Guru Amar Das Ji, Ram Das Ji & Arjan Dev Ji - Part 1 - Topic Guide and MCQs

1. What was the original name of Guru Ram Das Ji?

   1. Bhai Mohri Ji
   2. Bhai Mohan Ji
   3. Bhai Jetha Ji
   4. Bhai Gurdas Ji
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   Answer: (C) Bhai Jetha Ji

   Explanation: The notes identify Bhai Jetha Ji as the original name of Guru Ram Das Ji. Mohri Ji, Mohan Ji and Bhai Gurdas Ji are separately named persons in the chapter, rather than alternative names of Guru Ram Das Ji. The notes also place Guru Ram Das Ji in the Sodhi family.

2. Consider the following statements about the family of Guru Amar Das Ji:1.His wife was Mansa Devi Ji.2.Bibi Dani Ji and Bibi Bhani Ji are not included among his children in the notes.Which of the above is/are correct?

   1. 1 only
   2. 2 only
   3. Both 1 and 2
   4. Neither 1 nor 2
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   Answer: (A) 1 only

   Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because the family table names Mansa Devi Ji as the wife of Guru Amar Das Ji. Statement 2 is incorrect because Bibi Dani Ji and Bibi Bhani Ji are both listed among his children. The same list also includes Mohri Ji and Mohan Ji, giving four named children in the notes.

3. Who is named as the son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji in the notes?

   1. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
   2. Guru Ram Das Ji
   3. Guru Amar Das Ji
   4. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
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   Answer: (A) Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

   Explanation: The family table names Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji as the son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji and Guru Nanak Dev Ji are not identified as his son. The chapter presents Guru Arjan Dev Ji as the fifth Sikh Guru.

4. Match List I with List II:List I (Guru)A.Guru Amar Das JiB.Guru Ram Das JiC.Guru Arjan Dev JiList II (Parents)1.Hari Das Ji and Mata Daya Kaur2.Guru Ram Das Ji and Bibi Bhani Ji3.Tej Bhan Ji and Mata Bakht KaurSelect the correct code:

   1. A–1, B–2, C–3
   2. A–2, B–3, C–1
   3. A–3, B–2, C–1
   4. A–3, B–1, C–2
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   Answer: (D) A–3, B–1, C–2

   Explanation: Guru Amar Das Ji was the child of Tej Bhan Ji and Mata Bakht Kaur, so A matches 3. Guru Ram Das Ji was the child of Hari Das Ji and Mata Daya Kaur, so B matches 1. Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the child of Guru Ram Das Ji and Bibi Bhani Ji, so C matches 2. These relationships also identify Bibi Bhani Ji as the mother of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

5. How many preaching centres, called Manjis, did Guru Amar Das Ji establish?

   1. 12
   2. 22
   3. 24
   4. 25
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   Answer: (B) 22

   Explanation: The notes state that Guru Amar Das Ji established 22 Manjis. The other three numbers do not match the number of preaching centres given in the chapter. These centres helped Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s bani reach people and connected them with the Guru’s teachings.

6. Arrange the following in chronological order of birth, from earliest to latest:1.Guru Arjan Dev Ji2.Guru Amar Das Ji3.Guru Ram Das Ji

   1. 1 → 2 → 3
   2. 2 → 3 → 1
   3. 3 → 1 → 2
   4. 3 → 2 → 1
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   Answer: (B) 2 → 3 → 1

   Explanation: Guru Amar Das Ji was born on 5 May 1479, making entry 2 the earliest. Guru Ram Das Ji was born on 24 September 1534, followed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji on 15 April 1563. Therefore, 2 → 3 → 1 is the only sequence that follows the birth dates in the notes.

7. Assertion (A): Under the Masand system described in the notes, collected offerings were to remain with the Masands rather than be delivered to the Guru.Reason (R): Masands were appointed to spread Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message and collect offerings and donations from followers.Select the correct option:

   1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   3. A is true but R is false
   4. A is false but R is true
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   Answer: (D) A is false but R is true

   Explanation: A is false because Masands were required to deliver the collected offerings and donations to the Guru. R is true because spreading Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message and collecting contributions were their stated duties. The notes place the appointment of these representatives among Guru Ram Das Ji’s achievements.

