Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Angad Dev Ji - Part 1 - Topic Guide and MCQs

1. Where was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?

   1. Matte di Sarai
   2. Batala
   3. Talwandi Rai Bhoi Ki
   4. Kartarpur
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   Answer: (C) Talwandi Rai Bhoi Ki

   Explanation: The notes identify Talwandi Rai Bhoi Ki as Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthplace. This place is now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Matte di Sarai belongs to Guru Angad Dev Ji’s birth entry, while Batala and Kartarpur appear in other contexts in the chapter.

2. What was Guru Angad Dev Ji’s original name?

   1. Bhai Lehna Ji
   2. Bhai Mardana Ji
   3. Pheru Mal Ji
   4. Baba Lakhmi Chand
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   Answer: (A) Bhai Lehna Ji

   Explanation: Guru Angad Dev Ji was originally known as Bhai Lehna Ji. Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave him the name Angad. The other options refer to different people named in the chapter and are not his original name.

3. Match List I with List II for Guru Nanak Dev Ji.List IA.FatherB.MotherC.Father’s occupationList II1.Patwari2.Mata Tripta3.Mehta KaluChoose the correct code (A–B–C).

   1. 1–2–3
   2. 2–3–1
   3. 3–1–2
   4. 3–2–1
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   Answer: (D) 3–2–1

   Explanation: A matches 3 because Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s father was Mehta Kalu. B matches 2 because his mother was Mata Tripta. C matches 1 because the notes describe his father as a Patwari, so the other codes misplace at least one entry. The notes also identify Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s community as Bedi Khatri.

4. Arrange the following events from earliest to latest.1.Birth of Guru Angad Dev Ji2.Marriage of Guru Nanak Dev Ji3.Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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

   Explanation: Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469, placing event 3 first. His marriage took place in 1487, so event 2 follows. Guru Angad Dev Ji was born in 1504, making event 1 last and ruling out the other sequences. The notes identify these Gurus as the first and second Sikh Gurus respectively.

5. Who was Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s wife?

   1. Mata Sulakhani Ji
   2. Mata Khivi Ji
   3. Mata Tripta
   4. Daya Kaur Ji
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   Answer: (A) Mata Sulakhani Ji

   Explanation: The notes name Mata Sulakhani Ji as Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s wife. Mata Khivi Ji is associated with Guru Angad Dev Ji, while Mata Tripta and Daya Kaur Ji appear as mothers in the family entries. The chapter also describes the observance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s marriage anniversary.

6. Who was Guru Angad Dev Ji’s wife?

   1. Daya Kaur Ji
   2. Mata Tripta
   3. Mata Khivi Ji
   4. Mata Sulakhani Ji
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   Answer: (C) Mata Khivi Ji

   Explanation: Mata Khivi Ji is named as Guru Angad Dev Ji’s wife. Daya Kaur Ji and Mata Tripta occur as mothers in the family entries, while Mata Sulakhani Ji is Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s wife. Guru Angad Dev Ji’s quick revision box also lists four children.

7. Consider the following statements.1.Baba Sri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand are listed as Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s brothers.2.Baba Sri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand are listed as Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s sons.Which statement(s) is/are correct?

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

   Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the notes do not list these two as Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s brothers. Statement 2 is correct because Baba Sri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand are explicitly named as his sons, leaving only statement 2 correct. The notes also list Japji Sahib among Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s compositions.

8. Match List I with List II for Guru Angad Dev Ji.List IA.FatherB.MotherC.BirthplaceList II1.Matte di Sarai2.Pheru Mal Ji3.Daya Kaur JiChoose the correct code (A–B–C).

   1. 1–2–3
   2. 2–1–3
   3. 3–2–1
   4. 2–3–1
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   Answer: (D) 2–3–1

   Explanation: A matches 2 because Guru Angad Dev Ji’s father was Pheru Mal Ji. B matches 3 because his mother was Daya Kaur Ji. C matches 1 because his birthplace was Matte di Sarai, so every other code contains a wrong pairing. The notes locate Matte di Sarai in Sri Muktsar Sahib.

9. On the bank of which river did Guru Nanak Dev Ji found Kartarpur?

   1. Beas
   2. Ravi
   3. Sutlej
   4. Chenab
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   Answer: (B) Ravi

   Explanation: The notes place Kartarpur, founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, on the bank of the Ravi. The other rivers are not identified as Kartarpur’s river in the source. Kartarpur is also associated in the notes with the introduction of the community kitchen system.

10. Assertion (A): Guru Angad Dev Ji’s work on Gurmukhi is presented as a contribution to writing Punjabi.Reason (R): He standardised the Gurmukhi script for writing Punjabi.Choose 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 connect Guru Angad Dev Ji’s work on Gurmukhi with writing Punjabi. R is true and gives the specific work that supports this description: standardisation of the script. Thus R correctly explains A, whereas the other choices either deny a true statement or deny this explanatory link. The chapter also records his establishment of Mal Akhara.

11. Consider the following statements about Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s missionary tours.1.The notes describe four long journeys called Udasis.2.The notes state that about twenty years were spent on these journeys.Which statement(s) 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 the notes describe four long journeys as Udasis. Statement 2 is also correct because the time spent on them is given as about twenty years, so options accepting only one or neither statement are incorrect. The places-visited list includes Haridwar, Benaras and Rameshwaram.

12. Which composition records Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s conversations with accomplished yogis called Siddhas?

    1. Patti
    2. Barah Maha
    3. Asa di Var
    4. Sidh Gosht
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    Answer: (D) Sidh Gosht

    Explanation: The notes describe Sidh Gosht as Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s conversations with accomplished yogis called Siddhas. Patti, Barah Maha and Asa di Var are also listed compositions, but this description is attached specifically to Sidh Gosht. The composition list also includes Arti and Onkar.

