Sikhism - Test
Sikhism
  • 1. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century. It was founded by Guru Nanak, who sought to promote equality, social justice, and the worship of one God. Sikhs believe in the teachings of the ten Sikh gurus as well as the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism. Central tenets of Sikhism include the belief in karma and reincarnation, the pursuit of selfless service, and the rejection of ritualism and superstition. Sikhs are known for their distinctive appearance, including the wearing of the Five Ks and the turban. The Sikh community places a strong emphasis on community service, equality, and tolerance towards people of all backgrounds.

    Who is considered the founder of Sikhism?
A) Guru Har Rai
B) Baba Deep Singh
C) Guru Nanak
D) Guru Gobind Singh
  • 2. What is the Sikh holy book called?
A) Guru Granth Sahib
B) Anand Sahib
C) Adi Granth
D) Dasam Granth
  • 3. Which city is considered the spiritual center of Sikhism?
A) Varanasi
B) Delhi
C) Amritsar
D) Lahore
  • 4. What is the Sikh place of worship called?
A) Temple
B) Mosque
C) Gurdwara
D) Synagogue
  • 5. What is the Sikh festival celebrating the creation of the Khalsa called?
A) Diwali
B) Vaisakhi
C) Holi
D) Lohri
  • 6. What is the Sikh term for the community kitchen where free meals are served to all visitors?
A) Ardaas
B) Seva
C) Sangat
D) Langar
  • 7. What is the practice of reciting and singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib called?
A) Ardaas
B) Simran
C) Sangat
D) Kirtan
  • 8. What is the central teaching of Sikhism?
A) Polytheism
B) Oneness of God
C) Reincarnation
D) Nirvana
  • 9. Which city in Pakistan is of historical significance to Sikhism?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Nankana Sahib
D) Islamabad
  • 10. Which Sikh Guru composed the Lavan hymns?
A) Guru Angad
B) Guru Amar Das
C) Guru Arjan Dev
D) Guru Ram Das
  • 11. What is the Sikh symbol representing unity and equality?
A) Ik Onkar
B) Nishan Sahib
C) Panj Pyare
D) Khanda
  • 12. What is the Sikh practice of meditation and recitation of the divine name called?
A) Simran
B) Seva
C) Langar
D) Nitnem
  • 13. What is the Sikh initiation ceremony called?
A) Amrit Sanchar
B) Ardas
C) Rehat Maryada
D) Anand Karaj
  • 14. Who compiled the Guru Granth Sahib in its final form?
A) Guru Tegh Bahadur
B) Guru Gobind Singh
C) Guru Nanak
D) Guru Arjan Dev
  • 15. Who was the tenth Sikh Guru?
A) Guru Tegh Bahadur
B) Guru Angad
C) Guru Arjan Dev
D) Guru Gobind Singh
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT one of the core beliefs and practices of Sikhism?
A) Faith and meditation in the name of the one creator
B) Striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all
C) Proselytizing actively to convert others
D) Engaging in selfless service to others
  • 17. Which Mughal emperor executed Guru Arjan?
A) Jahangir
B) Babur
C) Aurangzeb
D) Akbar
  • 18. What does the term 'sant-sipāhī' mean?
A) Spiritual guide
B) Divine warrior
C) Holy monk
D) Saint-soldier
  • 19. What does the term 'Sikh' mean?
A) Warriors
B) Students or disciples
C) Priests
D) Monks
  • 20. Which script was standardized by Guru Angad for Sikh scriptures?
A) Bengali
B) Urdu
C) Gurmukhī
D) Devanagari
  • 21. What is the meaning of 'simran' in Sikhism?
A) A type of prayer chant
B) A fasting practice
C) Meditation and remembrance to feel God's presence
D) A pilgrimage ritual
  • 22. Which term do some Sikhs prefer over 'Sikhism'?
A) Gurmat
B) Sikhi
C) Dharam
D) Khalsa
  • 23. What phrase summarizes the perspective that truth and truthful living are paramount in Sikhism?
A) "Honesty is the best policy."
B) "Live as you preach."
C) "Truth is the highest virtue, but higher still is truthful living."
D) "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
  • 24. What does the phrase 'Ek nūr te sab jag upjiā' mean?
A) 'The universe is a manifestation of God's will.'
B) 'God created everything from nothing.'
C) 'All beings are connected through divine light.'
