-1518 AD), Dhanna (b. 1415 AD), Pipa (b.1425 AD), S~ (b. 15th century), Ravidas (b. 15th century),BhikhaI) (till 1574 AD), Siirdas (b. 1529 AD), Bel)i andParmanand Ji.Bhagat is one who through the remembrance (Simran) ofAlmighty, fInds the glimpses of the form of Creator in thewhole creation, serves him and share his bounties.

2. b. Bhagat KabirBhagat Kabir was a revolutionary saint-poet ofBhakti movement. He emphasized the equalityand fraternity of mankind. His 292 Shabadsand 249 Salokas are included in Guru GranthSahib.

3. a. Bhagat SiirdasOne single line in Rag Satang - "0 mind !

abandon the company of those who turn awayfrom God". (SGGS, pg. 1253)

4. d. Bhagat KabirSays Kabir, those humble people becomepure - they become Khalsa - who know theLord's loving devotional worship.

(SGGS, pg. 655)5. c. Bhagat Ravidas

Bhagat Ravidas has given imporatance to thehuman life which is liberated during the ---.-'present life itself. This is the state of bodyin physical form without its bondage andthis has been referred to as "Begam Pura"in his BaI)i -

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Begampura, 'the city without sorrow',is the name of the town.There is no suffering or anxiety there.There are no troubles or taxes on commodities there.

(SGGS, pg. 345)

6. a. ChishtiAmong the SUfi sects established in India- Chishti, Sahuravardi,Qadiri, Nakshbandi and Malamati, Sheikh Farid belonged tothe Chishti sect. •

7. c. 112 Salokas and 4 ShabadsBaba Sheikh Farid (1173-1266 AD) was a greatSUfi; very sweet of tongue and lived an austere life.He established the concept of equality bydepicting Creator in the creation.

8. d. CobblerSays Ravidas, the emancipated shoe-maker:whoever is a citizen there, is a friend of mine.

(SGGS, pg. 345)

By profession Bhagat Ravidas was a cobbler, yet his mind wasso completely absorbed in God that not even the presence of aKing or high-classed BrahmiJ:i could detract his attention.

9. a. 40 Shabads10. b. Birhal

Bhagat Namdev always remainedabsorbed in the Name of God. Bornin a village in Maharashtra, Bhagat Iiafter preaching in many places, spenthis last days in village GhummaJ).(now in district Gurdaspur, Punjab).60 Shabads of Bhagat Ii are present ill

Granth Sahib.11. d. Sat-SaIi.gat

From his early childhood, BhagatDharma was very simple, hard-workingand straight-forward. 3 of his hymnsare included ill Guru GranthSahib. He always enjoyed thecompany of saints and scholars and regarded them all as the


embodiment of G, .1.

Dhanna has obtained the Lord,the Sustainer of the World, as his wealth;meeting the humble Saints, he merges in the Lord.

(SGGS, pg. 487)

12. b. BarberSaiJ:t, the barber, the village drudge,became famous in each and every house.The Supreme Lord God dwelled in hisheart, and he was counted among thedevotees.

(SGGS, pg. 487)

13. a. 4 Shabads14. c. Ramanand Jj

SW3.m1 Ramanand (b. 1859 AD) is consideredpioneer of the Bhakti Movement in northernIndia. He has also been regarded as a bridgebetween the Bhakti Movements of the Southand the North. Though a BrahmiJ). by birth,yet he did not entertain any sense of pridebecause of his caste.

15. a. pjpa JjBhagat pjpa (b. 1426 AD) became sadhu(hermit) after discarding the royal throne. Hededicated his life to the unity of God andestablished a monastery in Duarka.

16. c. Jai Dev Jj17. d. Hindu-Muslim

Also, the contributor Bhagats hailed from all parts of thecountry.

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GUrUship Period(1469 - 1708 AD)

1. How many Guru-jot are there in the Sikh religion?a. lOb. 5c. 10 0 d. 11

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2. Who started the LaIi.gar system?a. Guru Nanak Dev 0c. Guru Amar Das 0

b. Guru Ailgad Devd. GurU Ram Das

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3. Guru Ailgad deprived which Sikh from the service of LaiJgarbecause of his harsh speech with the needy ?a. Bhai looM 0 b. Bhai Kaly~a 0c. Mata KhIvi 0 d. Bhai Malu}a 0

4. Which Sikh had the honour of performing the ceremony ofGuriiship from Gurii Ailgad to Guru Hargobind Sahib ?a. Bhai Gurdas 0 b. Baba Bu<.iQha 0c. Sal Mlan MIr 0 d. SaiJgat 0

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b. Guru Ailgad Devd. Guru Ram Das

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5. To deal with the meaningless rituals during the funeral ceremony,which Guru gave special preachings that are also included inGuru Granth Sahib ?a. Guru Nanak Devc. Guru Amar Das

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b. Bhai Gurdasd. Bhai Manjh

6. Which Sikh took strong notice and also exposed Baba PrithiChand's act of establishing barriers around Amritsar, collecting theofferings from the SaIi.gat coming from outside and sending themto Guru's Darbar for the LaIi.gar ?a. Bhai Malu}a 0c. Bhai KalyiiI)a 0

7. Which Mughal General accompanied Baba Prithichand to frightenGuru Arjan Dev, but died after falling in the razed fire along withhis horse?


a. Sulhl Khanc. Murtaza Khan

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b. Birbald. Sheikh Bukhari

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8. During the time of Gurii Arjan, which Sikh, fell in the well whilefetching woods for the Langar, yet prevented the wood fromgetting wet and insisted for pulling out the wood first ?a. Bhai Malu;ta 0 b. Bhai Gurdas 0c. Bhai Kaly3:l).a 0 d. Bhai Manjh 0

9. Under which Sikh"s supervision was copying of Adi Granth carriedout with the permission of Gurii Arjan Dev ?a. Bhai Manjh 0 b. Bhai Bahilo 0c. Bhai Banno 0 d. Bhai Tilka 0

10. During the construction of Harimandar Sahib, bright red bricksbrought by which Sikh were appreciated by Gurii Arjan Dev ?a. Bhai Tilka 0 b. Bhai Bahilo 0c. Bhai Banno 0 d. Bhai Manjh 0

11. During the construction of Harimandar Sahib, which Sikh wasespecially assigned the duty of keeping record of all reciepts andexpenditure by Gurii Arjan Dev, who was later entrusted thegeneral administration ofAmritsar also ?a. Bhai Salho 0 b. Bhai Bahilo 0c. Bhai Banno 0 d. Bhai Manjh 0

12. Which Sikh showed the courage of not observing the fast onJanam-Ashrhmi despite the orders of the Raja of ManQi andthen, by his inspiration the Raja paid obesiance in Gurii-Darbar ?a. Bhai Kaly3:l).a 0 b. Bhai GopaJa 0c. Bhai Manjh 0 d. Bhai Tilka 0

the courage of bringing back the horsesSangar for Gurii Hargobind, from the

13. Which Sikh showedbrought by Kabul'sMughal's custody?a. Bhai Gurdasc. Bhai Bidhi Chand

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b. Bhai GopaJad. Bhai Tilka

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b. Bhai Tilkad. Bhai Bidhi Chand

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14. Which Sikh of Gurii Hargobind broke the arrogance of a Yogi andproved that the Sikhs do not believe in the concept of heaven orhell ?a. Bhai Gopalac. Bhai Kalyii.Qa

15. Whom did Gurii Hargobind appoint preacher in Malwa region?a. Bhai Triloka 0 b. Bhai Mansukh 0c. Bhai Jodha 0 d. Bhai Rupa 0

b. Guru Arjan Dev 0d. Gurii Gobind Singh 0

16. Who is known as "Sheet Anchor to entire Humanity" in the Sikhhistory ?a. Gurii Nanak Dev 0c. Gurii Tegh Bahadar 0

b. Bhai Mati Das 0d. Lakhi Shah Va.Q.jara 0

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17. Which Sikh accompanying Gurii Tegh Bahadar was cut to pieceswith a saw?a. Bhai Dialac. Bhai Sati Das

18. Which Sikh accompanying Guru Tegh Bahadar was martyred byboiling in a large vessel (cauldron) at Chandni Chowk in Delhi ?a. Bhai DiaJa 0 b. Bhai Sati Das 0c. Lakhi Shah VaI).jara 0 d. Bhai Mati Das 0

19. Which Sikh accompanying Gurii Tegh Bahadar was martyred byputting in flames after covering with cotton ?a. Bhai Sati Das 0 b. Lakhi Shah VaI).jara 0c. Bhai DiaJa 0 d. Bhai Mati Das 0

b. Gurii Arjan Dev 0d. Guru Gobind Singh 0

20. Which Gurii upheld the flag of human rights and freedom ofreligion for the first time in the history of mankind by attainingmarryrdom?a. Gurii Nanak Dev 0c. Gurii Tegh Bahadar 0

21. In the verse "Katte ki miti katta jii.Qae kai jii.Qae guru sUra", which

Gurii warned the Sikh for reciting 'ke' (it) instead of 'kai' (<9:) ?


a. Guru Ram Diis 0c. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0

b. Guru Arjan Dev 0d. Guru Gobind Singh 0

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b. Mukatsard. Lahore

22. Younger Sahibziidas of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Gujari weretaken to which city after the arrest ?a. Chamkaur 0c. Sirhand 0

23. Not bothering about the royal displeasure, who threw up hisscaling ladder to the cold tower and returned only after havingoffered milk to the younger Sahibziidiis and Mata Gujri ?a. Gangii 0 b. Chandii 0c. Nabi Khan 0 d. Moti Mehra 0

24. Courtier Sucha Nand asked the younger Sahibziidas to bow beforewhich Nawab, to which they refused by saying that they bow theirheads only in front of the Guru and God ?a. Wazir Khan 0 b. Gam Khan 0c. Nabi Khan 0 d. Sher Mohammad 0

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ob. Nabi Khand. Sher Mohammad

Khan

25. What was the name of Nawab of Malerkotla who heaved a sigh ofpain on hearing the news to kill younger Sahibziidiis and asked theauthorities about the fault of the brave young children for whichthey have been sentenced to death ?a. Wazir Khan 0c. Nawab Jamshed 0

Khan 0

26. Which father-son duo presented themselves before Guru GobindSingh at Sabo Ki Talwan<;U for testing of the rifle?a. Vir Singh and 0 b. Sukha Singh and 0

Dhir Singh Mehtab Singhc. Subeg Singh and 0 d. Bota Singh and 0

Shahbiiz Singh Garja Singh

27. Lailgar managed by which Sikh was appreciated by Guru GobindSingh?

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a. Bhai Maru Singhc. Bhai Nand LaJ

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b. Pic Budhii Shahd. Bhai Kanhaiya

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b. Guru Arjan Dev 0d. Guru Gobind Singh 0

28. In the Sikh history, who is also known as 'Ape Guru Chela' (Guruand Disciple in One) ?a. Guru Niinak Dev 0c. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0

29. Which Sikh of Guru Gobindelephant with a spear ?a. Banda Singh Bahadar 0c. Bhai Bachittar Singh 0

Singh killed the mad and drunk

b. Bhai Bidhi Chand 0d. Uncle KirpaJ Chand 0

30. Which Sikh was given the duty of copying Guru Granth Sahibalong with Bhai ManI Singh, by Guru Gobind Singh ?a. Bhai Nand LaJ 0 b. Banda Singh Bahadar 0c. Baba Dip Singh 0 d. Bhai Daya Singh 0

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b. Bhai Gurdasd. Baba BuQha

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31. Which Sikh can be called a~ fore-runner of the modern Red Crossorganization?a. Baba Dip Singhc. Bhai Kanhaiya

32. Which Sikh has been honoured with the title of 'Sant' (asprevalent today) during the Guru Sahibiin period ?a. Baba BuQha 0 b. Bhai Gurdas 0c. Pir Budhii Shah 0 d. No one 0

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Brief Answers :

1. a. 1Though Gurii Sahiban appeared in ten physical forms, yetGuru-jot is considered as one which was transferred from oneto another. It now resides in Guru Granth Sahib.

Joti oha jugati sai sahi kala pheri palapai.They shared the One Light and the same way :the King just changed His body.

(SGGS, pg. 966)

Banno came to

the pond ofbeing built and

2. a. Gurii Nanak Dev3. d. Bhai MahQa4. b. Baba Bu<J9ha5. c. Guru Amar Das6. b. Bhai Gurdas

Although Bhai Gurdas was related toGurii Amar Das and Guru Arjan Dev, yet inwisdom scholarship and devotion, he was comparable to none.He took dictation of Guru Granth Sahib from Guru Arjan Dev.He himself also wrote 40 Vars (heroic ballads) and 675 Kabitts

. (quatrains) illustrating the implicit meaningsof Gurbfu:ti.

7. a. SulhI Khan8. d. Bhai Manjh

Bhai Manjh, an ardent disciple of the Guru,used to bring dry wood everyday for theLui.gar to be cooked. One day whilecarrying the wood, he tumbled into a wellfollowing a storm. Gurii Arjan found thatdespite his predicament, Bhai Manjh hadsaved the wood from getting wet. The Guruhonoured his disciple by saying "Manjh is beloved of the Guriiand the Gurii ofManjh".

9. c. Bhai BannoWhen Bhaiknow thatRamsar was

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Holy Granth was to be compiled by Guru Arjan, he lefthis hearth and home, came to Amritsar and stayed there forfour years. He served the Guru with greatest devotion and in amost unassuming manner. He would get up before dawn anddraw water from the well for the devotees' bath.

10. b. BhaI BahiloDuring the construction of Harimandar Sahib, Guru Arjanspotted bright red bricks and inquired that how these had beenproduced. He was told that BhaI Bahilo had carried all therubbish of the town on his head to the kiln to prepare thebricks in such a perfect manner. Guru Arjan sent for BhaIBahilo and uttered, 'BhaI Bahilo, the first and the foremost'.

11. a. BbH Satho12. a. BhaI Kaly:iI).a13. c. BhaI Bidhi Chand

Courage ! thy name is Bidhi Chand.Two brothers Gurbax Rill and TaraChand complained to Guru Hargobindthat the two fine horses they hadbrought ftom Kabul as gift to theGuru-Darbar, had been snatched awayby the Nawab of Lahore. Guru consoledthem by saying that Bidhi Chand wouldbe sent to bring them back. BhaI BidhiChand tricked his way into the royal fort, first as agrass-cutter and then as an astrologer. With his cleverness, heescaped out with the two horses - Dilbagh and Gulbagh byjumping over the high wall of the fort.

14. b. BhaI Tilka15. d. BhaI Rupa

BhaI Rupa or Rup Chand was a devoted Sikh of GuruHargobind Sahib. Once, he and his fatherBhai Sadhu were working in their fields inhot summer days and they became thirsty.But they did not quench their thirst beforeoffering the water to Guru Sahib. After awhile, Guru ji reached there, had waterfrom them and blessed them with a robe,

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horse and Kirpan. Afterwards, Guru ji laid the foundation of avillage named after Rup Chand, commonly known as BhaIRupe ke. Guru ji appointed BhaI Rup Chand as a preacher inMalwa region and blessed his family to serve Lailgar.

16. c. Guru Tegh BahadarGuru Sahib reclaimed not only the sinking prestige of Hindus,but also 'provided a sheet anchor to entire humanity'.

17. b. BhaI Mati DasHe was executed before the eyesof Guru Tegh Bahadar. He wasa man of strong faith anddetermination. According to a Sikhtradition, when his body was beingsawed into two, voice reciting Tapuji was emanating from the sawedout parts.

18. b. BhaI Sati DasHe was wrapped up incottonwool and set on fire. Hewas the brother of BhaI MatiDas. Both these brotherswere great grandsons of BhaIParaga who fought bravely inthe battles during GuruHargobind's time.

19. c. BhaI DialaSome historians believeDiala was the brother of BhaIMarti Singh. At the bidding ofthe Mughal rulers, BhaI Dialawas asked to sit in the boilingwater of a cauldron atChandni: Chowk, Delhi. PanthPrakash describes that heneither protested nor cried;no matter that the executors kept the fire burning.

20. c. Guru Tegh Bahadar21. d. Guru Gobind Singh

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22. c. Sirhand23. d. Moti Mehra

When Moti, a mehra (water-carrier) cameto know that younger Sahibziidiisalongwith their grand-mother MataGujarj, were lying hungry interned in therhanga burj (cold tower), he did not botherabout the royal displeasure and threw up hisscaling ladder and returned only having offeredmilk to the young Sahibzadas.

24. a. Wazjr Khan25. d. Sher Mohammad Khan26. a. Vjr Singh and Dillr Singh

Palla boasted that if his soldiers were there, the Guru wouldnot have suffered losses in the battle of Chamkaur. GuruGobind Singh remained quiet, but the next daywhen someone presented a new gun to the Guru,he asked Palla to call one of his soldier_.._n::for testing of the gun. When Palla askedhis soldiers to come forward, everyonewas stunned and relented. Then Guruasked Palla to give a call to his Sikhs.I!F:::;e~::",:",:::::=--~~On hearing this, two of the Sikhs (VirSingh and Dhir Singh) instantly camerunning forward and fiercely vied with each other to recieve theshot. Guru asked them to stand one after the other and fired ashot above their heads, saying, ''Look Palla, that is like whatmy Sikhs were".

27. c. Bhiil Nand La!Despite of being a great Sikh theolegian and a Tact Laureate' atGuru Gobind Singh's Darbar, Bhiil Nand La! also performedthe service of Lailgar.

28. d. Guru Gobind SinghGuru Gobind Singh raised the Khalsa (the pure) byadministering Amrit to the five of his followers, commonlyknown as Panj Piare (the five beloved ones) - Bhiil Daya Singh,Dharam Singh, Mohkam Singh, Sahib Singh and HimmatSingh. Then in return had baptism from them - thus, initiating


a new practice of two in one, that He was Himself the Guruand the disciple. Such example is not found anywhere else in thehistory of mankind.

29. c. Bhai Bachittar SinghIn the battle of Anandpur Sahib.

30. c. Baba Dip Singh31. c. Bhai Kanhaiya

Bhai Kanhaiya (1648-1718 AD), later on, thefounder of Seva-Panthi, used toserve drinking water to thewounded Turks (enemy)soldiers alongwith the Sikhsoldiers. Some personscomplained to GuriiGobind Singh on thisaccount. The Tenth Masternot only appreciated this act but ordained that he should alsocarry on with the dressing of their wounds.

