Guru Granth Sahib Online Test

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This 'Guru Granth Sahib Online Test' offers questions that explore the teachings, hymns, and key figures associated with the Guru Granth Sahib. The test covers themes such as spirituality, equality, compassion, humility, and devotion, reflecting the core values and messages of Sikhism.

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1. Which prayer is recited by Sikhs to express devotion and seek divine protection, and is attributed to Guru Gobind Singh?

a) Japji Sahib

b) Kirtan Sohila

c) Anand Sahib

d) Ardas

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2. How does Sikhism’s emphasis on equality affect its approach to social justice?

a) It promotes social justice by advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all.

b) It supports maintaining existing social inequalities.

c) It limits social justice efforts to religious contexts only.

d) It focuses on personal spirituality rather than addressing social justice issues.

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3. What role do the hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib play in Sikh ceremonies and daily worship?

a) They are primarily used for educational purposes.

b) They serve as historical records of Sikh events.

c) They are central to Sikh ceremonies and daily worship, providing spiritual guidance and fostering devotion.

d) They focus on legal and administrative matters.

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4. What does Sikhism identify as essential for achieving spiritual enlightenment and liberation (Mukti)?

a) Focusing on personal ambitions and success.

b) Engaging in ritualistic practices and ceremonies.

c) Developing a deep connection with God through devotion, meditation, and ethical living.

d) Isolating oneself from worldly responsibilities and social interactions.

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5. Which Sikh Guru initiated the process of compiling the Guru Granth Sahib?

a) Guru Nanak Dev Ji

b) Guru Arjan Dev Ji

c) Guru Ram Das Ji

d) Guru Har Gobind Ji

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6. Which significant event in Sikh history is associated with the completion of the Guru Granth Sahib?

a) The Battle of Amritsar

b) The founding of Amritsar city

c) The installation of the Guru Granth Sahib as the central Guru

d) The construction of the Golden Temple

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7. How does Ik Onkar influence the Sikh view on religious pluralism?

a) It advocates for exclusive adherence to Sikhism

b) It disregards other religious beliefs

c) It supports respect and coexistence with other religions

d) It encourages conversion to Sikhism

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8. What is the primary focus of the hymn "Anand Sahib" composed by Guru Amar Das in Sikh devotional practice?

a) Ritualistic observances and ceremonies.

b) The joy and bliss found in devotion and unity with God.

c) Historical accounts of Sikh events.

d) Philosophical discussions on theology.

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9. What is the impact of practicing humility on one’s relationship with God in Sikhism?

a) Humility makes one’s relationship with God less significant

b) Humility creates a barrier between oneself and God

c) Humility is irrelevant to the spiritual connection with God

d) Humility deepens one’s relationship with God by fostering devotion and sincerity

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10. Which hymn by Guru Nanak Dev is known for its focus on the concept of divine unity and the practice of devotion?

a) Japji Sahib

b) Sukhmani Sahib

c) Anand Sahib

d) Rehras Sahib

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11. Which hymn by Guru Amar Das is recited to celebrate the joy of spiritual union and devotion with God?

a) Japji Sahib

b) Anand Sahib

c) Kirtan Sohila

d) Rehras Sahib

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12. Which hymn, found in the Guru Granth Sahib, is commonly used during Sikh congregational singing (Kirtan) to express devotion and praise to God?

a) Japji Sahib

b) Asa Di Var

c) Sukhmani Sahib

d) Kirtan Sohila

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13. Which hymn by Guru Nanak Dev highlights the concept of devotion through the remembrance of God’s name?

a) Japji Sahib

b) Asa Di Var

c) Sukhmani Sahib

d) Rehras Sahib

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14. How did the Guru Granth Sahib influence the Sikh community?

a) It provided a legal code for governance

b) It became the sole source of spiritual guidance

c) It documented the history of Sikhism

d) It served as a manual for rituals

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15. How does the concept of Ik Onkar influence the Sikh perspective on social hierarchy?

a) It supports the existing social hierarchy

b) It reinforces the division of society into castes

c) It promotes the equality of all individuals

d) It suggests that social status is determined by divine will

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16. What is the significance of the concept of Ik Onkar in promoting interfaith dialogue?