8. Which Guru is associated with the title “Sachcha Padshah” in the chapter?

   1. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
   2. Guru Amar Das Ji
   3. Guru Ram Das Ji
   4. Guru Arjan Dev Ji
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   Answer: (D) Guru Arjan Dev Ji

   Explanation: The revision table assigns the title Sachcha Padshah to Guru Arjan Dev Ji. It does not assign this title to any of the other three Gurus listed in the options. The notes give its English meaning as “True Emperor”.

9. Which statement about Guru Amar Das Ji’s reforms is NOT correct?

   1. He opposed the Sati system.
   2. He opposed the Purdah system.
   3. He made participation in langar optional before meeting the Guru.
   4. He introduced Sikh rites for birth, marriage and death.
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   Answer: (C) He made participation in langar optional before meeting the Guru.

   Explanation: The statement about optional participation in langar is incorrect because the notes describe langar as compulsory before meeting the Guru. The statements about opposing Sati and Purdah are both correct. The introduction of Sikh rites for birth, marriage and death is also explicitly listed. The associated principle is “Pehle Pangat, Pichhe Sangat”.

10. Where was Guru Amar Das Ji born?

    1. Goindwal Sahib
    2. Chuna Mandi, Lahore
    3. Basarke, Amritsar
    4. Kartarpur, Jalandhar
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    Answer: (C) Basarke, Amritsar

    Explanation: The notes give Basarke in Amritsar as the birthplace of Guru Amar Das Ji. Goindwal Sahib, Chuna Mandi in Lahore and Kartarpur in Jalandhar do not match his birthplace in the revision table. His birth is recorded as being in the Bhalla family.

11. Consider the following statements about the contents of the Adi Granth described in the notes:1.It includes the bani of the first five Sikh Gurus.2.It includes the bani of Bhagat Kabir Ji and Bhagat Ravidas Ji.3.It excludes the bani of Sheikh Farid Ji.Which of the above are correct?

    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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    Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only

    Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because the notes mention the bani of the first five Gurus. Statement 2 is correct because Bhagat Kabir Ji and Bhagat Ravidas Ji are explicitly named. Statement 3 is incorrect because Sheikh Farid Ji’s bani is also included. The chapter separately describes the Goindwal Pothis as a collection of the bani of earlier Gurus, Bhagat Kabir Ji and Bhagat Namdev Ji.

12. Arrange the following events from earliest to latest:1.Completion of the Adi Granth2.Founding of Tarn Taran3.Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji4.Founding of Kartarpur in Jalandhar

    1. 2 → 4 → 1 → 3
    2. 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
    3. 4 → 2 → 3 → 1
    4. 4 → 1 → 2 → 3
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    Answer: (A) 2 → 4 → 1 → 3

    Explanation: The notes date the founding of Tarn Taran to 1590 and Kartarpur in Jalandhar to 1594. They give 1604 for completion of the Adi Granth and 1606 for Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s martyrdom. These dates produce the sequence 2 → 4 → 1 → 3. The location qualifier Jalandhar identifies which Kartarpur is intended.

13. What is the total number of hymns of Guru Ram Das Ji stated in the chapter?

    1. 608
    2. 618
    3. 638
    4. 648
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    Answer: (C) 638

    Explanation: The exam-tip box gives 638 as the total number of hymns of Guru Ram Das Ji. The figures 608, 618 and 648 do not match the stated total. The chapter separately lists Ghorian among his compositions and describes them as songs sung during marriage ceremonies.

14. Assertion (A): The Dasvandh system introduced by Guru Arjan Dev Ji supported religious and social work.Reason (R): It directed one-tenth of income towards community welfare, including the upkeep of gurdwaras and langar.Select the correct option:

    1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. A is true but R is false
    4. A is false but R is true
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    Answer: (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

    Explanation: A is true because the notes identify religious and social work as purposes supported by Dasvandh. R is also true because one-tenth of income was contributed for community welfare, including gurdwaras and langar. R correctly explains A by describing how resources were raised for those activities. The notes also connect the practice with cooperation, seva and economic unity in the sangat.

