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1. Question
Which of the following statements about Bhima Koregoan Battle are correct?
1. A battle was fought in Bhima Koregaon between the Peshwa forces and the British on January 1, 1818.
2. The British troops defeated the Peshwa army.
3. The 1818 battle of Bhima-Koregaon, one of the last battles of the Third Anglo-Maratha War culminated in the Peshwa’s defeat.
4. Mahatma Gandhiji visit to the site on January 1, 1927, revitalised the memory of the battle for the Dalit community, making it a rallying point and an assertion of pride.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1,2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 4th statement is incorrect because Ambedkar Ji is the one who visited not Gandhiji.
• Recently Release Bhima Koregaon activists: U.N. human rights bodyAbout Bhima-Koregaon Battle
• A battle was fought in Bhima Koregaon between the Peshwa forces and the British on January 1, 1818.
• The British army, which comprised mainly of Dalit soldiers, fought the upper caste-dominated Peshwa army. The British troops defeated the Peshwa army.
• Peshwa Bajirao II had insulted the Mahar community and terminated them from the service of his army. This caused them to side with the English against the Peshwa’s numerically superior army.
• The defeat of Peshwa army was considered to be a victory against caste-based discrimination and oppression.
• It was one of the last battles of the Third Anglo-Maratha War, which ended the Peshwa domination.
• Babasaheb Ambedkar’s visit to the site on January 1, 1927, revitalised the memory of the battle for the Dalit community, making it a rallying point and an assertion of pride.
• In 2018, incidents of violence were registered during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle.
• The victory pillar (also known as Ransthamb) in Bhima-Koregaon village (Pune district of Maharashtra) is to celebrate the 202nd anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle of 1818 on January 1, 2020.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1,2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 4th statement is incorrect because Ambedkar Ji is the one who visited not Gandhiji.
• Recently Release Bhima Koregaon activists: U.N. human rights bodyAbout Bhima-Koregaon Battle
• A battle was fought in Bhima Koregaon between the Peshwa forces and the British on January 1, 1818.
• The British army, which comprised mainly of Dalit soldiers, fought the upper caste-dominated Peshwa army. The British troops defeated the Peshwa army.
• Peshwa Bajirao II had insulted the Mahar community and terminated them from the service of his army. This caused them to side with the English against the Peshwa’s numerically superior army.
• The defeat of Peshwa army was considered to be a victory against caste-based discrimination and oppression.
• It was one of the last battles of the Third Anglo-Maratha War, which ended the Peshwa domination.
• Babasaheb Ambedkar’s visit to the site on January 1, 1927, revitalised the memory of the battle for the Dalit community, making it a rallying point and an assertion of pride.
• In 2018, incidents of violence were registered during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle.
• The victory pillar (also known as Ransthamb) in Bhima-Koregaon village (Pune district of Maharashtra) is to celebrate the 202nd anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle of 1818 on January 1, 2020. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following reasons associated with the Flash Droughts?
1. Long-term monsoon breaks
2. low precipitation
3. abnormally low temperaturesCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd is incorrect it is abnormally high temperatures.
• Recently More flash droughts in India by end of centuryAbout Flash Droughts
• Flash drought refers to relatively short periods of warm surface temperature and anomalously low and rapid decreasing soil moisture (SM).
• Based on the physical mechanisms associated with flash droughts, we classify these events into two categories: heat wave and precipitation (P) deficit flash droughts.
• A drought is caused by drier than normal conditions that can eventually lead to water supply problems.
• Really hot temperatures can make a drought worse by evaporating moisture from the soil.
• A drought is a prolonged period with less-than-average amounts of rain or snow in a particular region.
• Long-term monsoon breaks prolonged dry spells during the season are leading to a unique phenomenon called flash droughts in India, affecting kharif crops and groundwater depletion, according to a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Gandhinagar.
• Flash drought intensifies rapidly due to changes in precipitation, temperature, wind, and radiation.
• These changes in the weather increase evapotranspiration and lower soil moisture.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd is incorrect it is abnormally high temperatures.
• Recently More flash droughts in India by end of centuryAbout Flash Droughts
• Flash drought refers to relatively short periods of warm surface temperature and anomalously low and rapid decreasing soil moisture (SM).
• Based on the physical mechanisms associated with flash droughts, we classify these events into two categories: heat wave and precipitation (P) deficit flash droughts.
