Tag: development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad)

Questions Related to development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad)

Whom Guru Angad Dev Ji entrusted the Guru Gaddi?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. Guru Ram Das Ji

  2. Guru Amardas Ji

  3. Guru Arjan Dev Ji

  4. Guru Hargobind Ji

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guru Angad born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. He entrusted the Guru Gaddi to Guru Amar Das who became the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. He was a very religious Vaishanavite Hindu before becoming a Sikh. He became Guru on 16 April 1552 at the age of 73. 

Which of the followings were contributions of Guru Amardas Ji?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. Condemnation of Caste System and Untouchability

  2. Criticism of Sati and Purdah System

  3. Prohibition of Intoxicants

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Guru Amar Das was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. He was a very religious Vaishanavite Hindu before becoming a Sikh. Some of his contributions were:
  1. Established the city of Goindval on the banks of river Bias in 1552 A.D. 
  2. Abolished the caste system.
  3. Strictly prohibited practices such as Sati, Parda and encouraged widow-remarriage.
  4. He taught that a devotee should keep his mind in control, eat only when hungry and prevent intoxicants.

Who laid the foundation of Goindwal Sahib?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. Guru Gobind Singh

  2. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  3. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  4. Guru Amardas Ji

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Amar Das, who was the third Guru of Sikh religion, laid the foundation of the Goindwal Sahib Baoli. It is located at Taran Taran district of Punjab.

After the death of Guru Nanak Dev ji, his son Sri Chand started Udasis Sect. According to this sect, stress was laid on Brahamcharya and Sacrifice. Who condemned Udasi Sect?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  2. Guru Amardas Ji

  3. Guru Ram Das Ji

  4. Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Show answer
Correct Option: A

The Compilation of Hymns of Guru Nanak could not be completed by Guru Angad Dev Ji. So, Guru Amardas Ji continued the task. How many Hymns were composed by Guru Amardas Ji?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. 707

  2. 807

  3. 907

  4. 1007

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Guru Amar Das was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. He was a very religious vaishanavite hindu before becoming a Sikh. He added a total of 907 revelatory hymns, that are incorporated in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. He composed the rapturous hymn called Anand and made it a part of the ritual of Sikh marriage.

How many Hymns were composed by Guru Angad Dev Ji which later incorporated in the Adi Granth by Guru Arjan Dev Ji?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. 63

  2. 72

  3. 82

  4. 92

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Angad born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. He wrote 63 Saloks (stanzas), which were later included in Guru Granth Sahib by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan. He focused on the teachings of Nanak, and building the community through charitable works such as langar.

Who proclaimed that if Sikh recites the Japuji Sahib at every step of Goindwal Sahib's Baoli and bathes on reaching the eighty fourth step, he will get absolved of the bondage of eighty four lakh cycles of birth and death.

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. Guru Nanak Dev Ji

  2. Guru Amardas Ji

  3. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  4. Guru Ram Das Ji

Show answer
Correct Option: B

_______________ laid the foundation of Baoli at Goindwal Sahib and __________ completed the work of Baoli in 1559 A.D.

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji

  2. Guru Amardas Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji

  3. Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amardas Ji

  4. Guru Amardas Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Show answer
Correct Option: C

When Guru Nanak Sahib entrusted the Guru Gaddi to Bhai Lehna?

history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

  1. 1528 A.D.

  2. 1530 A.D.

  3. 1539 A.D.

  4. 1540 A.D.

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Angad born as Bhai Lehna the second of the ten Sikh gurus. His discipleship was subjected to various tests by Guru Nanak Sahib after which he came to be known as the the symbol of obedience and service to humanity. Guru Nanak renamed him as Angad, and installed him as his successor on 13 June 1539.