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Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Sundar Vilas is the work of a famous Bhakti Saint ____.

  1. Ramananda

  2. Guru Nanak

  3. Dadu

  4. Tukaram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundar Vilas is a poetic verse written in Hindi by Dadu in 1887, this highlights the teachings of Dadu and his sect. Each verse narrates the sect's philosophy about some important aspect of human life and human society. The verses written in it are lyrical, fluent and communicative and propagates Indian spiritual values.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Sankardeva was a great bhakti saint of _______.

  1. Bengal

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Assam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the late fifteenth century, Sankaradeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam. His teachings, often known as the Bhagavati dharma because they were based on the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavata Purana. It focused on absolute surrender to the supreme deity, in this case, Lord Vishnu. 

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following was the basic premise of Bkakti Movement?

  1. Bhakti or Single-minded, uninterrupted and extreme devotion to God with the help of Brahmins was only means of Salvation.

  2. Bhakti or Single-minded, uninterrupted and extreme devotion to God was the only means of Salvation.

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of the oneness of the individual soul and intense devotion or love towards the God was the the best means of attaining salvation.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following dynasties under the Nayanars and Alwars supported the Bhakti cult? 

  1. Pallavas, Pandyas and Cholas

  2. Pallavas, Kaktyas and Cholas

  3. Pallavas, Pandyas and Cheras

  4. Rashtrakutas, Pandyas and Cholas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nayanars and Alvars saints belonged to South India. They led religious movement during the 7th to 9th century in South India. During this period in South India major dynasties were Pallavas, Pandyas, and Cholas.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Who was the founder of Sri Vaishnavism?

  1. Nathamuni

  2. Uyyakondar

  3. Yamunacharya

  4. Ramanuja
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanuja was the Vaishnav saint of 12th century. He preached the Vishishtadvaita philosophy. Ramanuja gave stress on social equality. He denied caste based restriction on entering temples. His disciples Ramananda took his message to the northern parts of India.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following statement is true regarding the Bhakti Movement?
I.  It Condemned rituals, ceremonies, and blind faith.
II. Rejection of idol worship by many saints.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. Both I and II

  4. Neither I nor II
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Different saints of the north and south India had started a movement against the caste hierarchy, rituals, and blind faith. This movement is called the Bhakti movement. Saints of this movement stressed on equality. They said that 
God can be achieved through devotion and good deeds. Two forms of bhakti were introduced

(A) Sagun Bhakti - Saints of this form had faith in worshipping God with form. They advocated idol worship.
(B) Nirgun Bhakti - Saints of this form had faith in worshipping God without any form. They were against idol worship.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Who preached Visishtadvaita?

  1. Tulsidas

  2. Saivaite Nayanmars

  3. Adi Sankara

  4. Ramanuja
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanuja, born in Tamil Nadu in the eleventh century, was deeply influenced by the Alvars. He propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness in that the soul, even when united with the Supreme God, remained distinct.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Consider the following statement that are related to the Bhakti Movement:
I. Originated as a reaction on caste division, untouchability and ritualism in India.
II. Devotion was the pivotal point in the Bhakti cult in uniting human soul with God. 
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. Both I and II

  4. Neither I nor II
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During medieval period discrimination on the basis of caste, sex, religion was at the boom. People believed in untouchability and to fulfil useless rituals.  Due to these practices, people were suffering and as a result different saints, poets and social reformers gave birth to the Bhakti movement. Though the ideology of different saints might differ yet they all were agreed on the following points

(1) God is one and we all are his children.
(2) We can achieve God and can feel his presence by devotion.
(3) The purity of soul can connect a person with God.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Who among the following had given the doctrine of Advaita vedanta or Monism?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Saivaite Nayanmars

  3. Vaishnavite Alvars

  4. Saint Tukaram
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shankara, one of the most influential philosophers of India, was born in Kerala in the eighth century. He was an advocate of Advaita or the doctrine of the oneness of the individual soul and the Supreme God which is the Ultimate Reality. 

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which statement(s) is/are related to the Ramananda?
I. He worshipped Ram and Sita but preached the oneness of God and the doctrine of Bhakti for everyone.
II. Dismissed the caste system and untouchability, simplified rules of worship and made rigidity of the Varnashrama tradition milder.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. Both I and II

  4. Neither I nor II
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanand was born in Allahabad. He was a disciple of Ramanuja. He spread the message of devotion to Lord Rama. He challenged caste distinctions. He was against bad customs and ceremonies. He accepted his disciples without discrimination of caste, gender, religion, and birth.