• A drought is caused by drier than normal conditions that can eventually lead to water supply problems.
• Really hot temperatures can make a drought worse by evaporating moisture from the soil.
• A drought is a prolonged period with less-than-average amounts of rain or snow in a particular region.
• Long-term monsoon breaks prolonged dry spells during the season are leading to a unique phenomenon called flash droughts in India, affecting kharif crops and groundwater depletion, according to a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Gandhinagar.
• Flash drought intensifies rapidly due to changes in precipitation, temperature, wind, and radiation.
• These changes in the weather increase evapotranspiration and lower soil moisture. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Recently seen Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2021 is related to Disaster Management is given in the name of Which of the following Freedom Fighter?
CorrectAns;- b) Subash Chnadra Bose Ji
Explanation;-
• To recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of Disaster Management, Government of India has instituted an annual award known as Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar.
• The award is announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
• The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.
• The Institution has to utilize the cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only.
• Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.
• The nominated individual or institution should have worked in any area of disaster management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research, Innovation or early warning in India.IncorrectAns;- b) Subash Chnadra Bose Ji
Explanation;-
• To recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of Disaster Management, Government of India has instituted an annual award known as Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar.
• The award is announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
• The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.
• The Institution has to utilize the cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only.
• Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.
• The nominated individual or institution should have worked in any area of disaster management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research, Innovation or early warning in India. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Platypus are correct?
1. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently downgraded the platypus’ conservation status to Vulnerable.
2. The threats include dams that stop their movements, agriculture which can destroy their burrows, fishing gear and yabby traps which can drown them and invasive foxes which can kill them.
3. Only one kinds of egg-laying mammals are left on the planet today the duck-billed platypusCorrectAns;- d) Only 2
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 3rd statement are incorrect.
About Platypus
• The platypus is the sole living representative of its family, and genus, though a number of related species appear in the fossil record.
• Like other monotremes it senses prey through electrolocation. It is one of the few species of venomous mammals, as the male platypus has a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans.
• It is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
• Only two kinds of egg-laying mammals are left on the planet today the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, or spiny anteater.
• Researchers examined the risks of extinction for this intriguing animal and have called for action to minimise the risk of the platypus vanishing due to habitat destruction, dams and weirs.
• The study examined the potentially devastating combination of threats to platypus populations, including water resource development, land clearing, climate change and increasingly severe periods of drought.
• Documented declines and local extinctions of the platypus show a species facing considerable risks, while the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently downgraded the platypus’ conservation status to “Near Threatened”.
• The threats include dams that stop their movements, agriculture which can destroy their burrows, fishing gear and yabby traps which can drown them and invasive foxes which can kill them.Platypus sanctuaries
• David Fleay Wildlife Park, Gold Coast, Queensland.
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, Queensland.
• Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre, The Gap, Brisbane, Queensland.
• The Australian Platypus Park at Tarzali Lakes, Millaa, Queensland.
• Taronga Zoo, Sydney, New South Wales
• Sydney Wild Life, Sydney, New South Wales
• Australian Reptile Park, Somersby, New South Wales
• Healesville Sanctuary, near Melbourne, Victoria
IncorrectAns;- d) Only 2
Explanation;-
• The 1st and 3rd statement are incorrect.
About Platypus
• The platypus is the sole living representative of its family, and genus, though a number of related species appear in the fossil record.
• Like other monotremes it senses prey through electrolocation. It is one of the few species of venomous mammals, as the male platypus has a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans.
• It is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
• Only two kinds of egg-laying mammals are left on the planet today the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, or spiny anteater.
• Researchers examined the risks of extinction for this intriguing animal and have called for action to minimise the risk of the platypus vanishing due to habitat destruction, dams and weirs.
• The study examined the potentially devastating combination of threats to platypus populations, including water resource development, land clearing, climate change and increasingly severe periods of drought.
• Documented declines and local extinctions of the platypus show a species facing considerable risks, while the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently downgraded the platypus’ conservation status to “Near Threatened”.
• The threats include dams that stop their movements, agriculture which can destroy their burrows, fishing gear and yabby traps which can drown them and invasive foxes which can kill them.Platypus sanctuaries
• David Fleay Wildlife Park, Gold Coast, Queensland.
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, Queensland.
• Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre, The Gap, Brisbane, Queensland.
• The Australian Platypus Park at Tarzali Lakes, Millaa, Queensland.