D) 'From the one light, the entire universe welled up.'
  • 25. What is the term used for God in Sikhism?
A) Allah
B) Ahura Mazda
C) Waheguru
D) Brahman
  • 26. Which of these attributes does NOT describe Waheguru in Sikhism?
A) Shapeless (Nirankar)
B) Creator being (Karta Purakh)
C) Timeless (Akal)
D) Has a gender
  • 27. What is the most significant barrier to reconnecting with Akal?
A) Absence of a spiritual guide
B) Lack of wealth and power
C) Egotism
D) Ignorance of religious texts
  • 28. What concept does Guru Nanak's teaching emphasize instead of heaven or hell?
A) Spiritual union with Akal resulting in jivanmukti
B) Achieving nirvana through meditation
C) Rebirth into a higher caste
D) Attaining moksha by renouncing the world
  • 29. What is the Sikh view on the relationship between spiritual life and secular life?
A) Spiritual life should be pursued in isolation from secular life
B) Spiritual life requires renouncing all worldly possessions
C) They are intertwined, not separate.
D) Secular life is irrelevant to spiritual growth
  • 30. How many ragas are specified for reciting the Guru Granth Sahib?
A) Twenty-one
B) Thirty-one
C) Forty-one
D) Fifty-one
  • 31. What is the purpose of listening to kirtan according to Guru Nanak?
A) Understanding Sikh history
B) Learning classical Indian music
C) Practicing vocal exercises
D) Achieving tranquility while meditating
  • 32. What follows the recitation of the banis paath?
A) Tav-Prasad Savaiye
B) Ardās
C) Jaap Sahib
D) Japji Sahib
  • 33. What principle is taught by gurus in Ardās?
A) Kirat karō
B) Sarbat da Bhala
C) Haumai
D) Vaṇḍ chakkō
  • 34. What did Sikhism develop as an important Bhakti practice?
A) Kirtan
B) Naam-simran
C) Ardās
D) Nitnem
  • 35. What does 'kirat karō' mean in Sikh teachings?
A) Selfless service
B) Meditation
C) Honest work
D) Sharing with others
  • 36. What concept stresses sharing or giving to the needy for community benefit?
A) Haumai
B) Sarbat da Bhala
C) Kirat karō
D) Vaṇḍ chakkō
  • 37. In Sikhism, what term is used for justice?
A) Karma
B) Dharam
C) Niāyā
D) Grace
  • 38. According to Sikh teachings, who should be defended at all costs?
A) The king of kings
B) The divine name
C) The dharam (moral order)
D) The emperor
  • 39. What is taught as a virtue in Sikhism alongside defending justice?
A) Forgiveness
B) Hatred
C) Indifference
D) Retribution
  • 40. What is the antidote for pain and vices in Sikhism?
A) Karma
B) The divine name
C) Retributive justice
D) Forgiveness
  • 41. Which Sikh sect was influential in shaping the views of Tat Khalsa?
A) Sarvaria
B) Nirankari
C) Namdhari Kuka
D) Sevapanthis
  • 42. What is 'kirpān' in the context of the five Ks?
A) Uncut hair
B) Circular steel or iron bracelet
C) Special undergarment
D) Sword/dagger
  • 43. In which script is the Sikh scripture printed?
A) Punjabi
B) Sanskrit
C) Gurumukhi
D) Devanagari
  • 44. What is stirred with a double-edged sword during the ammrit sañcār?
A) Sweetened water
B) Milk and honey
C) Saltwater
D) Butter and sugar
  • 45. Which movement's influence is acknowledged but not fully embraced by Sikhs in relation to their tradition?
A) Shaivism
B) Vaishnavism
C) Bhakti movement
D) Sufism
  • 46. In which year was the idea of Khalistan first proposed by some Sikhs?
A) 1965
B) 1982
C) 1971
D) 1940
  • 47. What is 'kaṅghā' in the five Ks?
A) Small wooden comb
B) Uncut hair
C) Sword/dagger
D) Circular steel or iron bracelet
  • 48. How many śabads are there in the Guru Granth Sahib?
A) 8,000
B) 6,000
C) 5,000
D) 7,000
  • 49. Which Sikh sect was founded by Ram Rai with the patronage of Aurangzeb?
A) Nirankari
B) Namdhari Kuka
C) Ramraiya
D) Sarvaria
  • 50. Which Sikh sect is known for its strict vegetarianism and the concept of living gurus?
