Question

What was the name of Guru Arjan Dev Ji's father?
A. Guru Amar Das Ji
B. Guru Ram Das Ji
C. Guru Angad Dev Ji
D. Guru Hargobind Ji

Answer 1

Hint:Guru Arjan dev ji was born on 15th april 1563. He was among the first two gurus who were martyred in Sikh faith. He was also the fifth guru amongst the ten Sikh gurus. He was the compiler of the first official edition of the sikh scripture which was known as the adi granth. This compilation was later expanded into the Guru granth Sahib.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct option.

Guru Amar Das Ji:- Guru Amardas ji was the third guru amongst the ten gurus in sikhism. He was not the father of guru Arjan dev ji. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Guru Ram Das Ji:- Guru Ram das ji was the fourth guru amongst the ten gurus in sikhism. He was the father of guru Arjan dev ji. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Guru Angad Dev Ji:- Guru Angad dev ji was the second guru amongst the ten gurus in sikhism. He was not the father of guru Arjan dev ji. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Guru Hargobind Ji:- Guru Hargobind ji was the sixth guru amongst the ten gurus in sikhism. He was not the father of guru Arjan dev ji. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note: Guru Hargobind ji was the son of guru Arjan devji and the grandson of Guru Ramdas ji. Guru Arjan dev ji was martyred on 30th May 1606. His resting place is the gurdwara Dera sahib in the walled city of Lahore.