• Taronga Zoo, Sydney, New South Wales
• Sydney Wild Life, Sydney, New South Wales
• Australian Reptile Park, Somersby, New South Wales
• Healesville Sanctuary, near Melbourne, Victoria - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following amendments replaced the word “internal disturbance” with “armed rebellion”?
CorrectAns;- b) 44th Amendment Act
Explanation;-
• Recently Judges recall dire impact of Emergency
About 44th amendment 1978
• It replaced the word “internal disturbance” with “armed rebellion”.
It made president to declare national emergency only on written recommendation of cabinet.
• Duration of national emergency should not be extended more than 6 months at a time.
• Made the President to declare a national emergency only on the written recommendation of the cabinet.
• Made certain procedural safeguards with respect to a national emergency and President’s rule.
• The Right to Property was deleted from the list of fundamental right.IncorrectAns;- b) 44th Amendment Act
Explanation;-
• Recently Judges recall dire impact of Emergency
About 44th amendment 1978
• It replaced the word “internal disturbance” with “armed rebellion”.
It made president to declare national emergency only on written recommendation of cabinet.
• Duration of national emergency should not be extended more than 6 months at a time.
• Made the President to declare a national emergency only on the written recommendation of the cabinet.
• Made certain procedural safeguards with respect to a national emergency and President’s rule.
• The Right to Property was deleted from the list of fundamental right. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the folloiwng statements about Domicile are correct?
1. The Article 5 of the Indian Constituion recognizes the “domicile in the territory of India” as well as “domicile of state”
2. The Constituion defines the term domicile in article 5CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect.
• Recently Hooda opposes changes in domicile regulations by Haryana govt.
• The 1st statement is incorrect because Article 5 doesn’t define domicile of state and Domicile is not defined in Constituion.About Article 5 in The Constitution Of India 1949
• Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution .
• At the commencement of this Constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and
1. who was born in the territory of India; or
2. either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or
3. who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of IndiaIncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are incorrect.
• Recently Hooda opposes changes in domicile regulations by Haryana govt.
• The 1st statement is incorrect because Article 5 doesn’t define domicile of state and Domicile is not defined in Constituion.About Article 5 in The Constitution Of India 1949
• Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution .
• At the commencement of this Constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and
1. who was born in the territory of India; or
2. either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or
3. who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Recently New ant species discovered from which of the following states which has been named as has been named Ooceraea joshii?
CorrectAns;- c) Kerala
Explanation;-
• Recently Two new species of ants discovered from Kerala and Tamil Nadu
• New ant species discovered from Kerala named after JNCASR researcher, evolutionary biologist Prof. Amitabh Joshi
• Two new species of a rare ant genus have been discovered in India.
• The species of the ant genus Ooceraea found in Kerala, and Tamil Nadu add to the diversity of this rare genus.
• They differ from others of the same genus on the basis of the number of antennal segments. One of them found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve of Kerala, has been named Ooceraea joshii, in honour of Prof. Amitabh Joshi, a distinguished evolutionary biologist from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
• New species are typically named after some distinguishing attribute or location but are often named after scientists as a means of honouring their research contributions to biology, especially in the fields of evolutionary and organismal biology, ecology or systematics.
• The two new species, the first ones spotted with ten-segmented antennae among this rare genus, were discovered by a team led by Prof. Himender Bharti of Punjabi University, Patiala.
• The discovery has been published in the journal ZooKeys. The genus is currently represented by 14 species of which eight possess nine-segmented antennae, while five possess eleven- segmented antennae and one species has recently been reported with eight-segmented antennae.
• In India, the genus was so far represented by two species with nine- and eleven-segmented antennae respectively.
• The newly discovered ant species with ten segmented antennae discovered, establish an old world lineage that contains a species emerging as the only model organism among the ant subfamily.
IncorrectAns;- c) Kerala
Explanation;-
• Recently Two new species of ants discovered from Kerala and Tamil Nadu
• New ant species discovered from Kerala named after JNCASR researcher, evolutionary biologist Prof. Amitabh Joshi
• Two new species of a rare ant genus have been discovered in India.
• The species of the ant genus Ooceraea found in Kerala, and Tamil Nadu add to the diversity of this rare genus.
• They differ from others of the same genus on the basis of the number of antennal segments. One of them found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve of Kerala, has been named Ooceraea joshii, in honour of Prof. Amitabh Joshi, a distinguished evolutionary biologist from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
• New species are typically named after some distinguishing attribute or location but are often named after scientists as a means of honouring their research contributions to biology, especially in the fields of evolutionary and organismal biology, ecology or systematics.
