History · Society and Culture
UGC NET June 2024 History (Cancelled)
What was 'Anand Karaj' related to?
AMarriage ✓ Correct
BChild birth
CInstalling of God's statue
DGoing on a pilgrimage
Correct answer: (A) Marriage — The answer is marriage, to which Anand Karaj refers.
Explanation
★The answer is marriage, to which Anand Karaj refers.
★The Sikh wedding known as Anand Karaj means blissful union.
★It was initiated by the third Guru of Sikhism, Guru Amar Das.
★The ceremony is held in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.
★Anand Karaj is usually held in a Gurdwara, the central Sikh place of worship.
★So it relates to marriage, not to birth, image installation or pilgrimage.
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