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Which ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy influenced the Ramananda? 

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  1. Kabirpanthi

  2. Krishna Cult

  3. Nathpanthi

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramananda developed his philosophy and devotional themes inspired by the south Indian Vedanta philosopher Ramanuja, however evidence also suggests that Ramananda was influenced by Nathpanthi ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was an ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer in 16th century was from _______.

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  1. Bihar

  2. Assam

  3. Orissa

  4. Bengal

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to born in Mayapur. Mayapur is located on the banks of the Ganges river, at the point of its confluence with the Jalangi, near Nabadwip, Bengal, 130 km north of Kolkata.

Consider the following statement(s) related to the social impact of Bhakti Movement in Indian Society.
I. The Bhakti moment was a devotional transformation of medieval Hindu society, wherein Vedic rituals or alternatively ascetic monk-like lifestyle for moksha gave way to individualistic loving relationship with a personally defined god.
II. Bhakti movement provided women and members of the Shudra and untouchable communities an inclusive path to spritual salvation.
Which is/are correct statement(s)?

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  1. Only I

  2. Only II

  3. Both I & II

  4. Neither I nor II

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Correct Option: C

Select the correct statement(s) with the reference to the Bhakti Movement:

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  1. Collection of Alvar Saints hymns is known as Divya Prabandha.

  2. Compilation of Alvar Saint poetry /literature Tirumural is called "Tamil Veda".

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alvar and Nayanar saints led the bhakti movement in South India. Alvar saints were devotees of Lord Vishnu. They Composed hymns and hagiographies. Divyaprabandhan was one of the hymns of Alvar Saints. Most popular Alvar saints are Periyalvar, Andal, Tondara Dippodi Alvar, and Nammalvar.

The term 'Bhakti' refers to ____________.

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  1. Bhakti is derived from the root bhaj, which means "to divide".

  2. Bhakti is derived from the root bhaj, which means collaboration.

  3. Both A & B

  4. Only B

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Correct Option: A

Surdas was a disciple of which among the following saints?

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  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Guru Ramdas

  3. Nimbarkacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surdas is usually regarded as disciple of Vallabha Acharya, whom he is supposed to have met in 1510 while going on a pilgrimage to Vrindavan.

Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?

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  1. Dadu

  2. Kabir

  3. Ramananda

  4. Tulsidas

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramananda was a devotional poet and saint of the  Vaishnava sect in the region of Northern India. He was the first saint to compose his works and propagate the message in Hindi in order to make the knowledge accessible to the masses.

Who wrote the biography of Chaitanya?

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  1. Krishnadasa Kaviraja

  2. Namadeva

  3. Shankar Dev

  4. Both A & B

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born at Nadiya in Bengal. His real name was Vishambhar. He was a devotee of Lord Krishna. He gave stress on Kiratana. He was also known as Gauranga Mahaprabhu. He founded Achintya Bheda Abheda cult and Gaudiya math. His biography Chaitanya Charitamrita was written by Krishnadas Kaviraja.

Who among the following Bhakti Saint created Vinaya-Patrika and Kavitavali?

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  1. Chaitanya

  2. Shankar Dev

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Narasi

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vinaya Patrika and Kavitavali are a devotional poem composed by the 16th-century Indian poet, Goswami Tulsidas. The language of the text is Braj Bhasha. It contains hymns to different Hindu deities especially to Lord Rama in extreme humility (Vinaya).

Which of the following does not belong to Nirgun cult?

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  1. Kabir

  2. Nanak

  3. Ravidas

  4. Meera

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kabir, Nanak, and Ravidas belonged to the Nirgun cult of Bhakti movement but Meera Who was a Rajput princess belonged to Sagun Cult. she was a great devotee of Lord Krishna. She composed many bhajans and songs to express her intense devotion to Lord Krishna.