Social Movements such as the Bhakti and Sufi Traditions AFCAT Questions

Social Movements such as the Bhakti and Sufi Traditions MCQ Questions

7.
Which poet-saint was known for his compositions in the Marathi language and is associated with the Bhakti movement?
A.
Namdev
B.
Tukaram
C.
Dnyaneshwar
D.
Ravidas
ANSWER :
B. Tukaram
8.
Who was the founder of the Sikh faith, which was influenced by the Bhakti movement?
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Gobind Singh
C.
Guru Arjan
D.
Guru Teg Bahadur
ANSWER :
A. Guru Nanak
9.
The Sufi tradition was characterized by __________.
A.
Strict observance of rituals
B.
Personal spiritual experience
C.
Idol worship
D.
Caste divisions
ANSWER :
B. Personal spiritual experience
10.
The idea of โ€œNirguna Bhaktiโ€ emphasizes devotion to __________.
A.
A formless, impersonal god
B.
A specific deity
C.
Idol worship
D.
Sacred scriptures
ANSWER :
A. A formless, impersonal god
11.
Who wrote the devotional work "Ramcharitmanas," which is associated with Bhakti?
A.
Mirabai
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Kabir
D.
Guru Nanak
ANSWER :
B. Tulsidas
12.
The famous "Dargah" of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is located in __________.
A.
Delhi
B.
Agra
C.
Ajmer
D.
Lucknow
ANSWER :
C. Ajmer