a) It asserts the exclusivity of Sikh beliefs

b) It discourages engagement with other faiths

c) It fosters an inclusive approach to understanding and respect

d) It insists on converting others to Sikhism

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17. Which Guru’s hymns highlight the importance of devotion through the practice of singing God's praises?

a) Guru Nanak Dev

b) Guru Har Rai

c) Guru Arjan Dev

d) Guru Gobind Singh

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18. What is one of the central teachings of Guru Nanak regarding the concept of God?

a) God is distant and inaccessible

b) God can be realized through rituals and sacrifices

c) God is formless, eternal, and present in all creation

d) God is exclusive to one religion

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19. What is the primary role of the Gurus in Sikhism?

a) To establish personal kingdoms.

b) To lead and guide the Sikh community in spiritual and ethical matters.

c) To accumulate wealth and power.

d) To promote only regional cultural practices.

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20. What role did the city of Amritsar play in the history of the Guru Granth Sahib?

a) It was the place of the Guru Granth Sahib's first compilation

b) It was the location of the final assembly of the text

c) It was the city where the hymns were originally written

d) It was the birthplace of Guru Arjan Dev Ji

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21. How does Sikhism suggest one should address the cycle of reincarnation?

a) By engaging in selfless service (Seva) and ethical living to purify the soul.

b) By focusing solely on material success.

c) By adhering strictly to religious rituals without self-reflection.

d) By ignoring the concept of reincarnation and focusing on personal ambitions.

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22. How does the Guru Granth Sahib address the concept of divine justice?

a) It ignores the concept of divine justice in its teachings.

b) It addresses divine justice by emphasizing that God’s actions are fair and just, and that individuals reap the consequences of their actions (Karma).

c) It presents divine justice as arbitrary and unpredictable.

d) It focuses solely on human laws and societal justice.

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23. What role does “Saguna” play in understanding God’s relationship with human emotions?

a) It suggests that God is detached from human emotions

b) It indicates that God can be experienced through qualities that resonate with human emotions

c) It implies that human emotions are irrelevant to God’s nature

d) It limits God’s involvement to only abstract concepts

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24. According to Sikh teachings, how can one achieve a state of liberation during their lifetime?

a) By acquiring material wealth and social status.

b) Through selfless service, meditation, and devotion to God.

c) By following ascetic practices and renouncing worldly pleasures.

d) By adhering to complex religious rituals.

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25. What role does selfless service (Seva) play in transforming Karma according to Sikh teachings?

a) Selfless service (Seva) is considered irrelevant in transforming Karma.

b) Selfless service (Seva) is a key practice that helps transform negative Karma and advance spiritual growth.

c) Selfless service (Seva) only affects social status, not spiritual progress.

d) Selfless service (Seva) is secondary to ritualistic practices in spiritual teachings.

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26. How does Sikhism view the concept of divine will (Hukam) in relation to Karma and reincarnation?

a) Divine will (Hukam) is seen as irrelevant to the concepts of Karma and reincarnation.

b) Divine will (Hukam) is understood as the governing force that influences the outcomes of Karma and reincarnation.

c) Divine will (Hukam) is considered a separate concept unrelated to Karma and reincarnation.

d) Divine will (Hukam) only affects material success and social status.

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27. What does the Sikh concept of "Naam Japna" involve?

a) Chanting the names of deities other than God

b) Reciting the scriptures without personal reflection

c) Meditating on and repeating the name of God

d) Performing elaborate rituals to appease God

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28. In Sikhism, which hymn is used to seek divine intervention and is often recited during difficult times?

a) Sukhmani Sahib

b) Japji Sahib

c) Anand Sahib

d) Asa Di Var

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29. What was the major contribution of Guru Ram Das to Sikhism?

a) Establishing the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

b) Composing hymns for the Guru Granth Sahib.

c) Initiating the practice of congregational prayers.

d) Writing commentaries on Sikh scriptures.

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30. How does the practice of Seva (selfless service) align with the Sikh principle of equality?

a) Seva reinforces hierarchical distinctions within the community

b) Seva promotes the idea of serving only those who can reciprocate

c) Seva embodies the principle of equality by serving all individuals regardless of status

d) Seva is restricted to specific groups within the community

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