Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

'Hagiography' is a biography which praises the achievements of ________.

Options:

A king

A Saint or religious leader

A Traveller

A Military leader

Correct Answer:

A Saint or religious leader

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A Saint or religious leader

Hagiography is a biography of a saint or religious leader. Hagiographies often praise the saint’s achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they tell us about the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition.