Which Sikh Guru is credited with standardizing the commonly used scripts in Punjab into Gurmukhi script?

Correct option is B

Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru, standardized the Gurmukhi script, which became the writing system for the Punjabi language. He undertook this initiative to create a uniform script for recording Sikh teachings, ensuring they could be preserved authentically. Gurmukhi was derived from the Landa script, an ancient script used in Northern India, but Guru Angad adapted and standardized it for religious and administrative purposes. This step was crucial for unifying the Sikh community linguistically and culturally.

Important Key Points:

1. The Gurmukhi script is essential for reading and reciting Sikh scriptures.
2. It helped establish Punjabi as a distinct language.
3. Guru Angad Dev emphasized education and literacy through Gurmukhi.
4. It consists of 35 primary letters, representing phonetic sounds.
5. The script is also used in Punjabi literature and administration.
6. It played a pivotal role in preserving the teachings of Sikh Gurus.
7. Today, Gurmukhi remains the official script of Punjabi in India.

Knowledge Booster:

• (a) Guru Nanak Dev: The founder of Sikhism 
• (c) Guru Arjan Dev: Compiled Guru Granth Sahib 
• (d) Guru Amar Das: Known for establishing community kitchens (Langar) and Anand Karaj rituals