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  • Question 1
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    Consider the following statements relating to the Bhakti movement:
    1. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints gradually brought about a better understanding of the fundamental tenets of Hinduism and Islam, underlining the fact that they had a great deal of similarity. 
    2. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints also brought about important changes in the approach to religion, laying greater emphasis on formed observances and rituals.
    3. They also contributed to the growth of regional languages and literature. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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    Which of the following statements are true regarding 'Bhakti movement'?
    1. This movement was led by a number of popular saints called Nayanars and Alvars of Southern India.
    2. These saints worked upon religion not as a matter of old, formal worship only but also as a living bond based on love, between the God and the worshipper.
    3. The chief subjects of their worship were Krishna and Rama.
    4. They used to speak and write in Tamil and Telugu.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 
  • Question 3
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    Which of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is/are correct?
    1. The Bhakti movement evolved as a homogenous movement.
    2. The Bhakti movement helped to bridge the gulf between Hinduism and Islam.
    3. The Bhakti movement rescued Hinduism from the challenges of its own complexities.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • Question 4
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    With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
    1. Meditation and control of breath.
    2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place.
    3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    Solution
    The early Sufis led an austere, simple life and conversed with people in their dialect, Hindawi or Hindi. These Sufi saints made themselves popular by adopting musical recitations called 'Sama', to create a mood of nearness to God. Many saints like Nizamuddin Auliya adopted Yogic breathing exercises, so much so that the Yogis called him a Sidh or "Perfect". So all the given statements are true.
  • Question 5
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    Who founded the Lingayat Movement?
    Solution
    Lingayat worship is centered on Lord Shiva in his iconic form of 'ishtalinga'. Lingayatism or Veerashaivism is considered as a Shaivite religious sect inside Hinduism. It was founded by the philosopher Basava in the 12th century and spread by his followers, who are known as 'Sharanas'.
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    Which of the following is true about Roshaniya order?
    Solution
    'Pir Roshan' or the 'Enlightened teacher', whose original name was Bayazid Ansari, was considered to be the founder of the 16th century Roshaniya Sufi sect. He is credited with writing the first book in the Pashto language; Khair-Ul-Bayan. This Roshaniya order was very prominent among the tribes of North-West India and Afghanistan. 
  • Question 7
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    Who was the Naqshbandi Sufi saint who wrote the book 'Red-i-Khafid' in which he systematised the doctrine of Wahadat-ul-Shujud?
  • Question 8
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    Which day is celebrated as "Human Rights Day"?
  • Question 9
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    Consider the following statements and mark the correct answer:
    1. Guru Nanak believed in the doctrine of karma and the theory of transmigration of souls.
    2. Ramanand was representative of Sagun Bhakti Sect.
    3. Kabir defeated Buddhist scholastic teachers.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • Question 10
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    Who is considered as the pioneer of Vaishnav revivalist movement in Eastern India?
    Solution
     Chaitanya was the proponent for the Vaishnava school of Bhakti yoga. The Vaishnav revivalist movement flourished from the 16th century, mainly in Bengal and eastern Odisha state. He was the founder of  Gaudiya Vaishnavism, a Vaishnava religious movement in North India. The characteristic form of worship was group singing known as kirtana. 
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