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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A gurdwara can be identified by the Nishan Sahib outside, what is it?
A
A flag with the symbol on it
B
A rounded top on the roof
C
A sign at the entrance
D
A special place to wash
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Nishan Sahib (Gurmukhi: niśāna sāhiba ) is a Sikh triangular flag made of cotton or silk cloth, with a tassel at its end. The word, Nishan Sahib means exalted ensign, and the flag is hoisted on a tall flagpole, outside most Gurdwaras.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Nishan Sahib is a Sikh holy triangular flag made of silk / satin cloth The emblem on the flag, which depicts a double-edged sword called a khanda (☬) in the centre a chakkar which is circular, and flanked by two single-edged swords or kirpans.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main symbol traditionally used in the Guru Granth Sahib and Gurdwaras around the world is “Ik Onkar". Traditionally, it was very common to see “Ik Onkar” above the entrance to a Gurdwara, or on the front page of the Guru Granth Sahib. The other one was the Aad Chand.

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