Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion.
2.Granth Sahib was the last guru of Sikhs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: The saint with the biggest institutional influence was Guru Nanak (1469–1539) who founded the Sikh religion which shows undoubted syncretic influence.

  • The politics of the times created conflicts with the Mughal Empire leading to persecution which resulted in the martyrdom of its gurus.
  • Guru Govind Singh was the last guru. After him the Granth Sahib was considered the guru.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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