Guru Nanka Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav, is a significant festival in Sikhism that celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. This auspicious occasion is marked by fervent devotion, spiritual gatherings and the recitation of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib. The celebration not only honors the teachings and wisdom of Guru Nanak Dev Ji but also promotes unity, equality and selfless service, embodying the core principles of Sikh.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023
Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the fifteenth lunar day of the Hindu month of Kartik, known as Kartik Poornima, which usually occurs in November in the Gregorian calendar. In 2023, the festival will be celebrated on Monday, 27th November, marking the 554th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Guru Nanak Jayanti Quiz
Here are some of the questions in the form of multiple choice questions (mcq’s) related to the Guru Nanak Jayanti which will enhance your knowledge:
Q1. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated in 2023?
(a) October 27
(b) November 26
(c) November 27
(d) December 27
Ans. (c) November 27
Sol. Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023 is celebrated on November 27.
Q2. On which lunar day of the Hindu month of Kartik is Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated?
(a) Amavasya
(b) Ekadashi
(c) Purnima
(d) Chaturthi
Ans. (c) Purnima
Sol. Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Kartik Poornima.
Q3. What is the significance of Kartik Purnima in related to Guru Nanak Jayanti?
(a) Birth anniversary
(b) Death anniversary
(c) Enlightenment day
(d) Marriage anniversary
Ans. (a) Birth anniversary
Sol. Kartik Poornima marks Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary.
Q4. In which year was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
(a) 1469
(b) 1569
(c) 1669
(d) 1769
Ans. (a) 1469
Sol. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469
Q5. Where was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Lahore
(c) Talwandi Nankana Sahib
(d) Kartarpur
Ans. (c) Talwandi Nankana Sahib
Sol. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in Talwandi.
Q6. Who were the parents of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
(a) Tripta Devi and Kaluram Mehta
(b) Sulakhani Devi and Mul Chand
(c) Chando Rani and Mula
(d) Guru Nanak Dev Ji had no parents
Ans. (a) Tripta Devi and Kaluram Mehta
Sol. Tripta Devi and Kaluram Mehta were the parents of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Q7. Which Guru is credited for bringing wisdom to humanity and laying the foundations for Sikhism?
(a) Guru Angad Dev Ji
(b) Guru Nanak Dev Ji
(c) Guru Govind Singh Ji
(d) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Ans. (b) Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Sol. Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the founder of Sikhism.
Q8. Where did Guru Nanak Dev Ji settle in his final hours?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Talwandi
(c) Kartarpur
(d) Lahore
Ans. (c) Kartarpur
Sol. Guru Nanak Dev Ji settled close to Kartarpur in his final hours.
Q9. How many hymns did Guru Nanak Dev Ji compose for the Guru Granth Sahib?
(a) 474
(b) 674
(c) 774
(d) 974
Ans. (d) 974
Sol. Guru Nanak Dev Ji composed 974 hymns for the Guru Granth Sahib.
Q10. What is the holy book of Sikhism?
(a) Vedas
(b) Guru Granth Sahib
(c) Bible
(d) Quran
Ans. (b) Guru Granth Sahib
Sol. Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of Sikhism.
Q11. What is the primary holy religious text of Sikhism called?
(a) Guru Nanak Granth
(b) Guru Granth Sahib
(c) Sikh Granth
(d) Nanak Sahib
Ans. (b) Guru Granth Sahib
Sol. Guru Granth Sahib is the primary holy religious text of Sikhism.
Q12. What is the term used for the Sikh community kitchen where free meals are provided to all, regardless of caste, creed or religion?
(a) Akal Takht
(b) Harmandir Sahib
(c) Langar
(d) Diwan
Ans. (c) Langar
Sol. Langar refers to Sikh community kitchen where free meals are provided to all, regardless of caste, creed or religion.
Q13. What is the name of the founder of Sikhism’s son who later became a prominent spiritual figure and established the Udasi sect?
(a) Shri Chand Ji
(b) Lakhmi Chand Ji
(c) Guru Angad Dev Ji
(d) Guru Amar Das Ji
Ans. (a) Shri Chand Ji
Sol. Shri Chand Ji, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s son, established the Udasi sect.
Q14. Which river is associated with the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
(a) Yamuna
(b) Beas
(c) Ravi
(d) Sutlej
Ans. (c) Ravi
Sol. The birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, now in Pakistan, is associated with the Ravi River.
Q15. What is term for the Sikh practice of reading continuously from the Guru Granth Sahib without a break, which can take several days?
(a) Ardas
(b) Akhand Path
(c) Nagar Kirtan
(d) Hola Mohalla
Ans. (b) Akhand Path
Sol. Akhand Path is the continuous reading of the Guru Nanak Sahib without a break.
Q16. What is the central message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teaching regarding God?
(a) Polytheism
(b) Atheism
(c) Monotheism
(d) Pantheism
Ans. (c) Monotheism
Sol. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings emphasize monotheism, the belief in one God.
Q17. Which city is home to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), one of the holiest Sikh shrines?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Delhi
(c) Lahore
(d) Chandigarh
Ans. (a) Amritsar
Sol. Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib).
Q18. What is the name of the musical instrument often played during Sikh religious ceremonies and Kirtan sessions?
(a) Table
(b) Sitar
(c) Harmonium
(d) Sarangi
Ans. (c) Harmonium
Sol. The harmonium is often played during Sikh religious ceremonies and Kirtan session.
Q19. What is the term used for the Sikh practice of community service and volunteer work for the betterment of society?
(a) Sewa
(b) Simran
(c) Bhakti
(d) Langar
Ans. (a) Sewa
Sol. Sewa is the term for the Sikh practice of community service and volunteer work.
Q20. What values does Kar Sewa, a ritual during Guru Nanak Jayanti, reflect?
(a) Unity and equality
(b) Wealth and social fairness
(c) Selfless service and community values
(d) Wisdom and enlightenment
Ans. (c) Selfless service and community values
Sol. Kar Sewa which means selfless service and community values, reflects the core values of Sikhism.
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