15. Which composition–author pair is NOT correctly matched?

    1. Sukhmani Sahib — Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    2. Lavan — Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    3. Barah Maha (Majh) — Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    4. Bavan Akhri — Guru Arjan Dev Ji
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    Answer: (B) Lavan — Guru Arjan Dev Ji

    Explanation: Lavan is attributed to Guru Ram Das Ji, so its pairing with Guru Arjan Dev Ji is incorrect. Sukhmani Sahib is correctly associated with Guru Arjan Dev Ji and is described as “The Psalm of Peace”. Barah Maha (Majh) is also listed among Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s works. Bavan Akhri is likewise listed among his works, while Lavan is described as an essential part of Anand Karaj.

16. On whose orders was Guru Arjan Dev Ji martyred, according to the notes?

    1. Emperor Akbar
    2. Emperor Jahangir
    3. Prince Khusrau
    4. Mian Mir Ji
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    Answer: (B) Emperor Jahangir

    Explanation: The notes explicitly state that Guru Arjan Dev Ji was martyred on Emperor Jahangir’s orders. Akbar, Khusrau and Mian Mir Ji are mentioned elsewhere but are not named as issuing those orders. The martyrdom took place at Lahore on the bank of the river Ravi.

17. Match List I with List II:List IA.Baoli Sahib at Goindwal SahibB.Beginning the excavation of the Amritsar sarovarC.Construction of Santokhsar and Ramsar sarovarsList II1.Guru Arjan Dev Ji2.Guru Amar Das Ji3.Guru Ram Das JiSelect the correct code:

    1. A–1, B–2, C–3
    2. A–2, B–1, C–3
    3. A–3, B–2, C–1
    4. A–2, B–3, C–1
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    Answer: (D) A–2, B–3, C–1

    Explanation: The notes associate Baoli Sahib at Goindwal Sahib with Guru Amar Das Ji, so A matches 2. Guru Ram Das Ji began digging the Amritsar sarovar, so B matches 3. Guru Arjan Dev Ji built Santokhsar and Ramsar, so C matches 1. Baoli Sahib is specifically described as a step-well.

18. Which Guru appointed Bhai Gurdas Ji to preach Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings?

    1. Guru Ram Das Ji
    2. Guru Amar Das Ji
    3. Guru Arjan Dev Ji
    4. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
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    Answer: (A) Guru Ram Das Ji

    Explanation: The notes place Bhai Gurdas Ji’s appointment as a preacher under Guru Ram Das Ji’s achievements. They do not attribute this particular appointment to the other three Gurus in the options. In the same section, the city associated with Guru Ram Das Ji is Amritsar, earlier called Chak Ram Das, Guru Ka Chak and Ramdaspur.

19. Consider the following statements:1.Bhai Gurdas Ji wrote down the Adi Granth under Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s guidance.2.Baba Buddha Ji served as its first Granthi.3.The Adi Granth was ceremonially installed in Harmandir Sahib.Which of the above are correct?

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 1 and 3 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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    Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

    Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because the notes distinguish Bhai Gurdas Ji’s writing role from Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s guidance. Statement 2 is correct because Baba Buddha Ji is named as the first Granthi. Statement 3 is correct because Harmandir Sahib is named as the place of ceremonial installation. The chapter also credits Guru Arjan Dev Ji with completing the construction of Harmandir Sahib.

20. Consider the following statements about Prince Khusrau:1.The notes describe him as Jahangir’s rebel son.2.He met Guru Arjan Dev Ji.Which of the above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

    Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because Khusrau is described as the rebel son of Jahangir. Statement 2 is correct because the notes record his meeting with Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The chapter also describes Guru Arjan Dev Ji as the first great martyr.

Guru Amar Das Ji, Ram Das Ji & Arjan Dev Ji - Part 1 is factual rather than analytical: you either recall it in seconds or you lose the mark to somebody who did. That makes it one of the cheapest sections to convert - a handful of short sittings usually settles the whole cluster.

Expect one-line recall questions - definitions, stand-for expansions, identifiers and the ordering of things. Practise the wording as well as the concept: these papers test terminology, and the set above uses the same four-option shape they do.

Past papers reuse clusters like this almost verbatim across years and posts. Run the same set until every distractor is familiar - previous-year style questions stop being recall and start being free marks.