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[#166] Diwan Singh and Dhani Ram Chatrik are poets during
Correct Answer

(A) Indian Freedom Movement

Explanation

Solution: Dhani Ram Chatrik (1876-1957), Diwan Singh (1897-1944) and Ustad Daman (1911-1984), explored and expressed nationalism in their poetry during and after the Indian Freedom Movement.

[#167] 'Why I am an Atheist' is written by
Correct Answer

(C) Bhagat Singh

Explanation

Solution: Why I am an Atheist' is written by Bhagat Singh.

[#168] Who is known as 'Ganj-i-Shakar of Punjabi literature'?
Correct Answer

(C) Sheikh Farid-ud-Din

Explanation

Solution: Sheikh Farid-ud-Din is known to be the first recorded poet in the Punjabi language. He was the disciple of Khwaja Qutb-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki, who himself was a disciple of Muinuddin Chisti, founder of the Chisti order. He acquired the title of 'Shakarganj' or 'Gangj-i-Shakar' (Treasury of Sugar).

[#169] Which of the following gave Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, its final form as a scriptural authority for the people to follow?
Correct Answer

(A) Guru Gobind Singh

Explanation

Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the tenth Sikh Guru. He was a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher. His main contribution was the compilation of 'Dasam Granth' or 'Dasven Padshah Ka Granth'. It is a compilation of hymns, philosophical writings, autobiography of the Guru and many fables. For him, poetry was a means of revealing the divine principle and a supreme vision. He declared 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji' as Guru after him.

[#170] Heroic ballad 'Chandi di Vaar' was written by
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(B) Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Explanation

Solution: Heroic ballads known as Vaar enjoy a rich oral tradition in Punjabi. Prominent example of heroic or epic poetry includes Guru Gobind Singh's Chandi di Vaar.