Who among the following emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (formless) in Punjab, India?
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SSC MTS 12th July 2022 Shift-3
Guru Gobind Singh
Incorrect AnswerMaharaja Ranjit Singh
Incorrect AnswerBaba Dayal Das
Correct AnswerBaba Ram Singh
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Guru Gobind Singh
- The tenth Sikh Guru, who emphasized the oneness and unity of God and played a key role in the development of the Sikh community.
- His focus was more on the establishment of the Khalsa and spiritual sovereignty.
- Option 2: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- The ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century.
- Known for uniting various regions of Punjab but not specifically for the emphasis on Nirankar worship.
- Option 3: Baba Dayal Das
- Founded the Nirankari movement, which emphasized worshiping God as Nirankar (formless).
- Aimed to reform religious practices and bring back the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.
- Option 4: Baba Ram Singh
- A religious leader in the Namdhari sect, highly respected for his socio-religious reforms.
- Focus was more on social and cultural aspects rather than Nirankar worship.
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