A) Sarvaria
B) Khalsa
C) Namdhari Kuka
D) Nirankaris
  • 51. How many Hindu bhagats' teachings are included in the Ādi Granth?
A) Two
B) Thirteen
C) Ten
D) Fifteen
  • 52. In which Indian state do Sikhs constitute a majority according to the 2011 census?
A) Delhi
B) Uttarakhand
C) Haryana
D) Punjab
  • 53. What did Aurangzeb grant to Ram Rai?
A) A jagir (land grant)
B) A position in the Mughal court
C) The title of Guru
D) Control over Kartarpur
  • 54. Who led the Radhasoami movement in Punjab during the 19th century?
A) Baba Sri Chand
B) Baba Shiv Dyal
C) Ram Rai
D) Guru Gobind Singh
  • 55. What is a common practice when entering a gurdwara?
A) Prostrating before the holy scripture.
B) Lighting incense sticks.
C) Offering flowers to the Guru Granth Sahib.
D) Wearing traditional Sikh attire.
  • 56. In which year was the anand kāraj ceremony officially recognized and adopted?
A) 1947
B) 1920
C) 1857
D) 1909
  • 57. How many Sikh Gurus' compositions are predominantly found in the Guru Granth Sahib?
A) Seven
B) Ten
C) Nine
D) Five
  • 58. In which century did Sikhism originate?
A) 14th century
B) 17th century
C) 15th century
D) 16th century
  • 59. What was Guru Amar Das's stance on the practice of sati?
A) He ignored it
B) He remained neutral about it
C) He discouraged it
D) He encouraged it
  • 60. What was the length of the refugee convoy during partition?
A) 50 kilometers long
B) 200 kilometers long
C) Over 100 kilometers long
D) 5 kilometers long
  • 61. On what date did the first Khalsa initiation ceremony take place?
A) 30 March 1699
B) 26 January 1950
C) 15 August 1947
D) 14 April 1699
  • 62. Who maintains and services the kitchen in a gurdwara?
A) Members of other religious communities.
B) Government officials.
C) Professional chefs hired by the gurdwara.
D) Sikh community volunteers.
  • 63. What is the ceremony called where Sikhs are fully initiated?
A) Kirtan Sohila
B) Ammrit sañcār (nectar ceremony)
C) Langar ceremony
D) Guru Granth Sahib initiation
  • 64. How many major journeys is Guru Nanak said to have made according to hagiographic accounts?
A) Six
B) Five
C) Three
D) Four
  • 65. Who is often attributed to being a Muslim but states in the Ādi Granth, 'I am not Hindu nor Muslim.'?
A) Farid
B) Ramananda
C) Namdev
D) Kabir
  • 66. Which contemporary Sikh sect was formed in 1971 outside India, particularly in North America and Europe?
A) 3HO
B) Nirankaris
C) Namdhari Kuka
D) Radhasoami
  • 67. What did Guru Gobind Singh create in 1699?
A) A new Sikh scripture
B) The Khalsa
C) The Akal Takht
D) A new version of the Adi Granth
  • 68. Who wrote the hagiographical Janamsakhis according to one theory?
A) Guru Nanak himself
B) Later followers without regard for historical accuracy
C) Contemporary historians
D) British colonial scholars
  • 69. What event followed the assassination of Indira Gandhi?
A) Partition of India
B) Khalistan Movement's end
C) The 1984 anti-Sikh riots
D) Operation Blue Star
  • 70. Which tradition's ideology grew to become the Bhakti tradition that influenced Sikhism?
A) Udasi Sikhs
B) Sant-tradition
C) Vaishnavism
D) Kabirpanth
  • 71. Which Sikh sect is known for engaging in charitable work without expecting payment?
A) Nihangs
B) Udasis
C) Gyaaniyan Samparda
D) Sevapanthis
  • 72. What is the first Harimandir Sahib known as today?
A) Sri Darbar Sahib
B) Akal Takht
C) Golden Temple
D) Harmandir Sahib
  • 73. Which Sikh order is known for its warrior or armed troops?
A) Gyaaniyan Samparda
B) Nihangs
C) Sevapanthis
D) Udasis
  • 74. What was the profession of Guru Nanak's parents?
A) Muslim traders
B) Punjabi Khatri Hindus
C) Brahmins
D) Jains
  • 75. What was one of the major issues between Sikhs and Muslims in West Punjab before partition?
