Question

Where is Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji?
A. Pathankot
B. Amritsar
C. Bathinda
D. Patiala

Answer 1

Hint: Sri Harmandir Sahib was built in 1604 by fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan. He placed the Harmandir Sahib on a lower level so that even the humblest had to bow down to enter it. The main significance of Harmandir Sahib was the entrance; included on all four sides, signifying that it was open to all the worshippers irrespective of their caste or creed.

Complete answer: The Harmandir Sahib also called as Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple is the chief Gurudwara or house of worship of Sikhs and is considered to be the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism. It is located in Amritsar, North-Western India in the state of Punjab. The foundation stone of Harmandir Sahib was laid down by Mian Mir. The temple was destroyed several times by the Afghan invaders and was finally rebuilt with marble and copper overlaid with gold foil during the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The structure thus came to be known as the golden temple.
-Gurudwara Shri Barth Sahib is located in the Barth village in Pathankot. It is the birthplace of Baba Shri Chand Ji who was the son of Shri Guru Nanak.
-Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is one of the five takhts of Sikhism located in Bhatinda in the state of Punjab. It is a place where Guru Gobind Singh who was the tenth Sikh guru prepared the version of the Sikh scriptures called as Shri Guru Granth Sahib.
-Gurudwara dukh nivaran Sahib is located in the Lehel village of Patiala. According to the local traditions the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur visited the village of Lelal on the request of the locals to bless the village from a mysterious sickness.
Therefore, the correct answer is option-B.

Note: During the operation Blue Star in 1984, the Harmandir Sahib suffered minor damage. When Indian troops fought their way into the temple to dislodge the sick extremists the Akal Takht which is the chief centre of the authority of Sikhism was heavily damaged. However, the building was subsequently repaired.