Punjab - Study Mode
[#91] Consider the following features 1. A recitation of Gurbani (hymns from The Adi Granth Sahib), Ardas prayer. 2. Baptism for entry into the community. 3. A set of rituals modelled after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. 4. Stress on wearing the five symbols of Sikhisms with the only exception of Kripan. Above statements are related to which of the following Socio-Religious Movements in Punjab?
Correct Answer
(A) Namdhari Movement
Explanation
Solution: Namdharis used to recite Gurbani, baptism was compulsory to enter the religion and advocated rituals after Guru Gobind Singh Ji founding of Khalsa. The Namdharis were required to wear the five symbols of Sikhism, with the only exception of the Kripan (sword). However, they were required to keep a Lathi (A bamboo stave) with them.
[#92] Which of the following is correct about Singh Sabha?
Correct Answer
(B) It aimed at protecting the interests of Sikhs through education and literature.
Explanation
Solution: Singh Sabha's chief aims were the revival of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus (spiritual leaders), the production of religious literature in Punjabi, and a campaign against illiteracy. Hence option 2 is correct.
[#93] The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab was opened at Lahore
Correct Answer
(A) in 1861 by Pandit Nobin Chandra Roy
[#94] The leader of the Kuka Movement, who was perhaps the first person to adopt the policy of Non - Cooperation against the British was
Correct Answer
(C) Baba Ram Singh
[#95] Namdhari Movement was also called Kuka movement, was started by whom and when?
Correct Answer
(B) Bhai Ram Singh on 1 st April, 1857