32. d. No oneDuring Guru's period, no Sikh was honoured with the title of'Sant' and this title became common in 20th century only.

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Sikh Rule(18th - 19th century)

1. After Guru Gobind Singh,(Sikh rule) ?a. Banda Singh Bahadar 0c. Maharaja RaI).jlt SinghD

who established the fIrst 'Sikh Raj'

b. Jassa Singh AhliiwiliaDd. Nawab Kapiir Singh 0

2. On whose name did Baba Banda Singh Bahadar started the oin inPunjab?a. Nishan - e - 0 b. Guru Nanak - 0

Khalsa Gobind Singhc. Aka.! Sahai 0 d. Nanaksh:ilif 0

3. Which city was completely ruined by Baba Banda Singh Bahadaras a result of the martyrdom of younger Sahibzadas ?a. Sirhand 0 b. Sam3.I).a 0c. Chamkaur 0 d. Delhi 0

4. Where was Baba Banda Singh Bahadar assasinated in 1716 AD ?a. Sirhand 0 b. Nander 0c. Chamkaur 0 d. Delhi 0

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b. Daler Singhd. Hazara Singh

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5. What was the name of the son of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar whowas hacked to pieces and his quivering heart thrust into Baba ji'smouth ?a. Ajai Singhc. Baj Singh

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b. Baj Singhd. Hazara Singh

6. Who was one of the fIve Sikhs sent to Punjab alongwith BabaBanda Singh Bahadar, taking part in all of his campaigns and wasmartyred alongwith Baba ji ?a. Ajai Singh 0c. Jiwan Singh 0

7. Who sought out the differences between 'Bandal Khalsa' and 'TatKhalsa'?


a. BaNi Dip Singh 0

c. BhaI Bachittar Singh 0

b. Baba Banda Singh 0

d. BhaI Mani Singh 0

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b. BhaI Mani Singhd. Baba Banda Singh

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8. Which Sikh got the martyrdom after getting each limb of his bodychopped off ?a. BhaI Tam Singhc. Baba Dip Singh

9. Which Sikh accepted martyrdom by getting the scalp of his headchopped on the orders of Zakaria Khan ?a. BhaI Tam Singh 0 b. BhaI Mani Singh 0c. Baba Dip Singh 0 d. Banda Singh Bahadar 0

10. Khalsa was divided among Buc;lha (Elders) Dal and Dal.a. Akali 0 b. Nihang 0

c. Taruna 0 d. BandaI 0

b. Sardar KapUr Singh 0

d. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia 0

11. Which Sikh continued with the service of horses in the stable evenafter getting the title of'Nawab' ?a. BhaI Subeg Singh 0

c. Akali Phllla Singh 0

12. How many Misals (confederacies) were there during the Sikh Raj?a. 10 0 b. 11 0c. 12 0 d. 13 0

13. What was the name of the system adopted by the Sikhconfederacies (Misals) to keep the area of Punjab under theirsupervision during the 18th century ?a. Rakhi 0 b. Akali 0

c. Masand 0 d. Udasi 0

14. Baba Dip Singh was the head (Jathedar) of which Misal ?a. Shahid 0 b. Shukarchakia 0c. Ramgarrua 0 d. Karor-singrua 0

15. Who killed Samand Khan, responsible for the muder of BhaI ManiSingh ?

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a. Jassa S. Ramgarhia 0c. Nawab KapUr Singh 0

b. Jassa Singh AhluwiliaDd. Baba Dip Singh 0

16. Which Sikh duo started collecting tax on the way to Amritsar to

convey the message to the rulers that "Sikhs are not yet fmished" ?a. Sukha Singh and 0 b. Baba Bota Singh and 0

Mehtab Singh Garja Singhc. Subeg Singh and 0 d. Vir Singh and 0

Shahbaz Singh Dhir Singh

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b. Aurangzebd. Moman Khan

and Daulat Khan

17. Which Mughal General fIxed the reward on the heads of Sikhs inorder to wipe out the Sikhs ?a. Ahmed Shah Abdili 0c. Zakaria Khan 0

and Mir Mannu

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b. Massa Rangarhd. Moman Khan

18. In 1740 AD, Bhai Sukha Singh and Mehtab Singh killed whichMughal General in order to take the revenge of the disrespect to

Darbar Sahib ?a. Ahmed Shah Abdili 0c. Aurangzeb 0

19. Who was the spy and a state informer responsible for the arrestand execution of many Sikhs and fIgures prominently in theepisode of the martyrdom of Bhai Taru Singh in 1745 AD ?a. .Anlr Singh 0 b. Harbhagat Niranjania 0c. Chandu Shah 0 d. Chatur Singh 0

20. What was the relation between the two Sikh martyrs Bhai SubegSingh and Shahbaz Singh, who were ordered to be crushedbetween the Charkharis (spiked wheels) ?a. Father and Son 0 b. Uncle and Nephew 0c. Brothers 0 d. No relation 0

21. When did the first (small) Holocaust took place?a. 1740 AD 0 b. 1746 ADc. 1761 AD 0 d. 1780 AD

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22. How many Sikhs were killed in the Small Holocaust ?a. 2000 0 b. 5000 0

c. 7000 0 d. 11000 0

23. Who was responsible for the Small Holocaust?a. Yahiya Khan 0 b. Ahmed Shah 0

and Lakhpat Rai Abdilic. Zakarja Khan 0 d. Mjr Mannu 0

24. How many Sikhs were killed in the Great Holocaust?a. 5000 0 b. 7000 0

c. 10 to 12,000 0 d. 20 to 25,000 0

25. Who was responsible for the Great Holocaust?a. Yahiya Khan 0 b. Ahmed Shah 0

and Lakhpat Rai Abdilic. Zakarja Khan 0 d. Mjr Mannu 0

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b. Jassa S. Ramgarruad. Akili Phiila Singh

26. Who was appointed Jathedar of the Khalsa Panth on the Baisakh1ofl748 AD?a. Jassa Singh AhluwiliaDc. Nawab KapUr Sil;gh 0

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b. Jassa S. Ramgarruad. Akili Phiila Singh

27. Who was appointed the incharge of Ramgarh (Ram Raur.U) fort bythe Panth ?a. Jassa Singh AhluwiliaDc. Nawab Kapur Singh 0

Kapur Singh in 1754 AD, which Sikhof Moman Khan in order to stop his

28. On the call of Nawabchopped out the headattrocities ?a. Bhiil Tam Singh 0c. Sardar Aghar Singh 0

b. Bhaj Manj Singhd. Baba Ala Singh

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29. From whom did Khalsa got released 2200 women-folk of HindUsafter the Hindu leaders approached Khalsa Panth at Amritsar onthe Baisakh1 of 1761 AD !

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a. Zakariii Khan D

c. Ahmed Shah Abdali Db. Aurangzebd. Mir Mannu

D

D

30. On 10 April 1763 AD, which Sikh led the expedition againstKasiir for freeing the wife of a Brahmin of Kasiir ?a. Hirii Singh Bhangi D b. Nawab Kapiir Singh Dc. Sardar Aghar Singh D d. Baba Ala Singh D

31. Which Sikh general stayed with his force of thirty thousandwarriors at 'Tis Hazari' in Delhi after winning over Delhi ?a. Baba Dip Singh D b. Akili Phiila Singh Dc. Baba Kharak Singh D d. Baba Baghel Singh D

D

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b. Shukarchakiad. Karor-singhia

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32. Which Misal was led by Maharaja RaQ.jjt Singh at the age of 18years?a. Shahidc. Ramgarhia

33. In which year was the title of 'Maharaja' given to RaQ.jjt Singh?a. 1780 AD D b. 1800 AD Dc. 1801 AD D d. 1809 AD D

34. What was the name of the coin issued by Maharaja RaQ.jjt Singh?a. Akai Sahai D b. Nanakshahj Dc. Nishan-e-Khalsa D d. Sher-e-Punjab D

b. Bhai Man! Singh Dd. Banda Singh Bahadar D

35. Which Jathedar summoned and convicted Maharaja RaQ.jit Singh atSrj Akai Takht Sahib?a. Akili Phiila Singh Dc. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia D

36. Which city was made the capital of Maharaja RaQ.jjt Singh'skingdom?a. Amritsar D b. Anandpur Sahib D

c. Gujrawaia D d. Lahore D

37. Which Sikh General of Maharaja RaQ.jjt Singh fought with the lionand killed him ?

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a. Sr. Had Singh Nalwa 0

c. Baba Kharak Singh 0

b. Akali Phwa Singh 0

d. Baba Baghel Singh 0

38. After the victory of Multan in 1818 AD, what did MaharajaRaJ)jit Singh say in honour of Akali Phwa Singh ?a. Singh Sahib 0 b. Sultan-ul-Qaum 0c. Saviour of Khalsa Raj 0 d. General of Khalsa Raj 0

39. Who was the physician, diplomat and foreign minister in the courtof Maharaja RaJ)jit Singh and was the oracle of Maharaja?a. Sr. Had Singh NaiwaD b. Faqir Aziz-ud-Din 0

c. Badrinath 0 d. Diwan Basilia Singh 0

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b. J. D. Curminghamd. Lord Hugh Gough

40. Following the death of Maharaja RaJ)jit Singh, which GovernorGeneral initiated Annexation of Punjab to the British dominions inIndia in 1849 AD that fmally put an end to the sovereignty ofthe Sikhs over north-western India?a. Lord Mountbatten 0

c. Lord Dalhousie 0

41. The British Government had built a memorial at which placewhere they had fight with the Sikh forces of Sardar Chatur Singhand his son Raja Sher Singh Arari on 13th January 1849 AD thatled to the killing of many British officers and soldiers ?a. Lahore 0 b. Arari Border 0

c. Lonawala 0 d. Chilliawala 0

42. In 1853 AD, which Sikh ruler was converted to Christianity ?a. Maharaja Sher Singh 0 b. Maharaja Dalip Singh 0

c. Ripiidaman Singh 0 d. Kanwar Naunihal S. 0

43. Who was the British historian whose book 'A History of the Sikhs'was published in London in 1849 AD ?a. Lord Mountbatten 0 b. J. D. Cunningham 0

c. Lord Dalhousie 0 d. Lord Hugh Gough 0

44. Which peerless diamond today takes the pride of place among theBritish crown jewels, once belonged to Maharaja Dalip Singh, the

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last Sikh sovereign of the Punjab?a. Koh-e-mlr 0c. Paras 0

b. Shalimard. Ajanta

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ob. Bhai Kahan SinghNabha

d. Bhai Vir Singhc. Bhai Santokh Singh 0

45. Who wrote Garab Ganjam Tika, a Hindu prose on Japu jI andGur Partap Sfuaj Granth, a voluminous history of the GurUs inBraj Bhasha ?a. Pan9it Tara Singh 0

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Brief Answers :

1. a. Banda Singh BahadarBaba Banda Singh Bahadar has thehonour of being the first SikhGeneral of the Khalsa Panth.Before partaking Amrit, his namewas Madh0 Das Bairagj and hebecame a Sikh on the inspiration from Guru Gobind Singh atNander·

2. c. Akal Sahai3. a. Sirhand

Inspite of lot of destructionof property and life in Sirhandand grave provocation, BabaBanda Singh Bahadar gave strictinstructions to his troops not to

destroy the Mosque because it was also theabode of God. _ .......

4. d. Delhi5. a. Ajai Singh6. b. Baj Singh7. d. Bh:il Man! Singh8. b. Bh:il Man! Singh

BMj Man! Singh led the Sikhsat such a crucial time whennearly everyone was hostile tothem. He disciplined andorganised them under oneleadership. On an excuse that Bh:ilMan! Singh did not pay the promised amount, Zakarja Khanordered his execution by chopping off each limb of his body.Maryada of Srj Harimandar Sahib was also set by Bh:il ManjSingh.

9. a. Bh:il Tan} SinghOn a complaint, Bh:il Tan} Singh and his sister were arrestedfor providing meals to the underground Sikhs. The residents ofLahore secured the release of the sister by making a payment of

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one lac rupees. But the brother insisted that hewould rather sacrifice himself than seekpardon. Zakarja Khan ordered that his hairbe removed alongwith the skull. BhaJ TamSingh quiedy recited the holy hymnswhen his skull was being chopped off.

10. c. Taruna (Young)11. b. Sardar KapUr Singh

Nawab KapUr Singh (1697-1753 AD)earned the tide of Nawab by hisunlimited and selfless service. He hadaccepted the honour on one condition thathe will not be deprived of the duty 0

clearing horses dung which he had beendoing since his childhood. He was thefounder of the Dal Khalsa.

12. c. 1212 unit or brigades of Sikh warriors whichacquired the districts of Punjab by itscampaign of conquest. 12 Misals - AhluwalIa, Shahid,Singhpurja, ShukarchakIa, Kanhalya, Karopa, l)allevalI,NishanvalI, Nakals, PhulkIas, Bhailgjs, Ramgarrua.

13. a. Rakh1It literally means protection or vigilance. It referred to the cesslevied by the Dal Khalsa upon villagers which sought theirprotection against aggression or molestation in those disturbedtimes.

14. a. ShahidWhen Baba Djp(1682-1757 AD) cameknow that Jahan Khan,general of AhmedAbdalI, had violated thesanctity of Srj HarirnandarSahib, he set out in thatdirection immediatelyaccompanied by only eightSikhs. On the way, large


batches of Singhs joined him. But, at SangraI).a, hedrew up a line and asJ:ed them to cross it over if theywere willing to lay Jown their lives. Everyonejumped over the line without hesitation. BabaDip Singh fought his way to the periphery ofthe Darbar Sahib where he fmally breathedhis last. It was young Dip Singh only whohad been assigned the job of copying GuruGranth Sahib a10ngwith Bhai Mani Singh by Guru GobindSingh.

15. c. Nawab KapUr Singh16. b. Baba Bota Singh and Garja Singh

In 1739 AD, Baba Bota Singh andGarja Singh sent a communicationto the provincial governor ofLahore, Zakaria Khan in which theyaddressed him as 'Bhabi Khano'(Brother'S wife, Khan). Thegovernor sent a contingent of twohundred horses to arrest these twoSikhs, who fell fighting valiantlyagainst heavy odds.

17. c. Zakaria Khan and Mir MannuZakaria Khan and Mir Mannuhad given a call to throw out allthe Sikhs from the province andhad fIXed rewards for theirprosecution or liquidation.Twenty rupees for information,fifty for killing and eighty forbringing a severed head of aSikh. Although the Mughals wasted lacs like this, the Panthwent on flourishing and multiplying. A Punjabi doggerel whichbecame current among the Sikhs in those days sums up howlight they made of the amocity Mit Mannu heaped upon them :Mannu is our sickle; We the fodder for him to mow;The more he cuts, the more we grow.

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18. b. Massa Rangarh19. b. Harbhagat Niranjarua20. a. Father and Son

During the time of Yahiya Khan's tyrannyagainst the Sikhs, Bhiii Subeg Singh, agovernment contractor and his son ShahbazSingh were ordered to be crushed betweenthe Charkharis (spikedwheels). He took hislaceration in the nameof his faith without anyprotest. When the Qazi(Muslim priest) advisedhim to save his son, hementioned the great sacrifices made by the GurUs, comparedto which his loss was insignificmt.

21. b. 1746 AD (1 June)22. c. 7000

Also, 3000 Sikhs were put behind bars.23. a. Yahiya Khan and Lakhpat Rai

Yahiya Khan and Lakhpat Rai had taken a pledge to wipe outthe Sikhs. They chased the hiding columns of the Sikh army inthe wood of Kahniiwan and beseiged them. Many thousands ofSikhs were liquidated in the following clashes. Retreatingregiments of the Sikhs braved the onslaught under thecommand of Nawab Kapiir Singh. Even though they werehungry, they did not lose their determination and fought on inthe scorching heat. The Sikhs call this carnage a 'Chho~a

Ghalliighara' (The Small Holocaust).24. d. 20 to 25,000

According to Ratan Singh Bhailgii, 30,000 Sikhs were killed.25. b. Ahmed Shah Abdili

The Sikhs gave a good thrashing to the returning armies ofAhmed Shah Abdili after the Battle of Parupat. Having beenenraged by this, Abdili decided to teach Sikhs a lesson in hisnext invasion. Although the Sikhs had prepared for safety inanticipation of the attack, the suddenness with which it came,took them by surprise. Consequently, thousands of Sikhs laid


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down their lives 6hting in the plains of Kup. Under thecommand of Saruar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, various Sikh Misals(confederacies) came together and fought unitedly to save thePanth (Sikh Nation). This massacre is referred as Va<;l<;laGhallughara (The Great Holocaust). Nonetheless, the sameyear, Sikhs took over Sirhand and celebrated Baisakhi (the birthanniversary of Khalsa) at Amritsar.

26. a. Jassa Singh AhluwaliaSultan-ul-Qaum (King of the Nation) Sardar JassaSingh Ahluwalia (1718-1723 AD) providedsuch a daring leadership that the Panth notonly survived great massacres, but also camenear to establishing its own rule.

27. b. Jassa Singh RamgarhiaSardar Jassa Singh Ramgarrua (1723-1803 AD)the leader of the Ramgarrua Misal.Whenever there was a threat to theSikh Panth, he was the first toaccept the challenge. Qazi NfuMohammad writes that Jassa SinghAhluwalia and Jassa SinghRamgarrua were very closefriends. They use to fight and win .'.IilI_'-"battles under one flag. The latterhad his surname after the Ramgarh fort, which was built mdefence of Sri Harimandar Sahib.

28. c. Sardar Aghar SinghHe was the nephew of Bhai Mani Singh.

29. c. Ahmed Shah AbdaliDuring the battle of Parupat, Abdali abducted 2200 young girls.When the Singhs came to know this, not only they rushed totheir rescue but also ensured their safety backhome sometimes as far as Maharashtra.Historian M.J, Brown acknowledgesthat such an act was examplary chivalryas well as kindliness.

30. a. Hira Singh Bhari.gi31. d. Baba Baghel Singh

Berween 1765-1781 AD, the Sikhs conquered Delhi ftfteentimes, Sardar Baghel Singh hoisted Kesri (saffron) flag on theRed Fort and Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia graced the throne ofDelhi.