13. How many Shabads of Guru Nanak Dev Ji are recorded in Guru Granth Sahib, according to the notes?

    1. 974
    2. 975
    3. 976
    4. 977
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    Answer: (A) 974

    Explanation: The exam tip gives the total as 974 Shabads. The nearby numerical alternatives do not match the total stated in the notes. The chapter also lists Malar di Var and Majh di Var among Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s compositions.

14. Consider the following statements about Guru Angad Dev Ji’s children.1.Dasu Ji and Datu Ji are included in the list.2.Bibi Amro Ji and Bibi Anokhi Ji are included in the list.Which statement(s) is/are correct?

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

    Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because Dasu Ji and Datu Ji are listed among Guru Angad Dev Ji’s children. Statement 2 is correct because the same entry includes Bibi Amro Ji and Bibi Anokhi Ji, so neither pair may be excluded. The notes also give Guru Angad Dev Ji’s Guruship as thirteen years.

15. Assertion (A): Guru Angad Dev Ji established Mal Akhara for physical and spiritual exercise.Reason (R): Guru Nanak Dev Ji belonged to the Bedi Khatri community.Choose 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: (B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

    Explanation: A is true because the notes give physical and spiritual exercise as the purpose of Mal Akhara. R is also true because Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s community is identified as Bedi Khatri. However, R supplies no explanation for Guru Angad Dev Ji’s establishment of Mal Akhara, so only the second option fits. Mal Akhara appears under the key contributions of the second Sikh Guru.

16. What is Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s marriage anniversary popularly called in the notes?

    1. Langar Pratha
    2. Udasis
    3. Babe Da Viah
    4. Mal Akhara
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    Answer: (C) Babe Da Viah

    Explanation: The marriage anniversary is popularly called Babe Da Viah. Langar Pratha refers to the community kitchen, Udasis to missionary journeys, and Mal Akhara to physical and spiritual exercise. The chapter associates the anniversary tradition with an Akhand Path at Gurdwara Kandh Sahib.

17. Which priest organised the Akhand Path associated with the beginning of the marriage-anniversary celebration tradition?

    1. Bhai Mardana Ji
    2. Bhai Bala Ji
    3. Pheru Mal Ji
    4. Kesra Singh
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    Answer: (D) Kesra Singh

    Explanation: The notes name the priest Kesra Singh as the organiser of this Akhand Path. The other named individuals are mentioned in different contexts and are not identified as the organiser of this observance. The Akhand Path was organised at Gurdwara Kandh Sahib.

18. Arrange the following from earliest to latest according to the notes.1.Beginning of the tradition of celebrating Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s marriage anniversary2.Beginning of Guru Angad Dev Ji’s Guruship3.End of Guru Angad Dev Ji’s Guruship

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

    Explanation: Guru Angad Dev Ji’s Guruship began in 1539, placing event 2 first. It ended in 1552, placing event 3 next. The marriage-anniversary celebration tradition began in 1917, placing event 1 last and excluding all other orders. The notes give Guru Angad Dev Ji’s Guruship as thirteen years.

19. In which year did Guru Nanak Dev Ji merge into Jyoti Jot?

    1. 1469
    2. 1487
    3. 1504
    4. 1539
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    Answer: (D) 1539

    Explanation: The notes record Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Jyoti Jot on 22 September 1539. The other years belong to birth or marriage events in the chapter and do not answer this question. The place of Jyoti Jot is given as Kartarpur Sahib.

20. Which place is NOT included in the notes’ explicit list of places visited by Guru Nanak Dev Ji?

    1. Khadur Sahib
    2. Jagannath Puri
    3. Mecca
    4. Baghdad
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    Answer: (A) Khadur Sahib

    Explanation: Khadur Sahib is not included in the explicit places-visited list, making it the required answer about that list. Jagannath Puri, Mecca and Baghdad are all explicitly included, so they cannot be selected. The list also includes Ceylon, identified in the notes as Sri Lanka.

21. Which group is NOT made up entirely of titles listed under Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s compositions in the notes?

    1. Japji Sahib; Asa di Var; Patti
    2. Arti; Onkar; Barah Maha
    3. Malar di Var; Majh di Var; Bhai Bala wali Janamsakhi
    4. Kirtan Sohila; Japji Sahib; Asa di Var
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    Answer: (C) Malar di Var; Majh di Var; Bhai Bala wali Janamsakhi

    Explanation: The third group fails because Bhai Bala wali Janamsakhi is not a title in the notes’ list of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s compositions. Malar di Var and Majh di Var are in that list, but their presence does not make the entire group correct. Every title in each of the other three groups is explicitly listed under his compositions. The notes separately describe Sidh Gosht as conversations with Siddhas.

22. Consider the following statements.1.Mughal emperor Humayun visited Guru Angad Dev Ji.2.The notes identify Humayun as Babur’s son.Which statement(s) is/are correct?

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

    Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because the royal-visit entry names Humayun as the emperor who visited Guru Angad Dev Ji. Statement 2 is also correct because the same entry identifies him as Babur’s son, ruling out the options that reject either statement. The notes also record a thirteen-year Guruship for Guru Angad Dev Ji.

23. In which town is Viah Asthan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji located?

    1. Batala
    2. Kartarpur
    3. Khadur Sahib
    4. Matte di Sarai
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    Answer: (A) Batala

    Explanation: The notes locate Viah Asthan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Batala. The other places are named elsewhere in the chapter, but none is given as the location of this wedding site. The marriage-anniversary section also mentions Gurdwara Kandh Sahib.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Angad 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.