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When Guru Arjan Dev Ji ascended the Guruship?

  1. 1580 A.D.

  2. 1581 A.D.

  3. 1582 A.D.

  4. 1583 A.D.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guru Arjan Sahib ji was the fifth guru of Sikh community who became guru on 16 September 1581. He followed the footsteps of Guru Ram Das ji. He was the embodiment of Godly devotion, selfless service and universal love. He was the treasure of celestial knowledge and spiritual excellence.

What was the name of Guru Arjan Dev Ji's father?

  1. Guru Amar Das Ji

  2. Guru Ram Das Ji

  3. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  4. Guru Hargobind Ji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guru Arjan Dev was born in 1563 and died in 1606. He took birth in the house of Guru Ram Das ji, who was the fourth guru of Sikh community.  He was the youngest of the three sons of Guru Ram Das ji. Guru Arjan Dev became the fifth guru of Sikh community in 1581. He compiled 'Adi Grantha' which is presently known as 'Guru Granth Sahib.'

What was the name of eldest son of Guru Ram Das Ji?

  1. Mahadev

  2. Arjan Dev

  3. Prithi chand

  4. Krishan Chand


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Arjan Sahib ji was born on April 15, 1563 in the house of Guru Ram Das ji, the fourth guru. He was the youngest of the three sons of Guru Ram Das ji. His eldest brother Prithi Chand was very astute in social and worldly affairs. He was noted for his diligent management of all the affairs of Guru's household including running of 'Langar.'

What was the name of Guru Arjan Dev Ji's mother?

  1. Bibi Bhani

  2. Shabari Devi

  3. Bibi Amro

  4. Bibi Anokhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Arjan Dev was born in 1563 and died in 1606 in Punjab. His father's name was Guru Ram Das who was the fourth guru of Sikh community. His mother was Bibi Bhani. He became the fifth guru of Sikhs in 1581 and compiled 'Adi Granth' which is later known 'Guru Granth Sahib.' He was succeeded by Guru Har Gobind Sahib ji.