32. b. Shukarchakia33. c. 1801 AD

Maharaja RaI).jit Singh (1780-1839AD) is also known as 'Sher-e-Punjab'i.e. Lion of the Punjab. He was the mostcolourful, the most powerful and yet themost endearing ftgure in the history of theSikhs.

34. b. NanakshahI35. a. Akali Phiila Singh

Akali Baba Phiila Singh (1761-1823 ~_"""lI.I

AD) was the Jathedar of Sri AkalTakht. It was he who pronouncedpunishment of whipping MaharajaRaI).jit Singh for a transgres.;ion on hispart. He accepted this willingly.Fighting in the battle of Naushehra,Akali Phiila Singh laid down his life.

36. d. Lahore37. a. Sr. Hari Singh Nalwa

Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa (1791-1831was one of the top commanders ofKhalsa forces of Maharaja RaI).jit Singh. Heconquered Kashmir and brought Kabulunder his control. Besides being proftcientin Persian, Arabic and Punjabi, he wasfairly good in English. He lost his life in thebattle of Jarnraud.

38. c. Saviour of Khalsa Raj39. b. Faqir Aziz-ud-Din40. c. Lord Dalhousie41. d. Chiliawala

In this battle fought on 13th January 1849AD, British forces were led by Lord Gough


and the Sikh army by Raja Sher Singh. A testimony left by aBritish observer says, "The Sikhs fought like devils, fierce anduntamed...Such a mass of men I never set eyes on and as pluckyas lions: they ran right on bayonets and struck their assailantswhen they were transfixed". Once more, fate and destinyconspired against a victory for the Sikhs, bringing to mind ShahMohammad words:''We won the Battle but we lost the Fight"

42. b. Maharaja DalIp SinghMaharaja DalIp Singh (6 Sep. 1838-22 Oct. 1893AD), the youngest son of Maharaja RaI.ljitSingh, was wickedly eased out of power and sentto England after the annexation of Punjab by theEnglish. He was also misled and converted toChristianity. But immediately after meeting hismother Mahar<iJ)i Jinda, he embraced Sikhismagain. He died in Paris. . ,

43. b. J. D. CunninghamJoseph Davey Cunningham (1812-1851 AD)· was the firstBritish historian of the Sikhs.

44. a. Koh-e-m1rKoh-e-nfu (Mountain of Light) is not known tohave ever been bought or sold. It always changedhands as a result of conquest. Its value can hardly beestimated. - ......-

45. c. Bhai Santokh SinghBhai Santokh Singh (1787-1843 AD), a poet and historian.Gur Partip Sfuaj .Granth consists of 51,820 verses writtenduring 1835-1840 AD.

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Sikh Reform Movement(19th - 20th century)

1. When did the Singh Sabha Movement start ?a. 1809 AD 0 b. 1873 ADc. 1901 AD 0 d. 1925 AD

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2. Who was the founder of the Nirankari Movement which tried toeradicate the wrong doings prevalent among the Sikhs ?a. Baba Dial 0 b. Baba Darbara Singh 0

c. Baba Ram Singh 0 d. BhaI Kanhaiya 0

3. Who was the founder of Namdhari or KUka Movement started to

re-establish the glory of the Sikh religion ?a. BaM Dial 0 b. Baba Darbara Singh 0

c. Baba Ram Singh 0 d. BhaI KanhaIya 0

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b.2d.4

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4. How many students of Amritsar Mission School decided to adoptChristianity in 1873 AD which was prevented by the interventionof the Sikh leaders ?a. Nonec. 3

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b. Prof. Harkrishan S.d. BhaI Vir Singh

5. Which Sikh established the uniqueness of Sikh religion by excellingthrice in the inter-faith discussion with Swami Dayanand of AryaSamaj?a. Prof. Gurmukh Singh 0

c. Giani Dirt Singh 0

6. Which Sikh started the teaching of Punjab! at the University level ?a. Giani Dirt Singh 0 b. Bhai Vir Singh 0

c. Sr. Tarlochan Singh 0 d. Prof. Gurmukh Singh 0

7. Which organisation was formed by the prominent Sikhs of thePanth in Amritsar on 30 July 1873 AD ?a. Sri Gurii Singh SabhaO b. Khalsa Diwan 0


c. Shirom;u:n Akili Dal 0 d. Khalsa Dal o

b. Khalsa Diwan 0d. Shirom;u:n Akili Dal 0

8. What was the name of the General Singh Sabha formed in 1883AD to keep the co-ordination between the Singh Sabhas ofvarious places ?a. Sri Guru Singh Sabha 0c. Khalsa Dal 0

b. Sikh National CollegeOd. Punjab University 0

Oriental College

9. The foundation of which educational institution was laid on 5March 1892 AD that took the form of a prestigious college inPunjab for the Sikhs ?a. Government College 0c. Khalsa College 0

Amritsar

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b. M.A. Macauliffed. Pearl S. Buck

10. With the inspiration of Prof. Gurmukh Singh, which British officerleft his service in 1893 AD for studying Sikh religion andafterwards wrote the Sikh history ?

a. Lord Mountbatten 0c. Warren Hastings 0

11. Which KIrtania also raised funds for opening of educationalinstitutions during the Singh Sabha Movement, besides performingl(jrtan and propagating the Sikh way of life?a. BhaI Hlra Singh 0 b. BhaI Samund Singh 0c. Bhai Gopal Singh 0 d. BhaI Santa Singh 0

b. BhaI Vir Singh 0d. Prof. Gurmukh Singh 0

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12. 'Twarikh Guru Khalsa' and 'Panth Parkash' are the historic writingsof which Sikh ?

a. Giani Ditt Singhc. Giani Gian Singh

13. Which bank was established by the efforts of BhaI Vir Singh, Sr.Sunder Singh Maji~a and Sr. Tarlochan Singh?a. Punjab National BankO b. Bank of Punjab 0c. State Bank of Patiala 0 d. Punjab & Sind Bank 0

14. Who was chosen the first President of the Chief Khalsa Diwan

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b. Arjan Singh Bagarian 0

d. Prof. Gurmukh Singh 0oo

established on 30 Octobet 1902 and served in that capacity fornearly 15 years?a. GianI Ditt Singhc. GianI Gian Singh

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b. Damdarna Sahibd. Rakab Ganj Sahib

15. In the beginning of 1914 AD, the wall of which Gurdwara wasplanned to be demolished by the Government in order to beautifythe house of the Viceroy ?a. Bangia Sahib 0c. Sis Ganj Sahib 0

16. Gurdwara Reform Movement statted on 5th October 1920, withthe success of freeing which Gurdwara ?a. Babe ki Ber Sahib 0 b. NankaI.Ja Sahib 0c. Harimandar Sahib 0 d. Taran Taran Sahib 0

b. Harbans Singh At<lri 0

d. Kattar Singh Jhabbar 0

17. Who was appointed the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib on 12thOctober 1920 by the Sailgat after accusing the Pujans andGranthis as Tankhaias ?a. J. Teja S. Bhuchchar 0c. Prof. Gurmukh Singh 0

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b. NankaI.Ja Sahibd. Harimandar Sahib

18. The first two martyrs of Gurdwara Reform Movement, laiddown their lives while struggling for the freedom of whichGurdwara?a. Taran Taran Sahib 0c. Guru ki Ber Sahib 0

19. When was ShromaI.li Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee registered?a. 30 April 1921 0 b. 22 August 1925 0c. 9 September 1923 0 d. 1 November 1925 0

20. Who was the Mahant ofNankaI}.a Sahib from which the Sikhs gotthe Gurdwara freed in February 1921 AD ? ,a. Mahant Prem Singh 0 b. Mahant Mi!ha Singh 0

c. Mahant Sundar Das 0 d. Mahant Nar3..iQ. Das 0

21. Who was the leader of the Jatha which was attacked and killed by

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the men of the Mahant ofNankat).a Sahib on 20th February 1921?a. LachmaQ. Singh 0 b. Kartat Singh Jhabbar 0

c. Dalip Singh 0 d. Teja Siflgh BhuchcharO

22. In the struggle for freedom of which Gurdwata did the Sikhspeacefully beared all the tortures while collecting wood for theLangar; and was also called the Satyagraha (agitation with moralforce) by the Congress leaders of the country ?a. Babe kI Ber Sahib 0 b. Nankat).a Sahib 0

c. GurU ka Bagh Sahib 0 d. Panja Sahib 0

23. To serve the Sikhs arrested in the peaceful agitation, at which placedid the Sangat lay down their lives while stopping the train ?a. Amritsar 0 b. Anandpur Sahib 0

c. Panja Sahib 0 d. Nankat).a Sahib 0

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b. Key's Agitationd. Jaito's Agitation

24. With which agitation of Gurdwata Movement, did a religious bodytry to solve a political problem ?a. GurU ka Bagh 0

c. Nankat).a Sahib 0

25. After the formation of Shirom;u:ti Gurdwata ParbandhakCommittee, which organization came into existence for furtherstrengthening the Sikh Reform Movement, that helped theCommittee in freeing the Gurdwatas ?a. Chief Khalsa Djwan 0 b. Panthak Akili Dal 0c. Ghadar Party 0 d. Shirom;u:ti Akili Dal 0

26. Which Sikh leader provided leadership to the Akili Agitation withgreat discipline and intelligence, in whose memory a Hall has alsobeen named in the Harirnandar Sahib complex in Amritsar ?

a. Sr. Bhan Singh 0 b. Bhat Amrlk Singh 0

c. Teja S. Samundarj 0 d. Baba Jjwan Singh 0

27. Which Sikh religious personality worked for the promotion ofmodern education among Sikhs along with religiouseducation and was the inspiration behind the origins of the AkiliMovement, and at present many educational institutions are also


running with his inspiration and guidance ?a. Baba Nand Singh 0 b. Sant Attar Singh 0c. Bhai Vir Singh 0 d. Baba Jiwan Singh 0

28. How many Sikhs responded to the call given by Sardiil SinghCaveeshar asking for 100 volunteers in 'Akali' newspaper, after thedemolition of wall of Gurdwara Rakab Ganj by the British Govt. ?a. 50 0 b. 100 0

c. 500 0 d. 700 0

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b. Key Agitationd. Khalsa Agitation

29. After the ban on the Kakar of a Sikh by British Govt., whatagitation was launched by Shiromal)l Akali Dal under whichthousands of Sikhs were sent to jail ?a. Kakar Agitation 0c. Kirpan Agitation 0

30. Which Morcha (agitation) was launched by the Akalis as acampaign for the recovery of the keys of the Harimandar Sahib,Amritsar's treasury, that was hailed throughout the country as thefIrst decisive battle won for lndia's freedom ?a. Morcha Kakar 0 b. Morcha Chabia 0c. Morcha Kirpan 0 d. Morcha Akali 0

b. Teja Singh BhuchcharDd. Kishan Singh Gargajj 0

31. Who was the founder of Babar Akali Movement and was hangedto death on 27 February 1926 AD ?a. Arjan Singh Gargajj 0c. Master Tara Singh 0

32. Who was the youngest Akali prisoner to be sent to jail for sixmonths for publicly reciting a seditious poem in April 1922 AD ?a. Arjan Singh Gargajj 0 b. Teja Singh BhuchcharDc. Master Tara Singh 0 d. Baba Kharak Singh 0

33. As a result of the Gurdwara Management Reform Movement,when was the Gurdwara Act passed ?a. 1921 AD 0 b. 1925 AD 0c. 1935 AD 0 d. 1945 AD 0

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Brief Answers :

1. b. 1873 ADSingh Sabha Movement, a reform movement among the Sikhswhich became a vitally rejuvenating force at a time whenSikhism was fast losing its distinctive identity.

2. a. Baba Dial3. c. Baba Ram Singh

Baba Ram Singh (1816-1885 AD) wasa great crusader and the first Sikh tointroduce religious reforms. He was thefounding father of the Namdharj sect and agreat devotee of the Guru. He passed awayin British capitivity in Rangoon.

4. d.4The students were - Aya Singh, Attar Singh, Sadhii Singh andSantokh Singh. This was also one of the reason for the start ofSingh Sabha Movement. ".

5. c. Giiirti Ditt SinghGiiirti Ditt Singh excelled over Swarm Dayanandthrice in open public debates, among thepresence of scholars and masses. Giiirti Jj was notonly a good orator but also editor of anewspaper 'Khalsa'.

6. d. Prof. Gurmukh Singh7. a. Sri Guru Singh Sabha8. b. Khalsa Djwan9. c. Khalsa College, Amritsar10. b. M.A. Macauliffe

'The Sikh Religion' written by Sir Max AtthurMacauliffe (1837-1913 AD) has been publishedin six volumes.

11. a. Bhaj Hlra SinghBhai Hlra Singh (1879-1926) worked tirelesslytowards the programmes of religious and socialreforms and of education among Sikhs underChief Khalsa Djwan. He was one of theprincipal fund raisers for the Sikh Educational


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Conferences which established schools in many parts of Punjab.He founded a Khalsa High School in Fariika in 1908 whichwas restarted in Ambala after the partition of 1947. It was dueto his impressive style of Kirtan and discourses that manyadopted this faith. A Muslim artisan, HajJ Muhammad Maskinwas so impressed .by his discourses that he decided to offer arare piece of art - a whisk (chaur) made of 145,000 strands ofsandalwood fibres at Sri Harimandar Sahib in 1925. The whiskis still preserved in the Darbar Sahib Toshakhana (treasury).Bhiti Rira Singh Ji died of cancer at an early age in Dehradiin in1926.

12. c. Giani Gian SinghGiani Gian Singh (1822-1921 AD) devoted his

whole life to glorify achievements of Sikhhistory. He was also an important member ofthe Nirtnala sect. Twmkh Guru Khalsa is avoluminous prose narrative - delineating the history of the Sikhsfrom their origin to the time when they lost Punjab to the

.British.13. d. Punjab & Sind Bank

The founders of Punjab & Sind Bankwere Bhiti Vir Singh, Sir SunderSingh MajJ~a and Sardar TarlochanSingh. Since its foundation, thebank has been a pioneer inpromoting Sikh youth, crafrsmen,artists and musicians through itsvarious instimtions.

14. b. Arjan Singh Bagarian (Bhiti)15. d. Rakab Ganj Sahib16. a. Babe ki Ber Sahib

Gurdwara Reform Movement started onOctober 1920 AD from GurdwaraBabe ki Ber Sahib. J. Kartar~~~~~;;;;

Singh Jhabbar (1874-1962 AD)led a jatha of Sikh volunteers toSiaIko~ to liberate this Gurdwarafrom the control of a corrupt_.-_""


Mahant or custod.an.17. a. J. Teja Singh Bhuchchar18. a. Taran Taran Sahib

BhaI Hazara Singh and Hukam Singh were the first twomartyrs of Gurdwara Reform Movement. They were killedduring the struggle for freeing Gurdwara Tarn-Taran Sahibfrom the Mahants.

19. a. 30 April 1921 AD20. d. Mahant Narain Das

Mahant Narain Das, Managerof Gurdwara NankiI).a Sahibtrapped 200 Akali Singhs in .connivance with police. Theyhad come to visit the shrine'and he had them hacked intopieces by his hired Goon9as. Later the mangled and mutilatedIxxlies of the Singhs were burnt in kerosene oil. This episode isconsidered to be one of the bloodiest of the 20th centurymassacres. The Gurdwara, however, was handed over toShiromanI Gurdwara Prabandhak Comminee the following day.

21. a. Lachma!) Singh22. c. GurU ka Bagh Sahib

To assen the right to the firewood grown at GurU ka Bagh, amorcha (agitation) had to be launched. A batch of 100 peaceful!Akalis while reciting Gurbfu)i, marched every day towards theshrine, but policeintercepted them onway to their destinationand subjected them to

ruthless torture. ~~~~~~~e:~~~~~~Observing the police ..~brutalities and the passive resistance, c.P. Andrews wrote that itwas like watching a hundred Christs being crucified everyday.

23. c. Panja Sahib .On 30 October 1922 AD at Gurdwara Panja Sahib under theleadership of BhaI Partap Singh and BhaI Karam Singh. Onhearing that the Sikhs arrested at GurU ka Bagh were beingescorted in a train to Naushehra Jail (Anock),the Sikh devotees


of Panja Sahib decided to offerthem Lailgar, come what may.When the station masterexpressed his inability to stop thetrain, Bhiii Partap Singh andKaram Singh alongwithhundreds of others lay on therailway track. The train stopped and Lailgar was served to thearrested Sikhs but not before the train had crushed both underits wheels.

24. d. ]aito's Agitation]aito's Agitation started due to the interference of theGovernment during the Akhanc.i Path Sahib kept for re-instatingMaharaja Ripiidaman Singh Nabha. Batches of 500 Singhsproceeded towards ]aito. On 21 February 1924 AD, the policeopened fire on the group, killing twenty Singhs on the spot andwounded more than hundred. Nabha agitation excercised suchan impact on the public that even ]awaharlal Nehruaccompanied by other leaders also courted arrest.

25. d. ShiromaI)i Akali Dal26. c. Teja S. Samundari

Teja Singh Samundari Hall houses the office of SGPC atAmritsar.

27. b. Sant Atrar SinghSant Atrar Singh (1866-1927 AD) sharedthe Sikh community's wider social and religiousconcerns and was a saint in true spirit. Atpresent, vanous educational institutions(Akal Acadamies) are running with hisinspiration and guidance.

28. d. 700 (Seven Hundred)29. c. Kirpan Agitation

Kirpan Morcha, a campaignstarted by the Sikhs toassert their right to keepand carry KirpiiR religiouslyobligatory for them, whichwas denied to them under .",---.....;;


the Indian Arms Act (XI) of 1878.30. b. Morcha Chabia

A government official was sentdeliver the keys of thetreasury to Raba Kharak ~~~~'1Singh, president of SGPC atSri Akal Takht Sahib on 19~1~'J;

January 1922 AD. The Akalisvictory was hailed throughoutthe country . In the words ofM.K. Gandhi - First decisive battle for India's freedom had beenwon.

31. d. Kishan Singh GargajjBabbar Akall Movement was a radical outgrowth of the AkallMovement which rejected non-violence and adopted violence asa creed.

