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  • Question 1
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    Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?
    Solution
    Ramananda was born in Allahabad. He was the worshiper of Lord Ram. Originally, he was a follower of Ramanuja, later he founded his own sect & preached his disciples in Hindi. He strongly believed in 2 ideals, namely:
    1. Simplification of Worship.
    2. Emancipation of people from traditional caste rule.
  • Question 2
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    The shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is situated at __________.
    Solution
    Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya was one of the most famous Sufi saints of the Indian subcontinent. He belonged to the Chishti order and taught love is the way through which one can reach God. He died in 1325 and his shrine, the Nizamuddin Dargah, is located in Delhi. 
  • Question 3
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    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
    List I
    (Sufi Saints)
    List II
    (Silsilas)
    A. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya 1. Qadiri
    B. Bahauddn Zakariya 2. Suhrawardi
    C. Mian Mir 3. Chishti
    D. Ahmed Sirhindi 4. Naqshbandi
    Solution
    Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was one of the most famous Sufi saints of the Chishti order. He was a disciple of Baba Farid. The most important Suhrawardi saint was Bahauddin Zakaria, born at Kot Karor near Multan. The Sufi saint Mian Mir belonged to the Qadri order. Ahmed Sirhindi was of the Naqshbandiyya order and considered himself as the Mujadid or the renewer of Islam. So the correct option is A.
  • Question 4
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    Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?
    Solution
    Sankaracharya propounded the Kewal Advaita Vedanta philosophy. He was born in Kaladi, Kerala in 788 A.D. Ramanujacharya was born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu around 1137 A.D. He founded the Visistadvaita Siddhanta. Chaitanya was believed to be born around 1485 A.D. So the correct chronological order is Sankaracharya - Ramanuja- Chaitanya.
  • Question 5
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    Which one of the following gives equal importance to Jnana, Karma and Bhakti as a means of liberation?
    Solution
    Advaita Vedanta refers to the non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy, which is derived mostly from the Upanishads. It believes that Brahman is the one and only reality and everything else is a mere appearance, projection, formation or illusion. It focuses on the concepts: Brahman, atman, vidya (knowledge), avidya (ignorance), maya, karma and  moksha.
  • Question 6
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    Which of the following statements is/are true about Shankaracharya?
    1. Shankaracharya has founded four mathas at Badrinath, Puri, Sringeri and Dwara.
    2. He travelled across the Indian sub-continent to propagate his philosophy through discourses and debates with other thinkers.
    3. He introduced the concept of Dvaita-advaita.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    Solution
    Sankaracharya was born in Kaladi, Kerala. He propounded the Advaita Vedanta philosophy (strict monism). He stressed on the unity of the Atman and the Nirguna Brahman, the impersonal world soul. Creation is Brahman's Lila (eternal play). The cosmos is in the body of the Lord. Sankaracharya founded four mathas in Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri, and Badrinath. He travelled across the Indian sub-continent to propagate his philosophy through discovers and debates with other thinkers.
  • Question 7
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    The Chistiya Sufi Order was established in India by _______.
    Solution
    The Chishti order was established in India by Khawaja Muinuddin Chishti who came to India around 1192, shortly after the defeat and death of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. He settled in Ajmer which was an important political centre. No authentic record of his activities is available and he did not write any book.
  • Question 8
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    Which one of the following term was used by the Sufis for the successor nominated by the teacher of a particular order or Silsila?
    Solution
    Sufis were divided into different Silsilas (orders) under a Pir/Sheikh/Khawaja (preceptor or the teacher) whose Khanqah was the centre of activity. Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. Khalifa (caliph) term was used by the Sufis for the successor nominated by the teacher of a particular order or Silsila.
  • Question 9
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    Which Sufi Saint's dargah is at Ajmer?
    Solution
    The Dargah or death memorial of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is in Ajmer. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Sunni Muslims of India. This Dargah is venerated by both Hindus and Muslims. He was the founder of Chishti order of Sufism in India.
  • Question 10
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    Which of the following were important items of export by India to the Roman empire?
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