Women in Indian Sikh Movement

Description: This quiz evaluates your knowledge about the contributions of women in the Indian Sikh Movement.
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Who was the first woman to join the Ghadar Party?

  1. Bhagwati Charan Vohra

  2. Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. Kartar Singh Sarabha

  4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhagwati Charan Vohra was the first woman to join the Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization that aimed to overthrow British rule in India.

Which Sikh woman was known as the 'Joan of Arc of the Punjab'?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Harnam Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bibi Amar Kaur was known as the 'Joan of Arc of the Punjab' for her bravery and leadership during the Sikh-British wars.

Who was the first woman to be elected to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)?

  1. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  2. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  3. Bibi Harnam Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bibi Rajinder Kaur was the first woman to be elected to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the highest decision-making body of the Sikh community.

Which Sikh woman was a prominent leader of the Akali Dal?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Jagir Kaur was a prominent leader of the Akali Dal, a political party that represents the interests of the Sikh community.

Who was the first woman to become the President of the SGPC?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to become the President of the SGPC, a position she held from 1965 to 1970.

Which Sikh woman was a prominent leader of the Nankana Sahib massacre?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Harnam Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Harnam Kaur was a prominent leader of the Nankana Sahib massacre, in which British troops killed hundreds of Sikhs.

Who was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to Sikhism?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bibi Amar Kaur was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to Sikhism.

Which Sikh woman was a prominent leader of the Gurudwara Reform Movement?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Harnam Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bibi Amar Kaur was a prominent leader of the Gurudwara Reform Movement, which aimed to bring about reforms in the management of Sikh gurdwaras.

Who was the first woman to be elected to the Lok Sabha from Punjab?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bibi Rajinder Kaur was the first woman to be elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, from Punjab.

Which Sikh woman was a prominent leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Jagir Kaur was a prominent leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a political party that represents the interests of the Sikh community.

Who was the first woman to be appointed as the Chairperson of the Punjab State Women's Commission?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to be appointed as the Chairperson of the Punjab State Women's Commission, a body that works for the welfare of women in Punjab.

Which Sikh woman was a prominent leader of the Anand Marriage Act?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Harnam Kaur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bibi Rajinder Kaur was a prominent leader of the Anand Marriage Act, which legalized Sikh marriages in India.

Who was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Bhushan for her contributions to Sikhism?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honor in India, for her contributions to Sikhism.

Which Sikh woman was a prominent leader of the Singh Sabha Movement?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Harnam Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bibi Amar Kaur was a prominent leader of the Singh Sabha Movement, which aimed to revive Sikhism and promote Sikh identity.

Who was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan for her contributions to Sikhism?

  1. Bibi Amar Kaur

  2. Bibi Rajinder Kaur

  3. Bibi Bishan Kaur

  4. Bibi Jagir Kaur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honor in India, for her contributions to Sikhism.

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