32. a. Arjan Singh GargajjIn 1919 AD, when he was studying in class VI, he wasexpelled from school for refusing to salute the Union Jack,imperial standard of the British rulers.

33. b. 1925 ADSikh Gurdwaras Act 1925, legislation passed by the PunjabLegislative Council which marked the culmination of thestruggle of the Sikh people from 1920-1923 AD to wrestcontrol of their places of worship from the mahants or priestsinto whose hands they had passed during the eighteenth centurywhen the Khalsa were driven from their homes to seek safety inremote hills and deserts.


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b. Bhai R3.l).dh:ir Singh 0d. Baba Ram Singh 0

1. Which Sikh started the Swadeshi Movement in India's strugglefor freedom ?a. Gen. Mohan Singh 0c. GianI Ditt Singh 0

2. Who laid the foundation of'Ghadar Party' in USA?a. Sr. Gurditt Singh 0 b. Sr. Udham Singh 0c. Sohan Singh Bhakna 0 d. Gen. Mohan Singh 0

3. Sikh martyr Bhai Nihal Singh who died in the Singapore prison ofBritish, was commonly known by which name ?a. Bhagat Singh 0 b. Mahiiraj Singh 0c. Baba Singh 0 d. General Singh 0

4. In memory of the bravery shown by 21 Sikhs of 36 SikhPaltoon on 12 September 1897 AD, at which place near the fottLockhaq Amrirsar, has the Indian Govt. built their memorial ?a. Siiragarhi 0 b. Tiiragarhi 0c. Garhinazjr 0 d. A~ari 0

5. What was the name of the ship in which 400 people were to bemoved to Canada by Sr. Gurditt Singh?a. Kama Ga~a Manl 0 b. Chetak 0c. Dilbagh 0 d. Baz-Baz Gha~ 0

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b. Sr. Udham Singhd. Sr. Kharak Singh

6. Who killed General 0' Dyer responsible for the Jaliawala Baghmassacre after 27 years ?a. Sr. Bhagat Singh 0c. Gen. Mohan Singh 0

7. Who started the Indian National Army (INA) ?a. Sr. Bhagat Singh 0 b. Sohan Singh Bhakna 0c. Gen. Mohan Singh 0 d. Baba Mehar Singh 0

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b. BaN. Mehar Singh 0

d. Bhai RaJ:Idhlr Singh 0

8. Whom did Bhagat Singh meet in the prison before being hangedto death, after which Bhagat Singh had belief in God and stoppedcutting his hairs ?a. Sr. Udham Singh 0

c. BaN. Kharak Singh 0

9. Out of 121 people hanged to death during India's struggle forindependence, how many were Sikhs ?a. 53 0 b. 93 0Co 121 0 d. None 0

10. Out of 2646 people sent to life-long imprisonment during India'sstruggle for independence, how many were Sikhs ?a. 1547 0 b. 2147 0c. 2646 0 d. None 0

11. Out of 1300 people killed in JalIawa.!ii's Biigh massacre duringIndia's struggle for independence, how many were Sikhs ?a. 650 0 b. 799 0c. 1199 0 d. 1300 0

12. Out ofl13 people killed at Baj-Baj Ghii~, how many were Sikhs?a. 25 0 b. 35 0c. 67 0 d. 110 0

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13. Who was the fliSt Sikh aviator and the fmt Indian to fly solo fromEngland to India and also has a record of landing his aircraft 150times in a single day ?a. Mohan Singhc. Makhan Singh

14. Which revolutionary undertook the responsibility for. the printing.of the GurmiikhI edition of the newspaper 'Ghadar' (Revolt) andwas hanged to death on 16 November 1915 AD ?a. Bhagat Singh 0 b. Kartar Singh Sariibhii 0

c.. Sohan Singh Bhaknii 0 d. Udham Singh 0

15. Who went on a strike for a month in the Andamans Islands as a

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protest against maltreatment of the political prisoners, played anactive role in Gurdwara Reform Movement also and was appointedas the Jathedar of Akal Takht in 1934 AD.?a. J. Vasakha Singh 0 b. Baba Kharak Singh 0c. Master Tara Singh 0 d. Kartar Singh Sarabha 0

b. ShiromaQi Akali Dal 0d. Sikh Republic Party 0

16. After the pact of Congress with the Muslim League in 1916 AD,which political party was established by the Sikh leaders for theprotection of the Sikh rights ?a. Central Sikh League 0c. Khalsa Diwan 0

b. Kartar Singh Sarabha 0d. Sardiil S. Caveeshar 0

17. Who was the president of the political party 'Forward Bloc', afterSubhash Chandar Bose ?a. Bhagat Singh 0c. Baba Kharak Singh 0

b. Partap Singh Kairon 0d. Sr. Baldev Singh 0

18. Under whose leadership did AkaII Dal put forth in 1943 AD the'Free Punjab' scheme that involved the reorganization of Punjab'sboundaries in order to give Sikh Community 'the balance ofpower'?a. Baba Kharak Singh 0c. Master Tara Singh 0

19. The 'Azad Punjab' schemeleader?a. Baba Kharak Singh 0c. Master Tara Singh 0

was the brain-child of which Akall

b. Giani Kartar Singh 0d. Sant Fateh Singh 0

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1. d. Baba Ram Singh2. c. Sohan Singh Bhakna (Baba)

In those days, Indians in the United States andthe neighbouring Canada, most of them Sikhsfrom Punjab, suffered severe discrimination,protest against which had been simmering.

3. b. Maharaj SinghHe sacrificed himself for the sake of preventing Union Jack tobe hoisted in Lahore instead of the Saffron flag. He died in theSingapore jail in 1856 AD.

4. a. SaragarhjBattle of heroic action fought by a small detachment of Sikhsoldiers against heavy odds, took place on 12 September 1897AD in the ruah region of North-East Frontier Province (nowin Pakistan). These 21 Sikhs inspite of being surrounded by theenemy forces in thousands, didn't became cowards. Bur insteadshowed marvellous courage as expected by Amritdharj Singhs.They killed around 200 enemy soldiers and injured many ofthem. Indian Govt. has built Kiratmandirs in their memory atfort Lockhiif!:, Amritsar and Ferozepur.

5. a. Kama Gara MarUKama Gara Marii was renamed 'Guru Nanak Jahaz'. In 1914AD, when these people were not allowed to land at Vancouverby Canada Government, they were forced to return to India.On reaching Baj-Baj Ghar, they were all fired to death.

6. b. Sr. Udham SinghSr. Udham Singh (26 Dec.l899 - 31 July 1940AD) chased General Michael 0' Dyer toLondon and killed him. After surrender, he wastried and hanged.

7. c. Gen. Mohan SinghGeneral Mohan Singh (1909-1989 AD) asked for volunteerswho would form the Azad Hind Fauj (Free India Army) tofight for liberating India from the British rule. A large numberof men, mostly Sikhs, came forward to join what came to betermed as the Azad Hind Fauj (National Army of Independent

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India). The new set-up came into being on 1 September 1942AD by which time the strength of volunteers had reached40,000. Mohan Singh, now designated as General, was tocommand it.

8. d. Bhai R<U.1dhir SinghBhai Sahib Bhai R<U.1dhir Singh (187'8-1961AD) was a great lover of BiiI)i and Kirtan.He encouraged and initiated hundreds intothe virtuous art of singing hymns. He alsospent several years in different jailsduring the British rule. During thisperiod, he met Bhagat Singh whoonce again became a Sikh.

9. b. 9310. b. 214711. b.

o799]aliawala Bagh massacre, involving the killing of 1300 unarmeddefenceless Indians by a senior British military officer, tookplace on 13 April 1919 AD in the heart of Amritsar, theholiest city of the Sikhs, on a day sacred to them as the birthanniversary of theKhalsa. On this Baisakhlday, a large number 0

people, mostly Sikhs, had.poured into the cityfrom the surroundingvillages. Local leaderscalled upon the people to assemble for a meeting in the]aliawala Bagh in the evening. Brig. General Dyer set out forthe venue of the meeting with 50 riflemen and two armouredcars with machine-guns moun!.ed on them. He deployed hisriflemen on an elevation near the entrance and without warningor ordering the crowd to- disperse, opened fire. The firingcontinued for about twenty minutes whereafter Dyer and hismen marched back the way they had come. 1650 rounds of.303 inch ammunition,had been fired.

12. c. 6713. b. Manmohan Singh

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14. b. Kartir Singh SarabhaAt a meeting at Sacraments, California on 31October 1913 AD, he jumped to the stage andbegan to sing : chalo chaliye desh nii yuddhakaran, eho akhiri vachan te farman ho gaye(Come ! let us go and join the battle offreedom; the fInal call has come, let us go!)'Kartar Singh Sarabha (1896-1915 AD) wasone of the fIrst to follow his own call.

15. a. ]. Vasakha Singh]. Vasakha Singh (1877-1957 AD) was arrested by policealong with several other Ghadar leaders. He was tried in Lahoreconspiracy case I (1915) and sentenced to transportation of lifeand forfeiture of property.

16. a. Central Sikh League17. d. Sardiil S. Caveeshar

Sardiil Singh Caveeshar (1886-1963 AD) was a politician and arenowned author who launched an English journal 'SikhReview' in 1913 from Delhi.

18. c. Master Tara SinghMaster Tara Singh (1885-1967 AD) remainedat the centre of Sikh politics for nearly halfa century, led the Shirom;u:ti GurdwaraParbandhak Committee and Shirom;u:ti AkaliDal on several occasions. His writings wereeffective, persuasive and rich with arguments.He was given the title of'Panth Ratan'.

19. b. Giani Kartar SinghGiani Kanar Singh (1902-1974 AD), Akali leader who wasknown for his political astuteness and for his single-mindednessof purpose and who dominated the Sikh politics during the 40'sand 50's of the twentieth century.

20. d. 80

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Sikh Personalities(People, Events, Current Affairs)

1. Who did the translation of Guru Granth Sahib grammatically,which is also known as 'Guru Granth Sahib DarpaJ).' ?a. Dr. Gopal Singh 0 b. Bhili Vir Singh 0c. Giaru Harbans Singh 0 d. Prof. Sahib Singh 0

2. Which Sikh political leader(uncrowned Emperor) ?a. Baba Mehar Singh 0c. Baba Kharak Singh 0

was called the 'Betaj Badshah'

b. Master Tara Singh 0d. Giaru Kartar Singh 0

b. Dr. GanQa Singh 0d. Dr. Harkrishan Singh 0

3. Which Sikh was honoured by the Akal Takht with the distinctionof the 'National Professor of Sikhism' ?a. Sirdar KapUr Singh 0 b. Master Tara Singh 0c. Sr. Nanak Singh 0 d. Giaru Kartar Singh 0

4. Which Sikh historian did the research on Sikh History scientificallyand is considered as a pioneer of modern research in Sikh History?a. Bhili Vir Singh 0 b. Dr. GanQa Singh 0c. Karam S. Historian 0 d. Sr. Hira Singh Dard 0

5. Who is the writer of the famous book 'Bandagi-nama' ?a. Bhili Vir Singh 0 b. Prof. PUran Singh 0c. Sr. Raghubir S. Bit 0 d. Sr. Hita Singh Dard 0

6. Who has written the book "Gur Shabad Ratan Parkash" which hasline-to-line index of Guru Granth Sahib?a. Akali Kaur Singh 0 b. Dr. GanQa Singh 0c. Bhili Vir Singh 0 d. Sr. Raghubir S. Bir 0

7. Who was the first Indian to be elected as mayor of Rangoon in1932 AD ?a. Prof. Teja Singh 0c. Raghbir S. Duggal 0


8. Which Sikh artist's fame rests principally on the fresco-paintingsmade by him on the walls of SrI Harimandar Sahib, Amritsar ?a. Amolak Singh 0 b. Gian Singh Nakkash 0c. Sobha Singh 0 d. Kehar Singh Nakkash 0

9. Who was the first KlrtanIa to broadcast Klrtan from the Lahorestation of All India Radio, whose five generations had beenperforming KIrtan at Gurdwara Nank<1J:Ja Sahib?a. Bhal Samund Singh 0 b. Bhal Hazilr Singh 0c. Bhal Surjan Singh 0 d. Bhal ffira Singh 0

10. Who was the first Defence Minister of free India?a. Sr. Baldev Singh 0 b. Sr. Hukam Singh 0c. Giaill Zail Singh 0 d. Sr. Biira Singh 0

b. RajkumarI Amrit K. 0d. Sr. Hukam Singh 0

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11. Who has been a minister in the Union Cabinet of India for thelongest period ?a. Sr. Baldev Singhc. GianI Zail Singh

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b..Baba Mehar Singhd. Sr. Arjan Singh

12. Who was the first ever Indian to be commissioned as a fighter pilotin Royal Air Force of Canada ?a. Sr. Manmohan Singh 0c. Hardit Singh Malik 0

13. Which Sikh political leader ended his fast for the attainment ofPunjabI speaking state on the behest of the Panj Piaras for theentire Khalsa Panth and not on the request of the Indian Govt. ?a. Sr. Baldev Singh 0 b. Master Tara Singh 0c. Bhal Chet Singh 0 d. Sant Fateh Singh 0

14. Which renowned poet, writerChief Minister of Punjab?a. Giaill Gurmukh 0

Singh Musafirc. Giaill Zail Singh 0

and politician has also been the

b. Sr. Partap Singh 0Kairon

d. Sr. Hukam Singh 0

15. Which Sikh political leader sacrificed his life for the sake of

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inclusion of Chanc,iigarh and some other areas in the newly-demarcated Punjab ?a. Partap Singh b. Darshan Singh

Kairon 0 Pheriiman 0c. Giani Zail Singh 0 d. Hukam Singh 0

16. Who was the first Sikh Chief Minister of undivided Punjab?a. Giani Zail Singh 0 b. Parkash Singh Badal 0c. Partap Singh Kairon 0 d. Surjit Singh Barnala 0

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b. Sr. Karam Singhd. Dr. Ganga Singh

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17. Which Sikh historian was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1983by the Govt. of India ?a. Dr. Sangat Singhc. Sr. Patwant Singh

b. Bhagat Pfuan Singh 0d. Bhai Vir Singh 0

18. Who was the founder of the social organization 'Pingalwara' inAmritsar ?a. Bhagwant S. DilawariOc. Pr. Harbhajan Singh 0

19. Which Sikh leader was the pioneer in starting the Sikh PublicSchool system for the Sikh children under the control of DelhiSikh Gurdwara Management Commitree ?a. Giani Kartar Singh 0 b. Bhai Mohan Singh 0c. J. Santokh Singh 0 d. Bhai Vir Singh 0

20. Who was the hero of the Indo-Pak war at Bangladesh in 1971AD ?a. Air Chief Marshal b. General Tagjit

Arjan Singh 0 Singh Aurora 0c. Capt. Dilbagh Singh 0 d. Gen. Mohan Singh 0

b. Brig. Pritam Singh 0d. Capt. Dilbagh Singh 0

21. Who has the honour of landing first at the world's highest air-stripin Ladakh?a. Gen. Mohan Singh 0c. Baba Mehar Singh 0


22. Which Sikh hero bravely resisted the Pakistan's army attack atLonawala border (Rajasthan) in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 AD ?a. Gen. Mohan Singh 0 b. Brig. Pritam Singh 0c. Lt. General d. Major Kuldip

Harbaksh Singh 0 Singh Chandpurj 0

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23. In the clash with the Nirankans in 1978 AD, how many Singhsattained martyrdom ?a. Nonec. 5

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b. Yellow Stard. Blue Star

24. What was the name of the operation carried out by the Army inJune 1984 AD at Amritsar ?a. Red Star 0

c. Black Star 0

25. Which president of 'All India Sikh Students Federation' wasmartyred in June 1984 AD at Srj Harimandar Sahib, Amritsar ?a. Sr. Bhan Singh 0 b. BhaI Amrlk Singh 0c. Teja S. Samundarj 0 d. Baba Jjwan Singh 0

number of Sikhs killed during26. Where were the maximumNovember 1984 massacre?a. Kanpur 0

c. Bokaro 0

b. Delhid. Bhopal

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27. Who was declared 'The Great Sikh of 20th century' by theprominent Sikh Societies of the World?a. BhaI RaIJ.dh1r Singh 0 b. BhaI Vjr Singh 0

c. Sant Jarnail Singh d. Principal SatblrBhin<;lrawala 0 Singh 0

b. Master Tara Singh 0d. Sant Harchand Singh

Longowal 0o

28. Which Sikh leader signed the accord with the Central Govt. in1985 AD, but was killed later?a. BhaI RaIJ.dh1r Singh 0c. Sant Jarnail Singh

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29. Which writer of fame returned his 'Padam Shri' award to theCentral Govt. as protest against the Blue Star Operation ?

a. Sr. Patwant Singh 0 b. Sr. Khushwant Singh 0

c. Dr. Sangat Singh 0 d. Sr. Gurtej Singh 0

30. Which journalist and poet set its permanent seal on Punjabijournalism with the 'Ajit' and also surrendered his honour ofPadam Shri in protest against the operation Blue Star ?a. Dial Singh Maji~a 0 b. Bhai Vir Singh 0

c. Sadhii S. Hamdard 0 d. Sr. Hukam Singh 0

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31. What was the name given to the operation carried out by the Armyin 1988 AD at Amritsar ?a. Red Storm 0c. Black Thunder 0

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b. Giani Kartar Singhd. Giani Gurmukh S.

