Devotional Paths to the Divine Test

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Question 1
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The medieval Indian Muslim poet, historian, and musician who called himself ' a parrot of India' was _______.

A
Mulla Daud

B
Malik Muhammad Jayasi

C
Tansen

D
Amir Khusrau

Solution

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325), the great poet, musician and disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, gave a unique form to the Chishti sama‘ by introducing the qaul (Arabic word meaning “saying”), a hymn sung at the opening or closing of qawwali. He often called himself a 'Parrot of India.
Question 2
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Who was the disciple of Vallabhacharya?

A
Tulsidas

B
Surdas

C
Tukaram

D
Ramanuja

Solution

Surdas was an ardent devotee of Krishna. His compositions, compiled in the Sursagara, SuraSaravali and Sahitya Lahari, express his devotion. Surdas was the disciple of Vallabhacharya.
Question 3
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Who founded the faith on a ritual-free, simple "Sat Sri Akal" or the worship of God and truth?

A
Dadu Dayal

B
Guru Nanak

C
Sri Chaitanya

D
Guru Govind Singh

Solution

Guru Nanak was born in 1439 at Talwandi. He said God is the ultimate truth which he described as "Sat Sri Akal". He worshipped God as Nirakar that means without any physical form. He condemned caste distinction and idol worship. His teachings have been compiled in Guru Granth Sahib. He advised people to follow the three principles of life: Nam Japo, Kirt Karo, Vand Chakho.
Question 4
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Consider the following statements:
I. Karaikal Ammaiyar, a devotee of Shiva, adopted the path of extreme asceticism in order to attain her goal.
II.Andal and Karaikkal Ammaiyar renounced their social obligations, but did not join an alternative order to become nuns.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the women devotees of the period?

A
Only I

B
Only II

C
Both I and II

D
Neither A nor B
Question 5
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Consider the following statements:
I. Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c.sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva).
II. They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods.
III. During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars identified certain shiners as abodes of their chosen deities.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Alvars and Nayanars?

A
Only I

B
I and II

C
I and III

D
All of the above
Question 6
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Consider the following statements:
I. Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement of protest the caste system and the dominance of Brahmans or at least attempted to reform the system.
II. Alvars and Nayanars always supported the caste system in the society.
III. The importance of the traditions of the Alvars and Nayanars was sometimes indicated by the claim that their compositions were as important as the Vedas.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the attitudes of Alvars and Nayanars towards caste system?

A
Only I

B
I and II

C
I and III

D
All of the above

Solution

Bhakti movement in the south was led by Alvars (Devotees of Lord Vishnu) and Nayanars (Devotees of Lord Shiva). Nayanars and Alvars belonged to the 7th and 8th centuries. There were 63 Nayanars and 12 Alvars. They all belonged to different caste background. They were against the system of caste in society. They preached the idea of Bhakti through hymn and stories in regional languages. The Chola and Pandya rulers built temples at places visited by them.
Question 7
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Which of the following statement(s) is correct about Alvar Saints?

A
The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna in their songs.

B
The 93 Alvars Saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries.

C
Only B

D
Both A & B

Solution

The earliest bhakti movements (from sixth century to ninth century) were led by the 12 Alvars. These Alvars were“immersed” in devotion to Vishnu or Krishna.
Question 8
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Which of the following statement is not correct about Andal?

A
Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking of her compositions were widely sung (and continue to be sung to date).

B
Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society.

C
Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; her verses express her love for the deity.

D
Andal saw herself as the beloved of Krishna; her verses express her love for the diety.
Question 9
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Name the famous Sufi saint whose mausoleum was erected at Fatehpur Sikri.

A
Nizamuddin Auliya

B
Sheikh Muin-ud-din Chishti

C
Baba Farid-ud-din

D
Sheikh Salim Chishti

Solution

Sheikh Salim Chishti was a great saint of Chishti silsilah. Sheikh Salim Chishti's tomb was originally built with red sandstone but later it was converted into marble mausoleum by Akbar. Akbar constructed this mausoleum to pay his respect to Sheikh Salim Chishti because he blessed Akbar for being the father of a son. After that Jahangir was born and on his name he called him Salim.
Question 10
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Amir Khusrau's name was associated with the invention of the __________.

A
Sarod

B
Sitar

C
Shenai

D
Tabla

Solution

The sitar was invented by Amir Khusrau, a famous Sufi inventor, poet, and pioneer of Khyal, Tarana and Qawwali, in the Delhi Sultanate.

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Question 1

Mulla Daud

Malik Muhammad Jayasi

Tansen

Amir Khusrau

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Question 2

Tulsidas

Surdas

Tukaram

Ramanuja

Solution

Question 3

Dadu Dayal

Guru Nanak

Sri Chaitanya

Guru Govind Singh

Solution

Question 4

Only I

Only II

Both I and II

Neither A nor B

Question 5

Only I

I and II

I and III

All of the above

Question 6

Only I

I and II

I and III

All of the above

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Question 7

The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna in their songs.

The 93 Alvars Saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries.

Only B

Both A & B

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Question 8

Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking of her compositions were widely sung (and continue to be sung to date).

Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society.

Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; her verses express her love for the deity.

Andal saw herself as the beloved of Krishna; her verses express her love for the diety.

Question 9

Nizamuddin Auliya

Sheikh Muin-ud-din Chishti

Baba Farid-ud-din

Sheikh Salim Chishti

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Question 10

Sarod

Sitar

Shenai

Tabla

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