Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Medieval History
Question

Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Nankana

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nankana”.
Guru Nanak was born in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan in 1469.

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