32. Which Jathedar of Akal Takht was a writer and researcher ofrepute, whose detailed account of Operation Blue Star was beingserialized in 'Ajit', a Punjabi daily from JalIandhar, when he diedon 26 July 1993 AD ?a. Giani Kirpal Singh 0c. Giani Gian Singh 0

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b. Bhai Rat:\jit Singhd. J. Sadhii S. Bhaura

33. Which Jathedar of Akal Taj<ht was a Sikh missionary and attractedwide public notice when, on 10 June 1978 AD, he issued aHukamnarna or edict calling upon all Sikhs to boycott socially theneo-Nirankari sect?a. Giani Kirpal Singh Dc. Prof. Darshan Singh 0

34. Which Sikh writer did the translation of Guru Granth Sahib inEnglish in four volumes and also received the Padma Bhiishanaward from Govt. of India in 1985 AD ?a. Sirdar KapUt Singh 0 b. Dr. Manmohan SinghDc. Dr. Gan<;la Singh 0 d. Gurbachan S. Tilib 0

35. Which Jathedar of Akal Takht was appointed Jathedar while in jail,for his sacrifice for the Panth ?


a. Bhai Jasbir S. Roge Dc. Prof. Darshan Singh D

b. Bhai RaI).jit Singh Dd. Giani Joginder Singh D

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b. Bhai RaI).jit Singhd. Giani Jogindar

Singh

36. During the black period of Punjab, which Jathedar of Akal Takhtpacified Baba Am~e, Sunil Dutt and leaders of other parties andreligions with logical discussions ?a. Prof. Manjit Singh Dc. Prof. Darshan Singh D

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37. Which Sikh historian has written 'The Sikhs in History' ?a. Sr. Hira Singh Dard D b. Sr. Karam Singh Dc. Principal Teja Singh D d. Dr. Sangat Singh D

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b. Master Tara Singhd. Dr. Inderjit Singh

38. Who was the founder of Bank of Punjab, being also honoured withthe title of Panth Ratan ?a. Bhai Vir Singh Dc. Dr. Gopal Singh D

39. Which Sikh has worked selflesslyTapovan, Amravati in Maharash~a ?a. Bhagat Piiran SinGh Dc. Dr. Sangat Singh D

for the leprosy patients in

b. Bhagwant S. DilawariDd. Dr. Inderjit Kaur D

40. Who has been the only Sikh President of India ?a. Sr. Baldev Singh D b. Sr. Bii~a Singh Dc. Giani Zail Singh D d. Sr. Hukam Singh D

41. Which two Sikhs haveIndia?a. Zail S. - Hukam S.c. Giani Zail Singh

Bu~a Singh

been the Speakers of the Lok-Sabha of

D b. Buta S.-Hukam S. DD d. Hukam Singh - D

. Gurdial S. I;>hillon

42. Who was the distinguished cricketer, India's long-lasting sportsexecutive, architect of the Asian Games Movement and a movingfigure behind the Asiad held in New Delhi in 1982 AD ?a. Bishan Singh Beru D b. Raja Bhalendra Singh D


c. Navjot Singh Sidhu 0 d. Balvinder S. Sandhu 0

43. Whose book 'Sikh Faith for the Youth: Questions & Answers' isan eye-opener for the Sikh youth all over the world ?a. Dr. J. S. NekI 0 b. Pr. Satbir Singh 0c. Dr. Gurbaksh Singh 0 d. Manohar S. Marco 0

44. Which artist's paintings are very popular in Sikh circles and one ofhis painting depicting Queen Niir JaM in the presence of GuruHargobind was strongly protested by Muslims in 1935 AD ?a. Kirpal Singh 0 b. Sobha Singh 0

c. Ajaib Singh 0 d. Davinder Singh 0

45. Which Sikh artist has mainly painted the Sikh marryrs and battlescenes, which are displayed at Central Sikh Mueum in Amritsar(36) and Baba Baghel Singh Museum in Delhi (21) ?a. Kirpal Singh 0 b. Sobha Singh 0c. Ajaib Singh 0 d. Davinder Singh 0

46. Which Mghan Sikh became a Member of the Wuliise Jirga inParlaman (Parliament) of Afghanistan at the young age of 27 yrs. ?a. Manohar Singh 0 b. Nanak Singh 0

c. Jai Singh Hm 0 d. Khajinder Singh 0

47. Who has remained the President of Shiromal)i GurdwaraParbandhak Committee for the longest period (nearly 25 years) ?a. Sant Fateh Singh 0 b. Gurcharan S. Tohra 0

c. Master Tara Singh 0 d. Baba Kharak Singh 0

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48. Besides the Indian Govt., which foreign govt. released a stamp onthe ter-centenary celebrations of the creation of the Khalsa Panthin 1999 AD?a. Canadac. Pakistan

49. Which scholar of Aligarh Muslim University had remarked aboutthe Sikh history - "Sikhs have indeed made the history but notwritten it" ?


a. Prof. Piiran Singhc. 1. B. Banerji

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b. Prof. Habib Dd. Gokal Chand Narang D

50. Which Sikh politician resigned from his seat of Parliament inprotest against the operation Blue Star, left the Congress party,joined the ShiromaI)i Akali Dal but later on became the ChiefMinister of Punjab under the Congress rule ?a. Beant Singh D b. Parkash Singh Badal D

c. Capt. Amarinder S. D d. Surjit Singh Barnala D

51. Who has been referred as the 'Green Judge' and was also made thechairman of the newly formed World Sikh Council ?a. Justice Kuldip Singh D b. Justice Jaspal Singh D

c. Justice Mota Singh D d. Justice R. S. Nariila D

52. Which Sikh has successfully climbed Mount Everest three times?. a. M. S. Kohll D b. Milkha Singh D

c. Brig. Hardit Singh D d. Mehar Singh D

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53. Who is the only player in the world to have played Hockey in fiveOlympics ?a. Ajitpal Singhc. Balbir Singh

54. Who was known as 'The Flying Sikh' ?a. Bahadur Singh D b. Pargat Singh D

c. Milkha Singh D d. Monty Singh D

D

Db. Dr. 1. J. Singhd. Dr. Tejinder Pal S.

55. Which Sikh used yoga as a tool to promote Sikhism in the Westernculture?a. Yogi Harbhajan S. Dc. Dr. Inderjit Singh D

56. Who is the Editor-in-Chief of 'The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism'published in four volumes by Punjabi University, Patiala ?a. Prof. Jodh Singh D b. Dr. J. S. Puar Dc. Dr. J.S. Ahluwalia D d. Prof. Harbans Singh D

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57. Who has the credit of preparing the NanakshahI Calendar, whichhas helped in establishing the uniqueness of Sikh religion ?a. Prof. Piiran Singh 0 b. Pal Singh Purewal 0c. Prof. Jodh Singh 0 d. Prof. Harbans Singh 0

b. Surjjt Singh Barnala 0d. Darbara Singh 0

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58. Who has the honour of being the first Sikh Prime Minister ofIndia?a. GianI Zail Singhc. Manrnohan Singh

59. Who has the honour of being the first. Sikh Army chief of India ?a. Gen. J. J. Singh 0 b. Gen. J. S. Aurora 0c. Gt'l. J. S. Gulerja 0 d. Gen. Harbaksh Singh 0

60. Gurii Nanak Sikh Primary / Secondary VA School - the onlySikh school in Europe to be recognized and awarded the voluntarystatus by the Government is situated in which country ?a. France 0 b. Germany 0c. Italy 0 d. England 0

61. Which Sikh Kathavachak has been conferred 'Gurmat GianMiirtan<;!' award by Akal Takht for selfless service for the Panth ?a. GianI Gurditt Singh 0 b. Gianj Sant S: Maskin 0c. GianI Bhag Singh 0 d. GianI Piiran Singh 0

62. Who has been a pioneer in procurring Sikh heritage and relics; and

worked especially for the conservation of hand written Bjrs ?a. Manohar S. Marco 0 b. Dr. Sangat Singh 0c. Sr. Manrnohan Singh 0 d. Bhagat Piiran Singh 0

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b. Iqbal Singh.d. Harcharan Singh

63. Which Sikh has the honour of being the first commissioned officer

in Pakistan Army ?a. Ajmer Singh 0c. Muhammad Singh 0

64. Who is the first Sikh to play for the England cricket team ?a. PonlY Singh 0 b. Tony Singh 0


c. Monty Singh o d. Johnny Singh o

65. Which Sikh has been given the honour of 'Sikh Scholar of

Computer Age' by Sri Akal Takht Sahib?a. Dr. G.S.Thinc;! 0 b. Dr. Raghbir S. Bains 0c. Dr. Jasbir Singh Man 0 d. Dr. I.J.Singh 0

66. Which Kirtaniii has been conferred 'Panth Ratan' by Sri Akal TakhtSahib and had been instrumental in setting up an Eye Hospital ?a. Bhai Gopal Singh 0 b. Bhai Rira Singh 0

c. Bhai Avtar Singh 0 d. Bhai Jasbir Singh 0Gurcharan Singh Khanne Wale

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67. Who has been working extensively for converting Gurmukhi andSikh scriptures into Braille ?

a. Inderjeet Singh 0

c. K. S. Negi 0

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b. Rajwwt Singhd. Reuben Singh

68. Who is the youngest millionaire of the world to fmd a place in theGuinness Book of Records ?

a. Ravi Singh 0c. Rajbir Singh 0

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Singho

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69. Who became the Chief Minister of Punjab for the fourth term in2007 AD?a. Darbara Singhc. Parkash Singh

Badal

70. Who is the 94 year old to have entered his name in theGuinness Book of Records as the fastest athlete of highest age ?

a. Fauja Singh 0 b. Parga~ Singh 0c. Milkha Singh 0 d. Bahadar Singh 0

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71. Who has made an entry into the Guiness Book of World Recordsfor the longest beard ?

a. Satinder Singhc. Swaran Singh


72. Which environmental sage is known worldwide for taking theproject of cleaning river Vein and forcing the issue of climatechange and water resources on the politicians ?

a. Baba Balbir Singh b. YogI HarbhajanSeechewa! 0 Singh 0

c. BhaI Manjit Singh 0 d. Bhagat Piiran Singh 0

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b. Ailgad Singhd. Prjtam Singh

73. Which young lad has been named the Top Student Filmmaker atHollywood Film Festival ?

a. Arvinder Singh 0c. Manpreet Singh 0

b. Metropolitan Police 0d. NHS 0

74. Sirnranjjt Singh and Sarvjjt Singh has the honour of being the firstSikhs to join the in Britain.a. Royal Post 0c. Royal Guards 0

75. Which government has accepted the demand from its Sikhcommunity to register the marriage under the Anand Karajceremony and agreed to introduce the Anand Marriage Act in linewith the Anand Marriage Act 1909 ?

a. India 0 b. Bangladesh 0c. Nepal 0 d. Pakistan 0

76. The Sikh organizations created a world record of organizing thelargest Camp at Anandpur Sahib on March 10, 2009under the aegis of Sri Aka! Takht and SGPC.a. Eye Donation 0 b. Blood Donation 0c. Organs Donation 0 d. Medical Check-up 0

77. Which famous Sikh writer, commentator, journalist, editor andpublisher passed away in August 2009, had established a uniquerural medical facility in the state of Haryana in 1977 ?

a. Patwant Singh 0 b. Sirdar Kapiir Singh 0c. Dr. Teja Singh 0 d. Giaru Bhajan Singh 0


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1. d. Prof. Sahib SinghAlthough Maharaja of Faridkot got prepared a translation ofGurU Granth Sahib from many scholars collectively, but the taskof its translation, according to Gurbar:u grammar, is enjoyed byProf. Sahib Singh (1892-1977 AD), a grammarian andtheologian.

2. c. Baba Kharak SinghBaba Kharak Singh (1867-1963 AD) was thefirst President of Shiromal)i GurdwaraParbandhak Comminee and a dauntless leaderof ShiromaI)i Akali Dal. He Jed the Panthsuccessfully through the Keys Agitation. TheGovt. fmally handed over the keys to him at _ ......,A,l"'-'-:.Sri Akal Takht.

3. a. Sirdar KapUr SinghSirdar KapUr Singh (2 March 1909-1985 AD)was a distinguished scholar, a first-rate writerand a profound thinker. The much publicisedAnandpur Sahib Resolution, which gave anew direction to the Sikh's strUggle, was first!drafted by him and later adopted by theShiromaI)i Akali Dal. Besides Sikh theology,he was vastly learned in philosophy, history and literature.

4. c. Karam Singh Historian5. c. Sr. Raghubir Singh Bir

1,50,000 copies in 12 editions of this book have beenpublished.

6. a. Akali Kaur SinghBesides this, Akali Kaur Singh (1896-1953 AD) alsopublished an index of Bhai Gurdas's works.

7. c. Raghbir S. DuggalDr. Raghbir Singh Duggal (1897-1957 AD), a medicalpractitioner and leader of the Sikh community in Burma. Hewas honoured with the title of Sardar Bahadur by the Govt. ofIndia for his services in the cause of eradication of tuberculosisand leprosy. Besides bringing out a medical journal from


Rangoon, he was the author of many books on Sikhism.Gian Singh Nakkiish

Bhai Samund SinghBhai Samund Singh (1901-1972 AD), a leading musicologistof the twentieth cenmry. His first major performance came atthe age of nine years when he staged Kirtan before a largegathering at a session of the Sikh Educational Conference.Sr. Baldev SinghRajkumari Amrit KaurShe has remained in the Union Cabinet for 11years continuously and was the first Sikh healthminister of India.Hardit Singh MalikAlso, after independence, Hardit Singh Malik (1894-1985AD) was appointed free India's first High Commissioner toCanada.Sant Fateh SinghFor the attainment of a Punjabi-speaking state, Sant FatehSingh (1911-1972 AD) put his own life at stake and startedon 18 December 1960 AD, a fast-unto-death. The PrimeMinister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru issued several conciliatorypublic statements, but Sant Fateh Singh judged them as fallingshort of his stipulation. On 8 January 1961 AD, ended his 22days fast on behest of the Panj Piariis.Giani Gurmukh Singh MusafrrGiani Gurmukh Singh Musaflr (1899-1976 AD) wasunambitious, yet he was from the beginning assured of hisdirection and identity. He was post-humously decorated withPadma Vibhiishan, the second highest national award.Darshan Singh Pherfunan !1He attained martyrdom on 27 October 1969 AD, which, •was the 74th day of his fasting.Partap Singh KaironPartap Singh Kairon (1901-1965 AD) was a political I

leader of wide influence and chief minister of Punjabfrom 1956 to 1964 AD.Dr. Gan<;la SinghDr. Gan<;la Singh (1900-1987 AD), a celebrated Punjab

8. b.

9. a.

13. d.

10. a.11. b.

12. c.

14. a.

16. c.

17. d.

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historian who by is sustained and pioneer work in the field ofhistorical research inhaled new trends in Sikh history.

18. b. Bhagat Piiran SinghBhagat Piiran Singh (1904-1992 AD) wasknown by many as the 'Father Teresa of Punjab.'For his unmatched service to humaniry, he wasawarded the Padma Shri in 1979, which hereUlrned in 1984 as a protest against OperationBlue Star.

19. c. J. Santokh Singh20. b. Gen. Jagjit Singh AUrora

Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora(1917-2005 AD) was thecommander of India's EasternArmy which forced the Pakistanto surrender in 1971. Later, he was made the member of theRajya Sabha and he was the most vocal for the plight of 1984massacre victims.

21. c. Baba Mehar SinghBaba Mehar Singh remains perhaps the greatestlegend of the Indian Air Force. Hisextraordinary, and inspired flying skills andleadership were at their most brilliant duringthe traumatic months before partition of Indiain 1947 and then immediately thereafter, -"''''',,,""--'during the Kashmir Operations ofl947-48.

22. d. Major KuldIp Singh Chandpuri23. d. 1324. d. Blue Star

Under the calculated move of theCentral Govt., Indian troops stormed SriHarimandar Sahib with tanks.Thousands of Sikhs were massacred. SriAkal Takht suffered the worst. Whereverthey were, Sikhs rose up in a united -protest. Many returned their honours ~

and decorations; others kicked govt.:- _jobs, Sikh soldiers left their barracks and

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rushed towards Harimandar Sahib. Thousands of otherscourted arrest.

25. b. Bhai Amrik Singh26. b. Delhi27. c. Sant Jarnail Singh Bhin9rawala

Sant Jarnail Singh Bhin9rawala (1947-1984AD), a phenorninal figure of modemSikhism who within his seven brief years ofa total of thirty seven, marked by aprecipitous course, emerged as a man ofextraordinary grit and charisma.

28. d. Sant Harchand Singh LongowalSant Harchand Singh Longowal (1932-1985 AD), a holy man of shy habits who became inthe course of years a vital political figure in thannals of modern Sikhism.

29. b. Sf. Khushwant Singh30. c. Sadhu S. Hamdard

Sadhu Singh Hamdard (1918-1984 AD), doublebaralled journalist, excelling in both Urdu andPunjabi, and an innovative poet, who carried in hisname the pseudonym 'Hamdard', sharing with allthe pangs of their hearts, friendly towards all.

31. c. Black Thunder32. a. Giani Kirpal Singh

Giani Kirpal Singh (1918-1993 AD) well versed in Sikh lore,was a writer and researcher of repute.

33. d. J. Sadhu Singh Bhaura34. d. Gurbachan Singh Tilib35. b. Bhai RaI).jit Singh36. c. Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa

Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib - November1986 to March 1988 and October 1988 toJune 1990 AD - approx. three years.Besides being a high class Kirtania havingknowledge of classical music, he is alsoknown as a renowned Sikh philosopher andintellectual.


37. d. Dr. Sangat SinghDr. Sangat Singh was a member of policy planningtank in the Indian Foreign Service. He also workedas Director, Strategic Smdies in India's DefenceMinistry. He has around half a dozen works to his credit.

38. d. Dr. Inderjit Singh39. b. Bhagwant S. Dilawari

After leaving the govt. service, he is servmgleprosy patients in Maharash~a, for which he hasbeen conferred the 'Bhagat Piiran Singh' award andawards from SGPC & other humanity organizations.

40. c. Giani Zail SinghHe has also been the Chief Minister of Punjab.

41. d. Hukam Singh - Gurdial Singh Dhillon42. b. Raja Bhalendra Singh43. c. Dr. Gurbaksh Singh44. b. Sobha Singh45. a. Kirpal Singh

Kirpal Singh (1923-1990 AD) was the creator of the Sikhhistory in colour.

46. c. Jai Singh FaniHe was perhaps the most articulate and nationallyknown Mghan Sikh. He was very close to KingZaltir Shah who had considered him asMghanistan's Minister for Commerce.

47. b. Gurcharan S. TohraGurcharan Singh Tohra (1924-2004 AD) hasbeen conferred with the Panth Ratan award.Besides being President of SGPC for 27times, he has been member of Rajya Sabha and

LokS'bho. r·-·--I48. a. Canada i49. b. Prof. Habib i50. c. Capt. Amarinder Singh lSI. a. Justice Kuldip Singh52. a. M. S. Kolili53. d. Avdhar Singh

He is from Kenya.


