Social Movements such as the Bhakti and Sufi Traditions AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Medieval History

Social Movements such as the Bhakti and Sufi Traditions MCQ Questions


1.
The early Bhakti movement in India, characterised by intense devotion to a personal god, is generally believed to have originated in which region around the 7th century CE?
A.
Kashmir, North India
B.
Tamil Nadu, South India
C.
Bengal, East India
D.
Punjab, North India
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ANSWER :
B. Tamil Nadu, South India
2.
The Vaishnava saint-poets of early medieval South India, who composed devotional hymns dedicated to Vishnu, were known as the:
A.
Siddhas
B.
Alvars
C.
Nayanars
D.
Lingayats
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ANSWER :
B. Alvars
3.
The Shaivite saint-poets of early medieval South India, who composed devotional hymns dedicated to Shiva, were known as the:
A.
Nayanars
B.
Alvars
C.
Siddhas
D.
Virashaivas
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ANSWER :
A. Nayanars
4.
The devotional hymns of the Alvars were compiled into which famous anthology?
A.
Tevaram
B.
Divya Prabandham
C.
Adi Granth
D.
Gita Govinda
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ANSWER :
B. Divya Prabandham
5.
The compositions of the Nayanars dedicated to Shiva were traditionally compiled into a collection known as the:
A.
Tevaram
B.
Shiksha Ashtak
C.
Divya Prabandham
D.
Kirtana-ghosha
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ANSWER :
A. Tevaram
6.
Which of the following is the name of a female Nayanar saint known for her extreme asceticism and devotion to Shiva?
A.
Meera Bai
B.
Andal
C.
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
D.
Lal Ded
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ANSWER :
C. Karaikkal Ammaiyar