A) Disputes over jhatka versus halal meat
B) Language differences only
C) Economic trade agreements
D) Religious festivals
  • 76. Which Sikh sect is known for its scholarly activities and traditional study of a wide range of literature?
A) Khalsa
B) Nirmalas
C) Udasis
D) Sevapanthis
  • 77. What was the capital of the Sikh Empire?
A) Amritsar
B) Delhi
C) Kashmir
D) Lahore
  • 78. What concept did Guru Hargobind reflect by carrying two swords?
A) Sarbat da Bhala
B) Miri Piri
C) Ik Onkar
D) Langar
  • 79. Who was Guru Nanak's friend with whom he sang devotional songs?
A) Mardana, a Muslim
B) Guru Angad
C) Guru Amar Das
D) Bhai Lehna
  • 80. Which Sikh order is not technically an order but serves as one, comprising individuals from all other sects?
A) Nihangs
B) Gyaaniyan Samparda
C) Udasis
D) Sevapanthis
  • 81. Who opposed Guru Arjan and created a faction known as Minaas?
A) Bhai Lehna
B) Bhai Mani Singh
C) Bhai Gurdas
D) Prithi Chand
  • 82. Into how many rāgas is the bulk of the Guru Granth Sahib classified?
A) Sixty
B) Fifty
C) Forty
D) Seventy
  • 83. Which Sikh sect's president traditionally served as the president of the Akaal Takht?
A) Nihangs (Buddha Dal)
B) Nirmalas
C) Sevapanthis
D) Udasis
  • 84. At what age did Guru Nanak start a commune in Kartarpur?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 30
  • 85. Which river marked the line of control in the treaty between the Sikh Empire and British powers?
A) Yamuna River
B) Ganges River
C) Indus River
D) Sutlej River
  • 86. What town did Ram Rai found?
A) Amritsar
B) Anandpur Sahib
C) Dehradun
D) Delhi
  • 87. What operation was ordered by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in June 1984?
A) Operation White Tiger
B) Operation Blue Star
C) Operation Red Lotus
D) Operation Green Shield
  • 88. Which Sikh sect was responsible for protecting Sikh shrines and preserving the Sikh scripture after the collapse of the Mughal Empire?
A) Sevapanthis
B) Udasi Sikhs
C) Nirankaris
D) Namdhari Kuka
  • 89. What does 'kēs' refer to in the five Ks?
A) Uncut hair
B) A type of prayer mat
C) An iron bracelet
D) A wooden comb
  • 90. Which city did Guru Ram Das move his commune to, which later became Amritsar?
A) Ramdaspur
B) Khadur
C) Goindval
D) Kartarpur
  • 91. What is the primary language used in the Sikh scripture?
A) Punjabi
B) Gurmukhi
C) Hindi
D) Sant Bhāṣā
  • 92. What calendar was adopted in 2003 by the SGPC for Sikh festivals?
A) Bikrami calendar.
B) Hindu lunar calendar.
C) Gregorian calendar.
D) Nanakshahi calendar.
  • 93. What does 'kacchera' refer to in the five Ks?
A) Circular steel or iron bracelet
B) Sword/dagger
C) Special undergarment
D) Uncut hair
  • 94. What is the name given to all Sikh girls?
A) Singh
B) Kaur
C) Bibi
D) Devi
  • 95. Which country has the largest proportion of Sikhs relative to its total population?
A) United Kingdom
B) Canada
C) India
D) United States
  • 96. What is Band Chor Diwas also known as after the 2003 calendar update?
A) Bandi Chhor Divas.
B) Hola Mohalla.
C) Diwali.
D) Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
  • 97. What system did Banda Singh Bahadur abolish or halt during his leadership?
A) The caste system
B) The Zamindari system
C) The Mughal taxation system
D) The Jizya tax
  • 98. What is the name of the ceremonial gathering held in Anandpur Sahib?
A) Vaisakhi
B) Diwali
C) Lohri
D) Hola Mohalla
  • 99. Who did the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan attempt to influence as Guru Hargobind's successor?
A) Guru Gobind Singh
B) Ram Rai
C) Dhir Mal
D) Har Rai
  • 100. In what year was the final version of the Guru Granth Sahib compiled?
A) 1604
B) 1678
C) 1599
D) 1708
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