54. c. Milkha Singh55. a. Yogi: Harbhajan Singh56. d. Prof. Harbans Singh57. b. Pal Singh Purewal58. c. Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh has also been the Governor ofReserve Bank: of India and Finance Minister inIndian Government.

59. a. Gen. J. J. Singh60. d. England61. b. Giani Sant S. Masldn

Giani Sant Singh Masldn has been a pioneer amongthe Sikh preachers. r

62. a. Manohar Singh Marco63. d. Harcharan Singh

Harcharan Singh, 19 is the first Sikh to becommissioned in army as an officer. Minorities inPakistan can sit in all examinations, but neither aHindu nor a Sikh has ever been selected for thearmy.

64. c. Monty SinghMadhusuden 'Monty' Singh Panesar, the computer managementdegree holder started as a fast bowler but switched to spin atthe age 005.

65. b. Dr. Raghbir Singh BainsSri Aka! Takht Sahib has given this honour to

Canada based Sikh scholar for his contribution inpropagating the Sikh religion through robot andcomputer technology. A multimedia lass museumhas been established at Khaqfu Sahib, Amritsar.

66. d. Bhai Jasbir SinghKhanne Wale

67. c. K. S. Negi:He is working for access toGurb3.I:ll to the blind people.

68. d. Reuben Singh69. c. Parkash Singh Badal70. a. Fauja SinghQuestion Bank. of The Sikhs 130

71. c. Swaran Singh fI"Swaran Singh, resident of Surrey, Canada supports a.beard measuring 2.36 metres or 7.7 3/4 ft. Theprevious record was held by Shamsher Singh ofPunjab with a beard last measured at 1.83 metres in1977.

72. a. Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal73. b. Angad Singh

Angad Singh, 15 year old Sikh boy from MiltonHigh School in A1pharetra, Georgia received theBest Educational Student Category Award at the14th Annual International Family Film Festival(IFFF) for his second documentary fIlm 'Rootsand Wings'. The fIlm speaks to anybody who faceschallenges on account of being 'different' whether visibly orideologically. It urges the viewer to expand his or herhoriwns and think: beyond stereotypes.

74. c. Royal GuardsQueen Elizabeth's protectors nowinclude Signaller Simranjit Singh, 26and Lance Corpod Sarvjit Singh, 28.

75. d. Pakistan76. b. Blood Donation

18,207 units of Blood were donated in a single day.77. a. Patwant Singh

Patwant Singh (1925-2009) became a publisherof the periodical The Indian Builder, in 1953. Heestablished the KablijI Hospital and Rural HealthCentre in 1977 for providing medical coverage and"""'--....promoting health in rural India. It was after 1984 Sikh massacreand destruction of this charitable project that he began to writeon matters concerning the Sikhs and wrote the main article forthe book Punjab: The Fatal Miscalculation (1985), The GoldenTemple (1999) and The Sikhs (1999). The book GarlandAround My Neck: The story of Bhagat Piiran Singh was cowritten with Harinder Kaur Sekhon. He also co-authoredEmpire of The Sikhs : The Life and Times of Maharaja RanjItSingh, with Jyoti M Rai.

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b. Sikhismd. Jainism

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1. Which religion gave equal status to Women as that of Men for thefirst time ?a. HindUismc. Budhism

2. Can a Sikh woman be included in Panj Piaras (Five Beloveds) ?a. Yes 0 b. No 0

c. Strictly prohibited 0 d. Can't say 0

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b. Mata Sulakhanid. Gurii Nanak Dev

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3. Who got the Rabab made from Bh:i1 Firanda to be given to Bh:i1Mardana?a. Bebe Nanak1c. Mata KhIyj

4. Which lone woman's name has appeared in Gurii Granth Sahib?a. Bebe Nanak1 0 b. Mata KhIvi 0c. Mata Ganga 0 d. Mata Gujari 0

5. Which Gurii opposed the Sari system, stopped the tradition of veiland took many steps to improve the condition of the women ?a. Gurii Nanak Dev 0 b. Gurii Amar Das 0c. Gurii Arjan Dev 0 d. Gurii Har Rai 0

6. The responsibility of how many Manjis (preaching centres), out of22 were given to women by Guru Amar Das ?a. lOb. 2 0c. 3 0 d. None 0

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7. What is the name of the Sikh woman who had the honour of beinga daughter, wife (Mahal), mother and grand-mother of GuriiSahiban ?a. Bibi Darnc. Mata Gujari


8. Whom did Guru Arjan Dev gave instructions to go to BabaBu<;t9ha for the boon of a child?a. Mara Khivl 0 b. Mata Nanakl 0c. Mata Gujarl 0 d. Mata Ganga 0

9. Which Sikh woman has the honour of being a daughter-in-law,wife (Mahal) and mother of Guru Sahiban ?a. Blbl Darn 0 b. Blbl Amra 0c. Mata Gujarl 0 d. Mata Ganga 0

10. Who was the first Sikh lady to attain martyrdom?a. Mata Sundarl 0 b. Mata Gujarl 0c. Blbl Vlro 0 d. Blbl Bharn 0

11. How many Hukamnamas of Mata Sahib Kaur (Mother of Khalsa)addressed to Khalsa Panth have been found?a. None 0 b. 1 0

c. SOd. 8 0

12. Which Sikh lady led the forces in the battle ofMukatsar ?a. Mata Sundarl 0 b. Mata Gujarl 0c. Mai Bhago 0 d. Sardarru Sada Kaur 0

13. After the martyrdom of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar, who sent BhaiMani Singh to Amritsar, as an incharge ?a. Mata Sundarl 0 b. Mata Gujarl 0c. Mata Sahib Kaur 0 d. Mata Nanakl 0

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b. Jind Kaurd. Fateh Kaur

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14. What was the name of the wife of the ruling chief of Papala,Baba Ala Singh who helped him in all the religious and socialworks ?a. Sada Kaurc. Bhag Kaur

15. When Baba Ala Singh was arrested in 1765 AD by Ahmad ShahDurarn for having fallen into arrears with the tribute and was beingtaken to Lahore, who offered to pay the money to secure hisrelease?

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a. Bjbj Nihal Kaur 0c. Bjbj Harnam Kaur 0

b. BIbj Rajindar Kaur 0d. Bjbj Balbjr Kaur 0

b. Sardarni Jind Kaur 0

d. Sardarni Balbjr Kaur 0

16. Which Sikh lady led the Kanhaiya Misal in 1799 AD and tookover the fort of Lahore ?a. Sardarni Sada Kaur 0

c. Sardarni Bhag Kaur 0

17. Which Sikh lady led a strong contingent to release the town of]indand forced the English General George Thomas to withdraw?a. Bjbj Harnam Kaur 0 b. Bjbj Jind Kaur 0c. Bjbj Sahib Kaur 0 d. Bjbj BaibIr Kaur 0

18. What was the name of the lady who brought Maharaja RaJ:ljItSingh's son Maharaja DalIp Singh back into the Sikh religion ?a. Sardarni Sada Kaur 0 b. Sardarnj Jind Kaur 0

c. Sardarni Bhag Kaur 0 d. Sardarni Balbjr Kaur 0

19. In the jail of which governor did the Sikh ladies preferred to wearthe garlands of their chilldren's head but did not lose their faith ?a. Moman Khan 0 b. YahIa Khan 0c. Zakarja Khan 0 d. MIr Mannll 0

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b. Bjbj Satwant Kaurd. Bjbj Balbjr Kaur

20. Which Sikh lady was a pioneer in the field of women's educationduring the Singh Sabha Movement and along with her. husbandBhaI Takhat Singh, she opened a boarding school for girls atFirozepur ?a. Bjbj Harnam Kaur 0

c. BIbj Bhag Kaur 0

21. Which Sikh lady attained martyrdom along with her innocent childin the lap during the Gurdwara Reform Movement ?a. Sardarni Sada Kaur 0 b. Sardarni Jind Kaur 0c. Sardarni Bhag Kaur 0 d. Sardarni BaibIr Kaur 0

22. Which Sikh lady was bestowed a Siropa or robe of honour on 1stJuly 1928 AD from Srj Akal Takht after getting released from fouryears imprisonment during the Gurdwara Reform Movement?


a. Bjbj Harnam Kaur 0c. Mal Kishan Kaur 0

b. Bibj Tej Kaur 0d. Sardarrn Balbir Kaur 0

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23. What was the name of the novel written by Bhal Vjr Singh on thechivalry of Sikh women ?a. Piarj 0c. Suchaji 0

b. Rajkumarj Amrit K. 0d. Kamaljit K. Sandhu 0

24. Who was the fIrst Indian woman to win a gold medal in athleticsin Asian Games ?a. Dr Kanwal K. Vilkhu 0c. Dr. Rajindar Kaur 0

25. Who was the fIrst Indian lady to visit Antarctica?a. Dr. Kanwal K Vilkhu 0 b. Rajkumarj Amrit K. 0c. Kamaljit K. Sandhu 0 d. Dr. Rajindar Kaur 0

26. Which Sikh lady has the honour of being the fIrst womanPresident of Shiromal)i Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee ?a. Bibi Nirlep Kaur 0 b. Bibi Kiranjot Kaur 0c. Bjbi Sahib Kaur 0 d. Bibi Jagir Kaur 0

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b. Arpinder Kaurd. Arvinder Kaur

27. Who is the fIrst turbaned woman Sikh pilot hired by a commercialairline in the United States ?a. Rajbir Kaur 0c. Kiranjit Kaur 0

28. Under which provision has the Sikh women been granted the rightto excercise their franchise in the Gurdwara Management ?a. Sikh Gurdwara b. Indian Penal

Act, 1925 0 Code 0c. Sikh Rahit Maryada 0 d. No right 0

29. What does 'Kaur' - a suffix, which by tradition and understipulated code of conduct added to the names of all Sikh females,mean ?a. Queenc. Sister

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Brief Answers :

1. b. Sikhism2. a. Yes

Because women are given equal rights and status as men in theSikh religion.

3. a. Bebe NanakiBebe Nanaki (1464-1518sister of GUlii Nanalc wasrecognize Guru Nanak's spiritualemminence and to become his devotee.

4. c. Mata KhIyj

Balwan" says thatKhivi, the Gurii's wife,is a noble woman,who gives soothing,leafy shade to all. She distributes thebounty of the Gurii's Lailgar; the Khir the rice pudding and ghee, is like sweet ambrosia.

(SGGS, pg. 967)Despite the fact that Mata KhIyj was wife of GUlii Angad Dev,she rendered service in utmost humility. She used to supervisethe Langar and serve food with her own hands. GUlii kaLangar, in her hands was a source of unlimited bounty and theharbinger of a new social consciousness.

5. b. GUlii Amar DasGUlii Amar Das conferred equalstatus to men and women, anddisapproved of genderdiscrimination. He forbade thepractice of Sad - burning of wife at the pyreof husband - as it was considered an insultto human dignity. He said that Sad is notself-inflammation, but Sad is that wholives in the continous rememberance of the husband Lord.

6. c. 3GUlii Amar Das appointed women to conduct Sikh missionary


and parish work. A couple 'Matho-Murar-i' was the head of oneManji and the other two Manjis were headed by 'Mal Seva' and'Mal Bhago'.

7. d. Bibi BhaniBibi Bhani was the daughter of Guru Amar Das, wife of GuruRam Das, mother of Guru Arjan Dev and grand-mother ofGuru Hargobind.

8. d. Mati GangaWhen Mati Ganga (d. 1628 AD)sought the blessings of Guru ArjanDev to bear a child, Guru Sahibadvised her to invoke the blessingsof Baba Bu4Q.ha.

9. c. Mata GujariMata Gujari was the daughter-in-law of Guru Hargobind, wifeof Guru Tegh Bahadar andmother of Guru Gobind Singh.

10. b. Mata GujariBesides herself being a martyr,Mata Gujari's husband GuruTegh Bahadar, son Guru GobindSingh and four grand-sons werealso martyrs. On hearing thenews of two younger Sahibzadasbeing bricked alive in Sirhand, she was shocked and fell fromthe tower.

11. d. 812. c. Mal Bhago

Mal Bhago symbolized in her person thevirtues of chastity, faith and courage.The spear that Mal Bhago used in thebattle at Muktsar is still preserved atSri Haziir Sahib in Nander.

13. a. Mata Sundari14. d. Fateh Kaur

Popularly known as Mal Fatto in Sikh Histoty.15. b. Bibi Rajindar Kaur

Bibi Rajindar Kaur (1739-1791 AD) or Rajindan, Pa!iaJa

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princess known for her valorous qualities was the granddaughter of Baba Ala Singh. When she offered the money forthe release of her grand-father, the latter declined the offersaying that it was not proper to accept money from a daughterof the family. In 1778 AD, Rajindar Kaur defended the townof Papala against Maratha onslaughts.

16. a. Sardarru Sada KaurSardarnl Sada Kaur (1762-1832 AD) occupies a unique placein the history of the Punjab for her martial prowess andstatesmanship. She married her daughter to young R3.I)jjt Singhof Sukkarchalda family. Victory of the Lahore fort by her wasthe beginning ofMaharaja R3.I)jjt Singh's rule in Punjab.

17. c. Blbj Sahib KaurBjbj Sahib Kaur (1771-1801 AD) played a prominent part inthe history of the cis-Sutlej states from 1793 to 1801 AD. Shewas the elder sister of Raja Sahib Singh of Papala. She played aleading role to save the territory when a large Maratha forcemarched towards Papala in 1794 AD. She infused a bravespirit amo"ng the Sikh soldiers by drawing a sword in her handand pushed the Maratha forces back to Karnal. In thesummer of 1799, George Thomas, an English adventurerturned his attention to the Sikh territories on his northfrontier and marched upon Jind. Sahib Kaur led out a strongcontingent to release the besieged town and forced him towithdraw.

18. b. Sardarnl Jind KaurMahar3..QI Jind Kaur (1817-1863 AD)favourite queen of Sher-e-Punjab MaharajaR3.I)jjt Singh, was widowed at the age of 22years. She defied the British and, when gaoled,wrote to them protest letters. She escapedfrom British captivity and went to Nepal. Shekindled in the heart of her son, Mahara(Dallp Singh, the spirit of revolt against the British and won himback to the Sikh faith. At the age of 46, she died in Londondenuded of her eye-sight but not of her Sikh! verve.

19. c. Zakarja Khan20. a. Bjbj Harnam Kaur

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Bibi Harnam Kaur (1882-1906 AD) also set up Istri Satsang,a women's religious society and a missionary group.

21. d. Sardarni Balbir KaurSardarni Balbir Kaur joined agroup of Sikhs during theJaito agitation with theobjective of defying the ordersof the British. When theinfant child in her lap gotkilled III the firing, she1Lcl_..,·....

marched forward in the groupsinging the praises of the Great Guru, after putting the child onthe way. After some distance, she was also killed in the firingalong with many other Sikhs. This happened on 21st February1924 AD.

22. c. MaI Kishan Kaur23. b. Sundari24. d. Kamaljit Kaur Sandhu

A superb athlete, she won the gold medal for the 400 metresduring the Asian Games at Bangkok in 1970 AD. She ran thedistance in 57.3 seconds.

25. a. Dr. Kanwal Kaur VilkhuShe was the member of 22nd Indian Expedition. After spending16 months, she returned on 22nd March 2001 AD.

26. d. Bibi Jagir Kaur27. b. Arpinder Kaur

Arpinder Kaur was officially hired by AmericanAirlines Corporation (AMR) as a First OfficerMarch 2008, after resolving the issue of wearingher dastar on-the-job, with the help of SikhCoalition, an organization fighting for the legalrights of the Sikhs.

28. a. Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1'\2529. b. Princess

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b. Siiraj Parkash Granth 0

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c. Sarab Loh Granth

1. Which book can be installed at par with Guru Granth Sahib in aGurdwara?a. Dasam Granth

2. During the time of First Five Guru Sahiban, with which name wasthe Gurdwara known as ?

a. Dharam Mandir

c. Dharam Shala

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b. Hari Mandir

d. Guru Shala

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oob. Nank3.I).a Sahib

d. Chak NanakI

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3. Which Gurdwara stands at the place of Parkash of Guru NanakDev Ji ?

a. Nanak Jhira

c. Nanak Mati

4. Which Gurdwara stands at the place where Guru Nanak Dev Jiworked in the Modikhana ?

a. Hart Sahib 0 b. Kandh Sahib 0

c. Sanh Sahib 0 d. I)ehra Sahib 0

5. Where did Guru Nanak Dev broke the arrogance of Vall

Kandhari?

a. Nanak Jhira 0 b. Nank3.I).a Sahib 0

c. Panja Sahib 0 d. Kandh Sahib 0

6. Which place was also known as 'NanakI Chakk' ?

a. Kartarpur 0 b. Eminabad 0

c. Kiratpur Sahib 0 d. Anandpur Sahib 0

7. Which King's bungalow was there at the place of G. Bangia Sahib?


a. Mirza Raja Jai Singh 0

c. Raja Ram Singh 0

b. Raja Jai Singh Sawai 0

d. Ammg.reb 0

8. Which place is also known as 'Guru ld Kasru' ?

a. Bibek Sar Sahib 0 b. Smtokh Sar Sahib 0

c. Damdama Sahib d. Takht Damdama Sahib

Delhi 0 Sabo ld TalwmQi 0

9. How mmy Takhts (thrones) are there in the Sikh religion?

a. 3 0 b. 4 0

c. 5 0 d. 6 0

10. Which is the highest seat of authority (Takht) of the Sikhs?

a. Takht Kesgarh Sahib 0 b. Takht Hazur Sahib 0

c. Sri Akal Takht Sahib 0 d. Takht Sri Patna Sahib 0

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b. Sis Gmj Sahib

d. pehra Sahib

oc. Dukh Nivarm Sahib 0

11. Which Gmdwara is situated at the place where Guru Arjm Devwas martyred ?

a. Kmdh Sahib

12. Which Gurdwara is there on the bmks of river Yamuna in Delhi,where Guru Har Krishm's body was cremated ?

a. Majm} ka Tilla Sahib 0 b. Bala Sahib 0

c. Bmgla Sahib 0 d. Rakab Gmj Sahib 0

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b. Sis Gmj Sahib

d. Shaltid Gmj Sahib

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13. Which Gurdwara is there at the place where Guru Tegh Bahadarwas martyred ?

a. Rakab Gmj Sahib

c. Dukh Nivarm Sahib 0

14. Which Gurdwara is situated at the place where the beheaded bodyof Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib was cremated?

