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MCQ 1. With reference to Guru Tegh Bahadur, consider the following statements:

1. His designation as the 9th Guru was publicly declared at Bakala.
2. The Mughal court accused him of providing military assistance to Ahom rebels in Assam.
3. His execution order was issued after his refusal to sign the Farman-e-Tauheed.

Select the correct answer:

A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct — Guru Tegh Bahadur was recognized as the Guru at Bakala.
• Statement 2: Incorrect — No historical source claims he supported Ahom rebels militarily.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — There is no evidence of a Farman-e-Tauheed; the issue was forced conversion, not a theological edict.

MCQ 2. Consider the following events:

1. Visit of Kashmiri Pandits to Anandpur Sahib
2. Arrest of Guru Tegh Bahadur
3. Execution of Bhai Mati Das

Which of the following is the correct chronological order?

A) 1 → 3 → 2
B) 3 → 1 → 2
C) 1 → 2 → 3
D) 2 → 1 → 3

• First, Pandits reached Guru (1675).
• Then the Guru was arrested.
• His disciples were executed before the Guru’s own execution.

MCQ 3. With reference to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s travels, consider the following:

1. He visited modern-day Bangladesh.
2. His travels were strictly within Mughal territory.
3. He established Sikh sangats in Mithila and Kamrup.

Which of the statements are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

• Statement 1: Correct — he visited Dhaka (present-day Bangladesh).
• Statement 2: Incorrect — he travelled to Assam, some areas outside direct Mughal control.
• Statement 3: Correct — sangats were established in Mithila (Bihar) and Kamrup (Assam).

MCQ 4. With reference to the philosophical teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur, consider the following::

1. His hymns emphasize non-duality (Advaita-like ideas).
2. He rejected the practice of ritual fasting as a means of salvation.
3. He spoke against caste-based spiritual hierarchy.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 3 only

His hymns reflect:
• non-duality (oneness of God),
• rejection of ritualism,
• opposition to caste barriers.

MCQ 5. With reference to the Masand system, consider the following statements:

1. Guru Tegh Bahadur formalized the punishment protocol for corrupt Masands.
2. He partially abolished the Masand system in Eastern India.
3. His son completely abolished the Masand system.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 3 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

• Statements 1 & 2: WRONG — Masand reforms were done by Guru Gobind Singh, not Guru Tegh Bahadur.
• Statement 3: Correct — Guru Gobind Singh abolished it entirely.

MCQ 6. With reference to the historical context of Guru Tegh Bahadur, consider:

1. The imposition of Jizya in 1675 heightened the tensions leading to his martyrdom.
2. His arrest occurred during his journey from Patna to Anandpur.
3. He was imprisoned at the Red Fort before execution.

Which of the above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

• Statement 1: Incorrect — Jizya reimposed earlier in 1679, after his martyrdom.
• Statement 2: Correct — he was arrested en route to Anandpur.
• Statement 3: Correct — held in Red Fort (Delhi).

MCQ 7. With reference to Sikh literature and scripture, consider:

1. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s verses appear near the end of the Guru Granth Sahib.
2. His hymns in Raag Jaijavanti were added by Guru Gobind Singh.
3. His compositions include sloks that emphasise death-consciousness and moral courage.

Which of the statements are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

• Statement 1: Correct — his hymns placed towards the concluding sections.
• Statement 2: Incorrect — all Gurus’ hymns were compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, not later.
• Statement 3: Correct — death-awareness (mrit-smaran) is central in his sloks.

MCQ 8. Consider the following statements:

1. Guru Tegh Bahadur was known as “Tyag Mal” before he became Guru.
2. He earned the name “Tegh Bahadur” after showing exceptional skill in archery.
3. He was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind.

Which of the statements are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

• Statement 1: Correct — original birth name Tyag Mal.
• Statement 2: Incorrect — name given after swordsmanship (Tegh = sword), not archery.
• Statement 3: Correct.

MCQ 9. With reference to Mughal administrative decisions during Guru Tegh Bahadur’s time, consider:

1. Aurangzeb appointed Iftikhar Khan as the Governor of Kashmir.
2. The governor ordered forced conversions of Kashmiri Pandits.
3. The imperial decree demanded the conversion of prominent Hindu leaders as a symbolic assertion of imperial authority.

Which of the statements are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1 and 3 only

All three are historically accurate and central to the martyrdom context.

MCQ 10. Consider the following events:

1. Cremation of Guru’s body at Rakab Ganj
2. Transportation of Guru’s head to Anandpur
3. Execution of Bhai Sati Das

Which of the following is the correct chronological order?

A) 3 → 2 → 1
B) 2 → 3 → 1
C) 3 → 1 → 2
D) 1 → 3 → 2

• First, Bhai Sati Das executed.
• Then Bhai Jaita carried Guru’s severed head.
• Body cremated later by Lakhi Shah Vanjara.

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