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81
Who said that, the religion was highly practical and sternly ethical?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Another well known saint preacher of the medieval period was Guru Nanak (1469−1538). His conception of religion was highly practical and sternly ethical. He exhorted people to give up selfishness, falsehood and hypocrisy and to lead a life of truth, honesty and kindness.
82
Which Bhakti saint opposed cast distinctions and sympathetic towards lower caste in the 6th century AD?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Eknath's writings make it clear that there is no caste distinction in the sight of God.
83
Who among the following was/were not disciples of Ramananda?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
He chose his disciples from all sections of society disregarding caste. His disciples were:
a. Kabir, a Muslim weaver
b. Raidasa, a cobbler
c. Sena, a barber
d. Sadhana, a butcher
e. Dhanna, a Jat farmer
f. Naraharai, a goldsmith
g. Pipa, a Rajput prince
84
Who among the following Bhakti Saints was part of the egalitarian, personalized Varkari devotionalism tradition?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
He was part of the egalitarian, personalized Varkari devotionalism tradition. Tukaram is best known for his devotional poetry called Abhanga and community-oriented worship with spiritual songs known as kirtans. His poetry was devoted to Vitthala or Vithoba, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu.
85
Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about Bhakti Movement?
I. The leader of the bhakti movement focusing on the Lord as Rama was Ramananda.
II. Sri Ramanuja Acharya was an Indian philosopher and is recognized as the most important saint of Sri Vaishnavism
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sri Ramanuja Acharya was an Indian philosopher and is recognized as the most important saint of Sri Vaishnavism. Later developments led by Ramananda created a Rama-oriented movement, now the largest monastic group in Asia.
86
Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct about Bhagavatism and Krishna Cult (Bhakti Cult)?
I. Bhagavatism is a branch of Vaishnavism, where the devotees worship the various avatars of Lord Vishnu.
II. The origin of Bhagavatism or Vaishnavism has been sought in the Upanishadic period because in the 'Chandogya Upanishad' Krishna is described as a disciple of the sage Ghora.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Bhagavatism or Krishnaism is a religious creed in Hinduism. The followers of the creed are devoted towards Lord Krishna. Bhagavatism is a branch of Vaishnavism, where the devotees worships the various avatars of Lord Vishnu.
87
Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
In the context of Sufi saints, the term Khanqah (also spelled as Khanqah or Khankah) refers to a Sufi hospice or monastery. It is a place where Sufi disciples gather for spiritual practices, including prayer, meditation, and the study of Sufi teachings. Therefore, Option C is associated with Sufi saints, while the other options are associated with different religious or cultural practices: Tripitaka with Buddhism, Dakhma with Zoroastrianism, and Synagogue with Judaism.
88
Which of the following statement (s) is correct about Alvar Saints?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The alvars, also spelt as alwars or azhwars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused bhakti (devotion) to the Hindu god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna in their songs of longing, ecstasy and service.
89
Which of the following Bhakti Saint popularised Vaishnava cult in Gujarat?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The original name of Narasi was Narasimha Mehta. He popularised Vaishnava cult in Gujarat.
90
Select the correct order
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325) (Hazrat Nizamuddin)(famous sufi Saint of chisti Order) > Kabir (1440-1518) (Poet and Saint of Bhakti Movement) > Meerabai (1498-1574) (a Hindu poetess and elevate of lord Krishna) > Tulsidas (1511-1623) (He was contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar he wrote (Ramcharitmanas).