Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which of the following Guru started 'Gurumukhi'?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
The standardization of scripts was a vital part of establishing religious and communal identity. Gurmukhi became the medium for documenting Sikh scripture.Explanation
Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru, is credited with standardizing the Gurmukhi script from existing scripts (like Landa) to write the Punjabi language.Logical Breakup
Option D is Correct: While Guru Nanak composed the initial hymns, Guru Angad formalized the script used to record them.
Context: This script allowed common people to read religious texts without relying on Sanskrit or Persian scripts used by the elite.