• The two new species, the first ones spotted with ten-segmented antennae among this rare genus, were discovered by a team led by Prof. Himender Bharti of Punjabi University, Patiala.
• The discovery has been published in the journal ZooKeys. The genus is currently represented by 14 species of which eight possess nine-segmented antennae, while five possess eleven- segmented antennae and one species has recently been reported with eight-segmented antennae.
• In India, the genus was so far represented by two species with nine- and eleven-segmented antennae respectively.
• The newly discovered ant species with ten segmented antennae discovered, establish an old world lineage that contains a species emerging as the only model organism among the ant subfamily. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following statements about National Voters Day are correct?
1. In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as “National Voters’ Day”.
2. The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize enrolment, especially for the new voters.
3. since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India on January 25, 1950.CorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are correct.
• Recently National Voters Day occasion to appreciate EC’s remarkable contribution: PM ModiAbout National Voter’s Day
• Election Commission of India is celebrating 11th National Voters Day on 25th January 2021.
• The theme for this year’s NVD, ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed’, envisages active and participative voters during elections.
• It also focuses on ECI’s commitment towards conducting elections safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The National Voters’ Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India, i.e. 25th January 1950.
• The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize enrolment, especially for the new voters.
• Dedicated to the voters of the country, the day is utilized to spread awareness among voters and for promoting informed participation in the electoral process.
• New voters are felicitated and handed over their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in the NVD functions.
• The National Awards being conferred by the President on the occasion include those state and district level officers, who gave their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections in different spheres such as IT initiatives, security management, election management during Covid-19, accessible election and contribution in the field of voter awareness and outreach.
• ECI’s Web Radio ‘Hello Voters’ is an online digital radio service which will stream voter awareness programmes.
• It will be accessible through a link on the Election Commission of India website.
• The programming style of ‘Hello Voters’ has been envisaged to match that of the popular FM radio services.
• It will provide information and education on electoral processes through songs, drama, discussions, spots, stories of elections, etc. in Hindi, English and regional languages from all over the country.
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are correct.
• Recently National Voters Day occasion to appreciate EC’s remarkable contribution: PM ModiAbout National Voter’s Day
• Election Commission of India is celebrating 11th National Voters Day on 25th January 2021.
• The theme for this year’s NVD, ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed’, envisages active and participative voters during elections.
• It also focuses on ECI’s commitment towards conducting elections safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The National Voters’ Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India, i.e. 25th January 1950.
• The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to encourage, facilitate and maximize enrolment, especially for the new voters.
• Dedicated to the voters of the country, the day is utilized to spread awareness among voters and for promoting informed participation in the electoral process.
• New voters are felicitated and handed over their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in the NVD functions.
• The National Awards being conferred by the President on the occasion include those state and district level officers, who gave their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections in different spheres such as IT initiatives, security management, election management during Covid-19, accessible election and contribution in the field of voter awareness and outreach.
• ECI’s Web Radio ‘Hello Voters’ is an online digital radio service which will stream voter awareness programmes.
• It will be accessible through a link on the Election Commission of India website.
• The programming style of ‘Hello Voters’ has been envisaged to match that of the popular FM radio services.
• It will provide information and education on electoral processes through songs, drama, discussions, spots, stories of elections, etc. in Hindi, English and regional languages from all over the country. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements about Leopard are correct?
1. The leopard is a Schedule 2 animal according to India’s Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. In India, the leopard is found in all forest types, from tropical rainforests to temperate deciduous and alpine coniferous forests.
3. It is listed in Appendix I of CITES.
4. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.CorrectAns;- c) Only 2,3 and 4
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is under schedule 1 of WPA Act 1972.
• Recent Global Eco Watch: Leopard killed, eaten in Idukki as revenge for sheep-killingAbout Indian Leopard
• The Indian leopard is one of the big cats occurring on the Indian subcontinent, apart from the Asiatic lion, Bengal tiger, snow leopard and clouded leopard.
• Scientific Name: Panthera pardus.
• Common Name: Indian leopard or Common leopard.About Characteristics
• The leopard is the smallest of the big cats, and is known for its black-spotted coat.
• A nocturnal animal, the leopard hunts by night.
