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Q1easy

Which of the following Sikh Gurus is credited with compiling the Adi Granth?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Gurus: 1. Guru Nanak Dev established the city of Amritsar. 2. Guru Angad Dev introduced the concept of Miri and Piri. 3. Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred by Emperor Aurangzeb. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

The 'Five Ks' (Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kirpan, Kachera) are associated with the formation of the Khalsa by which Sikh Guru?

Q4medium

Which of the following social reforms were championed by the Sikh Gurus? 1. Abolition of the Sati system 2. Promotion of widow remarriage 3. Rejection of the caste system 4. Discouragement of the Purdah system Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q5easy

The term 'Hind di Chadar' (Shield of India) is associated with which Sikh Guru, signifying his sacrifice for religious freedom?