11). Shankaracharya, during Vikramaditya's period, was a very famous personality.
Which of the following statements is not true of shankara charya ?
| A). He defined Vedanta |
| B). He propounded 'Vishistadvaitya' |
| C). He countered the spread of Buddhism and Jainism |
| D). He established four religious centres mathas in different parts of India |
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12). Kabir was the disciple of :
| A). Chaitanya |
| B). Shankaracharya |
| C). Ramananda |
| D). vallabhacharya |
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13). In which region of India was the firdausi order of Sufism popular ?
| A). Sind |
| B). In and around Delhi |
| C). Deccan |
| D). Bihar |
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14). In which region of India was the Suharawadi order of Sufism popular ?
| A). Delhi and Bihar |
| B). Delhi and Doab region |
| C). Punjab and Sind |
| D). Around Ajmer |
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15). The Bhakti Movement was first organised by :
| A). Ramanuja |
| B). Kabir |
| C). Ramananda |
| D). Nanak |
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16). The oldest compositions in Punjabi are devotional compositions by :
| A). Guru Ajun Dev |
| B). Guru Nanak |
| C). Baba Farid |
| D). Vidyapati |
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17). Which of the following persons is/are wrongly matched with the language in which they wrote ?
I. Sankardeva -- Assamese
II. Namadeva -- Marathi
III. Vidyapati -- Bengali
IV. Chandidas -- Maithili
| A). I and II |
| B). III and IV |
| C). II and III |
| D). I and IV |
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18). The Chisti Sufis inIndia developed the institution 'Vilayat' which stood for which one of the following :
| A). Abode of the Sufis |
| B). Spiritual territory free from the State control |
| C). Khanqah discipline |
| D). Final resting place of the Sufis |
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19). Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of the Maratha saints of the Bhakti movement ?
| A). Namadev-Tukaram-Eknath-Ramdas |
| B). Ramdas-Eknath-Tukaram-Namadev |
| C). Namadev-Eknath-Tukaram-Ramdas |
| D). Ramdas-Tukaram-Eknath-Namadev |
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20). Which of the following was the main reason for the emergence of sufism ?
| A). The Sufi doctrine had similarities with Hindu ascetic traditions |
| B). The mystical poetry of Hafiz and rumi which preceded Sufism encouraged it |
| C). The Sufis came to India with the advent of Turks |
| D). The Sufis were encouraged by the Shia sect of Islam |
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