Which of the following festivals is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Gurpurab.
The festival celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, is Gurpurab (also called Guru Nanak Jayanti). It falls on Kartik Poornima (October–November) and includes Akhand Path (48-hour scripture reading), nagar kirtan (processions), and langar (community meals).
Other options:
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Hola Mohalla: A Sikh martial festival (March) started by Guru Gobind Singh, featuring mock battles.
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Baisakhi: Marks the Sikh New Year (April) and the founding of the Khalsa Panth (1699).
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Chappar Mela: A Punjabi folk fair (unrelated to Sikhism).