MCQ 1. Consider the following statements:
1. Guru Tegh Bahadur rejected the Mughal offer of tax exemption to Sikh peasants in exchange for conversion.
2. Sikh records describe the Guru’s execution as an act of dharam di chadar (protection of righteousness).
3. His martyrdom is commemorated at Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi.
Select the correct answer:
• Statement 1: Incorrect — no such Mughal offer recorded.
• Statements 2 & 3: Correct.
MCQ 2. With reference to the political impact of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom, consider:
1. It strengthened the moral legitimacy of Sikh resistance to Mughal rule.
2. It marked the beginning of organized militarization of the Sikhs under Guru Gobind Singh.
3. It led immediately to the establishment of Khalsa.
Select the correct answer:
• Statements 1 & 2: Correct.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Khalsa was formed in 1699, not immediately after.
MCQ 3. Consider the following statements:
1. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s execution was recorded in contemporary Persian chronicles such as Maasir-i-Alamgiri.
2. Sikh tradition records that the Guru voluntarily offered himself to protect Kashmiri Pandits’ religious freedom.
3. Mughal records justified his execution on grounds of political rebellion.
Select the correct answer:
• All are correct — multiple sources converge but with differing perspectives.
MCQ 4. With reference to the ethical teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur, consider the following:
1. He emphasised the illusion of material possessions.
2. He condemned religious bigotry and coercion.
3. He advocated renunciation of worldly duties for spiritual salvation.
Select the correct answer:
• Statements 1 & 2: Correct.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Sikhism promotes householder life with spiritual discipline, not abandonment of duties.
MCQ 5. Consider the following statements regarding locations associated with Guru Tegh Bahadur:
1. Baba Bakala is associated with the declaration of him as Guru.
2. Patna Sahib is associated with his son’s birth.
3. Kiratpur Sahib is associated with his cremation.
Select the correct answer:
• Statement 1: Correct.
• Statement 2: Correct — Guru Gobind Singh was born at Patna Sahib.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — cremation occurred in Delhi (Rakab Ganj), not Kiratpur Sahib.
MCQ 6. Consider the following statements regarding the Nayi Chetna 4.0 Campaign:
1. It is implemented under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
2. The campaign aligns with the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
3. It primarily focuses on improving women’s entrepreneurship through SHG credit support.
Select the correct answer:
• Statement 1: Correct — part of DAY-NRLM under MoRD.
• Statement 2: Correct — aligned with UN 16 Days (25 Nov–10 Dec).
• Statement 3: Incorrect — focus is GBV, not SHG credit support.
MCQ 7. With reference to Nayi Chetna 4.0, consider the following pairs:
1. Kranti Sakhis — Community gender champions
2. Gender Resource Centres — GBV counselling and reporting hubs
3. Nayi Disha Portal — Online portal for inter-state migrant workers
Which of the above are correctly matched?
• Pair 1 and 2 are correct.
• Nayi Disha Portal relates to migrant labour (MoLE), not Nayi Chetna.
MCQ 8. Which of the following are features of Nayi Chetna 4.0?
1. Behaviour Change Communication on gender norms
2. Linking GBV survivors to One Stop Centres
3. Creating Gender Champions at Panchayat level
4. Financial support for SHGs to start home-based enterprises
Select the correct answer:
• (1), (2), (3) are core features.
• (4) is NRLM enterprise support, not Nayi Chetna’s core design.
MCQ 9. Consider the following statements:
1. The campaign uses digital tools like the Samvaad App to track gender issues.
2. It mandates Gender Budgeting at Gram Panchayat level.
3. It focuses on men and boys as key behavioural influencers.
Select the correct answer:
• Statement 1: Correct.
• Statement 2: Incorrect — Gender Budgeting is not mandated under Nayi Chetna.
• Statement 3: Correct.
MCQ 10. Which of the following is NOT a partner institution for Nayi Chetna 4.0?
• MoCI has no role; all others are key convergence partners.