1. With reference to the history of the Sikhs, consider the following statements:
- Banda Singh Bahadur led the Sikhs in their struggle against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh’s death.
- The Dal Khalsa was formed as a response to the invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
- The Sikhs proclaimed their sovereignty by striking coins in 1764 at Amritsar.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All three]
Notes:- Banda Singh Bahadur led the Sikhs in their struggle against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh’s death: This is correct. Banda was a key figure in the Sikh independence movement following the Guru’s assassination.
- The Dal Khalsa was formed as a response to the invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali: This is correct. The Dal Khalsa emerged during this turbulent period as a unifying force for the Sikhs.
- The Sikhs proclaimed their sovereignty by striking coins in 1764 at Amritsar: This is correct. This act symbolized their assertion of independence and governance.
Thus, all statements are correct. The correct answer is (c) All three.
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Guru Ram Das?
- He was the 4th of the ten Gurus of Sikhism.
- He is credited with founding the holy city of Amritsar.
- He introduced the manji system of religious organization.
- He was the direct descendant of the third Guru.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- Guru Ram Das (1534 – 1581) was the fourth of the ten Gurus of Sikhism. He became the Guru of Sikhism in 1574 and served as the Sikh leader until his death in 1581.
- He appointed his own son as his successor, and unlike the first four Gurus who were not related through descent, the fifth through tenth Sikh Gurus were the direct descendants of Ram Das.
- Guru Ram Das is credited with founding the holy city of Amritsar in the Sikh tradition.
- While Guru Amar Das introduced the manji system of religious organization, Ram Das extended it with adding the masand institution. The masand were Sikh community leaders who lived far from the Guru, but acted to lead the distant congregations, their mutual interactions and collect revenue for Sikh activities and temple building.
3. Which of the following pairs of museums and respective locations is/are matched correctly?Museums – Locations
- Food security – Thanjavur
- Birsa Munda – Ranchi
- Partition Museum – Amritsar
- National Maritime Heritage – Lothal
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
The Food Security Museum in Thanjavur, established by the Food Corporation of India and Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museums, showcases agriculture, cuisine, and food distribution in India. A museum dedicated to Birsa Munda, a folk hero and freedom fighter, is located in Ranchi. The Partition Museum in Amritsar serves as a repository for stories and documents related to the post-partition riots following the division of British India, inaugurated on August 25, 2017. Additionally, a National Maritime Heritage Museum is being established at Lothal, Gujarat, with assistance from the Portuguese Maritime Heritage Museum.
4. Consider the following sites related to India’s Independence Movement and their respective locations:
- The Cellular Jail – Port Blair
- The Aga Khan Palace – Aurangabad
- Jhansi Fort – Jhansi
- The Partition Museum – Amritsar
Which of the above is/are matched correctly?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Cellular Jail, or Kala Pani, is a former British colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, now a national memorial. The Aga Khan Palace in Pune, Maharashtra, was used to imprison Gandhi and is where Kasturba Gandhi died. Jhansi Fort in Uttar Pradesh was a key site during the 1857 revolt. The Partition Museum and Jallianwala Bagh memorial are both located in Amritsar, Punjab.
5. ____ is well-known for the golden beautification of the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara in Amritsar, famously known as the Golden Temple:
[A] Charat Singh
[B] Ranjit Singh
[C] Duleep Singh
[D] Maha Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Ranjit Singh]
Notes:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh is well-known for the golden beautification of the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara in Amritsar, famously known as the Golden Temple. He laid it in marble and copper between 1820-1831, and over laid the sanctum with gold foil by 1830. This has led to the name Golden Temple.
6. ____ built the world famous Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar:
[A] Guru Angad Dev
[B] Guru Arjan Dev
[C] Guru Siri Har Rai
[D] Guru Ram Das
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Correct Answer: D [Guru Ram Das]
Notes:
The Harmandir Sahib, also known as Darbar Sahib is a Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. The Gurdwara sahib is built around a man-made pool (Sarovar) that was completed by Guru Ram Das in 1577. Guru Arjan, the fifth Guru of Sikhism, requested Sai Mian Mir, a Muslim Pir of Lahore, to lay its foundation stone in 1589.
7. Who among the following Sikh Gurus had laid the foundation of Amritsar?
[A] Guru Amar Das
[B] Guru Arjan Dev
[C] Guru Ram Das
[D] Guru Har Govind
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Correct Answer: C [Guru Ram Das ]
Notes:
The foundation of Amritsar was laid in 1577 by Guru Ram Das (1534-81). He inaugurated the digging of the holy tank Amritsar (pool of nectar) on a piece of land which was gifted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to Guru Ram Das’ wife Bibi Bhani. Amritsar was originally called Ramdaspur – Guru Ramdas’s City (literally the City of God’s Servant).
8. Who among the following built the Golden Temple at Amritsar?
[A] Guru Teg Bahadur
[B] Guru Nanak
[C] Guru Arjun Dev
[D] Guru Gobind Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Guru Arjun Dev ]
Notes:
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, was designed and built by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev during 1585-1605 A.D. Upon its construction, he installed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, inside the Harmandir Sahib. The golden Temple is built in the centre of the holy tank that was founded by fourth Sikh Guru Ram Das.
9. Which among the following is an Industrial corridor planned in India?
1. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
2. Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC)
3. Bengaluru-Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC)
4. Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
5. Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC)
Choose the correct option from the choices given below:
[A] 1,2 and 5 only
[B] 1,2,3 and 5 only
[C] 2,3,4 and 5 only
[D] 1,2,3,4 ad 5
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Correct Answer: D [1,2,3,4 ad 5 ]
Notes:
The government of India has launched plans to create 5 industrial corridors:
1. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
2. Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC)
3. Bengaluru-Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC)
4. Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
5. Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC)
10. Arrange the following events connected with Indian freedom struggle in the correct chronological order.
- Amritsar Incident
- Chauri Chaura Incident
- Champaran Movement
- Moplah Revolt
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3, 1, 4, 2
[B] 3, 4, 1, 2
[C] 1, 3, 2, 4
[D] 2, 1, 3, 4
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Correct Answer: A [3, 1, 4, 2]
Notes:
The correct chronological order of the events connected with the Indian freedom struggle is as follows: The Champaran Movement happened in 1917 as a non-violent protest against British policies. The Amritsar Incident (Jallianwala Bagh Massacre) occurred in 1919, where numerous Indian civilians were killed. The Moplah Revolt took place in 1921, characterized by an uprising of Muslim tenants in Kerala against British and Hindu landlords. Finally, the Chauri Chaura Incident occurred in 1922, when a large group of protesters clashed with police, leading to the suspension of the non-cooperation movement.
