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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion.
2.Sikhism emphasized the oneness of god and adherence to a strict morality.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

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

As a monotheistic religion Sikhism emphasized the oneness of god and adherence to a strict morality.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Consider the following statements: 1.Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion. 2.Sikhism emphasized the oneness of god and adherence to a strict morality. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion.
2.Sikhism emphasized the oneness of god and adherence to a strict morality.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?