Rise of the Sikhs MCQ: Ranjit Singh's Conquests & the Battle of Chillianwala

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.In which year was Punjab annexed by the British?

   • A.1839
   • B.1845
   • C.1849✓ Correct Answer
   • D.1857

   Explanation: After the Anglo-Sikh war, Punjab was annexed by Britishers in 1849.

2. Q2.Who said 'God wants me to see all the religion as one, so he took the light of my other eye'?

   • A.Guru Nanak
   • B.Ranjit Singh✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Guru Gobind Singh
   • D.Banda Bahadur

   Explanation: This statement was made by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who had lost sight in one eye.

3. Q3.Who started the community kitchen known as 'Guru Ka Langar'?

   • A.Guru Angad
   • B.Guru Ramdas
   • C.Guru Nanak✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Guru Arjan Dev

   Explanation: Guru Nanak started the community kitchen known as 'Guru Ka Langar' where followers ate together without caste distinction.

4. Q4.Who divided the religious empire into 22 parts called 'Manjis'?

   • A.Guru Amardas✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Guru Ramdas
   • C.Guru Hargovind
   • D.Guru Angad

   Explanation: Guru Amardas divided the religious empire into 22 parts called Manjis. Each Manjis was under the authority of a Sikh.

5. Q5.The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in which year?

   • A.1839
   • B.1846
   • C.1848
   • D.1849✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The Battle of Chillianwala was fought on 13th January 1849 between English forces and Sikh forces.

6. Q6.In which year did Guru Nanak die?

   • A.1526 AD
   • B.1539 AD✓ Correct Answer
   • C.1545 AD
   • D.1556 AD

   Explanation: Guru Nanak died in 1539 AD at Derababa.

7. Q7.Where did Guru Nanak die?

   • A.Talwandi
   • B.Amritsar
   • C.Derababa✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Kartarpur

   Explanation: Guru Nanak died in 1539 AD at Derababa.

8. Q8.During whose reign did Guru Nanak found the Sikh religion?

   • A.Bahlul Lodi
   • B.Sikandar Lodi✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ibrahim Lodi
   • D.Babur

   Explanation: Guru Nanak (1469 - 1539 AD) was the founder of the Sikh religion during the reign of Sikandar Lodi (1489 - 1517 AD).

9. Q9.Guru Nanak emphasized the worship of which form of Brahma?

   • A.Saguna Brahma
   • B.Nirgun Brahma✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Idol Worship
   • D.Avatar Worship

   Explanation: Guru Nanak believed in monotheism and emphasized the worship of Nirgun Brahma.

10. Q10.Who said, 'God knows the qualities of a person, but he does not ask about his caste'?

    • A.Kabir
    • B.Guru Nanak✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ramananda
    • D.Namdev

    Explanation: This statement was made by Guru Nanak, who believed there is no caste in the next world.

11. Q11.What is the current name of Talwandi, the birthplace of Guru Nanak?

    • A.Nankana Sahib✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Anandpur Sahib
    • C.Derababa
    • D.Hasan Abdal

    Explanation: Talwandi is now called 'Nankana Sahib' and is located in Shaikhpura district of western Punjab (Pakistan).

12. Q12.In which year did Zaman Shah attack Punjab?

    • A.1792
    • B.1798✓ Correct Answer
    • C.1799
    • D.1809

    Explanation: In 1798, Zaman Shah attacked Punjab. While returning, his cannons accidentally fell into the Chenab River.

13. Q13.Who gave Ranjit Singh the title of 'Raja'?

    • A.Shah Shuja
    • B.Zaman Shah✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Nadir Shah
    • D.Ahmed Shah Abdali

    Explanation: Zaman Shah gave Ranjit Singh the title of Raja and appointed him as the Subedar of Lahore after Ranjit Singh returned his cannons.

14. Q14.In which year did Ranjit Singh capture Multan?

    • A.1799
    • B.1809
    • C.1818✓ Correct Answer
    • D.1819

    Explanation: Ranjit Singh captured Multan in 1818 AD.

15. Q15.In which year did Ranjit Singh capture Kashmir?

    • A.1818
    • B.1819✓ Correct Answer
    • C.1834
    • D.1839

    Explanation: Ranjit Singh captured Kashmir in 1819 AD.

16. Q16.In which year did Ranjit Singh capture Peshawar?

    • A.1819
    • B.1823
    • C.1834✓ Correct Answer
    • D.1839

    Explanation: Ranjit Singh captured Peshawar in 1834 AD.

17. Q17.Who succeeded Ranjit Singh after his death in 1839?

    • A.Sher Singh
    • B.Duleep Singh
    • C.Khadag Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Chattar Singh

    Explanation: Khadag Singh succeeded Ranjit Singh after his death in 1839. He was an opium addict.

18. Q18.Which two groups were the main reason for growing chaos in Punjab after Ranjit Singh's death?

    • A.Dogra Brothers and Sandhawaliya Sardar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Majithia Sardar and Attariwala Sardar
    • C.Ahluwalia and Bhangi Misls
    • D.British and Afghans

    Explanation: The two opposite groups were Dogra Brothers (Dhyan Singh, Ghulab Singh, Suchet Singh) and Sandhawaliya Sardar (Chait Singh, Atar Singh, Lahna Singh, Ajeet Singh).

19. Q19.Who led the English forces in the Battle of Chillianwala?

    • A.Lord Dalhousie
    • B.Lord Gough✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sir Henry Lawrence
    • D.General Napier

    Explanation: The Battle of Chillianwala was fought between English forces led by Lord Gough and Sikh forces led by Sher Singh.

20. Q20.Who led the Sikh forces in the Battle of Chillianwala?

    • A.Ranjit Singh
    • B.Khadag Singh
    • C.Sher Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Chattar Singh

    Explanation: The Sikh forces were led by Sher Singh in the Battle of Chillianwala.