Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
The Bhakti movement was initiated by: (a) Alwar saints (b) Sufi saints (c) Surdas (d) Tulsidas
The rebirth of Bhakti culture in India took place in: (a) The Vedic period (b) The tenth century AD (c) The twelfth century AD (d) The fifteenth and sixteenth centuries AD
A common characteristic among all Bhakti saints was that they: (a) Composed their verses in the language understood by their followers (b) Rejected the authority of the priestly class (c) Encouraged women to visit temples (d) Encouraged idol worship
The composer of 'Raga Govinda' is: (a) Mirabai (b) Narahari (c) Surdas (d) Raskhan (e) None of these
Vaishnavism was popularized in Kamarupa (Assam) by: (a) Chaitanya (b) Nimbarka (c) Ramananda (d) Sankaradeva
What was the name of Saint Ghasidas's father? (a) Sukalu (b) Chaitram (c) Bisahu (d) Mahangu
Which one of the following is the correct chronological sequence? (a) Sankaracharya - Ramanuja - Chaitanya (b) Ramanuja - Sankaracharya - Chaitanya (c) Ramanuja - Chaitanya - Sankaracharya (d) Sankaracharya - Chaitanya - Ramanuja
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Philosopher) List-II (Philosophy) A. Ramanuja 1. Suddhadvaita B. Madhvacharya 2. Dvaitadvaita C. Nimbarka 3. Dvaita D. Vallabhacharya 4. Vishishtadvaita Code: (a) 3, 1, 4, 2 (b) 4, 3, 2, 1 (c) 2, 4, 1, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Select the correct chronological sequence of the Bhakti saints: (a) Kabir, Guru Nanak, Chaitanya, Mirabai (b) Kabir, Chaitanya, Guru Nanak, Mirabai (c) Kabir, Mirabai, Chaitanya, Guru Nanak (d) Guru Nanak, Chaitanya, Mirabai, Kabir
Which of the following places was the birthplace of Guru Nanak? (a) Amritsar (b) Nabha (c) Nankana (d) Nanded
The renowned medieval saint Sankaradeva was associated with: (a) Saiva sect (b) Vaishnava sect (c) Advaita sect (d) Dvaitadvaita sect
Which of the following statements regarding the Bhakti movement is not true? (a) It accelerated the development of vernacular languages in India. (b) In North India, its pioneer was Ramananda. (c) Madhvacharya propounded Nirguna Bhakti instead of Saguna Bhakti. (d) It advocated social equality.
Kabir was a disciple of: (a) Chaitanya (b) Ramananda (c) Ramanuja (d) Tukaram
Who is the composer/author of 'Bijak'? (a) Surdas (b) Kabir (c) Ravidas (d) Pipa
How many Jyotirlingas are established in reverence of Lord Shiva? (a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 24 (d) 18
Mirabai was a contemporary of: (a) Tulsidas (b) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (c) Guru Nanak (d) Ramakrishna Paramhansa
'Suddhadvaita' (Pure Non-dualism) was propounded by: (a) Madhavacharya (b) Vallabhacharya (c) Srikanthacharya (d) Ramanuja
Which of the following saints of medieval India was born at Prayag? (a) Kumbhandas (b) Ramananda (c) Raidas (d) Tulsidas
The husband of the famous devotee poetess Mirabai was: (a) Rana Ratan Singh (b) Prince Bhojraj (c) Rana Udai Singh (d) Rana Sanga
Arrange the following saints in chronological order: 1. Kabir 2. Namdev 3. Mirabai 4. Nanak Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code: (a) 1, 4, 2, 3 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 (c) 2, 1, 4, 3 (d) 4, 1, 3, 2
The followers of Ramanuja are called: (a) Saivas (b) Vaishnavas (c) Advaitins (d) Avadhutas
The common element in the life philosophy of Buddha and Mirabai was: (a) Following the vow of non-violence (b) Penance for Nirvana (c) The world is full of sorrow (d) Speaking the truth
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I List-II A. Vallabhacharya 1. Dvaitavada B. Ramanuja 2. Pushtimarga C. Madhvacharya 3. Vishishtadvaita D. Sankara 4. Advaitavada Code: (a) 1, 3, 4, 2 (b) 2, 4, 1, 3 (c) 2, 3, 1, 4 (d) 4, 1, 3, 2
Who propagated Vaishnavism in Assam and Cooch Behar? (a) Chaitanya (b) Madhva (c) Sankaradeva (d) Vallabhacharya
Consider the following statements: 1. 'Bijak' is a compilation of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The philosophy of Pushtimarga was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2