Consider the following statements in relation to Nirankari Movement in Punjab.
1. Nirankari called for the return of Sikhism to its origin and emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar.
2. They rejected all kinds of idol, the rituals associated with idolatry rituals.
3. They stressed the importance and authority of Guru Nanak Ji and of Adi Granth Sahib.
4. They taught a religious code for the householders.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 4

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 2 and 4

D. All of these

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Nirankaris strongly oppose representing the "formless" God with any image, and believe that the true Sikh faith is based on nam simaran (remembering and repeating God's name). They believe in living hereditary gurus from Baba Dyal Das lineage, and that the Sikh scripture is an open text to which the wisdom of their living gurus after Guru Gobind Singh can be added. Nirankaris believe that human guru to interpret the scripture and guide Sikhs is a necessity.