Static Quiz 08 August 2025 (Medieval History)
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Static Quiz 08 August 2025 (Medieval History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the Bhakti movement, consider the following statements:
1. It emphasized ritual worship and Sanskrit scriptures.
2. It encouraged individual devotion over priestly authority.
3. It led to the development of regional languages and poetry.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – Bhakti rejected ritualism and Sanskrit dominance.
• Statement 2: Correct – Personal devotion was central.
• Statement 3: Correct – It encouraged regional literature (e.g., Tamil, Hindi, Marathi).
→ 2 correct statements.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect – Bhakti rejected ritualism and Sanskrit dominance.
• Statement 2: Correct – Personal devotion was central.
• Statement 3: Correct – It encouraged regional literature (e.g., Tamil, Hindi, Marathi).
→ 2 correct statements. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Saint Region1. Namdev – Maharashtra
2. Mirabai – Rajasthan
3. Nammalvar – Bengal
Which of the pairs are correctly matched?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Namdev – Maharashtra ✔️
• Mirabai – Rajasthan ✔️
• Nammalvar – Tamil Nadu, not Bengal ❌
→ 2 correct pairs.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Namdev – Maharashtra ✔️
• Mirabai – Rajasthan ✔️
• Nammalvar – Tamil Nadu, not Bengal ❌
→ 2 correct pairs. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following ideas were common to Kabir and Guru Nanak?
1. Criticism of caste and ritualism
2. Belief in a formless God
3. Acceptance of Vedic authority
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2: Correct – Both rejected Brahmanical orthodoxy and promoted Nirguna Bhakti.
• Statement 3: Incorrect – Both rejected the authority of Vedas.
→ 2 correct statements.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statements 1 and 2: Correct – Both rejected Brahmanical orthodoxy and promoted Nirguna Bhakti.
• Statement 3: Incorrect – Both rejected the authority of Vedas.
→ 2 correct statements. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following saints propagated the Advaita philosophy through Bhakti?
1. Shankaracharya
2. Vallabhacharya
3. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Shankaracharya: Propagated Advaita, but not through Bhakti.
• Vallabhacharya and Chaitanya: Bhakti saints, but not Advaita (Vallabha = Shuddhadvaita, Chaitanya = Achintya Bheda Abheda).
→ Only one correct match: Shankaracharya (Advaita).
But question is tricky — Answer: (a)IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Shankaracharya: Propagated Advaita, but not through Bhakti.
• Vallabhacharya and Chaitanya: Bhakti saints, but not Advaita (Vallabha = Shuddhadvaita, Chaitanya = Achintya Bheda Abheda).
→ Only one correct match: Shankaracharya (Advaita).
But question is tricky — Answer: (a) - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following were associated with the Virashaiva or Lingayat movement?
1. Basavanna
2. Akkamahadevi
3. Appar
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Basavanna and Akkamahadevi: Virashaiva saints ✔️
• Appar: Part of Tamil Shaiva Bhakti (Nayanars) ❌
→ 2 correct names.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Basavanna and Akkamahadevi: Virashaiva saints ✔️
• Appar: Part of Tamil Shaiva Bhakti (Nayanars) ❌
→ 2 correct names.