• An extremely agile creature, it spends most of its resting time on top of trees, using land only to move locations, but rarely to rest or nap.
• It is known to carry its prey up on trees. This is especially common in leopards that share their habitat with tiger.About Melanism
Melanism is a common occurrence in leopards, wherein the entire skin of the animal is black in colour, including its spots.
A melanistic leopard is often called black panther or jaguar, and mistakenly thought to be a different species.About Habitat
• In India, the leopard is found in all forest types, from tropical rainforests to temperate deciduous and alpine coniferous forests. It is also found in dry scrubs and grasslands, the only exception being desert and the mangroves of Sundarbans.
• Distribution: It shares its territory with the tiger in 17 states. Its range stretches from the Indus river in the west, the Himalayas in the north, and all the way to the lower course of the Brahmaputra in the east.
• Population: In 2014, a national census of leopards around tiger habitats was carried out in India except the northeast. 7,910 individuals were estimated in surveyed areas and a national total of 12,000-14,000 was speculated.About Status
• Listed on a par with Tigers under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972.
• Listed in Appendix I of CITES.
• Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
• Conservation Issues: Major threats are man-animal conflicts, availability of prey base and road/train accidents.IncorrectAns;- c) Only 2,3 and 4
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is under schedule 1 of WPA Act 1972.
• Recent Global Eco Watch: Leopard killed, eaten in Idukki as revenge for sheep-killingAbout Indian Leopard
• The Indian leopard is one of the big cats occurring on the Indian subcontinent, apart from the Asiatic lion, Bengal tiger, snow leopard and clouded leopard.
• Scientific Name: Panthera pardus.
• Common Name: Indian leopard or Common leopard.About Characteristics
• The leopard is the smallest of the big cats, and is known for its black-spotted coat.
• A nocturnal animal, the leopard hunts by night.
• An extremely agile creature, it spends most of its resting time on top of trees, using land only to move locations, but rarely to rest or nap.
• It is known to carry its prey up on trees. This is especially common in leopards that share their habitat with tiger.About Melanism
Melanism is a common occurrence in leopards, wherein the entire skin of the animal is black in colour, including its spots.
A melanistic leopard is often called black panther or jaguar, and mistakenly thought to be a different species.About Habitat
• In India, the leopard is found in all forest types, from tropical rainforests to temperate deciduous and alpine coniferous forests. It is also found in dry scrubs and grasslands, the only exception being desert and the mangroves of Sundarbans.
• Distribution: It shares its territory with the tiger in 17 states. Its range stretches from the Indus river in the west, the Himalayas in the north, and all the way to the lower course of the Brahmaputra in the east.
• Population: In 2014, a national census of leopards around tiger habitats was carried out in India except the northeast. 7,910 individuals were estimated in surveyed areas and a national total of 12,000-14,000 was speculated.About Status
• Listed on a par with Tigers under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972.
• Listed in Appendix I of CITES.
• Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
• Conservation Issues: Major threats are man-animal conflicts, availability of prey base and road/train accidents. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Guru Gobind Singh Ji and choose correct one?
1. Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the son of sixth Sikh guru Hargobind, a prominent religious philosopher.
2. Guru Gobind Singh Ji named Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text of the Khalsas and the SikhsCorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect.
About Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• He is tenth Sikh Gurus, his birth anniversary is commemorated based on the Nanakshahi calendar.
• He became the Sikh guru at the age of nine, following the demise of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
• He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar in 1705.
• He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s.
1. The Five K’s
2. Kesh (uncut hair),
3. Kanga (wooden comb),
4. Kara (iron or steel bracelet),
5. Kirpan (dagger)
6. Kachera (short breeches).
• These were the five articles of faith that a Khalsa must always adorn.Please click on this link for detailed explanation about Guru Gobind Singh Ji
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect.
About Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• He is tenth Sikh Gurus, his birth anniversary is commemorated based on the Nanakshahi calendar.
• He became the Sikh guru at the age of nine, following the demise of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
• He fought against the Mughals in the battle of Muktsar in 1705.
• He also founded the principles of Khalsa or the Five ‘K’s.
1. The Five K’s
2. Kesh (uncut hair),
3. Kanga (wooden comb),
4. Kara (iron or steel bracelet),
5. Kirpan (dagger)
6. Kachera (short breeches).
• These were the five articles of faith that a Khalsa must always adorn.Please click on this link for detailed explanation about Guru Gobind Singh Ji
