Q. Which of the following observations is/are correct regarding the Kuka Movement and Namdharis?
- The Namdharis were known for their high-pitched style of singing Gurbani.
- The Kuka Movement, led by Namdhari Sikhs, strongly opposed cow slaughter, advocating for cow protection.
- The Namdharis started the newspaper 'Satyug' in 1920 and 'Kuka' in 1922.
- Kukas remained disassociated throughout the duration of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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Answer:
Only three
Notes:
- The Kuka Movement emerged in the mid-nineteenth century against the backdrop of British colonialism and the decline of Sikh sovereignty following the fall of the Sikh Empire in 1849. The British annexation of Punjab, followed by the imposition of foreign rule, caused widespread discontent among the Sikh population.
- The Namdharis were also known as "Kukas" due to their distinctive style of reciting the "Gurbani" (Sayings/Teachings of the Guru). This style used a high-pitched voice known as "kook" in Punjabi.
- The Kuka Movement, led by Namdhari Sikhs, was known for its strong stance against cow slaughter, viewing the cow as a sacred animal and advocating for its protection.
- The Namdharis began publishing the newspaper 'Satyug' in 1920, followed by the daily 'Kuka' in 1922.
- Kukas also joined the non-cooperation movement.