Rise of the Sikhs MCQ: Second Anglo-Sikh War, Ranjit Singh's Administration & the Phulkian Misl

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

1. Q1.When was the Treaty of Bhaironwal signed?

   • A.March 1846
   • B.December 1846✓ Correct Answer
   • C.January 1849
   • D.April 1849

   Explanation: The Treaty of Bhaironwal was signed on 22nd December 1846, making the British Resident the guardian of the Maharaja.

2. Q2.Who was the Governor-General during the First Anglo-Sikh War?

   • A.Lord Auckland
   • B.Lord Ellenborough
   • C.Lord Hardinge✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Lord Dalhousie

   Explanation: Lord Hardinge was the Governor-General of India during the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46).

3. Q3.Which battle is known as the 'Battle of Guns'?

   • A.Battle of Mudki
   • B.Battle of Sobraon
   • C.Battle of Chillianwala
   • D.Battle of Gujarat✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The Battle of Gujarat (1849), the decisive battle of the Second Anglo-Sikh War, is known as the 'Battle of Guns'.

4. Q4.Who led the British forces in the Battle of Gujarat?

   • A.Lord Gough
   • B.Charles Napier✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Henry Lawrence
   • D.Harry Smith

   Explanation: Charles Napier led the British forces in the Battle of Gujarat, defeating the Sikhs decisively.

5. Q5.Who was Ranjit Singh's Finance Minister?

   • A.Fakir Azizuddin
   • B.Dina Nath✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hari Singh Nalwa
   • D.Dhian Singh

   Explanation: Dina Nath was the Finance Minister in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's administration.

6. Q6.Who was Ranjit Singh's Foreign Minister?

   • A.Fakir Azizuddin✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Dina Nath
   • C.Mian Ghausa
   • D.Ilahi Bakhsh

   Explanation: Fakir Azizuddin was the Foreign Minister of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

7. Q7.The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) fixed which river as the boundary of Ranjit Singh's dominion?

   • A.Beas
   • B.Ravi
   • C.Sutlej✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Chenab

   Explanation: The Treaty of Amritsar fixed the Sutlej River as the eastern boundary of Ranjit Singh's kingdom.

8. Q8.Who was the father of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?

   • A.Charat Singh
   • B.Mahan Singh✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Jai Singh
   • D.Gurbaksh Singh

   Explanation: Mahan Singh was the father of Ranjit Singh and the chief of the Sukarchakiya Misl.

9. Q9.What was the system called where Sikhs offered protection to villages in exchange for tax?

   • A.Bhai Chara
   • B.Rakhi System✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Pattadari
   • D.Misldari

   Explanation: Under the 'Rakhi System', Sikh Misls offered protection to villages against attacks in exchange for one-fifth of the produce.

10. Q10.What does the term 'Gurmatta' mean?

    • A.Guru's Weapon
    • B.Guru's Resolution/Decree✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Guru's Kitchen
    • D.Guru's Army

    Explanation: Gurmatta refers to a resolution or decree passed by the Sarbat Khalsa (assembly of all Sikhs) in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.

11. Q11.Who was the founder of the 'Phulkian Misl'?

    • A.Phul Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Ala Singh
    • C.Amar Singh
    • D.Gajpat Singh

    Explanation: Chaudhary Phul (Phul Singh) is considered the ancestor/founder of the Phulkian Misl dynasties (Patiala, Nabha, Jind).

12. Q12.Who became the Regent of Duleep Singh after the Treaty of Lahore?

    • A.Rani Jindan✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Lal Singh
    • C.Tej Singh
    • D.Sher Singh

    Explanation: Rani Jindan (Jind Kaur) was recognized as the Regent of the young Maharaja Duleep Singh.

13. Q13.In the First Anglo-Sikh War, the British army was commanded by whom in the Battle of Mudki?

    • A.Sir Hugh Gough✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Harry Smith
    • C.Henry Hardinge
    • D.John Littler

    Explanation: Sir Hugh Gough commanded the British army in the Battle of Mudki (1845).

14. Q14.Who was the Prime Minister (Wazir) of Punjab during the First Anglo-Sikh War?

    • A.Lal Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tej Singh
    • C.Mulraj
    • D.Chattar Singh

    Explanation: Lal Singh was the Wazir (Prime Minister) and Tej Singh was the Commander-in-Chief during the First Anglo-Sikh War.

15. Q15.What was the main cause of the Second Anglo-Sikh War?

    • A.Revolt of Mulraj in Multan✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Invasion by Afghans
    • C.Death of Ranjit Singh
    • D.Treaty of Amritsar

    Explanation: The revolt of Mulraj, the governor of Multan, and the subsequent rebellion of Chattar Singh Attariwala triggered the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

16. Q16.Which Sikh Guru founded the city of Tarn Taran?

    • A.Guru Ramdas
    • B.Guru Arjan Dev✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Guru Hargovind
    • D.Guru Tegh Bahadur

    Explanation: Guru Arjan Dev founded the city of Tarn Taran in 1590 AD.

17. Q17.Which Sikh Guru founded the city of Kartarpur (Jalandhar)?

    • A.Guru Nanak
    • B.Guru Arjan Dev✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Guru Gobind Singh
    • D.Guru Har Rai

    Explanation: The city of Kartarpur (in Jalandhar district) was founded by Guru Arjan Dev.

18. Q18.Who abolished the 'Masand' system?

    • A.Guru Arjan Dev
    • B.Guru Hargovind
    • C.Guru Gobind Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Banda Bahadur

    Explanation: Guru Gobind Singh abolished the Masand system, which had become corrupt.

19. Q19.Which Mughal Prince was helped by Guru Arjan Dev, leading to the Guru's execution?

    • A.Khusrau✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Dara Shikoh
    • C.Murad
    • D.Shah Shuja

    Explanation: Guru Arjan Dev blessed and helped Prince Khusrau, the rebellious son of Jahangir.

20. Q20.Who founded the city of Goindwal?

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

    Explanation: Guru Amardas founded the city of Goindwal and made it his headquarters.