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Sikh Sect

📆 October 19, 2024

Total Questions: 20

1. At which of the following places is a famous Sikh Gurudwara located ? [Uttrakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Hem Kund
Solution:The famous Sikh gurudwara is located in Hem Kund (Chamoli, Uttarakhand).

It is noteworthy that Hemkunt Sahib is a famous pilgrimage place of Sikhs located in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. The Gurdwara Shri Hemkund Sahib is adorned here. This place is mentioned in the Dasam Granth composed by Guru Gobind Singh.

2. Which Sikh Guru was born in Patna ? [56ᵗʰ to 59ᵗʰ B.P.S.C (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Gobind Singh
Solution:
  • The last of the ten Sikh Gurus, Guru Gobind Singh was born on 22nd December, 1666 in Patna, Bihar.
  • His birth anniversary is based on the Nanakshahi calendar according to which it will fall on January 20 in 2021 while for the last year, it was celebrated on January 2.
  • He became the Sikh guru at the age of nine, following the demise of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
  • He was assassinated in 1708.
  • Contributions:
  • Religious:
  • He is known for his significant contributions to the Sikh religion, including the introduction of the turban to cover hair.
  • He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five 'K's.
  • The Five K's are kesh (uncut hair), kanga (wooden comb), kara (iron or steel bracelet), kirpan (dagger) and kachera (short breeches).
  • These were the five articles of faith that a Khalsa must always adorn.
  • He also laid down many other rules for the Khalsa warriors to follow like abstaining from tobacco, alcohol, halal meat, etc. The Khalsa warrior was also duty-bound to protect innocent people from persecution.
  • He named Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text of the Khalsas and the Sikhs, as the next Guru of the two communities.
  • Martial:
  • He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar in 1705.
  • In the Battle of Anandpur (1704), the Guru lost his mother and two minor sons who were executed. His eldest son also died in battle.
  • Literary:
  • His literary contributions include the Jaap Sahib, Benti Chaupai, Amrit Savaiye, etc.
  • He also wrote the Zafarnama which was a letter to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

3. Nanded is considered sacred by Sikhs due to whose Mausoleum ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Guru Gobind Singh
Solution:The 10 Sikh Guru and last Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was assassinated in Nanded (Maharastra) by an Afghani noble. "Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib' Guruduara of Nanded is situated at his mausoleum there.

4. Guru Gobind Singh's greatness lies in the fact that : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (a) He formed the military order of Sikhs
Solution:The 10th Guru and last prophet of Sikh, Guru Gobind Singh converted Sikhs into a military sect "Khalsa Panth". He called the whole Sikh community as "Khalsa". He ordered Sikhs that each Sikh should have the surname of Singh' (male) and 'Kaur (female) and have hold Kesh, Kangha, Kachha, Kripan and Kada.

5. Under which Sikh Guru the Sikhs were transformed Into the 'Khalsa' ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Guru Govind Singh
Solution:The 10th Guru and last prophet of Sikh, Guru Gobind Singh converted Sikhs into a military sect "Khalsa Panth". He called the whole Sikh community as "Khalsa". He ordered Sikhs that each Sikh should have the surname of Singh' (male) and 'Kaur (female) and have hold Kesh, Kangha, Kachha, Kirpan and Kada.

6. How many years ago Khalsa Panth started ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) 300
Solution:Khalsa Panth was established on 13-April, 1699, on the day of Baisakhi by 10 Sikh Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib. Therefore, it has been more than 300 years when Khalsa Panth started.

7. Which among the following Sikh Gurus instituted the Khalsa Panth ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Guru Gobind Singh
Solution:Khalsa Panth was established on 13-April, 1699, on the day of Baisakhi by 10 Sikh Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib. Therefore, it has been more than 300 years when Khalsa Panth started.

8. Who was the last prophet of Sikhs ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) Guru Gobind Singh
Solution:Khalsa Panth was established on 13-April, 1699, on the day of Baisakhi by 10 Sikh Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib. Therefore, it has been more than 300 years when Khalsa Panth started.

9. The Guru who founded the 'Khalsa' was : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Gobind Singh
Solution:Khalsa Panth was established on 13-April, 1699, on the day of Baisakhi by 10 Sikh Guru Gobind Singh in Anandpur Sahib. Therefore, it has been more than 300 years when Khalsa Panth started.

10. The original name of Banda Bahadur was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Lachhman Dev
Solution:The real name of Banda Bahadur was Lachhman Dev. This name was given to him by Sikh Guru Gobind Singh.

In 1708, Guru Gobind Singh appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army. After Guru Gobind Singh's death, he led a revolt against the Mughals. He captured parts of Punjab and led the Sikh army to victory in the Battle of Samana in 1709. He was captured by the Mughal ruler Farrukhsiyar and executed in

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