UPSC History Bhakti, Sufi Tradition Question Bank Religious Movements: Bhakti / Sufism/ Sikhism / Others

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. Guru Nanak was interested in all the major forms of contemporary religious beliefs and practices whether 'Hindu' or 'Muslim'.           
    2. Guru Nanak was soft on the Jain monks.
    3. He considered ritual reading of scriptures as waste of time.           
    4. During the last fifteen years of his life Guru Nanak settled at Kiratpur.
    Which of the above statements are not correct?

    A)  1 and 2

    B)  1 and 4

    C)  2 and 3

    D)  2 and 4

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Guru Nanak, a Hindu by birth, denounced the Hindu customs and religious beliefs. His religion. Sikhism, was independent in even sense and did not have its roots in am other religion be it Hinduism or Mohammedan. Sikhism docs not preach the superiority of any single caste and in turn, asks its followers to detach themselves from the worldly things. During his last years. Guru Nanak settled at Kartarpur. Punjab as a farmer peasant.   


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