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Chishti Sect is an important part of Sufism. Sufism topics belong to the medieval Indian history section of the general knowledge syllabus. Here we are presenting some important questions on the topic Chishti sect. These questions are based on the previous year’s papers for government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, BANKING and some other related exams. These questions will help  the candidates preparing for the upcoming government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, BANKING.

Que 1. Where is the khanqah of Chishti saint Baba Farid located?

(a) New Delhi
(b) Ajmer
(c) Lahore
(d) Pakpattan

Ans. (d) Pakpattan
Explanation – The Khanqah of Chishti Saint Baba Farid is located in Pakpattan (Pakistan).

Que 2. Which of the following Sufi saints used to perform the ritual of “Chill-e-Makos”?

(a) Baba Farid
(b) Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(d) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya

Ans. (a) Baba Farid
Explanation – Sufi saint Baba Farid used to do the action of “Chill-e-Makos”.

Que 3. Which of the following Sufi saint’s statements have been compiled in “Guru Granth Sahib”?

(a) Baba Farid
(b) Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(d) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya

Ans. (a) Baba Farid
Explanation – Sayings of Sufi saint Baba Farid have been compiled in “Guru Granth Sahib”.

Que 4. Who among the following had the title “Mehbub-e-Ilahi”?

(a) Moinuddin Chishti
(b) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
Explanation – Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya’s title was “Mehbub-e-Ilahi”.

Que 5. Which of the following Sufi saints was also called Yogi Siddha?

(a) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(b) Ala Uddin Sabir
(c) Baba Farid
(d) Sheikh Salim Chishti

Ans. (a) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
Explanation – Sufi saint Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was also called Yogi Siddha.

Que 6. Whose title was “Sultan-ul-Auliya”?

(a) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(b) Ala Uddin Sabir
(c) Baba Farid
(d) Sheikh Salim Chishti

Ans. (a) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
Explanation – The title of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was “Sultan-ul-Auliya”.

Que 7. Who was the only Chishti saint to remain unmarried for life?

(a) Moinuddin Chishti
(b) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
Explanation – Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was the only Chishti saint to remain unmarried for life.

Que 8. Which of the following Sultan had married his daughter to Sufi saint Baba Farid?

(a) Iltutmish
(b) Balban
(c) Ala Uddin Khalji
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Balban
Explanation – Sultan Balban married his daughter to Sufi saint Baba Farid.

Que 9.  How many sultans’ tenure did Nizamuddin Auliya see?

(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7

Ans. (d) 7
Explanation – Nizamuddin Auliya saw the tenure of 7 sultans. He was the only Sufi saint to do so.

Que 10. Where is the Khanqah of Nizamuddin Auliya located?

(a) Ghiyaspur (Delhi)
(b) Lahore
(c) Ajmer
(d) Fatehpur Sikri

Ans. (a) Ghiyaspur (Delhi)
Explanation – The Khanqah of Nizamuddin Auliya is located in Ghiyaspur (Delhi).

Que 11. Which of the following Sufi saint was born in Ayodhya?

(a) Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Sheikh Siraj Uddin Usmani
(c) Sheikh Salim Chishti
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – The Sufi saint Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud was born in Ayodhya.

Que 12. Who among the following had the title “Chirag-e-Delhi”?

(a) Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Ala Uddin Sabir
(c) Baba Farid
(d) Sheikh Salim Chishti

Ans. (a) Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – The title of Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud was “Chirag-e-Delhi”.

Que 13. Which one of the following Sufi saints did not declare his successor?

(a) Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
(b) Ala Uddin Sabir
(c) Baba Farid
(d) Sheikh Salim Chishti

Ans. (a) Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud
Explanation – Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud did not declare his successor due to a lack of suitable people.

Que 14. Who among the following had the title “Ain-e-Hind”?

(a) Sheikh Siraj Uddin Usmani
(b) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh Siraj Uddin Usmani
Explanation – The title of Sheikh Siraj Uddin Usmani was “Ain-e-Hind”.

Que 15. Which of the following Sufi saints also had the surname Alakh?

(a) Abdul Quddus Gangohi
(b) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Abdul Quddus Gangohi
Explanation – Alakh was also the surname of Sufi saint Abdul Quddus Gangohi.

Que 16. Who was the author of the book “Rashdanama”?

(a) Abdul Quddus Gangohi
(b) Sheikh Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Sheikh Salim Chishti
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Abdul Quddus Gangohi
Explanation – “Rashdanama” author was Abdul Quddus Gangohi.

Que 17. Who was the author of the book “Mrigavati”?

(a) Qutban
(b) Sheikh Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Sheikh Salim Chishti
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Qutban
Explanation – “Mrigavati” author was Qutban.

Que 18. Who among the following had the title “Sheikh-ul-Hind”?

(a) Sheikh Salim Chishti
(b) Hamid Uddin Nagori
(c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh Salim Chishti
Explanation – The title of Sheikh Salim Chishti was “Sheikh-ul-Hind”.

Que 19. Where is the Khanqah of Sheikh Salim Chishti located?

(a) New Delhi
(b) Ajmer
(c) Lahore
(d) Fatehpur Sikri

Ans. (d) Fatehpur Sikri
Explanation – The Khanqah of Sheikh Salim Chishti is located in Fatehpur Sikri.

Que 20. Who founded the Chishti sect in South India?

(a) Sheikh Burhan Uddin Gharib
(b) Syed Gesudraj
(c) Kali mullah
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Sheikh Burhan Uddin Gharib
Explanation – The Chishti sect was founded in South India by Sheikh Burhan Uddin Gharib.

 


Last Updated : 28 Nov, 2022
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