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Pilgrimage Destinations in Sikhism

Description: Test your knowledge about the sacred pilgrimage destinations in Sikhism, a religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.
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What is the holiest shrine in Sikhism?

  1. Golden Temple

  2. Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib

  3. Baba Atal Rai Tower

  4. Akal Takht


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine in Sikhism. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Which gurdwara is associated with the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Gurdwara Janam Asthan

  2. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak

  3. Gurdwara Panja Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Sacha Sauda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Janam Asthan is located in the city of Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, and is believed to be the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev.

Where is the gurdwara that marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was cremated?

  1. Gurdwara Nanded Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Abchal Nagar Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Hazur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Nanded Sahib is located in the city of Nanded, Maharashtra, India, and is the site where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated.

Which gurdwara is known for its association with the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru?

  1. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Jyoti Swarup Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Lakhpat Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib is located in the city of Delhi, India, and marks the site where Guru Arjan Dev was martyred.

Where is the gurdwara that commemorates the 40 martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Battle of Chamkaur?

  1. Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Chamkaur Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Paonta Sahib


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gurdwara Chamkaur Sahib is located in the city of Chamkaur Sahib, Punjab, India, and commemorates the 40 martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Battle of Chamkaur.

Which gurdwara is associated with the life and teachings of Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh Guru?

  1. Gurdwara Goindwal Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Khadoor Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Goindwal Sahib is located in the city of Goindwal Sahib, Punjab, India, and is associated with the life and teachings of Guru Amar Das.

Where is the gurdwara that marks the site where Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, built a fort to protect the Sikhs from Mughal persecution?

  1. Gurdwara Lohgarh Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Muktsar Sahib


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib is located in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India, and marks the site where Guru Hargobind built a fort to protect the Sikhs from Mughal persecution.

Which gurdwara is known for its association with the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru?

  1. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Jyoti Swarup Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib is located in the city of Delhi, India, and is associated with the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Where is the gurdwara that commemorates the victory of the Sikhs over the Mughal army in the Battle of Muktsar?

  1. Gurdwara Muktsar Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Damdama Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Muktsar Sahib is located in the city of Muktsar, Punjab, India, and commemorates the victory of the Sikhs over the Mughal army in the Battle of Muktsar.

Which gurdwara is known for its association with the life and teachings of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru?

  1. Gurdwara Amritsar Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak

  3. Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Goindwal Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Amritsar Sahib is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India, and is associated with the life and teachings of Guru Ram Das.

Where is the gurdwara that marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev delivered his first sermon?

  1. Gurdwara Janam Asthan

  2. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak

  3. Gurdwara Panja Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Sacha Sauda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak is located in the city of Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab, India, and marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev delivered his first sermon.

Which gurdwara is known for its association with the life and teachings of Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru?

  1. Gurdwara Khadur Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Goindwal Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Amritsar Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Khadur Sahib is located in the city of Khadur Sahib, Punjab, India, and is associated with the life and teachings of Guru Angad Dev.

Where is the gurdwara that commemorates the site where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was born?

  1. Gurdwara Patna Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Hazur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Patna Sahib is located in the city of Patna, Bihar, India, and commemorates the site where Guru Gobind Singh was born.

Which gurdwara is known for its association with the life and teachings of Guru Har Rai, the seventh Sikh Guru?

  1. Gurdwara Kiratpur Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Paonta Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Damdama Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Kiratpur Sahib is located in the city of Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab, India, and is associated with the life and teachings of Guru Har Rai.

Where is the gurdwara that marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev is believed to have disappeared?

  1. Gurdwara Panja Sahib

  2. Gurdwara Sacha Sauda

  3. Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib

  4. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib is located in the city of Kartarpur, Pakistan, and marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev is believed to have disappeared.

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