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a. Rakab Gani Sahib

c. Joti Sariip Sahib

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b. Sis Gani Sahib

d. Guru ka Bagh

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b. Sis Gani Sahib 0

d. Mainu ka Tilla Sahib 0

15. Which Gurdwara is situated at the place where the head of GuruTegh Bahadar Sahib was cremated?

a. Rakab Gani Sahib 0

c. Kiratpur Sahib 0

16. Which Gurdwara is there at the place where first Ad! Granth waswritten by Bhai Gurdas under the supervision of Guru Arjan Dev ?

a. Sar."okh Sar 0 b. Bibek Sar 0

c. Ram Sar 0 d. Kaul Sar 0

17. How many Nishan Sahib (Flag of Sikh Nation) are there in frontof Akal Takht Sahib?

a. lOb. 2 0

c. 3 0 d. None 0

18. What was Gurdwara Nanak Mata originally known as ?

a. Chak Nanaki 0 b. Sidh Mata 0

c. Yogi Mata 0 d. Gorakh Mata 0

19. Where did Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa by choosing thePani Piaras (Five Beloveds) on the Baisakhi of 1699 AD ?

a. Mukatsar Sahib 0 b. Kiratpur Sahib 0

c. Charnkaur Sahib 0 d. Kesgarh Sahib 0

20. Which Gurdwara is situated in the Gwilior fort ?

a. Guru ka Bagh

c. Data Band! Chor

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b. Guru ka Tal 0

d. Dukh Nivaran Sahib 0

21. Which Guru Sahib built the first fort ?

a. Guru Ram Das

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c. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0 d. Guru Gobind Singh 0

22. Which historical Gurdwara is situated at the highest altitude ?

a. Dhiibrj Sahib, Assam 0 b. Jilll Guru Dangmar 0

c. Guru ka Tal 0 d. Takht Kesgarh Sahib 0

23. At which place did Guru Gobind Singh bestowed Guriiship uponGuru Granth Sahib ?

a. Damdama Sahib 0 b. Patna Sahib 0

c. Anandpur Sahib 0 d. Haziir Sahib Nander 0

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d. Sifti da Ghar

24. What is the name given to Nander, a district town in Maharashtraaccording to the Sikh tradition?

a. Abehal Nagar 0

c. Guru k1 Nagart 0

25. Which Gurdwara IS situated at the place where the youngerSahibzadas were bricked alive ?

a. Rakab Ganj Sahib 0 b. Fatehgarh Sahib 0

c. Jot! Sariip Sahib 0 d. Guru ka Bagh 0

26. Which Gurdwara is situated at the place where the youngerSahibzadas were cremated ?

a. Manjj Sahib

c. Jot! Sariip Sahib

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b. Fatehgarh Sahib

d. Guru ka Bagh

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27. Which Gurdwara is also known as the Panja Sahib of eastern India?

a. Patna Sahib 0 b. Haziir Sahib 0

c. Guru ka Tal 0 d. Nanak Jhjra Sahib 0

28. In which village is Gurdwara Zafarnama situated from where GuruGobind Singh sent Zafarnama (letter of victory) to Aurangzeb .through Bhai Daya Singh?

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a. BhangiiI)lc. Dina

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29. Which Gurdwara IS situated at the place in Delhi where GuruNanak Dev and Guru Hargobind stayed during their visit?a. Nanak Piao Sahib 0 b. Majnii ka Tilla Sahib 0c. Moti Bagh Sahib 0 d. Damdama Sahib 0

30. At which place did Guru Tegh Bahadar got the news of the birthof his Sahibzada (Guru Gobind Singh) ?a. G. Dhiibri Sahib 0 b. JhiI Guru Dangmar 0c. G. Sailgat Tola Sahib 0 d. Takht Kesgarh Sahib 0

31. At the place of Gurdwara Garhi Sahib, how many Sikhs laid downtheir lives fighting bravely with the Mughal forces ?

a. SOb.40 0c. 500 0 d. noD 0

b. Nawab KapUr Singh 0

d. Baba Baghel Singh, 0

32. Which Sikh got built Gurdwara Sis Ganj and Rakab Ganj Sahib inDelhi ?a. Maharaja R~jit S. 0

c. Baba Banda Singh 0

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b. Rawalsard. Amritsar

33. Besides Kaulsar, Santokhsar, Bibeksar and Rarnsar which Sarovar issituated in the same city ?a. Nanaksar 0

c. Gobindsar 0

34. In which city are the forts Anandgarh, Lohgarh, Fatehgarh,Holgarh, Kesgarh and Nirmohgarh situated?

a. Anandpur 0 b. Kiratpur 0

c. Pa~ala 0 d. Amritsar 0

35. Which Gurdwara in Punjab signifies the tragic happenings thatfollowed the evacuation of Anandpur by Guru Gobind Singhsituated on the north bank of the rivulet Sarsa ?a. Paon~a Sahib 0 b. Nagina Gha~ Sahib 0


c. Parivar Vichhora o d. Dukh Nivaran Sahib 0

b. Karl Garh Sahib 0d. Sjs Ganj, Anandpur 0

b. At approachable site 0

d. At a high level site 0

36. Which Gurdwara marks the stay of Guru Gobind Singh for aperiod of nearly three years filled with literary activitiesa. Paonra Sahib 0 b. Nagina Ghar Sahib 0c. Bibeksar Sahib 0 d. LikhaJ:lsar Sahib 0

37. Which PaliaJa princess established a religious-educational centre inBarnaJa, which is now known as Gurdwara Baba Gandha Singh ?a. Pardhan Kaur 0 b. Sahib Kaur 0

c. Sada Kaur 0 d. Jind Kaur 0

38. At which place IS a fony feet high memorial Minar beingconstructed in the memory of 300th year of martyrdom of fonymortals?a. G. ShahId Ganj 0

c. Tibbj Sahib, Muktsar 0

39. Where should be a Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) be installed in everyGurdwara?a. At the entrance 0c. In front of main hall 0

(Sewa) for

b. Takht Sahibd. Anywhere in world

40. Where is the illustrative models of voluntary serviceimparting training organised ?a. Gurdwaras 0

c. LaiIgar 0

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Brief Answers :

1. d. NoneAccording to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada' - 'No book should beinstalled like and at par with the Guru Granth. Worship of anyidol or any ritual or activity should not be allowed to beconducted inside the Gurdwara. Nor should the festival of anyother faith be allowed to be celebrated inside the Gurdwara'.

2. c. Dharam ShalaDuring Guru Hargobind Sahib's time, Dhararnshala was giventhe name 'Gurdwara'.

3. b. NankiiI)a SahibNow in Pakistan.

4. a. Han SahibIt is situated in Sultanpur, also knownas Sultanpur Lodhi.

5. c. Panja SahibNow in Hasan Abdal, Pakistan.

6. d. Anandpur Sahib7. a. Mirza Raja Jai Singh8. d. Takht Damdama Sahib, Sabo Ki TalwanQi9. c. 5

Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Arnritsar : It is the highest ...~~"seat of Sikh religious authority and central altar forSikh political assembly. It was constructed by GuruHargobind Sahib in 1609 AD.Takht Sri Harimandar Sahib, Patna Sahib : It is Isituated in Patna, now the capital of the state of'Bihar. It is the place of Parkash of Guru GobindSingh Ji. Harimandar literally means the House oDGod.Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib : It issituated in the Shivilik range in Ropar district of':tI:3eAi~Punjab. It was at this place where Guru GobindSingh baptized Panj Piaras and created the Order ofKhalsa.Takht Sri Haziir Sahib, Nander : It is situated on the left bankof river Godavari, in Nander, a district town of Maharashtra.


Bestowing the succession on Sri Guru Granth Sahib,Guru Gobind Singh Ji passed away in 1708 AD atthis place. Haziir Sahib is a title of reverence,meaning Exalted Presence.Takht Sri Damdama Sahib : The fifth Takhtof the Sikhs is situated in the vicinity ofvillage Sabo k1 Talwan<;\I in a small town ofdistrict Bhatinc;la in Punjab. DamdamaSahib is a place of repose where GuruGobind Singh had some respite after a period of continousturmoil and camped here for around nine months in 1706 AD.Here, Guru Sahib gave fmal shape to Guru Granth Sahib,earlier compiled by the Fifth Master, Guru Arjan Dev.

10. c. Sri AkaJ Takht Sahib11. d. I)ehra Sahib

Gurdwara I)ehra Sahib (Now in Lahore, Pakistan)12. b. Baja Sahib13. b. Sis Ganj Sahib

This Gurdwara is situated in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Threeother Sikhs also arrained martyrdom alongwith Guru Sahib atthis place.

14. a. Rakab Ganj SahibThis Gurdwara is situated in the hearr of Delhi.Previously, it was Raisina village, the house ofBhai Lakh1 Shah VaI).jara, which was set on fire inorder to perform the cremation of the beheadedbody of Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib.

15. b. Sis Ganj SahibThis Gurdwara is situated in Anandpur Sahib where Bhai Jaitaand Bhai Uda took the head of Guru Tegh Bahadar to GuruGobind Singh.

16. a. Santokh Sar17. b. 2

One of Sikh Polity and other of religion whichdetermines the concept of Miri - Sovereignty andPiri - Sainthood. The Nishan Sahib on the side ofHarimandar Sahib (religion) is little higher inaltitude.

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18. d. Gorakh Mata19. d. Kesgarh Sahib20. c. Data Bandi Chor21. b. Guru Hargobind22. b. Jilll Guru Dangmar

This Gurdwara is situated in Sikkim, visited by Guru NanakDev during the travels.

23. d. Haziir Sahib, Nander24. a. Abchal Nagar25. b. Fatehgarh Sahib26. c. Jod Sariip Sahib27. d. Nanak Jhira Sahib

This Gurdwara is situated in Bidar, a small town in Karnataka.On the way to Sri Lanka, Guru Nanak stayed here. Toovercome the hardships faced by the locals, he originated aspring of water which still exists.

28. c. DinaIt is a small village in Ferozepur district where Guru GobindSingh spent some time after the battle of Charnkaur.

29. b. Majm} ka Tilla Sahib30. c. G. SaJigat Tola Sahib

This Gurdwara is situated in phaka (Bangladesh). Guru TeghBahadar stayed here on his way to Assam for the propagation ofSikhism.

31. b. 40These are remembered as forty immortals in the Sikh history.

32. d. Baba Baghel SinghBaba Baghel Singh Karorsingilla was the Jathedar of MisalKarorsingilla. Between 1765-1781 AD, the Sikhs conqueredDelhi many times.

33. d. Amritsar34. a. Anandpur35. c. Parivar Vichhora Sahib

Parivar Vichhora literally means 'dispersal of the family'. Whenafter the evacuation of Anandpur during the night of 5-6December 1705 AD, Guru Gobind Singh arrived at this placewith the enemy host in hot pursuit, he found Sarsa in spate.Though safe across the river, Guru's family could no longer


keep together. He himself with two elder Sahibzidiis and fortySikhs went towards Chamkaur; his Mahal es£=orted by few Sikhsreached Delhi; and two younger Sahibzidiis and Mata Giijariwere escorted by a servant GaiIgii., to his village near Morin<:iawhere he betrayed them.

36. a. Paonta SahibIt is situated on the right bank of theriver Yamuna in Sirmaurdistrict of Himachal Pradesh.

37. a. Pardhan KaurPardhan Kaur (1718-1792 AD) was the daughter of Baba AlaSingh, founder of the PatiaJa family. She had four moreDharamshaJiis built, one each at Malerkotla, Jagraon, Raikotand PatiaJa.

38. c. Tibbi Sahib, Muktsar39. d. At a high level site

Nishan is a Persian word with multiple meanings, oneof them being a flag or standard. Sahib, an Arabic wordwith the applied meaning of lord or master, is here used as anhonorrific. Thus, Nishan Sahib in the Sikh tradition means theholy flag or exalted insign.

40. a. Gurdwaras

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Sikh Rahit Maryada(The Code of Sikh Conduct and Conventions)

1. Who is the founder of the Sikh religion ?a. Bhagat Kabrr 0 b. Guru Nanak Dev 0c. Guru Gobind Singh 0 d. Guru Granth Sahib 0

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b. Mahan Koshd. Zindagi Nama

2. Where is the definition of a Sikh has been laid as - 'Any humanbeing who faithfully believes in - One Immortal Being, Ten Gurusfrom Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh, Guru GranthSahib, the utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus, the baptismbequethed by the tenth Guru and who does not owe allegiance toany other religion, is a Sikh' ?a. Panth Parkash 0c. Sikh Rahit Maryada 0

3. What was the name given to the Sikhs of Guru Nanak Dev byGuru Gobind Singh on the BaisakhI of 1699 AD ?a. Nirtnal Panth 0 b. Guru Panth 0c. Niara Panth 0 d. Khalsa Panth 0

f. Who is the spiritual father of the Khalsa ?a. Guru Nanak Dev 0 b. Guru Tegh Bahadar 0c. Guru Gobind Singh 0 d. Guru Granth Sahib 0

5. Who is the spiritual mother of the Khalsa?a. Mara Sundari 0 b. Mata Gujari 0c. Mara Khivi 0 d. Mata Sahib Kaur 0

6. What is the name given to the Sikh who disrespect or cut his hairs?a. Anmatia 0 b. Patit 0c. Sahijdhari 0 d. Narirnar 0

7. Which Sikh was given the honour of 'True beard' and 'SailgatSahib' by Guru Har R.ai ?


a. Bhai Pheruc. Bhai Tilka

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b. Bhai GopaJad. Bhai Manjh

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8. Who is the author of 'Mahan Kosh' of the Sikhs ?a. Raghubir Singh Bir 0 b. Bhai Vir Singh 0c. Giiin1 Din Singh 0 d. Kilian Singh Nabha 0

9. When was the present form of 'Sikh Rahit Maryada' fmalised ?a. 1925 AD 0 b. 1935 AD 0c. 1945 AD 0 d. 1955 AD 0

10. According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', how many aspects arethere in a Sikh way of life ?a. lOb. 2 0c. 3 0 d. 4 0

11. According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', which BiiQI is notincluded in the Nimem BiiQIs to be recited by a Sikh everyday?a. Japu Ji Sahib 0 b. Japu Sahib 0c. Ten SavaIyye 0 d. SuldunanI Sahib 0

b. Pray to AkaJ Purakh 0d. Perform Kirtan 0

12. According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', what should be done by aSikh before launching off any task ?a. Go to Gurdwara 0c. Do service (Sewa) 0

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13. According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', who can only performKirtan in the SaiIgat ?a. Sikhc. Only Ragi Singhs

b. Bhai Nand La! 0d. Bhai Santokh Singh 0

'14. According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', out of the 52 poets ofGuru Gobind Singh, whose compositions can be sung during theKirtan ?a. Bhai Chaupa Singh 0c. Bhai Prahlad Singh 0

15. While performing the Kirtan, which sentences of the Shabad are to

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be made the base ?a. Any linec. First line

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16. How many Kakars are there in the Sikh religion?a. 3 0 b. 4c.S 0 d.6

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(Ku-rahits) must be avoided by a17. How many tabooed practicesSikh ?a. 1 0c. 3 0

b. 2d.4

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18. What is the name given to the Sikh who go against the practices ofSikh religion or who performs a Ku-rahit ?a. Patit 0 b. Sahijdhari 0c. Kesadhari 0 d. Nirmala 0

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b. Kirpand. Kes

19. Which Kakar of the Sikhs is meant as a symbol of winning over thesuperstitions and erroneous beliefs ?a. Kara 0c. Kangha 0

20. What are the restrictions or requirement for a Sikh, as to dressexcept that he must wear Kakars and Dastar (Turban) ?a. Only Indian dresses 0 b. No Western dresses 0c. Only Pants - Shirts 0 d. No restriction 0

21. At which place (area) can Sewa be performed by a Sikh ?a. Gurdwara Sahib 0 b. Takht Sahib 0c. Lailgar 0 d. Anywhere in world 0

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22. What is the complimentary or attached basic concept to 'Sewa' inSikhism?a. Sailgatc. B<iJ:)i

23. What is the name given to the Sikh Marriage Ceremony?


a. Anand Karajc. Anand Sahib

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b. Any Takht 0d. Gurdwara CommitteeD

24. According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', at the time of death of aperson in which manner shall the body be disposed if thearrangements for cremation is not possible?a. Only Cremation 0 b. By burying 0c. Preserving the 0 d. No qualm, can be 0

body disposed in any manner

25. Why is the Karah Prasad kept in a small bowl under Guru GranthSahib before distributing in the Sari.gat ?a. For the Sikh martyrs 0 b. For the Papu Sikh 0c. For acceptance 0 d. For Guru Sahib 0

26. What is the whole body of committed baptised Sikhs called?a. Sari.gat 0 b. Fauj (Army) 0c. Sikhs 0 d. Guru Panth 0

27. From which place can the Hukamnama be issued for the wholePanth ?a. Harimandar Sahib 0c. Aka! Takht Sahib 0

28. Where can an appealdecision?a. Harimandar Sahibc. Civil Court

be made against a local congregation's

o b. Aka! Takht Sahib 0o d. Gurdwara Committee 0

29. What is the resolution on a subject that affects the fundamentalprinciples of Sikh religion and their upholding called ?a. Mata 0 b. Appeal 0c. Gurmata 0 d. Hukamnama 0

30. Which is the youngest, scientific and modern religion of the world?a. HindUism 0 b. Islam 0c. Sikhism 0 d. Christianity 0

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Brief Answers :

1. b. Guru Nanak: Dev2. c. Sikh Rahit Maryada3. d. Khalsa Panth

Guru Gobind Singh laid the founadation of Khalsa Panth in1699 AD at Takht Srj Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib.Khalsa, from Arabic Khilis (lit. pure, unsullied) and PersoArabic Khilisah (lit. pure; office of revenue department; landdirectly under government management), is used for thecommunity of baptized Sikhs.

