Statements incorrect regarding Singh Sabha Movement?

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the ‘Singh Sabha Movement’?

1.It was formed in 1773 in Amritsar, Punjab.
2.It was a revivalist movement and it accept  the modern western education
to the Sikhs.
3.It aimed to counter the proselytizing activities of Christian missionaries as
well as Hindu revivalists.
4.The Akali movement was an offshoot of the Singh Sabha Movement.

(A) (I) only
(B) (II) only
(C) (III) only
(D) (IV) only

EXPLANATION

(1) It was formed in 1773 in Amritsar, Punjab.
❌ Incorrect.

  • The Singh Sabha Movement was founded in 1873, not 1773.

  • It began in Amritsar, Punjab, as a response to challenges faced by the Sikh community under British rule — especially due to Christian missionary and Hindu revivalist (Arya Samaj) influences.

  • Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

(2) It was a revivalist movement and it accepted modern Western education for the Sikhs.
✅ Correct.

  • The movement was revivalist in nature, aiming to restore the purity and distinct identity of Sikhism.

  • At the same time, it encouraged modern education, including Western learning and English language, to uplift Sikhs socially and intellectually.

(3) It aimed to counter the proselytizing activities of Christian missionaries as well as Hindu revivalists.
✅ Correct.

  • One of the major objectives was to protect Sikhs from conversion to Christianity and Hinduism (through Arya Samaj influence).

  • It emphasized Sikh distinctiveness and encouraged the study of Sikh scriptures.

(4) The Akali movement was an offshoot of the Singh Sabha Movement.
✅ Correct.

  • The Akali Movement (1920s), which sought to reform the management of Sikh gurdwaras, was indeed an offshoot of the Singh Sabha Movement and shared its reformist ideals.

✅ Final Answer: (A) (I) only

     

Statements incorrect regarding Singh Sabha Movement?