Bhakti movement Questions and answers

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31). 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 simillarlty.
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?

A). 1 and 2
B). Only 2
C). 2 and 3
D). Only 3
32). Which of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is/are correct?
1. The Bhakti movement evolved as a homogeneous 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

A). Only 1
B). 2 and 3
C). Only 2
D). Only 3
33). Consider the following statement
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teaching at Saint Dadu Dayal
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by madhavacharya.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A). Only 1
B). Only 2
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
34). With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practises?
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

A). 1 and 2
B). 2 and 3
C). Only 3
D). All of the above
35). Consider the following statements
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teaching at Saint Dadu Dayal
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was Propounded by Madhavacharya.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A). Only 1
B). Only 2
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2


36). 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

A). 1,2 and 3
B). 1,2 and 4
C). 2,3 and 4
D). All of these
37). Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, after whom the Qutub Minar was built was a Sufi Saint
belonging to which order?

A). Chistis
B). Suharawardi
C). Naqshbandi
D). Mahadawi
38). Which of the following are true about Suharawardi order?
A). Activities largely confined to Punjab and Multan
B). They accepted royal posts and did not believe in an austere lifestyle
C). They did not believe in using music as an instrument to get nearer to God
D). All of the above
39). Who among the Sikh gurus founded the Gurmukhi script?
A). Guru Angad
B). Guru Amardas
C). Guru Ftamdas
D). Guru Arjun Dev
40). Match the following
Listl   List II
A. Nizamuddin Auliya   1. Firdausi order
B. Sheikh Bahauddin Zakaria  2. Chisti order
C. Sheikh Abdulla   3. Suharawardi order
D. Badruddin Samagji   4. Shattariya order

Below the options are given in A B C D order

A). 2143
B). 4123
C). 2341
D). 2314
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