4. c. Guru Gobind Singh5. d. Mata Sahib Kaur

Guru Gobind Singh recited the sacred hymns and churned theholy Arnrit at Anandpur Sahib on 30 March1699 AD. As he prepared to initiate the Khalsa,his Mahal, Mata Sahib Kaur, poured sugarplum into the vessel. By this gesture, shesymbolized the humility and sweemesswhich were to be the essential traits ofthe martial Order of the Khalsa. MataSahib Kaur was designated by GuruGobind Singh, the mother of the KhalsaPanth.

6. b. PatitPatit means a person who being Kesdharj Sikh trims or shaveshis beard or hairs (Kes) or who after taking Arnrit commits anyone or more of the four Kurahits.

7. a. BhaI PheIii.Gurdwara BhaI PheIii. in Lahore district of Pakistan is alsoknown as Gurdwara Sailgat Sahib.

8. d. Kahan Singh NabhaGurshabad Ramakar Mahan Kosh is an Encyclopaedia of Sikhliterature.

9. c. 1945 AD10. b. 2

A Sikh's life has two aspects individual or personal andcorporate or Panthak:.


n. d. SuklunanI SahibNitnem is the name given to the set prayers which every Sikh iscommanded to recite daily, alone or in company. These' prayerstexts are five in numbers - for early morning Japu, Japu andSavalyye, for the evening at sunset So Darn Rahrasi and fornight before retiring Sohila.

12. b. Pray to Akal Purakh (God)13. a. Sikh

According to theRahit Maryada' - 'DnJy aSikh may perform Kirtan ina congregation'.

14. b. Bhai Nand LilAccording to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada'In the congregation, Kirtan onJy ofGurbiiI)l and, for its elaboration, of thecompositions of Bhai Gurdas and BhaiNand Lal, may be performed.

15. d. Line of Rahau16. c. 5

It is a set of five distinctive features or elementsof personal appearance or apparel that set offSikhs from the followers of any other religiousfaith. The word 'Panj Kakar' means FiveSymbols - all beginning with the phenome'K' and hence called 'Kakars'. At the time ofcreation of Khalsa in 1699 AD, GuruGobind Singh Ji ordained the Sikhs to wearthese five distinctive symbols. These 'Kakars'are:Kach (drawers like garment),Kara (steel bracelet),Kirpan (sheathed sword),Kangha (comb),Kes (unshorn hair).

17. d. 4Dishonouring the hair;Eating the meat of an animal slaughtered the Muslim way;


Cohabiting with a person other than one's spouse;Using tobacco.

18. a. Patit19. a. Kara20. d. No restriction

Except that he must wear Kachhehra (Kakar) and Dastar(Turban).

21. d. Anywhere in world22. b. Simran23. a. Anand Karaj

Anand Marriage Act was passed in 1909 by the Imperial (i.e.Governor Generals) Legislative Assembly to establish theval:dity of Anand Karaj.

24. d. No qualm, can be dispose in any mannerThe Code of Sikh Conduct and Conventions - FuneralCeremonies - Article XIX - (c) However young the deceasedmay be, the body should be cremated. However, wherearrangements for cremation cannot be made, there should be noqualm about the body being immersed in flowing water ordisposed off in any other manner.

25. b. For the Pa~ Sikh26. d. Guru Panth

According to the 'Sikh Rahit Maryada', 'The Guru Panth(Panth's status of Guriihood) means the whole body ofcommitted baptised Sikhs. This body was fostered by all the tenGurUs and the tenth Guru gave it its final shape and invested itwith Guriihood.' The most fruitful service for a Sikh is theservice that secures the optimum good by minimal endeavour.That can be achieved through organized collective action. ASikh has, for this reason, to fulfJ.! his Panthic obligations, evenas he/she performs hisfher individual duties. This corporateentity is the Panth.

27. c. Aka! Takht SahibAka! Takht (lit. the abode of theTimeless One) is the primary seat 0

Sikh authority and central altar forthe Sikh political assembly.


28. b. Akal Takht Sahib29. c. Gurmata

It can be on the questions affecting the maintenance of thestams of the Gurus or Gurii Granth Sahib, ambrosial baptism,Sikh discipline and way of life, the identity and structuralframework of the Panth. Ordinary issues of religious,educational, social or political nature can be dealt with only in aMata.

30. c. SikhismSikhism is the youngest of the major world religions, bornin the Punjab in the revelation ofGurii Nanak.


Sikh Concepts and Culture

1. What is the slogan (Jai-kata) of the Sikh religion?a. Degh Tegh Fatehc. Bole So Niha!

Sat Sri Aka!

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b. Sat Sri Aka! 0d. Wahiguru Ii Ka Khalsa

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b. Sat Sri Aka! 0d. Wahiguru Ji Ka Khalsa

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2. What is a saying of the Sikh religion which literally means victoryto kettle and sword i.e. ready patronage (welfare) for the good andvictory over tyranny ?a. Degh Tegh Fatehc. Bole So Niha!

Sat Sri Aka.!

3. What is the greeting (salutation) of the Sikh religion ascommanded by Guru Gobind Singh ?a. Degh Tegh Fateh 0 b. Sat Sri Aka! 0c. Bole So Nihal d. Wahiguru Ii Ka Khalsa

Sat Sri Aka! 0 Wahiguru Ji Ki Fateh 0

4. To establish the uniqueness of the Sikh religion, who wrote thebook "Ham Hindu Nahin" (We are not Hindiis) ?a. Bh3i RaI).dhir Singh D b. Bh3i Vir Singh 0c. Prof. Sahib Singh 0 d. Bh3i Kilian S. Nabha 0

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b. Magilld. Hola Mahalla

5. To detach the Sikhs permanently from the fake merrimentfestivity of the colours of HOll, what was the name given to theprogramme by Guru Gobind Singh in which Sikhs could displaytheir talent of arms and martial art ?a. Baisakhi 0c. Piiranmasi 0

6. In memory of the martyrs ofNankiiJ).a Sahib, which institution wasopened in October 1927 AD by ShiromaI).i GurdwaraParbandhak Committee for training the Sikh preachers ?a. Shahid Sikh Missionary b. Sikh Missionary

College, Amritsar 0 College, LudhiiiJ).a 0


c. Khalsa CollegeAmritsar Ll

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7. What are those Singhs called who are endearingly designated theGuru's knights or the Guru's beloved, for the military ambiencethey still carry about them and the heroic style they continue to

cultivate?a. KirtanIac. Fauj

8. What is the concept of contribution by a Sikh from his earningstowards the common sources of the community called ?a. Golak 0 b. Dasvandh 0c. Dan 0 d. LaIi.gar 0

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b. Muslimd. Sikh

9. The scientific theory of cosmic evolution believes that the evolutionof Universe was a gradual process. The same vision of Creator andHis Creation has been visualised many centuries ago by thefounders of which religion ?a. Hindii 0c. Christian 0

10. What refers to a state of mental and spirimal equipose without theleast intrusion of ego in Sikh vocabulary ?a. Haumai 0 b. Hukam 0c. Sehaj 0 d. Sewa 0

11. What is the body of men and women met religiously, especially inthe presence of Guru Granth Sahib called ?a. Pangat 0 b. Sangat 0c. Panth 0 d. Langar 0

12. What literally means - weal to all ..... weal to everyone and is theconcluding line which marks the fmale of Arms or supplicatoryprayer with which every Sikh service or ceremony concludes ?a. Sarbatt da Bhala 0 b. Hukam Rajai 0c. Degh Tegh Fateh 0 d. Ik 0ankar 0

13. What represents the integrated conscience of the entire Sikh peopleimbued with the all-prevasive spirit of the Divine and is an

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institution to discuss the important political issues confronting theSikh Panth ?a. Kh:i.lsa Panthc. Guru Panth

14. What is the Word of Divine Revelation or any aspect of Ak:i.lPurakh's revelation to mankind called ?a. Shabad 0 b. Rahau 0

c. Saloka 0 d. Pallfi 0

15. What is the exalted spirit in Sikhism referred to as ?a. Fateh 0 b. Hukam 0

c. Chardi Kala 0 d. Sewa 0

16. Which is the Sikh insignia?a. Nishan Sahib 0

c. lk Oankar 0b. Wahigun1d. Khan<;la

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17. What is the name of the garment, scarf or a length of clothbestowed on someone as a mark of honour in Sikh vocabulary ?a. Turban 0 b. Siropa 0c. Dastar 0 d. Bheta 0

18. What is the name of the Sikh calendar ?a. Baisakhi 0 b. Nanakshahi 0c. Kh:i.lsashahi 0 d. Bikrarni 0

19. Which concept centtal to Sikh religious ttadition affirming irs faithin a Transcedental Being responsive to human prayer and appealfor forgiveness and mercy implies Divine Grace ?a. Nadar 0 b. Haumai 0c. Hukam 0 d. Maya 0

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20. What stands in Sikh terminology for sitting together in a row topartake food from a common kitchen regardless of caste, creed,sex, age or social starus ?a. Sailgat 0c. Pailgat 0

21. What is the commonly accepted mode of rendering devotion to


God by singing His praises and is a necessary part of Sikh worship?a. Ardas 0 b. Kirtan 0c. Katha 0 d. Ani 0

22. Which is an all embracing principle, the sum total of all divinelyinstituted laws; and it is a revelation of the nature of Akal Purakh ?a. Shabad 0 b. Maya 0c. Sewa 0 d. Hukam 0

23. What literally means 'I am', implying egoism reckoned as aspiritual-moral disease, that dominates the psyche of a manmukh ?a. Sehaj 0 b. Hukam 0c. Haumai 0 d. Anand 0

24. What is the ritual prayer which Sikhs, individually or incongregation, recite morning and evening and in fact, wheneverthey perform a religious service and at the beginning andconclusion offamily, public or religious functions ?a. Shabad 0 b. Kirtan 0c. Hukamniima 0 d. Ardas 0

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25. What denotes the mystical experience, spiritual bliss or a state ofconsciousness such as that of Jivan Mukta i.e. one released whilestill in body ?a. Anandc. Bilaval

an event in the lives of Gurii26. What is the day aSsociated withSahibiin called ?a. Jor-mela 0c. Gurpurab 0

b. Baisiikhid. Samagam

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27. What is the issuance of the Orders by the Gurii or from TakhtSahib?a. Gurmatac. Appeal

28. What is the name given to Sikh Martial Art ?a. Gatka 0 b. Giddha 0c. Bhangra 0 d. Nagara 0

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Brief Answers :

1. c. Bole So Niha!Sat Sri Aka!.Thefrrst, Bole So Niha! is a statement meaning "whoever utters(the phrase following) shall be happy, shall be fulfilled" and thesecond part, Sat Sri Aka! means Eternal is the Holy/GreatTimeless Lord.

2. a. Degh Tegh Fateh3. d. Wahigurii Ji Ka Khalsa

Wahigurii Ji Ki Fateh4. d. Bhai Kahan S. Nabha

Kahan Singh Nabha (1861-1938 AD) is a celebrated scholarand encyclopaedist. Besides this; his precious contributions to

the community are Gurmat Parbhakar - topic wise selectionsfrom GurU Granth Sahib, Gurmat Sudhakar - topic wiseselections from other ancient books, Raj Dharam etc.

5. d. Hola MahaliaHola is the masculine form of the femininesounding Holl. Mahalia derived from theArabic root Hal (alighting, descending) is aPunjabi word signifying an organized . fi~procession in the form of an army column I 1 Iaccompanied by war drums and standard;.:;];); 11bearers and proceeding to a given spot ormoving in state from one Gurdwara to another.

6. a. Shahid Sikh Missionary College, Amritsar7. b. Nihangs8. b. Dasvandh

It refers to the practice among Sikhs of contributingin the name of the Gurii, one-tenth of their earnings. This is areligious obligation.

9. d. Sikh10. c. Sehaj11. b. SaIi.gat

SaIi.gat, fellowship of the Holy, is applauded as a means ofmoral and spiritual uplifr; it is as well a social unit whichinculcates values of brotherhood, equality and sewa.

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12. a. Sarbatt da BhalaThe value epitomized by Sarbatt da Bhala has been a potentfactor in the tradition and sensibility of the Sikhs. The prayerfor the welfare of all mankind has been institutionalized inSikhism. It is a fum religious and social goal for. the Sikhs whomust constantly endeavour for its realization.

13. b. Sarbatt Khalsa14. a. Shabad15. c. Chard! Kala

16. d. Khan<;la $Khanc.ia - chakkar te khanc.ia, is a distinguishingsymbol of faith, consisting of a composite figure of aKhanc.ia (double edged sword), a chakkar (steel quoit)and a pair of Kirp:ins (curved sabres).

17. b. SiropaSiropa is the highest award that a Sikh mayrecieve in Sailgat. It is the most precious gift;;.o",_rof the GurU made through the Sailgat. ~C:=:s::::!1

18. b. N:inakshahiThe year length of N:inakshahi calendar is the same as that ofthe Western calendar i.e. 365 days,S hrs, 48 mins, 45 sees. Theyear one of the N:inakshahi calendar is the year of GurU N:inakDey's Parkash (1469 AD). It contains first 5 months of 31 daysfollowed by next 7 months of 30 days. During the leap year(every 4 years), the last month (Phagun) has an extra day. It hasbeen implemented by SGPC on 14 April 2003 AD.

19. a. NadarNadar or Kirpa or Grace.

20. c. Pailgat21. b. KIrtan

In Sikhism, Kirtan is valued as thehighest form of expression ofadoration and courts as the mostefficacious means· of linking the soulDivine Essence.

22. d. HukamThe aim of the life is to realize Hukam i.e. God's Will andintention and abide by it. This realization is fmally attained

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through the grace of God.23. c. Haurnai24. d. Ardas

Ardas is the epitome of Sikh history and enshrines in itstext the commlUlity's aspirations at various periods of itshistory and enables the devotees to lUlite in abrotherhood of faith over the centuries, transcendingtime.

25. a. Anand

~N~~ Dev, in Japu Ji, has ~ignified ~and as the_ state ofbemg NihaJ or fulfilled; GurU Arjan Dev, m Sukhmaru, as thestate of sukh or peace; GurU Te~ Bahadar, in his salokas, asthe state of the Giani or enlightened one who has acheived sehajor equipose and GurU Gobind Singh, in his verse, as the state ofthe heroic and dedicated one whose joy or Anand is inphilanthropic aCtion or sacrifice.

26. c. Gurpurab27. b. Hukarnnama28. a. Gatka

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ABBREVIATIONS

Anno Domini (Christian era)born inBikrami eraBrigadierCaptainDoctordied infor exampleGurdwaraGeneralGoverrunentthat isJathedarKaurLieruinentPagePanQitPrincipalProfessorruleSinghShiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak CommitteeSardarSri Gurii Granth SahibUnited States of America

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BIBLIOGRAPHYPrimary Sources :* Shabdarth Sri Guru Granth Sahib : ShiromaQi Gurdwara Parbandhak

Committee, Amritsar.* Shabdarth Dasam Granth : Punjabi University, Papala.* Sikh Rehat Maryada : SGPC, Amritsar.* Vara Bhiii Gurdas : SGPC, Amritsar.

Secondary Sources :* Album, Central Sikh Museum : Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Amritsar, 1995* Gurbaksh Singh (Dr.) : Sikh Faith, Guru Gobind Singh Smdy Circle,

Ludhiiit).a, 1993.* Gurmat Quiz : Vol. I-V, Yuvak Likhari Sangat, New Delhi, 2005* Harbans Singh (Prof.) : The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism, IV Vols,

Punjabi University, Papala, 1998* Iqbal Singh (Baba) : Sikh Sidhant, Kalgidhar Trust, Gurdwara Baril

Sahib, 2005* Kahan Singh Nabha : Gursabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh, Bhasha

Vibhag Punjab, Papala, 1999.* Questions & Answers on Sikh History : Guru Harkrishan Instimte of

Sikh Smdies, Maryland, USA, 2005* Sahib Singh (Prof.) : Gur Itihas Patshiilti do ton nau, Singh Bros.

Amritsar, 2006* Sahib Singh (Prof.) : Jiwan Birtant Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Singh

Bros. Amritsar, 2005* Sahib Singh (Prof.) : Jiwan Birtant Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Singh

Bros. Amritsar, 2006* Sikh Dharam : Sikh Missionary Center, Phoenix, USA, 1990* Sikh Dharam Philosophy Vol. 1-5 : Sikh Missionary College,

Ludhiiit).a, 1999* Sikh Dharam Prashanotri Vol. 1-4 : Sikh Missionary College,

Ludhiiit).a, 1999* Sikh Heritage in Paintings : Punjab & Sind Bank, 1995* Teja Singh and Gan<;l.a Singh : A Short History of the Sikhs, Punjabi

University, Papala, 1989.Journals:* Sikh Phulwari, Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiiit).a.* Smdies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion, Guru Nanak

Foundation, Delhi.* The Abstracts of Sikh Smdies, Instimte of Sikh Smdies, ChanQ.igarh.* The Sikh Review, The Sikh Cultural Centre, Kolkata.


Guideline for the phonetic transcription of Gurmukhi script

VOWELS

»f >w re- El" ~ ~a a u 11

~ ~ ~ >if >If ))fi-

e aI 0 au an/arn* ii**

CONSONANTS

Cf l:f aT U( 5"

k kh g ght Ii

~ ;g ;:r 5" ~

chic chh/ch J jht Ii

C- O" ~ 'if et th <;i <;iht I).

3" l:T ~ lr "0

t th d dht n

tI 6" l:T 9 }{

P ph b bht m

lif (f g <e ~

y r 1 v/w rR" <T E" 'Cf l:f :or tJ :6

s h s/sh q kh gh z f

an/am symbol stands for a homorganic nasal consonant, i.e. thenasal consonant will take the articulatory shape of the followingconsonant : Ii before velar consonants, ii before palatal consonants,I). before retroflex consonants, n before alveolar consonants and m beforebilabial consonants.

** a-a - sign over a vowel indicates a nasalised vowel.

t The voiced aspirated stops gh, jh, l,!h, dh and bh are generally articulatedas lci, ca, ta, ta and pa with a native accent, respectively, in the wordinitial position.

Note: A single graphemic consonants like or is phonetically percieved asor+»f (k+a = ka). Hence, this phonetic fact has been representedin all examples. This stream has been followed in this book to quote theGurb~.

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