Bhakti Movement and Sufism

Consider the following statements in the context of the Bhakti movement in south India?

1. One of the important regional movements of the Bhakti tradition in Karnataka was founded by Basava who established the Virashaivas sect also called as Lingayats.
2. Under Chola kings two important sects developed in Bhakti tradition - the Nayanars (following the Vaishnava tradition) and Alvars (following the Shaiva tradition).
3. Andal, the famous woman poet of south India belonged to the Nayanars tradition.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Nayanars and Alvars saints were devoted to Lord Vishnu.
2. They were sharply critical of the Buddhists and Jains.

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Consider the following statements about the Virashaiva movement:

1. Virashaiva movement was initiated by Basavanna.
2. Virashaivas argued strongly for the equality of all human beings and against Brahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women.
3. They were also against all forms of ritual and idol worship.

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Consider the following statements about the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra:

1. It was a regional tradition of bhakti focused on the Vitthala, a form of Vishnu.
2. Janeshwar, Namdev, Eknath and Tukaram were important saints of this movement.
3. They followed the idea of renunciation and lived alone whole of their life.

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Consider the following statements about Bhakti movement:

1. Bhakti movement promoted the belief that salvation was attainable by everyone.
2. The movement is closely related to Islamic Sufism.
3. Women and members of the Shudra and untouchable communities were excluded in the movement.

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Which of the following statements regarding Chishti and Soharwardi Silsilahs (order) are correct?

1. The Chishti order was established in India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti who came to India shortly after the death of Prithvi Raj Chauhan.
2. Nizamuddin Auliya and Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi were the most famous saints of the Chishti order.
3. Unlike the Chishti saints, the Soharwardi saints did not believe in leading a life of poverty.

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Consider the following statements regarding Bhakti movement in India:

1. It was mainly a reform movement in Hinduism laying emphasis on free thinking, liberal ideas and toleration.
2. It grew around 7th – 8th century AD in South India.
3. It grew in response to the rising popularity of Islam.
4. Lal Ded was a Kashmiri Shaivite mystic who inspired later Sufis.

Which of the above statements are true?

Consider the following statements:

1. Vidyaranya and Bukka founded the Vijayanagara Kingdom.
2. Battle of Tarain was fought between Bhima II and Muizzuddin Muhammad.

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Adi Granth doesn’t include in it the utterances of which of the following Bhakti Saints?

Consider the following statements:

1. Virashaiva or Lingayat movement was founded and led by Basavanna in Karnataka
2. Lingayat's questioned the caste system and theory of rebirth
3. followers of this movement are still dominant in the region (where it was founded)

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Consider the following statements:

1. Sufi orders were divided into Ba-shara and Be-shara
2. There were no women mystics admitted in Sufi traditions

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Consider the following statements:

1. Nayanars and Alvars adopted ways of Jainism and Buddhism to attain the highest goal of life
2. They preached their teachings in local language

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Consider the following statements:

1. Ramananda was the follower of Ramanuja
2. Kabir emphasized upon the concept of the “Unity of God”

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Consider the following statements:

1. Adi Granth Sahib was compiled by Guru Nanak
2. Dara Shikoh translated many hindu scriptures into Persian

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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.

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With reference to Kabir Das, consider the following statements:

1. He was disciple of Guru Ramananda.
2. Kabir Das is the first Indian saint who has coordinated Hinduism and Islam by giving a universal path which could be followed by both Hindus and Muslims.
3. He has always supported murti pujan in Hinduism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Bhakti Movement, consider the following statements:

1. Bhakti movement mainly evolved in the southern part of the country.
2. Most of the saints of Bhakti movement were from the non-Brahman families.
3. Tukaram-17th-century poet-saint of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Sikh Movement, consider the following statements:

1. Guru Nanak’s teachings are included in a scripture, named as the Adi Granth.
2. Adi Granth was compiled by Guru Nanak's third successor in the early 17th century.
3. Guru Nanak promoted unity irrespective of the caste.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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