Q. With reference to Guru Amar Das, consider the following statements:
1.He was the founder of the city of Amritsar and compiled the Adi Granth.
2.He promoted the institution of Langar and discouraged practices such as Sati and purdah.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Guru Amar Das (3rd Sikh Guru) neither founded Amritsar nor compiled the Adi Granth (these are associated with Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan Dev respectively).
Statement 2 is correct: He strongly promoted social reforms, including equality through Langar, and opposed regressive practices like Sati and purdah.
Source: AIR
