Punjab - Study Mode

[#301] Which of the following Socio - Religious Movements in Punjab aims at revival of the teachings of the Gurus, production of religious literature in Punjabi and a protest against Illiteracy?
Correct Answer

(A) Singh Sabhas

[#302] Darbar of Nirankari was shifted from
Correct Answer

(A) Rawalpindi ? Amritsar ? Chandigarh

[#303] Consider the following about Nirankari Movement started by Baba Dayal Das 1. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and Adi Granth Sahib. 2. They advocated the path to God through worship, based on meditation. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: Nirankari Movement started by Baba Dayal Das stressed on the importance of Guru Nanak Ji and Adi Granth Sahib and also teached to follow God's Path through meditation.

[#304] Who are responsible for legalising the Sikh marriage by passing Anand Marriage Act?
Correct Answer

(C) Singh Sabha Movement

[#305] Which of the following Socio - Religious Movements in Punjab also known as a movement of purification and return?
Correct Answer

(A) Nirankari Movement

Explanation

Solution: The Nirankari's Movement was founded by Baba Dayal Das and it was a movement of purification and return. He called for the return of Sikhism to its origin, sometimes during 1840s and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (Formless).