Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:

Who was appointed the preceptor to succeed Baba Guru Nanak?

Options:

Guru Teg Bahadur

Guru Govind Singh

Guru Angad

Guru Arjun

Correct Answer:

Guru Angad

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Guru Angad

Baba Guru Nanak organised his followers into a community. He set up rules for congregational worship (sangat) involving collective recitation. He appointed one of his disciples, Angad, to succeed him as the preceptor (guru), and this practice was followed for nearly 200 years.