Q30. Which Mughal emperor ordered the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1675?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I 2024 – 11 July, Shift 1]
(A) Jahangir
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Akbar
Answer: (B) Aurangzeb
Explanation: Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was executed in Delhi in 1675 during Aurangzeb’s reign. Sikh tradition remembers his martyrdom as a defence of freedom of conscience and religious belief. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib commemorates the location.
Q29. Gurpurab commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Which number Guru was he in Sikhism?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I 2024 – 10 July, Shift 3]
(A) First
(B) Third
(C) Fourth
(D) Second
Answer: (A) First
Explanation: Guru Nanak was the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. His spiritual teachings laid the foundation for the succession of ten human Gurus. His message promoted divine unity, truthful living, equality, compassion and devotion without discrimination.
Q28. Which Sikh observance commemorates the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru?
[SSB Sub-Inspector Pioneer 2024 – 22 January]
(A) Maghi
(B) Guru Gaddi Day
(C) Baisakhi
(D) Hola Mohalla
Answer: (B) Guru Gaddi Day
Explanation: Guru Gaddi Day commemorates the recognition of Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal spiritual Guru of the Sikhs. In 1708 at Nanded, Guru Gobind Singh ended the succession of human Gurus and directed Sikhs to follow the sacred scripture.
Q27. Who among the following was the seventh Sikh Guru?
[IB ACIO Grade-II Executive 2024 – 18 January, Shift 4]
(A) Guru Hargobind
(B) Guru Har Krishan
(C) Guru Har Rai
(D) Guru Tegh Bahadur
Answer: (C) Guru Har Rai
Explanation: Guru Har Rai was the seventh Sikh Guru, succeeding Guru Hargobind in 1644. He emphasized compassion, peaceful conduct, spiritual learning and service. He preserved the organizational strength of the Sikh community while generally avoiding direct armed confrontation.
Q26. Which Sikh Guru is associated with the development and standardization of Gurmukhi, used for writing Punjabi?
[IB ACIO Grade-II Executive 2024 – 17 January, Shift 3; Adapted from a statement-based question]
(A) Guru Angad
(B) Guru Amar Das
(C) Guru Har Rai
(D) Guru Tegh Bahadur
Answer: (A) Guru Angad
Explanation: Guru Angad is traditionally credited with standardizing Gurmukhi. Its development was crucial for recording Sikh devotional compositions and strengthening Punjabi literary traditions. The script became closely associated with Sikh religious learning and the preservation of sacred teachings.
Q25. Guru Hargobind’s Sikh forces fought and defeated Mughal forces in several battles during the reign of which emperor?
[Delhi Police Constable 2023 – 22 November, Shift 2]
(A) Aurangzeb
(B) Jahangir
(C) Akbar
(D) Shah Jahan
Answer: (D) Shah Jahan
Explanation: Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, strengthened the Sikh military tradition and fought several battles against Mughal forces during Shah Jahan’s reign. He emphasized Miri-Piri, representing the combination of temporal authority and spiritual responsibility within Sikh leadership.
Q24. Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary is traditionally celebrated on the full moon day of which lunar month?
[SSC MTS 2023 – 1 September, Shift 1]
(A) Magh
(B) Paush
(C) Ashadha
(D) Kartik
Answer: (D) Kartik
Explanation: Guru Nanak Jayanti is traditionally observed on Kartik Purnima. The festival celebrates the birth and teachings of the founder of Sikhism. Devotees participate in Nagar Kirtan, prayers, scripture recitation and langar to honour his message of equality.
Q23. Shaheedi Jor Mela of Punjab is celebrated in memory of the sons of which Sikh Guru?
[Punjab Police Constable 2023 – 12 August, Shift 2]
(A) Guru Nanak Dev
(B) Guru Tegh Bahadur
(C) Guru Gobind Singh
(D) Guru Har Krishan
Answer: (C) Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation: Shaheedi Jor Mela is held at Fatehgarh Sahib in memory of the younger Sahibzadas, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, sons of Guru Gobind Singh. Their martyrdom is remembered as an enduring symbol of courage and religious conviction.
Q22. Under whose leadership did the Sikh community become consolidated as an organized socio-religious and military force?
[Punjab Police Constable 2023 – 8 August, Shift 2]
(A) Guru Granth Sahib
(B) Guru Nanak
(C) Guru Tegh Bahadur
(D) Guru Gobind Singh
Answer: (D) Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation: Guru Gobind Singh completed a major stage in the institutional development of the Sikh community through the Khalsa’s foundation in 1699. The new organization emphasized collective discipline, distinct identity, spiritual devotion and readiness to defend justice.
Q21. What was a principal objective of the early Kuka or Namdhari Movement in Punjab?
[PSSSB Excise Inspector 2023 – 21 May]
(A) Reforming Sikh religious practices by opposing abuses and superstitions
(B) Establishing Mughal supremacy
(C) Promoting European missionary institutions
(D) Replacing Punjabi with Persian
Answer: (A) Reforming Sikh religious practices by opposing abuses and superstitions
Explanation: The Kuka Movement emerged as a Sikh reform movement associated with Bhai Balak Singh and later Baba Ram Singh. It challenged superstition, caste discrimination and social abuses. During colonial rule, sections of the movement also adopted anti-British political methods.
