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    Match the following:
    i. Gautam Buddhaa. Namghar
    ii. Shankaradevab. worshiper of Vishnu
    iii. Nizamuddin Auliya c. questioned social difference
    iv. Nayanarsd. sufi saint
    v. Alvarse. worshipper of Shiva
    Solution
    Alvars were the South Indian poet-saints who worshiped Vishnu while the Nayanars were the saints devoted to Shiva. Nizamuddin Auliya, also remembered as Hazrat Nizamuddin was a sufi saint under the Chisti (Sunni Sufi) order. Namghar literally meaning the house of prayer were places of congregational worship introduced by Shankaradeva, a Vaishnav saint in Assam.Gautam Buddha questioned social differences in the society and espoused social justice.
  • Question 2
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    Which of the following dynasties under the Nayanars and Alwars supported the Bhakti cult? 
    Solution
    Nayanars and Alvars saints belonged to South India. They led religious movement during the 7th to 9th century in South India. During this period in South India major dynasties were Pallavas, Pandyas, and Cholas.
  • Question 3
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    The most important saint of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra who was born at Satara and is said to have died in Punjab was ____.
    Solution
    Namdev was a poet and a saint from Maharashtra, he belonged to the Varkari sect of Hinduism. He worshiped Lord Vitthal that is one of the names of Lord Vishnu and he was widely known in India for his devotional songs. He died in 1350 C.E in Punjab.
  • Question 4
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    The oldest specimens of poetry in the Punjabi language are devotional compositions attributed to _____.
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    Sufis such as Baba Farid composed verses in the Punjabi language, which were incorporated in the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • Question 5
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    Whose compositions are included in the 'Guru Granth Sahib'?
    Solution
    Sant Namdeo was a great Sant of the Varkari movement. He went up to the Punjab, propagating his thoughts. His compositions are included in the 'Guru Granth Sahib' of Sikhs. He propagated the message of Bhagwat religion in all quarters.
  • Question 6
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    Which of the following message was given by Sants?
    Solution
    Sants gave the message of equality to people. They taught humanity. They preached that people should live together in harmony, unity and love. Their work resulted in social awakening. They taught how to live in the face of foreign invasions.
  • Question 7
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    Who wrote the 'Bhavartha-deepika'?
    Solution
    Sant Dnyaneshwar was agreat Sant in the Varkari Movement. He wrote the 'Bhavartha-deepika' or 'Dnyaneshwari' which elucidated the meaning of the Sanskrit 'Bhagvad Geeta'.
  • Question 8
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    Which year Baba Guru Nanak died?
    Solution
    Baba Guru Nanak(1469-1539) born at Talwandi. The sacred place created by him is known as dharmsal.Its now known as Gurdwara. Before his death he appointed one of his follower as his successor.His name was Lehna but came to be known as Guru Angad.
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    Who among the following had given the doctrine of Advaita vedanta or Monism?
    Solution
    Shankara, one of the most influential philosophers of India, was born in Kerala in the eighth century. He was an advocate of Advaita or the doctrine of the oneness of the individual soul and the Supreme God which is the Ultimate Reality. 
  • Question 10
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    Surdas's composition consisted which of these?
    Solution
    Surds was an ardent devotee of krishna. His compositions compiled in the sarasagara, surasaravali and sahitya lahari, which express his devotions.Tulsiramdas and Shankaradeva also composed their poems and devoted to Rama and Vishnu respectively.
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