Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the Nayanars and Alvars of South India: 1. The Nayanars were devotees of Vishnu, while the Alvars were devotees of Shiva. 2. They drew upon the ideals of love and heroism found in Sangam literature and blended them with the values of bhakti. 3. They were critical of the caste system and included people from all backgrounds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs of texts and their associated traditions is correctly matched? 1. Tevaram : Alvars 2. Tiruvacakam : Nayanars 3. Divya Prabandham : Alvars 4. Bijak : Virashaivas Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the context of the Bhakti tradition, what does the term 'hagiography' refer to?
With reference to the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra, consider the following statements: 1. It focused on the worship of Goddess Durga in the Tuljapur temple. 2. The saint-poets of this tradition rejected the idea of renunciation and preferred to live with their families. 3. They accepted all social differences based on birth as divine will. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following saints is associated with the composition of 'Abhangs'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis: 1. They advocated renunciation of the world. 2. They believed salvation lay in meditation on the formless Ultimate Reality. 3. They rejected physical practices like yogasanas and focused solely on scripture. 4. They were particularly popular among the "upper" castes of northern India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following terms refers to the 'hospice' or centre of Sufi activities where devotees assembled?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Basavanna | 1. Gujarat B. Chaitanyadeva | 2. Bengal C. Narsi Mehta | 3. Assam D. Shankaradeva | 4. Karnataka
The philosophical doctrine of 'Vishishtadvaita' (qualified non-dualism) was propounded by:
Consider the following statements about the "Rishi order" of Sufism: 1. It was established by Sheikh Nuruddin Wali in Kashmir. 2. It emerged in the nineteenth century under British influence. 3. It had a deep impact on the life of the people in Kashmir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Silsila' in the context of Sufism?
Consider the following statements regarding the Bhakti saint Kabir: 1. His teachings were based on a vehement rejection of major religious traditions. 2. He believed in a formless Supreme God. 3. He preached that the only path to salvation was through bhakti or devotion. 4. His verses were exclusively preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The concepts of 'Nam', 'Dan', and 'Isnan' are central to the teachings of:
With reference to the development of Sikhism, consider the following statements: 1. The compositions of Baba Guru Nanak were compiled by Guru Tegh Bahadur. 2. The compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib was authenticated by Guru Gobind Singh. 3. The Khalsa Panth was instituted by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the social background of the Nayanars and Alvars, consider the following statements: 1. They were exclusively from the priestly class. 2. Some of them belonged to castes considered "untouchable". 3. Brahmanas were strictly excluded from these groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following was a celebrated thirteenth-century Sufi poet from Iran who wrote in Persian?
With reference to the Bhakti movement in South India, which of the following statements regarding the Nayanars is correct?
In the context of Indian philosophy, the doctrine of 'Advaita' advocates:
Consider the following statements about the Bhakti saints of Maharashtra: 1. Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, and Tukaram were prominent saints of this tradition. 2. They wrote in Sanskrit, which was the language of the elite. 3. They focused on the notion of a personal god residing in the hearts of all people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following literary works is NOT associated with the Nayanar tradition?
Consider the following statements about the "Chishti" order: 1. It originated in South India and spread to the North. 2. Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti of Ajmer was a prominent teacher of this order. 3. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki and Baba Farid were associated with this order. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The collection of verses known as 'Panch Vani' is primarily associated with the tradition of which saint?
With reference to the Alvars, consider the following statements: 1. There were 63 Alvars. 2. They came from divergent backgrounds. 3. Andal was a prominent woman Alvar. 4. Their songs were compiled in the Tevaram.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Manikkavasagar : Nayanar 2. Nammalvar : Alvar 3. Periyalvar : Nayanar 4. Sundarar : Alvar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements about the "Gurmukhi" script: 1. It was invented by Baba Guru Nanak. 2. It was used by Guru Angad to compile the compositions of Baba Guru Nanak. 3. The Guru Granth Sahib is written in the Persian script. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following saints is correctly matched with their literary work? 1. Tulsidas : Ramcharitmanas 2. Surdas : Sursagara 3. Shankaradeva : Kirtana-ghosha 4. Kabir : Bijak Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The "Guru Granth Sahib" contains the compositions of which of the following? 1. Baba Guru Nanak 2. Kabir 3. Bhagat Namdev 4. Guru Tegh Bahadur Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Virashaiva" attitude towards caste: 1. They challenged the Brahmanical hierarchy of caste. 2. They supported the idea that salvation was possible only for the upper castes. 3. They were critical of the treatment of women in society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term 'Gurmukhi' refers to:
Consider the following statements about "Surdas": 1. He was a devotee of Shiva and composed verses in Tamil. 2. His compositions are compiled in the Sursagara, Surasaravali, and Sahitya Lahari. 3. He lived in the sixteenth century and was a contemporary of Akbar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Tevaram' and 'Tiruvacakam' are sacred compilations associated with:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Sufi" approach to God: 1. They sought union with God much as a lover seeks his beloved. 2. They believed in the strict observance of Shariat as the only path. 3. They rejected the use of fables and poetry to express their devotion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Shankara : Kerala 2. Ramanuja : Tamil Nadu 3. Basavanna : Karnataka 4. Chaitanyadeva : Bengal Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The Dargah of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti is located in which of the following cities?
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Varkari' tradition?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Zikr | 1. Hospice B. Sama | 2. Dancing C. Raqs | 3. Singing D. Khanqah | 4. Chanting of a name
Narsi Mehta was a prominent saint-poet associated with the Bhakti tradition of which region?
Who among the following Bhakti saints is the author of the compilation 'Sursagara'?